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Old 01-31-2009, 11:13 PM   #8 (permalink)
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I've caused lockup before via downshifting (like the VW supposedly prevents now as stated above).
I could see ADVANCED drivers in cold regions disabling it, but would have to be people like us who are anal about controlling every part of our cars to get performance/mpgs.
For the everyday person, the shutoff via the computer of the regen braking is a good safety device.
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