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Finally test drove it!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by capc, Jul 1, 2005.

  1. capc

    capc New Member

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    Well, I speechless!!!
    What can I say? It's fantastic, incredible, amazing, and every other adjectives I can't remember.
    Congratulations Toyota for building such a great car.
    :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi: :multi:
    The MFD, the SKS, the GPS navigation system, the seats, the style, the GPS, the comfort, the GPS definitively (I had never worked with one).
    The hybrid system is just spectacular. It was hard to notice the ICE turning on and off.
    I only have one question:
    What is the function of the foot park brake?
     
    #1 capc, Jul 1, 2005
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    to rest your foot on while you're driving since there's no clutch. :lol:
     
    #2 popoff, Jul 1, 2005
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    DanMan32 Senior Member

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    Yes, that's to reduce your MPG so you don't freak out thinking where you have been for the last 5 years.
     
    #3 DanMan32, Jul 1, 2005
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    too funny Dan! still snickering about that.
     
    #4 Frank Hudon, Jul 1, 2005
  5. capc

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    I just don't understand when the "P" button or the foot park brake should be used. Is the foot park brake similar to the conventional hand brake?
    Automatic transmissions aren't very popular here in Portugal, so it was the first time I ever used one, and the salesman couldn't tell me how to work with it.
    Thank you for your replies.
     
    #5 capc, Jul 2, 2005
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    "P" is Park. It functions like the P on any regular automatic transmission. The foot brake is the foot equivalent of the handbrake. Use it to hold the vehicle on inclines and such. It's connected by cable to the rear drum brakes.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Jul 2, 2005
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