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#520 of 541 All Mine 2008 by fseaver Jul 01, 2008 (4:43 pm)
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.
#521 of 541 Re: is the back up camera a necessity? [schaeffz] by fseaver Jul 01, 2008 (5:03 pm)
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.
#522 of 541 Press request by KarenS HOST Aug 04, 2008 (4:59 pm)
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.
#523 of 541 Remote keyless entry volume by jimrey28 Aug 07, 2008 (4:27 pm)
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 Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Aug 07, 2008 7:11 pm)
#524 of 541 Re: Remote keyless entry volume [jimrey28] by kdhspyder Aug 07, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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.
#525 of 541 Brakes by oldsarg Nov 08, 2008 (4:50 am)
The brakes on my 2007 Prius seems grabby. Is that normal? Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Nov 08, 2008 6:34 am) stevegold (Nov 08, 2008 7:09 am) kdhspyder (Nov 08, 2008 1:00 pm) railroadjames (Nov 08, 2008 7:49 pm)
#526 of 541 Re: Brakes [oldsarg] by pf_flyer HOST Nov 08, 2008 (6:34 am)
Replying to: oldsarg (Nov 08, 2008 4:50 am) Brakes can get grabby if you have contamination like oil, grease, or brake fluid on the linings. But sometimes brakes will get grabby in wet weather too. Are you experiencing chronic grabiness, or might it just be the changing fall weather? Replies to this message: stevegold (Nov 08, 2008 7:09 am)
#527 of 541 Re: Brakes [pf_flyer] by stevegold Nov 08, 2008 (7:09 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Nov 08, 2008 6:34 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 541 Re: Brakes [oldsarg] by kdhspyder Nov 08, 2008 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: oldsarg (Nov 08, 2008 4:50 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 541 Re: Brakes [oldsarg] by railroadjames Nov 08, 2008 (7:49 pm)
Replying to: oldsarg (Nov 08, 2008 4:50 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.

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