streering wheels lights up after contact? why

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adam2007
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streering wheels lights up after contact? why

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETQeonnkoWI

why do all the lights on steering wheel light up after contact?

j2004p
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Joined: 31 Mar 2010, 18:22

Re: streering wheels lights up after contact? why

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It's a safety feature, if the impact is over a certain G level a warning light comes on which is designed to let marshals know to take extra care for concussion type injuries.