USB 2.0 question - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

imzchef · 10-15-2009, 02:25 PM

Hi all,
I did do a search and couldn't find my answer to the question of what is this upgrade to USB 2.0, does my 2008 Passion have it, and how can I tell? Also what does it do?

TIA

Duckhunter · 10-15-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by imzchef

Hi all,
I did do a search and couldn't find my answer to the question of what is this upgrade to USB 2.0, does my 2008 Passion have it, and how can I tell? Also what does it do?

TIA

Not USB but is a software upgrade for the vehicle SAM to smooth transmission shifts and also adjusts the hill hold feature.

**JPaul** · 10-15-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by imzchef

... how can I tell? ...

Since you have a "passion", you can tell that you have it if you can switch from "D" to "manual" with a click on the paddles...

**jimvw57** · 10-15-2009, 02:40 PM

A simple test is to try the paddle shifters without moving the gear selector into manual mode. If the paddles work, chances are you have to latest software. Or give the dealer a call with your VIN and they can tell you.

imzchef · 10-15-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jimvw57

A simple test is to try the paddle shifters without moving the gear selector into manual mode. If the paddles work, chances are you have to latest software. Or give the dealer a call with your VIN and they can tell you.

TY, it appears that I don't, should upgrade, and will the dealer do it for free?