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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion' started by raspy, Jul 26, 2016.

  1. raspy

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    Is there any way of changing settings so that the car can be switched on without needing to put my foot on the brake?

    If car is in P and you switch it on, why is the foot brake needed? Other cars don't do that, in my experience.

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    Most, if not all, modern cars require the driver to depress the brake pedal to start the car.

    This is due to the problem of pedal confusion and unintended acceleration.
     
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    At least one other car I test-drove required foot on brake before pressing POWER.

    I bought a new KIA in 2006, later in the day after picking her up I went to start her, and nothing happened - just the ignition etc lights, but no starter. GRRR - good start with a brand new car. Took a few breaths and tried again - she started fine. "I wonder what the difference was?" After a couple of mis-starts, realised that she wouldn't start without my foot on the clutch, even if in Neutral. Why? No idea, but I soon learned.
     
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    Thanks for clarifying.

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    Yes the ford focus with a manual box was like that a month back.

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    That's interesting - I replaced the KIA with a Focus Diesel Manual, and replaced that with a Diesel Fiesta manual - and never noticed it. Maybe the KIA got me into the habit?
     
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    Quite common in European cars .
     
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