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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
A couple of downshifts into "B" mode for sustained deceleration fuel cut-off. (PS: downshifting a CVT is kind of fun -- completely unlike other automatics or manuals!)
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"B" mode actually raises the RPM in the Mirage keeping it at about 4000. They call it "B"rake mode because it its like down shifting in a manual to help slow down. We pretty much all know down shifting to slow down kills your mpg (and it's a lot cheaper to replace break pads than it is an engine, tranny, or clutch). "B" mode is like shifting into a lower gear in an automatic (like D to 3 or 2) to help climb on steep hills or "B"eef up the output. Pretty much you hurt the mpg test here by shifting into "B". If you could, do the test again without "B" mode and see what you get. Thanks!