Re: Ecm role expanding?

[Shannen Durphey <shannen@grolen.com>]

Something like the DRL story... GM introduces Daytime Running Lights
in the US.  People are forgetting to turn on the headlights at night,
since the DRL's are illuminated.  Very soon, GM releases "smart" DRL
systems, which sense ambient light and turn on the park lights when
it's dark.  Ok, makes sense, because you might forget to turn on your
headlights at night if the DRL's are bright enough.  But they designed
the system to leave the dash lights off as a reminder that you need to
turn on the (already automatically on) headlights because it's dark. 
Shannen


Bruce Plecan wrote:
> 
<snip>

> Personally, I consider myself smart enough to when I want my headlights,
> wipers, and heater on.  Seems like all the bells and whistles are removing
> the driver from the equation.   If you don't like to *worry* about
> headlights and such, there is the bus.
>
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