How do your use"B"

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  1. Airbalancer

    Airbalancer Active Member

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    I tried a search
    Looking for info on how the "B" on the tranny works
    The salesmen I have talk have yet to give me a explanation
    Thanks
     
  2. Philosophe

    Philosophe 2010 Prius owner

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    See What is the "B" on the gear shift joy stick?

    This question has been asked many many times.
     
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    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Good Luck getting a Salesman that really knows how "B" should be used and can communicate it. They'll tell you it stands for "Buy" the car.
     
  5. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Short answer on how to use it in normal driving: don't. It should be used only on very long downgrades to avoid riding the brake. I don't think there's any place in Ontario that needs it. Maybe near Mont Tremblant or in the Adirondacks.
     
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