MDS in '08 LXs
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MDS in '08 LXs
I discovered some new things on my '08 R/T:
1. In Fuel Saver mode, the letters 'FS' shows at the top left corner of EVIC temp display. I asked around and people said this was not in the '07s.
2. I was travelling at 87mph on the freeway and if I kept my foot on the gas pedal steady, 'FS' would show on my temp display. I searched through some old posts and read that MDS was not active at high speeds.
3. My fuse box up front is different that previous models. There's a lot fewer fuses. The fuse 11 on 05-07s is now fuse 2 on mine.
1. In Fuel Saver mode, the letters 'FS' shows at the top left corner of EVIC temp display. I asked around and people said this was not in the '07s.
2. I was travelling at 87mph on the freeway and if I kept my foot on the gas pedal steady, 'FS' would show on my temp display. I searched through some old posts and read that MDS was not active at high speeds.
3. My fuse box up front is different that previous models. There's a lot fewer fuses. The fuse 11 on 05-07s is now fuse 2 on mine.
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RE: MDS in '08 LXs
I just picked up a new 08 RT/RT. I'm new to the Magnum, but fell in love with it when I took it for a test drive. Coming from a Ford Ranger Pickup to the Magnum was a big change, but I wanted something more sporty with cargo room and passenger room. It's been a dream so far. 
I noticed from pictures of '07's and earlier, they changed the headlamps too.
I've not noticed the "FS" on the temp display yet, but on the Average MPG screen of the EVIC it will say "Fuel Saver Mode" when the MDS kicks in.
I noticed from pictures of '07's and earlier, they changed the headlamps too.
I've not noticed the "FS" on the temp display yet, but on the Average MPG screen of the EVIC it will say "Fuel Saver Mode" when the MDS kicks in.
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RE: MDS in '08 LXs
ORIGINAL: dcxguy
1. In Fuel Saver mode, the letters 'FS' shows at the top left corner of EVIC temp display. I asked around and people said this was not in the '07s.
2. I was travelling at 87mph on the freeway and if I kept my foot on the gas pedal steady, 'FS' would show on my temp display. I searched through some old posts and read that MDS was not active at high speeds.
1. In Fuel Saver mode, the letters 'FS' shows at the top left corner of EVIC temp display. I asked around and people said this was not in the '07s.
2. I was travelling at 87mph on the freeway and if I kept my foot on the gas pedal steady, 'FS' would show on my temp display. I searched through some old posts and read that MDS was not active at high speeds.
The MDS mode will be active when the conditions and variables are right.
A 4 cylinder car can do 90 mph given the right conditions, why not the MDS mode as well.