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Intelligent Parking Assist to the Left Side?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by gjkubel, May 8, 2009.

  1. gjkubel

    gjkubel Junior Member

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    Does anyone know if the IPA can parallel park the car to the left side (such as on a one way street)? I'm great at parallel parking normally (i.e., to the right side), but am lousy at parallel parking to the left side on a one way street for some reason. If it could park to the left, then that is a feature I would find very valuable.
     
    #1 gjkubel, May 8, 2009
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    Great question. If the sensors are on the left side of the car as well then it should work. Has anyone seen if the sensors are on both sides of the car ?
     
    #2 sluday, May 8, 2009
  3. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    I'm thinking since there are sensors on both sides of the car it works either side. Same thing for back in parking, the spot can be on the left or right...
     
    #3 Paradox, May 8, 2009
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    The big question I've had regarding the Intelligent Parking is "How small a space can it park the Prius into?" or "How many feet above the length of the Prius does it need?"

    In the videos I've seen they're always parking the car into a space that looks to be 6 - 8 feet longer than the Prius.

    For me, if it can't park the Prius into a space that's only 2 feet longer than the car, then I have no use for it.
     
    #4 Boo, May 8, 2009
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    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    I'll let ya' know by hopefully June 15th! lol

    I work in Brooklyn so I am sure I can find several small test spots to try
     
    #5 Paradox, May 8, 2009
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    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yep you can park on both sides. Just press the soft button to switch sides.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, May 8, 2009
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