Episode 177 • • 1:33:46 - 1:37:47
177: Vajazzling the Slutsquad
Prius Electronic Braking and Emergency Shut-off Procedures
The engineering of the Toyota Prius is criticized for its lack of a physical ignition key, which complicates emergency engine shut-offs during acceleration events. Drivers are often unaware that the start button must be held down for several seconds to kill the engine. Toyota has pledged to work closer with NHTSA to improve transparency and customer complaint tracking.