Use up the excessive charge during a long downhill
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Use up the excessive charge during a long downhill
Hello,
I would like to know how can I prevent the traction battery get fully charged easily while a long downhill trip. I know that the traction battery is directly power the A/C system, I guess I can turn my A/C on while a long downhill, but is there any other way I can use up those excessive charge from the brake system? Thanks!
I would like to know how can I prevent the traction battery get fully charged easily while a long downhill trip. I know that the traction battery is directly power the A/C system, I guess I can turn my A/C on while a long downhill, but is there any other way I can use up those excessive charge from the brake system? Thanks!
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Re: Use up the excessive charge during a long downhill
Shift into B. That's really the sole reason for that "gear" choice. It'll raise engine RPM, cause engine braking. You can switch back and forth between D & B if revs run up too high. If you do nothing the car's computer will invoke a bit of B anyway. But switching to B does a bit more I think.
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