Emulate manual transmission

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Cartesian Bear, Jul 20, 2025.

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  1. Cartesian Bear

    Cartesian Bear Junior Member

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    The Prius emulates an automatic transmission. When stopped and let go of the brake pedal, the car rolls forward. In a manual transmission, the car rolls according to the slope, so stays in place on flat ground. A friend just bought a new Lexus hybrid and he can choose to emulate a manual or automatic transmission. This is all done in software, the Prius puts about 1A into MG2(?) when stopped.
    Is there a way to emulate a manual transmission?
     
    #1 Cartesian Bear, Jul 20, 2025
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    nope, gotta buy the lexus
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 20, 2025
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    FWIW, I like that transmission creep, genuine or faux.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Jul 21, 2025
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    I'd go for no-creep, given the option. Easier to make nice "limo stops".
     
    #4 ChapmanF, Jul 21, 2025
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