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#17 of 26 Re: Prius Safety [pathstar1] by terry92270 Nov 17, 2006 (6:21 pm)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Nov 17, 2006 12:20 pm) Well, the measurements don't lie, but the Camry Hybrid sure does seem bigger inside! Replies to this message: 210delray (Nov 22, 2006 11:08 am)
#18 of 26 Re: Button for Parking Gear [pathstar1] by tnana Nov 18, 2006 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Nov 14, 2006 9:19 am) Well I don't know which year model you are talking about but I am talking about 2006 model. It has On/Off Swicth which goes behind steering wheel. But it also has a parking button between shift lever and driver's right vent. This button needs to be pushed to put the car in parking gear. The shift lever can be used to put the car in Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Drive2 only.   I tested at 5MPH in both Drive and Backup mode that pushing Parking button HALTS the car. I wonder what will happen if the car is at higher speeds. "> Replies to this message: terry92270 (Nov 18, 2006 2:24 pm)
#19 of 26 Re: Button for Parking Gear [tnana] by terry92270 Nov 18, 2006 (2:24 pm)
Replying to: tnana (Nov 18, 2006 12:41 pm) If you test that, make sure you are wearing your seatbelt.
#20 of 26 Prius Safety and accidents, crash by rafael2 Nov 19, 2006 (10:48 am)
I picked up this stories and sited few, click on the links: But first this is VERY INTERESTING, Read http://members.greenpeace.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=536   http://www.toyotaownersonline.com/stories/stories.php?id=148&vt=Hybrid&topic= http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=3428e05fd1286b676564e579febb5b14&showtopic=2357- 8   Safety Measures: http://www.autointell.com/News-2004/May-2004/May-2004-1/May-05-04-p3.htm   Hope this help a lil. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/safety.aspx?year=2006&make=Toyota&model=Prius Replies to this message: terry92270 (Nov 19, 2006 12:30 pm)
#21 of 26 Re: Prius Safety and accidents, crash [rafael2] by terry92270 Nov 19, 2006 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: rafael2 (Nov 19, 2006 10:48 am) Yes, always nice when people with no life try to tell others what the reasons are they should or should not do something.   I always wondered where all those old Communist bosses went to...
#22 of 26 Re: Prius Safety [terry92270] by 210delray Nov 22, 2006 (11:08 am)
Replying to: terry92270 (Nov 17, 2006 6:21 pm) I have 2 Camrys, 2004 and 2005 models. My son bought a 2006 Prius. The Prius is every bit as roomy as our Camrys with regard to headroom and legroom. Where the Camry excels is in its extra width, so if you need to regularly carry 3 adults (or large children) in the back, then the Camry would be better.   The 2007 Camry has about the same interior space as the prior generation (2002-06), but the trunk size has been reduced somewhat (gas engine models). With the Camry Hybrid, the battery reduces even more the available space and intrudes greatly into the opening when you fold down the rear seats.   One more thing, for the poster with a "heavy foot," I'd highly advise lightening up when you're carrying your loved ones.
#23 of 26 Airbag safety issues by jenniferl Jun 21, 2008 (7:41 am)
My daughter was in a collision this week. She was behind an Escalade moving through an intersection when the driver slammed on her brakes. My daughter was unable to stop in time and slammed into the back of the Escalade. Her hood was smashed back on itself, the winshield cracked, drivers door wouldn't open, and the engine was damaged. No airbags deployed at all, none!!! According to Toyota Corp. the bumper must be hit full on in order for the airbags to deploy. Since the bumper was lower than the SUV bumper it was not impacted. Everyone had their safety belts on, and yet she still hit the steeering wheel and sustained a chest and neck injury, The safety belt did not lock! Just want all of you out there to know about this issue. Replies to this message: whitey9 (Jun 23, 2008 9:26 pm) stevedebi (Jun 24, 2008 10:36 am)
#24 of 26 Re: Button for Parking Gear [tnana] by whitey9 Jun 23, 2008 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: tnana (Nov 13, 2006 8:13 pm) You mean like a bombadier's release switch? Nah! You're a grownup, act/drive responsibly.
#25 of 26 Re: Airbag safety issues [jenniferl] by whitey9 Jun 23, 2008 (9:26 pm)
Replying to: jenniferl (Jun 21, 2008 7:41 am) Get those "too tall" Escalades off the road. They are a hazard to cars and pedestrians alike. Too big AND thirsty. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jun 24, 2008 10:36 am)
#26 of 26 Re: Airbag safety issues [whitey9] by stevedebi Jun 24, 2008 (10:36 am)
Replying to: whitey9 (Jun 23, 2008 9:26 pm) "Get those "too tall" Escalades off the road. They are a hazard to cars and pedestrians alike. Too big AND thirsty. "   I assume you are willing to buy it, or pay for the owner to buy a new car? That is assuming that he doesn't have a large family and require a larger car...

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