Features
Introduction:
According to fueleconomy.gov efficient, sensible driving and observing the speed limit can improve your fuel efficiency by up to 33%. Aggressive driving such as rapid acceleration, exceeding the speed limit, and heavy braking wastes gas. The PLX Kiwi's sophisticated mathemathic algorithms are designed to calculate optimize your vehicle's fuel efficieny and reduce the output of global warming CO2.
Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.80/gallon.
Driving:
Navigate through the colorful menu system to view Kiwi's many features.
Kiwi Score :
Much like a game, your daily goal is to obtain the highest Kiwi Score possible. In doing so, your MPG will be maximized. As you become more familiar with Kiwi, you'll improve your skills how to drive your vehicle greener.
Saving Gas:
Daily, Kiwi will show you how much money on gas you saved compared to the last trip you saved with Kiwi installed. Over time, you can keep track of hundreds of dollars saved throughout the year.
Does the Kiwi work for my vehicle?
Yes, If your vehicle is 1996 and up. It is compatible with all makes and models. The Kiwi plugs directly into your diagnostic port located on the driver's side.
How much will my MPG improve?
It really depends on you. Kiwi does not control any aspect of the vehicle. It provides all the necessary information about your vehicle and identifies your inefficient driving behavior for you to make the improvements yourself. Your improvements can range from 0%-33%. On average users, notice about a 20% improvement in as little as a few days.
Is it difficult to use?
No not at all. The PLX Kiwi was designed with simplicity in mind. If you can use your MP3 player, you can use the Kiwi. It's designed to install in seconds. You'll be enjoying the benefits of Kiwi just after the first few minutes with little to no learning curve.
My car already has an MPG meter, what will Kiwi do for me?
A factory MPG meter will give you your instantaneous MPG and your trip MPG. It does not provide you with the necessary information for you to understand and identify wasteful driving behavior. Kiwi's internal computer analyzes information rapidly and is able to identify certain wasteful driving trends which is not available on your vehicle.
I have a hybrid vehicle. Will Kiwi help me?
Yes. Even though your vehicle was already designed to be fuel efficient, the human behind the wheel may not be. Kiwi will still make a significant improvement to optimizing your driving behavior.
I think I drive green already. Will Kiwi do anything for me?
That is similar to saying , I think I sing well already, why do I need a professional coach? You may sing well, or you may not, but the only way to find out is to have a professional listen to it. A professional will be able to identify if your hitting the correct notes at the correct time as well as suggest improvements one can make to optimize their skills in every aspect. Kiwi is your professional coach for driving green.
My vehicle uses alternative fuels. Is Kiwi compatible?
Yes, Kiwi is compatible with Gasoline, Diesel, E85, Ethanol, CNG, Methanol and LPG. Setting up your fuel type is simple as it can be done from the setup menu.
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