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#633 of 711 Prius in the Snow by casey515 Aug 24, 2006 (4:33 pm)
I am looking into purchasing the prius. My last concern is how well it handles in the snow/ice. I live in upstate NY. Any input? Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Aug 24, 2006 5:13 pm) stevedebi (Aug 25, 2006 1:39 pm) pathstar1 (Aug 25, 2006 8:01 pm) kdhspyder (Aug 27, 2006 9:14 pm) kdhspyder (Aug 27, 2006 9:05 pm) texvegas (Sep 03, 2006 11:07 am) terry92270 (Sep 03, 2006 12:14 pm) texvegas (Sep 04, 2006 10:39 am) and 4 more... midnightcowboy (Sep 07, 2006 9:50 am) gagrice (Sep 08, 2006 5:24 am) and 3 more... typesix (Sep 08, 2006 5:57 am) and 17 more... northernnyer (Sep 11, 2006 3:43 pm) and 3 more...
#634 of 711 Re: Prius in the Snow [casey515] by dmathews3 Aug 24, 2006 (5:13 pm)
Replying to: casey515 (Aug 24, 2006 4:33 pm) Only problem I remember in the snow is if you get stuck you can't rock it out like a normal car. It shuts down requiring I believe a tow to the dealer to get going again. Can someone confirm this?
#635 of 711 Re: Help with the "alarm" I do not have [eth2oski] by texvegas Aug 25, 2006 (10:52 am)
Replying to: eth2oski (Aug 23, 2006 12:08 pm) I have read the owner's manual several times. The problem was caused by accidentally depressing the panic button on the key fob for about three seconds. Thanks for your advice though. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Aug 25, 2006 12:06 pm)
#636 of 711 Re: Help with the "alarm" I do not have [texvegas] by terry92270 Aug 25, 2006 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: texvegas (Aug 25, 2006 10:52 am) My Subaru has the same problem. It is very easy to set off the alarm, and even lock the alarm up, as the alarm remote's buttons are not recessed enough.
#637 of 711 Re: Prius in the Snow [casey515] by stevedebi Aug 25, 2006 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: casey515 (Aug 24, 2006 4:33 pm) "I am looking into purchasing the prius. My last concern is how well it handles in the snow/ice. I live in upstate NY. Any input?" There were some reports of problems if you get stuck in snow. You cannot rock the car using the transmission, because the computer won't allow it - the car will overheat. It has to do with the traction control. But basically, it will just sit there. However, it would be nice to hear from some newer owners with snow experience. Anyone? Replies to this message: pathstar1 (Aug 25, 2006 8:01 pm) kdhspyder (Aug 27, 2006 9:14 pm)
#638 of 711 Re: Prius in the Snow [stevedebi] by pathstar1 Aug 25, 2006 (8:01 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 25, 2006 1:39 pm) What I've read in the several forums I've been visiting is first and most important, the tires are not useful in snow. You should be prepared to get proper winter tires. Second, the VSC system is sort of like antilock brakes. If you release the pedal when it starts to actuate, you will get no stopping power. Same with VSC (traction control or stability control). If you let off the throttle when it shuts down the drive, you will go nowhere. If you keep the pedal depressed, it will try again and eventually find the proper combination of power and brakes to get you moving. Some have reported overheating of some system in the car (which one was uncertain), but that was in summer on a steep dirt road. They may also have not been keeping the accel. pedal depressed. There was a lot of discussion about that. No conclusions were reached, of course. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Aug 27, 2006 9:14 pm)
#639 of 711 Re: Prius in the Snow [casey515] by kdhspyder Aug 27, 2006 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: casey515 (Aug 24, 2006 4:33 pm) Check on Priuschat.com There were several threads about driving in snow. Most report nothing special except as noted above the traction control system will not allow the wheels to spin wildly. How ever this new model of the GenII does allow some slippage in the traction control system to allow forward movement on slipply conditions. Check Priuschat...
#640 of 711 Re: Prius in the Snow [pathstar1] by kdhspyder Aug 27, 2006 (9:14 pm)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Aug 25, 2006 8:01 pm) ...the VSC system is sort of like antilock brakes. If you release the pedal when it starts to actuate, you will get no stopping power. Same with VSC (traction control or stability control). If you let off the throttle when it shuts down the drive, you will go nowhere. If you keep the pedal depressed, it will try again and eventually find the proper combination of power and brakes to get you moving. VSC is an application of the ABS and throttle control. It's primary purpose is to keep you driving in the intended direction when on the verge of going out of control. It's of no use when stopped Traction control is different entirely. It also is an application of the ABS but it's intended to keep one wheel from overspinning in relation to the other one. This would be only on the front ( drive ) wheels. When Trac senses a significant difference in the spin ratios between the left and right wheels it will apply the ABS to brake the overspinning wheel.
#641 of 711 Prius: great car if you can get the parts!$! by maryo2 Sep 01, 2006 (12:41 pm)
I've waited months for parts for my Toyota Prius. This last trip to the dealer meant 20 days in the shop, 16 days waiting for the part. NOW the dealership is DEMANDING that I pay for the part upfront. I guess Toyota pockets my money and sends the part, whenever. NO I WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN. Replies to this message: terry92270 (Sep 01, 2006 1:19 pm)