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#527 of 536 Re: Brakes [pf_flyer] by stevegold Nov 08, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 08, 2008 7:34 am) You might be feeling the regenerative braking especially if the grabbing is subtle and when you first touch the pedal. I noticed it on my 2004 but I was happy the energy was going back into the battery. Very slight on my Prius. I couldn't ever complain to the service department and I'm generally pretty picky.
#528 of 536 Re: Brakes [oldsarg] by kdhspyder Nov 08, 2008 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: oldsarg (Nov 08, 2008 5:50 am) Yes it's normal and it's just a matter of adjusting to the new feel. It takes about a week. I notice sometimes that when it's wet and damp and humid that the Prius brakes are 'grabbier' on the first braking.
#529 of 536 Re: Brakes [oldsarg] by railroadjames Nov 08, 2008 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: oldsarg (Nov 08, 2008 5:50 am) Most answers are pretty much on track but I'd like to emphasize one paramount thing. The brakes do have unique issues. They do feel grabby from time to time and especially when conditions are wet. I'm not sure that this feel of the brakes is without serious consideration. Sometimes it's worse than other times. I wonder if Toyota has ever addressed this issue? I have over 93K miles and have delt with this quirk for 5 years but do find it annoying.
#530 of 536 Press Request by KarenS HOST Nov 13, 2008 (1:08 pm)
A reporter from a national magazine would like to speak with Toyota Prius owners who have bought the Hymotion kit to convert their car into plug-in hybrid. If you own or drive one of these converted vehicles, please respond to jwahledmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Monday, November 17th.
#531 of 536 Re: New Prius Owners [pathstar1] by oldsarg May 02, 2009 (7:42 am)
Replying to: pathstar1 (Jul 01, 2007 9:32 pm) I recently received an insurance quote from Allstate and full coverage on a Prius is $240 a year more than a Lexus RX330. I called the agent and he stated that a Prius sustains more damage in a collision is the reason for the higher rate. If it sustains more damage, logic is that it puts the passengers in more danger. Replies to this message: akoller (May 02, 2009 8:10 am) kdhspyder (May 02, 2009 9:27 am)
#532 of 536 Re: New Prius Owners [oldsarg] by akoller May 02, 2009 (8:10 am)
Replying to: oldsarg (May 02, 2009 7:42 am) Maybe, but not always. Sometimes damage occurs because the safety processes built into the car provide extra protection for the occupants by sacrificing elements of the car such as crushing posts and shearing engine mounts to reduce shock to the cockpit. I'll take my Prius and pay the extra money.
#533 of 536 Re: New Prius Owners [oldsarg] by kdhspyder May 02, 2009 (9:27 am)
Replying to: oldsarg (May 02, 2009 7:42 am) I answered your other post on the other thread with this same answer...   "Safety and damage repair are two completely different issues with the insurance companies. Yes both concern accidents but vehicles are intentionally designed to collapse around the passenger cabin deflecting the effects of a crash around the occupants in order to keep them safe.    Your Lexus is several years old also. How old/new is the Prius?"
#534 of 536 Insurance rates by snowboarder4 May 02, 2009 (9:48 am)
When I transitioned from a ten-year old General Motors van to a Prius, my rates only rose $4 per month on insurance, but my maintenance and fuel costs dropped about $400. I was happy to apply the $400 in monthly savings toward the $4 increase on insurance.   Last weekend, I parked my Prius at Denver International Airport for five days. When I returned, I could not start the Prius. No problem, I always carry a spare battery pack in the back of my vehicles and a quick jump got the Prius back on-line. However, I think that I remember reading something about this kind of problem in a stored Prius. Please explain the phenomenon as well as any remedy. As an alternative, I would be happy to never fly in a commercial aircraft again and drive my Prius across country instead. When I reached Seattle, I was glad to find a rental company that had a Prius to lend me for the weekend tour. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (May 02, 2009 8:08 pm)
#535 of 536 Re: Insurance rates [snowboarder4] by kdhspyder May 02, 2009 (8:08 pm)
Replying to: snowboarder4 (May 02, 2009 9:48 am) There is a relatively small 12v battery in the Prius because it's only needed for keeping a few low-draw electronics 'on line'. Since the hybrid battery supplies the 'cranking power' to the ICE via MG1 the 12v battery is only about half the size of a normal car battery.   Two conditions can run down the 12v. 1) A light on over night will likely run it down. 2) Your case. The five SKS antennas in the Prius are 'on alert' 24/7. These do draw on the 12v battery. That's likely what ran down your small battery.   To avoid this look under your steering wheel. There are two buttons there. 'KEY' and 'SET'. If you push in the KEY button you will deactivate the five SKS proximity sensors. This will keep them from drawing down the small 12v battery. However your Smart Key will not work at that point so you'll have to lock the doors manually or via the fob as a normal keyless remote ( redundant backup ). When you come back to your Prius sitting in the parking garage you'll have to use the remote to unlock the door so that you can release the KEY button to reactivate the five sensors.   Clear? Any questions ask away.
#536 of 536 first fill up by jweaver39 May 03, 2009 (12:02 am)
just purchased new 09 prius, just had first fill-up after 500 miles on 1st tankful with 8.6 gallons,for 58mpg, love it!!!, my driving is 90%city, 10%highway, have not made a long road trip yet.

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