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To: SJSAMPLE

Some Toyotas have a laser controlled device in their cruise control that will automatically decelerate if overtaking a slower moving vehicle, then automatically accelerate when you change to a clear lane. I have such a vehicle and the first time it happened to me I was startled.

I didn’t start a software company but I do understand my own vehicle.


7 posted on 02/03/2010 6:34:49 AM PST by billhilly
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To: billhilly

That might explain why Toyota didn’t appear to be concerned (according to Woz).


9 posted on 02/03/2010 6:37:05 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: billhilly

“Some Toyotas have a laser controlled device in their cruise control that will automatically decelerate if overtaking a slower moving vehicle, then automatically accelerate when you change to a clear lane. I have such a vehicle and the first time it happened to me I was startled.”

The laser light assembly probably could be rendered inoperable or erratic by driving through a mud puddle, don’t you suppose?


50 posted on 02/03/2010 10:42:17 AM PST by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, then writes again.)
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