Now I've seen it all...

2oldman wrote:

gijoecam wrote:
This has GOT to be the most ridiculous 'feature' I've seen on any vehicle. Ever. There are no words to express my disdain for this 'feature.'..

It's getting old in here.

Old? I'm not even 40 (yet)!!

I'm not angry over the feature, it's more of a 'shake my head in disgust' sort of reaction... Yet another dumbing-down of the driving skills for life toolbox. (and for the record, I prefer a manual transmission, but sadly it's not been available in a vehicle that suits my needs in more then 20 years...) Like I said in another forum, it's cool to see existing technology that's already in the trucks being used for new and innovative (industry-first?) features. They're adding a few short wires, a switch in a spot that was already a blank-off panel, and some new programming bits and bytes. The electronic brake control, electric power steering assist, and cameras were already there.

In terms of rearward visibility, I can see that being an issue with some short-tongue trailers and fifth wheels... But there's no reason you couldn't use the mirrors at the same time...

I think that, to make it more useful, a remote control option would be a better choice... Link it to a smart phone with a secure wifi link and a dead-man switch, and allow me to step outside of the vehicle and maneuver it like a life-size RC rig, and I'd be ALL OVER THAT!!!