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Rokeby · 04-25-2012, 10:33 PM

FWIW, more info from a third drive and Owner/User Manual

Seats: they are decidedly firm. I was confused, there are seat edge bolsters on
seat bottom and back. What I remembered as narrowness was the bolsters agaist
my lower back. There is no lumbar support adjustment, seat back angle is adjustable.
The seats have high squarish corners. Don't know where the passenger seat back
release is located.

* Steering wheel is up-down adjustable, but not in/out.
* Power windows with switches, one for each window, on the center console.
Only work when car is ON. No auto up/down on drivers window.

* Two, folding, two-part cup holders on passenger side of center console.
* Brake and go-pedals pivot from up under the dash.
* FWIW, brake pedal is huge, about 4" x 5" -- to minimize pedal confusion caused
false "unintended acceleration?
* There may be some slight center-ward displacement of the brake/go-pedals.
But if so, it is no more than in my Gen II Prius.
* Rear hatch is one-piece glass without exterior frame. There are horizontal stripes
of black paint on interior, probably to block headlight glare from behind.
* Steering is "ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST." The steering wheel appeared
to be slightly larger diameter than my Prius. I had no trouble cranking the steering
wheel from stop to stop. Don't know how many turns, but the steering felt roughly
twice as quick as my Prius.
* The go-pedal was easily modulated to get slow speeds in forward and reverse.
* Motor whine is greater than the LEAF. Aftermarket sound deadening on floor and
firewall may reduce this -- but why not go all the way and do roof and doors too?
* I did two U-turns on my third drive and I was surprised at the tightness. I think
the advertized 29' 5" turning circle is correct.
* I was told the suspension bits are from Renault/Nissan.
Motor/gearbox is watercooled, 50/50 distilled water/"Prime" coolant.
* THINK City is not designed for temperatures under -13 degF.
* THINK City is not designed to pull a trailer or other vehicles.
* Wheels: Alloy, 6x14, offset 0.94", bolt circle 4", center hole 2.56"
Outer face of wheel spokes rim appear virtually flat, perfect for flat aero covers.
* Tire: 165/65R14, Michelin Energy Saver
* Tire Pressure: 36 front/43 rear -- differential seems large to me.

As to chargingthe battery, the Manual says:

Voltage:.....400 VDC
Stored power/capacity:........23,0 kWh / 70 Ah
Weight:......630 lb
Self discharge level:.....Ca. 4 W
Charging time:...... 0 - 100% approximately 8 hours
Above estimate is valid when charging from a 15 A /240V main
outlet at above 60° F (15 °C) ambient temperature.
Estimate 25% more charging time when using a 10 A main outlet.
Charging voltage:120V / 60 Hz or 240V / 60 Hz (Preferred)
Charging current:.....10 A / 15 A

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Rokeby Gen II Prianista Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ballamer, Merlin Posts: 453 Thanks: 201 Thanked 146 Times in 89 Posts	FWIW, more info from a third drive and Owner/User Manual Seats: they are decidedly firm. I was confused, there are seat edge bolsters on seat bottom and back. What I remembered as narrowness was the bolsters agaist my lower back. There is no lumbar support adjustment, seat back angle is adjustable. The seats have high squarish corners. Don't know where the passenger seat back release is located. * Steering wheel is up-down adjustable, but not in/out. * Power windows with switches, one for each window, on the center console. Only work when car is ON. No auto up/down on drivers window. * Two, folding, two-part cup holders on passenger side of center console. * Brake and go-pedals pivot from up under the dash. * FWIW, brake pedal is huge, about 4" x 5" -- to minimize pedal confusion caused false "unintended acceleration? * There may be some slight center-ward displacement of the brake/go-pedals. But if so, it is no more than in my Gen II Prius. * Rear hatch is one-piece glass without exterior frame. There are horizontal stripes of black paint on interior, probably to block headlight glare from behind. * Steering is "ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST." The steering wheel appeared to be slightly larger diameter than my Prius. I had no trouble cranking the steering wheel from stop to stop. Don't know how many turns, but the steering felt roughly twice as quick as my Prius. * The go-pedal was easily modulated to get slow speeds in forward and reverse. * Motor whine is greater than the LEAF. Aftermarket sound deadening on floor and firewall may reduce this -- but why not go all the way and do roof and doors too? * I did two U-turns on my third drive and I was surprised at the tightness. I think the advertized 29' 5" turning circle is correct. * I was told the suspension bits are from Renault/Nissan. Motor/gearbox is watercooled, 50/50 distilled water/"Prime" coolant. * THINK City is not designed for temperatures under -13 degF. * THINK City is not designed to pull a trailer or other vehicles. * Wheels: Alloy, 6x14, offset 0.94", bolt circle 4", center hole 2.56" Outer face of wheel spokes rim appear virtually flat, perfect for flat aero covers. * Tire: 165/65R14, Michelin Energy Saver * Tire Pressure: 36 front/43 rear -- differential seems large to me. As to chargingthe battery, the Manual says: Voltage:.....400 VDC Stored power/capacity:........23,0 kWh / 70 Ah Weight:......630 lb Self discharge level:.....Ca. 4 W Charging time:...... 0 - 100% approximately 8 hours Above estimate is valid when charging from a 15 A /240V main outlet at above 60° F (15 °C) ambient temperature. Estimate 25% more charging time when using a 10 A main outlet. Charging voltage:120V / 60 Hz or 240V / 60 Hz (Preferred) Charging current:.....10 A / 15 A Last edited by Rokeby; 04-26-2012 at 06:50 AM..