Topic 'Re: Reverse cruise control' in forum 'Automotive' - dslreports.com

Re: Reverse cruise control

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:32:24 EDT

HarryH3 posted :

I once saw a mercedes that had two reverse speeds for its automatic. No clue why anybody needs more than one reverse gear.

Snow and ice. Many automatics have the ability to start out in 2nd gear, instead of 1st. The reduced torque at the tires can help the vehicle get moving instead of just breaking traction. Being able to do the same in reverse could be quite useful if you're trying to back up a slight incline to get out of a parking spot. :)

Re: Reverse cruise control

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 16:12:39 EDT

Kearnstd posted : I once saw a mercedes that had two reverse speeds for its automatic. No clue why anybody needs more than one reverse gear.
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Re: Reverse cruise control

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:49:30 EDT

psafux posted : every car i've driven in the last 8-10 years requires a minimum of 25-30 MPH before Cruise will engage. Do vehicles even go that fast in reverse? Crikey.

Re: Reverse cruise control

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 09:40:35 EDT

CylonRed posted : I would have to try this but I am betting that for safety - it no longer works in reverse as I can't see why it would even have a practical use.
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Re: Reverse cruise control

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 22:36:42 EDT

moes posted : my 98 lesabre it works in reverse above 20, I found this out the other day... scared teh crap out of me.

Re: Reverse cruise control

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:31:44 EDT

HarryH3 posted : Reminds me of one of my favorite movie stunts of all time. Burt Reynolds as Hooper:

»www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDaPc0dPEdM

Re: Reverse cruise control

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:51:07 EDT

telco_mtl posted :

said by PoloDude:

My friends Son asked him the other day "Dad, does cruise control work in reverse?"
First - it will be a few years before he even thinks of getting to drive :) But it is a interesting question. I would say it wouldn't

now you are making me regret not trying this when i junked my old car, it ran and i had it on stands for about a week i could have tested.

Re: Reverse cruise control

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:52:44 EDT

Doctor Olds posted : »www.chacha.com/question/does-cru···-reverse

In theory yes (if you reach the minimum engage speed and the system does not lock out in reverse)
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Reverse cruise control

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:20:35 EDT

PoloDude posted : My friends Son asked him the other day "Dad, does cruise control work in reverse?"
First - it will be a few years before he even thinks of getting to drive :) But it is a interesting question. I would say it wouldn't
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