Electric Hand Brake Use in Winter
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From: Georgia
From a UK forum :
"Pull it and hold it for a couple of seconds, the brakes come on. Trust me. The skid marks are still there.!!
This was in my car. Scared the ... outta me."
"I dont think there is a speed limit as I was somewhere near 50. It was a scary but somwhat controlled stop.
It was also in the previous car (b8) after i knew i was getting a replacement. I wouldn't do it in my new car.
or rather.. "i aint doing that again unless constipated""
I pointed out what the manual said about it works at any speed (over 8 kmph) then :
"Well.... Thanks scotty. I guess I should of RTFM then I wouldn't of needed to have the discussion with my friend about whether or not pulling it while your going along does something.
Disclaimer: No body was injured during the process of this experiment but we certainly needed a pint and a poo afterwards."
hahahaha
"Pull it and hold it for a couple of seconds, the brakes come on. Trust me. The skid marks are still there.!!
This was in my car. Scared the ... outta me."
"I dont think there is a speed limit as I was somewhere near 50. It was a scary but somwhat controlled stop.
It was also in the previous car (b8) after i knew i was getting a replacement. I wouldn't do it in my new car.
or rather.. "i aint doing that again unless constipated""
I pointed out what the manual said about it works at any speed (over 8 kmph) then :
"Well.... Thanks scotty. I guess I should of RTFM then I wouldn't of needed to have the discussion with my friend about whether or not pulling it while your going along does something.
Disclaimer: No body was injured during the process of this experiment but we certainly needed a pint and a poo afterwards."
hahahaha
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From: Charlotte, NC
http://www.hotindienews.com/2009/09/16/109527
This guy could have used one that's for sure. Could be a huge thing for Lexus. Apparently under certain conditions you cannot switch the car into neutral. I'm guessing he was unaware you have to hold the push button to get the car to shut off while moving.
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From: Southern NJ
When I had just got my car and was still unfamiliar with the layout I accidentally shut off the car while reversing out of my driveway. I used to keep my garage door transmitter in the same general area as the push-start button. I inadvertently pressed the button while trying to close my garage door.
I was a bit disconcerted by how easy it was to shut off my car while moving. I do have a manual though, so perhaps it only worked because the clutch wasn't engaged.
I was a bit disconcerted by how easy it was to shut off my car while moving. I do have a manual though, so perhaps it only worked because the clutch wasn't engaged.
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