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Space-Age Controls In Prius Keep Your Eyes On The Road
The third-generation Prius features an ergonomically advanced interior that contributes to improved safety by reducing driver eye movement for better concentration on the road. Two high-tech innovations - Touch Tracer and Head-Up Display - allow the driver to view important vehicle information with minimum eye movement. Touch Tracer is the first display system in the world to allow steering wheel controls to read out on the instrument panel, which is positioned at an ideal distance for at-a-glance reading of information. The system allows the driver to control various on-board functions without the need to look down or take their hands from the steering wheel. When the driver lightly touches the audio or information dials on the steering wheel, a duplicate image is automatically displayed on the instrument panel, right in front of the driver. An orange light on the duplicate display shows what button the driver's finger is touching before pressing it to make a selection. Touch Tracer can be used to adjust audio controls and cabin temperature as well as checking energy consumption. New Prius also features a Head-Up Display that projects key information onto the base of the windscreen, so the driver can read it without taking eyes off the road. Displayed information includes vehicle speed and a monitor that shows how economically the car is being driven. Prius models equipped with satellite navigation also benefit from the head-up display of turn-by-turn and distance-to-exit information. The display can be adjusted for height and brightness, or may be switched off. New Prius, powered by Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, goes on sale in Australia during July 2009. | ||||||
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