Sentences with phrase «accelerator input»

At crawl / city speeds, there's enough torque available to keep accelerator inputs to a minimum.

It will try to emulate an electric car up to 37 mph, assuming mild accelerator inputs, and suitable conditions.

The 3,668 - pound car is capable of all - electric running for spurts up to 62 mph (100 kph)-- soon to be upgraded to 85 mph (137 kph)-- and may toggle back and forth depending on degree of accelerator input.

I turn the center - console dial that puts the 500X into off - road «Traction +» mode, which softens accelerator inputs and helps the tires if things get slippery, then drive the Fiat up and onto a rocky trail with a sign that says «4x4s Only».

[58] On 29 November, the 2007 — 2010 MY floor mat recall was revised to add shorter accelerator pedals, thinner replacement mats, and a brake override feature which ignores accelerator input when the brake pedal is depressed.

In 2010, the revised ES line gained a brake override feature which ignored accelerator input when the brake pedal was depressed, which was installed on new builds from January 2010.

The control software enables a snow mode in the Model S P85D, reducing torque from accelerator input to make it less likely the wheels will lose traction.

The E-Mode button works as advertised, allowing more aggressive accelerator input at up to 44 mph.

Inside the transmission, the computer is constantly moving the non-engaged clutch between the gears that sit up or down from the current gear, using accelerator input and other factors to determine whether you are likely to make an up or down shift.

I could game the car, using light accelerator inputs to launch on just electric power, leaving the gasoline engine off.

All - weather — designed to ensure maximum control under adverse weather conditions and enables gentler accelerator input and special engine and brake control logic to match road speed and prevent skidding

And it showed typical torque converter sluggishness when responding to heavy accelerator input, with a little lag between gear changes.

«Intelligent» mode helps smooth out accelerator inputs for fuel saving, while «Sport» mode tunes the throttle to emphasize performance.

That said, a slightly more enthusiastic mid-range would have been appropriate, and the D mode upshifts at the slightest accelerator inputs (done in the interest of fuel economy) could have been optimised.

We pull off the street and drive to the head of a public four - by - four trail, stopping to put the Alltrack in off - road mode, which alters braking function, softens accelerator inputs, and activates hill - descent control.

Selecting «E-Mode» lets it travel electrically up to 44 mph with more aggressive accelerator input.

You don't get any extra power, but the change in the computer's interpretation of the accelerator input really does make the car feel faster.

What's acceptable in a commuter car becomes less so in a car like the ELR; switching into Sport mode helps move it a bit more smartly due to a remap of the accelerator input, but it's still poky compared with competitors like the Tesla Model S. Handling is sharp, thanks partly to a revised front suspension and partly to big 20 - inch wheels and aggressive performance tires.

If engine speed increases steadily in response to accelerator inputs, then this is probably a transmission related fault.

In addition to this, it also features «Intelligent pedals» or a brake override system allowing the brake to override the accelerator input if both pedals are pressed at the same time.

Honda's 100hp, 1,498 cc, four - cylinder diesel behaves just like before, and remains very responsive to accelerator inputs.

The transmission control program delivers a more linear response to accelerator input, and hence a more dynamic feeling.

By developing the vehicle's movements to directly mirror the driver's steering wheel, brake and accelerator inputs, the all - new Premacy achieves a smooth and high quality sporty drive feel that enables precise control, whether driving economically or aggressively.

Wheel angle responds more quickly to steering input and I found the automatic transmission used my braking and accelerator input to downshift, anticipating my power needs for turns and straights.

The vehicle's maximum speed — regardless of the accelerator input by the driver — will not exceed this limit.

The system watches steering, braking and accelerator inputs to determine if the driver is getting fatigued.

Predictably, the six - cylinder moved with an easy power, responding well to my accelerator input, while the four - cylinder struggled just a little, requiring more throttle for passing maneuvers and hill climbs.

And finally, «Auto» mode senses the drivers driving style from the accelerator input and automatically adjusts the engine, gearbox and steering response.

Accelerator inputs are carried out immediately, full throttle i.e. kick - down will implement multi-simultaneous downshifts and optimal acceleration.

Indeed, both the Mazda 3 Maxx and SP25 feel moderately sporty, eagerly - responsive to accelerator inputs and happy to explore, somewhat raucously, the top end of the power band (redline for the 2.5 is a quite - lofty 6500rpm).

A Power button on the console sharpens the accelerator input, and the EDC option adds another button to the console that lets you switch the suspension between Comfort, Normal, and Sport modes.