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VSC - what is it?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by mssmith95, Feb 6, 2006.

  1. mssmith95

    mssmith95 Michael

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    Just about to close the deal on my first Prius. Having trouble deciding between packages 3 and 6.

    What exactly is VSC? Even the Prius brochure does not describe exactly what it does...other then the name Vehicle Stabilty Control...which is pretty self expanatory.

    However I would like to know a little more about it.

    Thanks!

    Mike
     
    #1 mssmith95, Feb 6, 2006
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    Off you go.
     
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  3. aaf709

    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    Here is some information.
     
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  4. Matty G

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    Yeah, it's "Vehicle Stability Control." Also known as "Electronic Stability Control." Google it and you'll get lots of hits. But first, here's the wikipedia article.
     
    #4 Matty G, Feb 6, 2006
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    There is a lot of discussion and info over here in PriusOnline .
    I liked the movie showing VSC in action, very convincing.
     
    #5 kk6yb, Feb 27, 2006
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    VSC... it is even more fun to use in real life than to view in movie!

    I've tried, honestly, to get my prius to do a "donut" in several snowy, empty parking lots with no success.

    The Prius just keeps going in a straight line while the VSC beeps and the dashboard alarm flashes. Very cool!
     
    #6 priusham, Feb 27, 2006
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