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364 messages, Last post on Nov 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
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Replying to: jpeters1970 (Aug 16, 2009 11:34 pm)  thanks
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Replying to: tyler70 (Aug 17, 2009 7:54 pm)  Enjoy your GEN III cars folks. Looks like I'm going to pass this GEN and get the IV as my II shows no signs of wanting to retire. I just hit 70,200 so she's still a baby.
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Replying to: dewey (Aug 17, 2009 6:38 pm) There are a few die hards that want the EV switch but most people seldom use it. Perhaps in a parking garage or instances where you want to drive a short distance, but for the most part just let the computer do its work. The system is pretty effecient at cycling through the charge stages. (I leave mine in ECO mode) |
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Replying to: halwick (Aug 17, 2009 12:47 pm) If you don't put your car in "N" the computer will kick the engine on and off as needed to keep the battery within the range of charge it is designed for. There are tricks you can do later as you become more familiar with the car and the way it handles specific routes you take often, but for the most part, just drive it and it knows what to do. |
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Replying to: jpeters1970 (Aug 17, 2009 11:51 pm) 
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Aug 18, 2009 8:33 am) lastly, I turned the heater on this AM for the first time and I notice the heat is not the same as a regular gas veh. It is not as hot until much later. is this because it is a hybrid ?
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Replying to: tyler70 (Aug 20, 2009 9:06 pm) The EV mode is really worthless. I have it on my 2004. It only works a) if the battery is "fully charged", b) under 32 mph, c) you don't hit the accelerator hard, d) on level ground. I can go 1/2 mile at most before the gas engine comes on. You would need a battery 5-10 times as "big" for it to make a real difference. When you start the engine, the hot/warm coolant from the day before is pumped back from the thermos to the radiator. That gives your heater and the engine an initial warm boost. After a while it really heats up. When you shut down, the hot coolant is pumped into the thermos where it can stay warm for a day or two.
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Replying to: stevegold (Aug 21, 2009 6:18 am) |
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can anyone tell me how to use the remore to start the Prius IV ? thanks.
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