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Highway Jerking?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Rhino678, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. Rhino678

    Rhino678 New Member

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    I have rented a prius for the weekend to see if it fits the way I drive, comfort and road noise. So far what I was most worried about was road noise and that seems to be fine...after all of 50 miles.

    The car is not smooth, seems to jerk a little on the interstate in town. It doesn't seem to be smooth if I put any pressure on the throttle. It is a new car, I am too stupid to figure out how many miles on it, can't find where to look.

    Could it not be set up right or will this get better or worse as some miles are put on the car?
     
    #1 Rhino678, Jan 11, 2008
  2. Flying White Dutchman

    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    sorry buth your topic tittle made me go ha ha ;-)

    and it in front of you beneed the mph.
     
    #2 Flying White Dutchman, Jan 11, 2008
  3. Rhino678

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    I noticed the jerking between 60 and 70
     
    #3 Rhino678, Jan 11, 2008
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    Unless you put the pedal to the metal that doesn't sound like a normal Prius to me!
     
    #4 Neicy, Jan 11, 2008
  5. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    It's sensitive to crosswinds and pavement grooves. I got used to it in a few weeks and no longer notice.
     
    #5 richard schumacher, Jan 11, 2008
  6. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Boy, and I thought talking on a cell phone while driving was bad! Seriously, though, our Prius is very smooth on the highway. All of the controls are very tight, so it's not uncommon for a new Prius driver to induce oscillations or jerking by over-controlling. I suspect that is at the root of your problem.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Jan 11, 2008
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