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Re: Computer Controlled Steering [oldsarg] by railroadjames
Jun 21, 2008 (6:25 pm)
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Replying to: oldsarg (Jun 21, 2008 6:58 am)

As to the segment on B&G's I can only point out the "recall" for steering assembly linkage on the specific '04 Prius that I own. It would have been tended to in or out of warantee by Toyota. I presently have nearly 80K miles on my '04 Prius and have been utterly amazed at its' value, dependability, and smart hybrid system.
 
                                                                                                    Railroadjames
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Here's the first I've seen on the various hybrid boards... by kdhspyder
Jun 22, 2008 (5:29 am)
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of a single driver over 200,000 miles on the Gen2, there may be others. 4 yrs 5+ months and still chugging along at 47-50 mpg. It's not hard to like that performance. Post #6.
 
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f19f11b/5
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out of gas by joeox
Jun 22, 2008 (1:45 pm)
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If you run the gas tank dry. What happens? Does the car continue to move on battery?
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Re: out of gas [joeox] by kdhspyder
Jun 22, 2008 (4:19 pm)
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Replying to: joeox (Jun 22, 2008 1:45 pm)

That's the one sure way to damage the battery. Thus before this happens you will get a really really angry lady inside your Prius screaming at you and shutting you down before you get bone dry. When she does that she sends you a 'Triangle of Death' notice and lights up every warning light in existence, even on two or three cars around you.
 
"I told you to fill me up 100 miles ago!!! 100 miles ago!!! Do you hear me? 100 miles ago.....and you didn't!!! No, you kept driving didn't you!!! And now you're about to damage the Hybrid Battery aren't you smart***. Yeah well try driving on NO POWER.. Mr-Push-the-Limits."
 
How do I know that she says these things??? ( 4 X ). Let's just say I'm Experienced.
 
You get shut down to minimum power and she allows you to get safe under reduced power then you are D - E - A - D. But it you can make it to a station in time and fill up then she continues to purr nicely...stroke, stroke.
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Re: Computer Controlled Steering [south4] by oldsarg
Jun 29, 2008 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: south4 (Jun 21, 2008 9:32 am)

There are no warning signs. The steering just quits working. The recall was on the 2004 model. The article in Car Talk indicated the driver's model was not recalled. Since the driver's car was over the warranty mileage, Toyota said "tough luck".
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All Mine 2008 by fseaver
Jul 01, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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Have had Prius only 5 months. Tokk a 500 mile trip; 51.2 MPG. Did not come with navigation. I installed a Garmin GPS 530 refurbished; works geat.
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Re: is the back up camera a necessity? [schaeffz] by fseaver
Jul 01, 2008 (5:03 pm)
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Replying to: schaeffz (Apr 02, 2008 10:38 am)

I use it all the time at the Post office; But I also use my mirrors, Shaken my head NO to see all.
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Press request by KarenS HOST
Aug 04, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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A reporter with a large financial magazine would like to speak with hybrid owners and their experiences. If you are a hybrid owner, please respond to ctalatiedmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Wednesday, August 6th.
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Remote keyless entry volume by jimrey28
Aug 07, 2008 (4:27 pm)
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Any one know how to turn up the volume on my 2008 Toyota Prius when locking the doors when I press the keyless entry. I can barely hear it?
 
Also if I have numbers in my phone address book with the persons name, when they call me in the car and the audio shows incoming call, does anyone know why the name does not appear on the screen?
 
Please advise and thanks!
Jim
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Re: Remote keyless entry volume [jimrey28] by kdhspyder
Aug 07, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: jimrey28 (Aug 07, 2008 4:27 pm)

If you have the Prius with BT then you must have the SKS also. Why would you use the old fashioned keyless remote to lock and unlock the doors? Just press the black button on the outsideof the door handle. All the doors lock.
 
I never take the key fob out of my pocket at any time during the day except to show it to someone.

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