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Originally Posted by slakjaw
I don’t understand.... if your car is accelerating why wouldn’t you just put it in neutral or shut off the ignition. Is there something that prevents this on newer Toyotas?
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Apparently, at least in the infamous CHP case (in San Diego?), the driver claimed he had tried putting the shifter into neutral without any luck. The car had a push-button start/stop, so no key to turn off. The "starter" button has to be pushed for 3 continuous seconds to turn off the motor. Perhaps, in a moment of panic, the driver (of this rental car, BTW) didn't have the presence of mind to push that button for three long seconds.