03-28-2010, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by VCuomo
Just out of curiosity, what's your source of that info? Since the Toyota debacle, I've been wondering whether or not the 370Z has a brake override.
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Just Google it.
Per After Toyota Troubles, U.S. Weighs ?Smart Pedals? in All Cars - NYTimes.com
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The override system is meant to deactivate the accelerator when the brake pedal is pressed.
Often called a “smart pedal,” the feature is now installed in many automobiles sold worldwide, including models from BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan and Volkswagen.
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Per Japan carmakers studying brake override system | Reuters
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Nissan Motor (7201.T), held 44 percent by France's Renault (RENA.PA), is the only Japanese carmaker that has a function on nearly all of its cars that prioritises the brakes when both pedals are depressed. This excludes 660cc minivehicles sold in Japan under the Nissan badge and cars produced by other automakers on an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) basis.
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