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Old 12-10-2007, 08:59 AM
08hybridok 08hybridok is offline
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Default Re: Traction Control?

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Originally Posted by gpsman1 View Post
We all need to be clear about the differences between 2008 and the 3 earlier years.

I'm 100% sure there is NO TRACTION CONTROL in 2005.
I've driven 2006, and 2007, and have read all the manuals. I've seen no direct mention of "Traction Control" in any, but have the least amount of experience with 2008. These cars do lots of funky things once in a while. We need someone to do a test repeatedly in a 2008.... IE floor it on ice and see if the wheels spin or not. In my 2005 I can get wheels at 40 miles per hour when I am standing still.

IMHO 2008 might have this feature.
There is confusion abount the different features and wheather they are present in the FEH or not.

ABS - is braking control - Obviousy we do have all years
Traction Control - To prevent spinout on acceleration. 2005-2007 is confirmed to not have, 2008 not sure yet. I will go play later, after all the rain has finished, I'm not into scraping the windows twice if I don't have to, and since I have no need to go anywhere, I'm not! Gosh that feels great to say! 10-20 years ago I'd be itching to go out in the cold & ice!
Stability Control (ASC is it?) - Rollover prevention - Hybrids do not have, gas cousins do.

I made a picture page of our ice storm, you can get there from my sig link.

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