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B Gear

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by johan314, Nov 20, 2012.

  1. johan314

    johan314 New Member

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    I accidentally drove my 2008 Prius at B Gear at freeway speeds for a few minutes. I noticed it after the burning tire kind of smell and switched to D right away. The car seems to be driving fine now, but is it possible that I damaged something?

    Thanks
    Johan
     
    #1 johan314, Nov 20, 2012
  2. CAlbertson

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    It is not really a low gear. It is just an input to the computer. It is perfectly OK to drive at 60 MPH with the "B" setting. That is within the range of intended usage. I use it sometimes on some steep hills at highway speed.
     
    #2 CAlbertson, Nov 21, 2012
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    There shouldn't be a burning smell but as far as we know, it's just an electronic position to tell the computers to put the engine in a more aggressive engine braking state (so when you lift off, you'll feel more drag as the engine pumps the pistons, just like you would if you were in a lower gear in a regular car).
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Nov 21, 2012
  4. Whiteyprius

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    Coming down NC mountain hills, I'm often in B at 70mph (was today!) - no harm done, no worries. Enjoy!

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    #4 Whiteyprius, Nov 24, 2012
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