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Winter driving and ABS question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius_MT, Dec 11, 2017.

  1. Prius_MT

    Prius_MT New Member

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    Another newbie question

    First snow fall that actual didn't melt here in Detroit. I have a 2007 with 4 new snow tires (Pirelli Winter Something) and decided to see how the car handled in the morning snow / ice.

    I expected to feel some feedback through the brake pedal when the ABS engaged ... similar to a tradition car with hydraulic brakes.

    Instead, there is no pulsing feedback through the brake pedal. The VSC lights up until the car comes to a stop. I can certainly hear and feel the ABS activate but it is slow and very subtle. The car does stay straight and does not veer off. From a lot of reading, this appears to be the normal operations for ABS on a Prius.

    Can you guys help confirm that this is normal?

    Thanks
     
    #1 Prius_MT, Dec 11, 2017
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  2. valde3

    valde3 Senior Member

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    Yes. That’s normal on a Prius. It does take some time to get used to it.
     
    #2 valde3, Dec 11, 2017
  3. fuzzy1

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    That sounds normal for my 2010-2012 Prii. The ABS feels and sounds much different and smoother than my first car with ABS, a 1997 Subaru.
     
    #3 fuzzy1, Dec 11, 2017
  4. kenoarto

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    Ya, the ABS is quite smooth. There's a lot of technology happening when an emergency stop is used in the snow.
     
    #4 kenoarto, Dec 11, 2017
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