Cheat Codes for Your Car

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I read something pretty cool in WIRED magazine while I was poo…..relaxing. Many cars have secret powers. You just have to know the access codes.

Yep, juts like video games cars have cheat codes – actions that unlock secret potentials. Some you can find in your owners manual and others are only meant for dealers. Here are a few:

CAR: Toyota Prius (2004-2009)

CHEAT: Disable the annoying reverse beep

CODE: 

1. Start the engine, cycle through trip modes until the odometer shows on the dashboard display.
2. Turn off the car, then restart.
3. Within 6 seconds, press and hold the ODO button.
4. Continue to hold the ODO button for 10 seconds, then shift into reverse and press the park button.
5. Release the ODO button, Display will read “B ON”
6. Press and hold ODO button to choose “B OFF” … No more beeps

CAR: Merceded-Benz C-Class (2003-2005) who doesn’t have one of these ?

CHEAT: Enter Dynamometer Testing Mode

CODE:

1. Turn the ignition to the first position.
2. MAke sure the odometer is showing
3. Rapidly press Trip Odometer Reset button 3 times
4. Use the Up and Down arrows to find the ESP Dynamometer Test function in the menu
5. Use either the “+” or the “-” button to switch off the ESP (electronic stability program – senses when stability control, brake assist, and antilock braking functions are not working properly)
6. Turn off the car – under no circumstances should you drive with those safety features disengaged

CAR: Lexus LFA (2011-2012) ugh is there none for a 89 corolla?

CHEAT: Enter Launch mode (for max acceleration)

CODE:

1. Start the car
2. Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot and release the parking brake
3. Select Sport on the drive mode controller
4. Select shift speed level seven
5. Pull the “+” paddle shifter to select first gear
6. Pull “-” paddle shifter and hold it for 5 seconds
7. When “Launch” displays on the dashboard, release the “-” paddle shifter
8. Depress the accelerator with your right foot and rev to 4,000 rpm
9. Take foot off brake pedal
10. Hang On!

You you have any cheat codes for other cars, SUBMIT!

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