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I use cruise control a lot and was wondering if there is some way to reduce the lurch that occurs when I disengage it ?

I could understand a little lurch if I did this while going up a hill but this occurs at varying levels all the time. I have never had a car that jolts me this much. It is bad enough that I don't use it with passengers in the car. I don't know if it related to the CVT since this is my first one of those also.

This is not going to stop me from using it cruise control but I'd like to reduce the lurch if possible.

Thanks.

I like a smooth driving experience, as well, so I know of what you speak. One thing I've done the last few years is to cover the accelerator with my foot, to depress it just at the point the CC has it. That way, when I hit 'cancel', I get less of a jolt and can bring up the throttle myself, if needed (of course, if I need to brake, I dispense with this :)

Unfortunately, Honda's CC isn't as refined as, say, GMs. They make pretty darned good CC systems, IMO. Ford's system is decent, too.

Wow, I would have figured they figured this one out since the '06 HCH uses an electronically controlled throttle. My '01 S2000 was the same way, but it used a mechanical throttle. When you disengaged cruise, it "dropped" the throttle cable, letting it instantly close the throttle, thus the jolt. I always did exactly what the above poster said - I would push the gas down a little, then hit cancel and lift off the gas again.

I guess I am the real Odd-Ball here. I use the cruise alot and, Honestly I just don't really see a problem with it. I guess it may be because I have owned so many Honda's now that I think that is the way it is suppose to be.

It just seems like to me everything is, A-Okey. :)

I never use CC. wife uses it in the Accord. One of the many reasons she ruins tanks. I checked to make sure it works in the civic.

Thanks, I will try to press the gas pedal a little while disengaging. I have had other Hondas and never had this issue. My recently traded in 2004 Acura MDX was smooth as glass when disengaging.

Either way, I will learn to live with it. After 1500 miles, I am averaging 49.6 mpg so that helps to make up for it. :)

Thanks, I will try to press the gas pedal a little while disengaging. I have had other Hondas and never had this issue. My recently traded in 2004 Acura MDX was smooth as glass when disengaging.

Either way, I will learn to live with it. After 1500 miles, I am averaging 49.6 mpg so that helps to make up for it. :)
Hey,
49.6 MPG, what can you say? Great !!!! :)

I agree with the other posts to your problem. Simply hold the throttle a little above the speed you locked in, ie. if it was set at 60mpg, lift it to 61 or 62 with your foot and then disengage the CC. No problems then.
The reason that this happens is because of the regen technology. Taking your foot off the accelerator immediately brings the regen into action, acting like a break. When you cancel the CC you are virtually putting the brakes on. With a normal car (engine) this doesn't happen...you just gently slow down. It's not a real problem so long as you understand what is happening.

David
Australia

Since my last post in this thread I have used the CC alot. :)

On the PHX trip it got a BIG work out. It was as smooth as any other CC on my EX Civic.

I also took note of this thread and played with the one in the Accord. Its smooth also when you cancel it.

So theres a 5 MT and 5 AT that are smooth. Wonder if it is a CVT thing?

Well, I have found that this lurch can be much less noticeable on flat areas. While I really don't want to have to press the gas prior to cancelling the CC everytime, I understand that this is something I have to live with. With about 4500 miles, I am now averaging 51.3 mpg so I am pretty happy with the car. :)

Well, I have found that this lurch can be much less noticeable on flat areas. While I really don't want to have to press the gas prior to cancelling the CC everytime, I understand that this is something I have to live with. With about 4500 miles, I am now averaging 51.3 mpg so I am pretty happy with the car. :)

{Quote from above: }I am now averaging 51.3 mpg so I am pretty happy with the car. :)

I can see why you are Happy :) with your car. You have every right to be. :D