How to drive Auris Hybrid?

[TonyHSD]

31 minutes ago, Bruce Lea said:

Thanks Tony!!

The dealer gave the car on reserve so put £67 to fill up. Driving range was 375 or 385. Driving back range is now 347.

Will take a few days to get used to it but I'm following your easy to understand tips Tony.

 

You are welcome 👍

[Bruce Lea]

Any tips how to maximise mpg whilst driving?

[loz8]

On 9/26/2022 at 8:44 PM, Bruce Lea said:

Picking car tomorrow never drove auto before, some questions.

I seen from a picture the Auris auto box NDR

 

1. When parked at lights, do you put the car to N then press park button, then put up manual handbrake OR put handbrake up then press P? 

 

2. See point 1 above, when setting off after doing above. Do you release release handbrake, then foot on footbrake then put into D

 

3. If parked up at lights or traffic do you put foot on footbreak then put handbrake up, then press park?

 

What is the purpose of the N on the auto box?

Hi,I was inthe same position as you. Dont over think it. Tuck your left leg well back,the other does stop-go. Electric steering is very light and precise,maybe you can find a quiet place to get used to it,even a large empty car park. You can ask the dealer about hill hold/start ,its simple to use. I have auto parking,never used it,like to be in control. Your cheeks might ache from smileing,enjoy.

[Saxmaniac]

3 hours ago, Bruce Lea said:

Any tips how to maximise mpg whilst driving?

You don't need to do anything particular that you wouldn't do with a conventional car, gentle acceleration, keep motorway speeds sensible, 56 to 60 best economy but 70 not bad, start tearing up the BMW lane and economy will drop considerably! Anticipating stops and gentle braking makes use of regen brakes more