"B" shifting disables the cruise control?

[9G-man]

Originally Posted by Prius77094

Sorry, I was away from the computer for a couple of days.

I did not realize that when the car is shifted into "B", the car stays in B unless it is shifted back into D.
Geez, all I had to do was look at the shift display next to the speedometer! Anyway, I Shifted into B and then shifted into D and the cruise control works just fine. So it was nothing more than human error causing the problem. I sure am glad I found this forum, I would've taken the car in for service for nothing.
Thanks again for the replies, you've all been a big help!
I have a few more questions, please look for my new threads.
-Bill J

I'm not trying to be rude, but, if you shifted into "B" mode how did you think the car would get out of "B'' mode?

Things like this are why people are getting 31 MPG out of their Prius, and then complaining about it.

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by 9G-man

I'm not trying to be rude, but, if you shifted into "B" mode how did you think the car would get out of "B'' mode?

Things like this are why people are getting 31 MPG out of their Prius, and then complaining about it.

The car is so smart we sometimes expect it to be a mind reader.

Tom

[Danny Hamilton]

Originally Posted by 9G-man

I'm not trying to be rude, but, if you shifted into "B" mode how did you think the car would get out of "B'' mode?. . . .

I can see how the confusion could occur. The shifter always snaps back to it's base position when you let go. It is possible that someone new to the Prius, and with a misunderstanding of the purpose of "B", might think that it works like a brake pedal. Such an assumption would lead one to believe that while holding the knob in the "B" position the vehicle would be regenerative braking, and that when you let go and it snaps back, the braking is released and the vehicle resumes drive mode.

One also might assume that since "B" is for braking, the vehicle must shift back to "D" when you press the accelerator, since you are no longer braking.

Obviously such assumptions require a misunderstanding of how "B" works, but on the other hand, the question wouldn't be asked in the first place if there wasn't a misunderstanding.

It is great that a resource like PriusChat exists to help clear up the many misunderstandings that are common when someone is new to the Prius. If only more sales people had better knowledge of the vehicle, they might be able to prevent these misunderstandings in the first place.

[passnthru]

Although not really new to driving a Prius, a couple of months ago I somehow slipped the shifter into "B" instead of "D."

I drove about 15 miles on the interstate, but didn't really notice anything until I tried to set the cruise control - nothing. Of course I panicked and became convinced that the cruise control was shot, it would cost several thousand dollars to fix or replace, and that I would die friendless and penniless in a trailer with 37 cats (I tend to get a little carried away with my imaginings).

Anyway, it was at that point I noticed the slight "whine" from the engine and looked at the shift display. Stopped the car, restarted, PUT IT IN "D," and cruise worked fine.

Stuff happens.

Nick

[Danny Hamilton]

Originally Posted by passnthru

Although not really new to driving a Prius, a couple of months ago I somehow slipped the shifter into "B" instead of "D.". . . .Anyway, it was at that point I noticed the slight "whine" from the engine and looked at the shift display. Stopped the car, restarted, PUT IT IN "D," and cruise worked fine. . . .

Of course it is not necessary to stop the car or restart it to shift from "B" to "D". While traveling down the expressway at speed, you can simply move the shift lever to the "D" position and release it. Voila! Your vehicle is then in "D".

[passnthru]

Originally Posted by Danny Hamilton

Of course it is not necessary to stop the car or restart it to shift from "B" to "D". While traveling down the expressway at speed, you can simply move the shift lever to the "D" position and release it. Voila! Your vehicle is then in "D".

I guess I do tend to learn most things the hard way and this was no exception...

Nick