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Old 03-13-2010, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Bondavi View Post
Neutral? Neutral? Neutral? Why doesn't anyone ever understand the concept of putting a runaway into neutral?...
Electronics gadgetry just aren't worth it


So how do you shift into N? The shifter always goes back to the dot when you release it. To shift into N you have to hold the shifter in the neutral position for a few seconds. Just like the keyless ignition... you have to hold the button for a couple seconds. A few seconds is a lonnnng time when your blood is pumping and the car is "running away".

Electronics have their place, and they do a great job. But I don't see why manf's feel the need to go changing the user interface around. FWIW Mercedes isn't above this nonsense either:



-Jason
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