Sentences with phrase «engine braking»

Engine braking is also problematic in tight stuff.

A contributing factor in the Mazda's fuel efficiency and NVH, it changes gear seamlessly and shifts down on hills unobtrusively for extra engine braking.

As a result we largely left it in Drive with the cruise control on, only using the manual gearshift to enact some well - controlled engine braking on long, steep descents.

Rear parking sensors, rearview camera and blind - spot monitoring are standard across all three trim levels, and an available regenerative engine braking system, active grille shutters and adaptive cruise control are notable options for this segment.

For drivers seeking more aggressive shift operation, «Ds mode» (drive sport) electronic control logic programming provides increased acceleration feel with higher engine revolutions, automatic engine braking and maintaining engine speed during cornering.

It would engage lower gears on hills for additional engine braking, to its credit.

Braking performance of all three cars is good, the A180 offering better pedal bite while the Q3 S offers better engine braking owing to its manual gearbox.

I did find it annoying that the system would blip the throttle on downchanges when I actually wanted engine braking, not positive torque.

Although it will not be available on the US models at the time of launch, the Brake Energy Regeneration feature ensures that the output coming from the engine is converted primarily into drive power, with electricity being generated for the on - board network only when the engine's drive power is not in demand; for example, when the car is rolling freely in overrun (engine braking) or during application of the brakes.

The latter is useful for situations where engine braking is desired, such as driving through a hilly area.

The new transmission is also highly responsive to uphill / downhill driving, always selecting the best gear for power or engine braking.

This will give you ample engine braking to make the descent safely, gravity will do the rest.

The shift schedule is then adjusted to hold the transmission in lower gears to boost climbing power or to provide engine braking when traveling downhill.

Opting for Sport mode is the intermediate step that holds gears that little longer for better acceleration and engine braking.

There also is a «low» setting that allows for engine braking.

Any benefits offered by engine braking that are sacrificed by rev matching are far outweighed by the smoothness of the system.

Instead, they served better to aid engine braking downhill than perform miracles of acceleration.

Additionally, the CVT will automatically hold lower ratios on hills for enhanced engine braking.

If there is a need to apply the brakes based on navigation data or camera images, for example, because the MINI is approaching a junction or another road user ahead, the coasting function is suppressed so as to be able to make use of the engine braking effect.

The L mode is ideal for situations when additional engine braking is desired, such as in mountainous driving.

On entering corners, the coasting torque due to engine braking is distributed more to the outside wheel, to maintain stability.

But it's not meant for performance shifting as it is to take advantage of engine torque or engine braking in the mountains and to help escape from a snow bank without «D» to «R» rocking and rolling.

Although it lacks a manual shift option, the transmission does have a low range and an engine braking mode.

The Ridgeline doesn't have a towing mode to help with engine braking, or a trailer brake controller to utilize brakes installed on a trailer.

That said, the transmission is highly adaptive and will deliver engine braking on hills, but that in turn highlights the surfeit of torque at lower engine speeds on the climb back up the other side.

Engine braking is useful because every particular gear is meant to run to a particular speed and specified rpm.

Downshift the gear as early as possible, as engine braking is the best alternative in these situation; for example, if you are in third gear, downshift it to second, release the clutch and then into first, release the clutch, keep your foot off the accelerator.

Rather use engine braking with brakes while downhill.

The Torsen - based quattro system also offers an advantage, in the opposite function of distributing torque to the road wheels, namely engine braking.

A lower gear is held for a longer - than - normal period to provide better climbing ability on hills and more engine braking on downhill grades.

The five - speed automatic transmission shifted smoothly and the gated shifter made it easy to move between first and second gears whenever we needed to apply engine braking.

In «S» mode, drivers will find a sharper - still throttle response and additional engine braking from the transmission.

The Jetta also have active safety features such as an anti-lock braking system, engine braking assist, and electronic stability control with electronic differential lock.Additionally, the Jetta comes with passive safety features like a crash - optimized front end, side curtain airbags in the front and rear of the car, a reinforced safety cage construction, and safety belt emergency locking retractors on all the seats.Enjoy a fun and comfortable ride with some of the latest technology available in the 2016 Jetta SE.

It the system holds gears near redline through cornering maneuvers, produces sharper engine braking, and has a more resonant exhaust tone.

Options: GT Premium Package (i - Eloop regenerative engine braking system, active grille shutters, shifter LED accent lighting, Bright finish interior trim, nappa leather - trimmed upholstery, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, steering wheel w / unique stitch, black headliner)($ 2,500), gray paint charge ($ 300), door sill trim plates ($ 125), cargo mat ($ 75)

The old five - speed automatic has been replaced by a CVT that behaves well, even adding engine braking revs if you're on the brakes downhill at speed.

The 100 % new valve - body kit also allows electronically controlled engine braking.

Shifting in manual mode can assist with engine braking on change - down, but adds little benefit on up - shifts.

Low - range reduction was excellent, resulting in strong engine braking for descents.

I attribute this to intelligent approaches to stops and corners, using «engine braking» with very little use of the brakes.

Other strong points included excellent low - range reduction and strong engine braking, as well as super-smooth hill descent control for safely navigating tricky descents.

Strong engine braking meant the absence of hill descent control was never an issue.

Like most of the others, the Colorado 7 featured a simple - to - use part - time 4WD system, while its basic off - road electronics package included hill - start assist and hill - descent control — an absolute necessity given the Holden's poor engine braking.

The slick - shifting eight - speed auto also impressed with superb engine braking in the two lowest gears and excellent manual selection via large steering wheel paddles.

Additionally, there isn't too much engine braking either because the transmission doesn't downshift very aggressively as you slow down.

IDM also manages active engine braking that will shift the CVT to a lower ratio as you brake into a corner so you have more power on - tap when you roll on the throttle.

The top - of - the - line Mazda3 s Touring comes with Xenon headlamps, and offers a $ 2600 technology package with adaptive cruise control, forward obstruction warning, lane departure warning, city braking, active grille shutters and regenerative engine braking.

A manual, he feels, gives him more control over engine braking.

Of course the best accident is one that doesn't happen, so all CC's include stability control, traction control, engine braking assist, anti-slip regulation and electronic differential lock and of course anti-lock brakes.;

I reserved manual gear selection for engine braking when going downhill.