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#144 of 711 Re: front windshield reflection [rembelski] by tempusvn Mar 01, 2005 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: rembelski (Mar 01, 2005 2:22 pm) "we are having a problem with a reflection on the front windshield of our 05 prius at night" Do you mean the Dash Lights reflecting off the Windshield? First thing to do is find the roller knob to the lower left of the steering column (IE the Dash Light Dimmer) and turn it down. In it's upright and locked position, the dash lights will be on full, even when you have the headlights on. If you roll it down, the Dash lights will be on full when your headlights are off, but will be dimmed when you have the headlights on. If it seems to not be working, check the display settings in the MFD. It's possible to get the "Night Mode" and "Day Mode" of the dash hosed up in there. But, odds are it's just the dimmer switch.
#145 of 711 Tire wear & front dash click by gb2 Mar 02, 2005 (9:03 pm)
After 13 months &22,500 miles on 04 Prius had to replace Goodyear Integrity tires. I received an adjustment from my car dealer. Shortly after that I encountered a click in front end dash area when going over speed bumps or man hole covers. Nuts on McPherson struts had to be retorqued. Two days to find problem.
#146 of 711 questions about buttons by demos3 Mar 03, 2005 (9:36 pm)
Hi, my parents just bought an '05 Prius (delivered a week ago). Today I was fiddling with the screen and pressed a button that read "Display Off." The screen went dark and I couldn't turn it back on. When my mom pressed the audio button, we were able to see the audio controls, but the screen went dead again in about 15 sec. Plus, I couldn't find a way to undo what I had done -- there was the "Display Off" button but no "Display On" button. Seems like it will stay lit for 15 sec. or so and then go dark. Does anyone know how to fix this? Also, the buttons on the steering wheel (and a few assorted other buttons) are extremely dim. When I used the dimmer on the dash (to the left of the steering wheel), it lit up everything BUT these buttons. Does anyone know how to adjust these buttons? (The steering wheel buttons, including the CD changer, the rear defroster, the front defroster buttons and more.) Thanks! Replies to this message: ceric (Mar 06, 2005 6:49 pm) growler5 (Mar 06, 2005 8:31 pm)
#147 of 711 driving in snow by mof1 Mar 05, 2005 (6:27 pm)
I am thinking of buying a Prius, I have a Rav4 which is great in the snow. How has anyone found the Prius in the snow I drive back roads to work, and need something reasonable to drive on bad snowy days. Replies to this message: md_sailor (Mar 06, 2005 8:45 am) jrct9454 (Mar 06, 2005 11:03 am) md_sailor (Mar 08, 2005 9:42 am) growler5 (Mar 06, 2005 8:29 pm) mof1 (Mar 10, 2005 5:01 am) markls8 (Mar 16, 2005 10:53 pm)
#148 of 711 Re: driving in snow [mof1] by md_sailor Mar 06, 2005 (8:45 am)
Replying to: mof1 (Mar 05, 2005 6:27 pm) Prius is the worst car I have ever driven in snow, my 04 has the "traction control" and it is programmed so that the wheels will not spin any faster than about 3 mph! This is very frustrating when you are in 1" of snow over asphalt and just a little 10-15mph spinning (when the car is not moving) would easily clear away the snow and move the car forward. I put the Prius in the garage the minute any bit of snow falls and get into a real snow-worthy vehicle where I can spin all four wheels if I'm on ice (F250 4WD). Prius is a great warm weather car, 50+ mpg for me when the temp is above 60. Replies to this message: jrct9454 (Mar 06, 2005 11:03 am) md_sailor (Mar 08, 2005 9:42 am)
#149 of 711 Re: MSG 134 Engine problem- faulty computer? [gs80] by md_sailor Mar 06, 2005 (8:52 am)
Replying to: gs80 (Feb 28, 2005 4:50 am) I sent a two page letter to Toyota Motor Sales, FAX#310-468-7814. They responded by having someone call me who said that Toyota's message to me was: "wait and hope that it doesn't happen again". They refused to provide a written response to my specific questions about the computer failure, and said that I would only hear from them if they had a recall on the car. My 04 has been flawless since the reprogramming, but I do not have the same confidence in the car since no explanation for the failure was given. Please post any similar experiences, Toyota seems to be just burying these failures, but together we can find out how widespread they are. Replies to this message: featherhead (Mar 10, 2005 9:04 pm) stevedebi (Mar 11, 2005 11:57 am)
#150 of 711 Re: driving in snow by jrct9454 Mar 06, 2005 (11:03 am)
Replying to: md_sailor (Mar 06, 2005 8:45 am) Are you using real snow tires, or depending on the OEM Goodyears? If the latter, it is no wonder that the car won't go anywhere in the snow, traction control or no traction control. This car is no worse than any other fwd car in the winter IF you put the proper tires on it [one of the earliest buyers, who used to contribute regularly to this forum, lives in Minnesota, and never had a problem]. The OEM GY Intregity tires are a particularly poor choice in snow. Replies to this message: md_sailor (Mar 08, 2005 9:42 am)
#151 of 711 Re: questions about buttons [demos3] by ceric Mar 06, 2005 (6:49 pm)
Replying to: demos3 (Mar 03, 2005 9:36 pm) Hi, my parents just bought an '05 Prius (delivered a week ago). Today I was fiddling with the screen and pressed a button that read "Display Off." The screen went dark and I couldn't turn it back on. When my mom pressed the audio button, we were able to see the audio controls, but the screen went dead again in about 15 sec. Plus, I couldn't find a way to undo what I had done -- there was the "Display Off" button but no "Display On" button. Seems like it will stay lit for 15 sec. or so and then go dark. Does anyone know how to fix this? You should have pushed the "Info" button again. The screen would come right back and never disappear again. I tried it last night, and it seems to work fine.
#152 of 711 Re: driving in snow [mof1] by growler5 Mar 06, 2005 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: mof1 (Mar 05, 2005 6:27 pm) The tires on a Prius are too skinny to give you much traction. You are at a disadvantage even though the Prius is a front-wheel drive and most of the weight is over the front tires. That said, if you know how to drive in the snow, you should be fine. Based on experience with a '02 Prius (wife's car) and a '05 Subaru Forester (mine, and somewhat comparable to the Rav4), you'll have to pay more attention to the road conditions and the way the Prius is responding to the white stuff than you would with the Rav4. Replies to this message: mof1 (Mar 10, 2005 5:01 am) markls8 (Mar 16, 2005 10:53 pm)
#153 of 711 Re: questions about buttons [demos3] by growler5 Mar 06, 2005 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: demos3 (Mar 03, 2005 9:36 pm) Did you tell your folks you "broke" their new toy?