How much is By-Wire?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by natural_tools, Apr 8, 2004.

  1. natural_tools

    natural_tools New Member

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    I know the shifting, parking, starting are. How about the brakes, steering, etc? I would love a list of all the high-tech greatness.
     
    #1 natural_tools, Apr 8, 2004
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    Brakes: yes
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    Anything else? Err... the others will know :)
     
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    Hmmm. Bluetooth is By-Wireless 8), as is the SE/SS. And I suppose you could also include Voice Commands for the NAV package. Do those count as a high tech greatness?
     
    #3 Astroprius, Apr 9, 2004
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    To elaborate a bit, the brakes have several redundancies built in including an emergency mechanical/hydrolic system in case of catastrophic electrical failure. Steering is electric assist I believe, but also can manually be overridden in electrical failure.
     
    #4 efusco, Apr 9, 2004
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