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speed limitations for the "B" tranny setting

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by findlj, Mar 30, 2007.

  1. findlj

    findlj Junior Member

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    Is there an upper speed limit to safely use the "B" setting on the transmission? For example, I go through the Eisenhauer tunnel in Colorado at 60 mph and am looking at the huge downhill towards Dillion, Can I shift to "B" without damaging the car?
     
    #1 findlj, Mar 30, 2007
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    keithnteri New Member

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    I have a 7% downgrade that I go over every day. It is freeway at 70-75 MPH. I have no problem with using "B" it really works well to hold the speed without constantly having to break to shed 5-10 MPH.
     
    #2 keithnteri, Mar 30, 2007
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The transmission on the Prius is entirely computer controlled. You can't shift it into a harmful mode, try as you might.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Mar 30, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(findlj @ Mar 30 2007, 03:01 PM) [snapback]415103[/snapback]</div>
    I drove that same stretch many times last summer, and I always used "B" mode. It is my understanding that this is ther very purpose of the engine brake. I don't think you have anything to worry about. In fact, you will be making good use of a very unique feature of the Prius.
     
    #4 ewhanley, Mar 30, 2007
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    faith2walk Upgraded again

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(findlj @ Mar 30 2007, 06:01 PM) [snapback]415103[/snapback]</div>
    There shouldn't be. I know that I have gone 80mph with it on (accidently).
     
    #5 faith2walk, Mar 30, 2007
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(findlj @ Mar 31 2007, 07:01 AM) [snapback]415103[/snapback]</div>
    There is no speed limit using "B".
    You can shift to "B" at any speed you like.

    Ken@Japan
     
    #6 ken1784, Mar 31, 2007
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