DRCC operation

Might be regional/market differences, but my USA model DRCC changes speed by 1 mph with clicks on the adjust lever. Speed setting is displayed in the dash while adjusting; so, no problem to set an exact MPH in DRCC mode.

 

My UK model changes speed of DRCC by 5mph. Must be regional difference.

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Interesting. Thanks. Given the regional differences, I wonder if this is hackable.

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Mine too

 

I can't figure out why anyone would NOT want to use the DRCC. I use it all the time and it's my favorite thing about the car next to the gas mileage and the looks! (Yes, I like the look of the Gen4!) It's a great feature. It follows traffic almost perfectly. I still have to watch and be vigilant, but I no longer have to turn cruise control off and on when traffic gets too heavy. Not do I have to constantly adjust my cruise setting due to traffic slowing or speeding up. I just set an ideal speed and let it do the work. The worst possible case would be when traffic is going along at 70 mph and then suddenly we have a huge slow down or complete stop AND I don't have a car directly in front of my that the DRCC is following. In that case, I think it would react too slowly. So, I stay alert and watch traffic so I can use the brake myself and slow the car before the DRCC does. This is not a regular occurrence, though.

So, the reason I can't see why I wouldn't use DRCC is because you can still take over control any time. What is the benefit to not using the DRCC? I can use the pedals to accelerate even WITH the DRCC engaged and it takes over again after I let off the accelerator. I can use the brake to slow or stop the car and the DRCC disengages. I can use the levers on the steering wheel to adjust speed.

If people are afraid to trust the car, then you probably should not buy the Prius. It's a bunch of computers on wheels! I think the steering wheel is the only thing that's still truly physical and directly connected to the wheels. The brake pedal might be, too, but I suspect it's just a button that controls the brakes. And the accelerator is definitely just a button. So, if trusting computers to do their job bothers you, then the Prius is a bad choice.

 

This is still the best feature on my car. I use it whenever possible.