The Prius is better equipped than many other frugal sedans. And it serves as the focal point for the optional navigation system. Before I could tell them the problem, they guessed what it was. Fortunately, Toyota has always been a little more advanced in this area, so you can transfer phonebook entries from phone to car. But as is the case with many of the latest aerodynamic designs, the driver can't see the front of the car or the hood without leaning forward. But putting the car into the standard Drive mode and starting forward, we noticed the Prius moving under electric power again. I wasn't ready for the cost to replace them! Manufacturer Info Sources: 800-468-6968 -.
I can't recall the situation with Nav instructions, but my recollection is that it was only the radio sound that I couldn't hear but I could easily be wrong about that. I've attached the diagnostic screens from. I think it works just fine. Nevertheless, the front-drive Prius delivers exceptional fuel economy: 54 mpg on a suburban test loop, 50 mpg on the highway in our. Jeff I just bought the Belkin TuneBase Direct Hands Free Car Kit for iPhone for my base 2008 Prius before I realized there was no aux input. We drove the Prius down long, deserted roads, taking corners gradually and carefully accelerating after stop signs. From the surface of compact discs, that its rays remain inside the cabinet, use of controls or adjustments or performance procedures other, than those specified herein may result hazardous radiation exposure.
Could not shut off power until later found out you had to hold power down for 5 seconds min. The headlights are compound units that house the running lights, side marker lights, turn indicators and, when ordered, fog lights. The shift pattern on the left of the display shows the car is in Battery mode. The combined total horsepower of this system calculates out to 110. The Touring Edition gives the Prius a sportier edge, and with front side and side-curtain air bags standard across the line, Prius is an even better value.
Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar Suspension, r: torsion beam, coil springs, anti-roll bar Ground clearance: 5. If I press that power button, the car would not even alert me that the key was not present. The transmission is non-traditional, too. Sleek rear quarter windows do more to visually enhance the aerodynamic look than they do for outward visibility. Thanks for your reply i have checked and find every thing on place. The car is a great commuter, but wait for the 2010 model. Extremely difficult to replace, but I did it.
Turning up the heat also seemed to keep the gas engine on. The electric motor, which begins cranking out its maximum torque virtually the moment it starts spinning, gets the car moving and helps it accelerate while it's underway. If so, can anyone recommend an affordable pair? Suggestions on a cheap fix? Toyota seems way out in front of everyone in this technology. I am blown away at the quality of the sound this makes. Optional Equipment Prius options are tied up in packages, all of which stack onto one another.
Replaced the radio before with a whole new unit, but now this radio does the same thing. Verdict For those who want their car to serve as a green badge of commitment, the Prius is still the answer. My smart entry system completely crashed, I could not lock or start the car. This issues have occured only twice, and both times it was right after using my iphone. At one point the car refused to shut down. The Prius has room for five, with a roomy back seat and 14. The resolution of the maps is passable, but not great compared to modern cars.
You never plug it in. Standard passive safety features include advanced multi-stage, dual front airbags; side-curtain airbags designed to offer head protection for front and rear passengers; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection for driver and front-seat passenger; three-point seatbelts and head restraints at all five seating positions; and rear seat head restraints that are adjustable. Use of the Toyota Prius wiring information is at your own risk. During our electric driving test, we only knew the engine had come on because the power flow animation showed it. Too much of stuff on radio including Sirius is like tv, crap.
And it's that animation that can make the car enjoyable to drive. Their forte is not the multi-hour, multi-state drive. Because it started happening in the winter, I thought the cold was the cause. Regenerative braking links the brakes to a generator, helping use the car's kinetic energy to recharge the battery whenever the brakes are applied. Still waiting for temperature to get to 75!!! It may have been due to a loose oil pressure sensor. As recently as the mid-1950s, legends like the Chrysler 300 and Buick Century didn't reach 60 mph much quicker than that.
We think that's worth the extra money. Other times the dvd drive went bad and was unrepairable. We built up what speed we could on the straights, then bore down on the brakes before the corners. Most entertaining, however, is that it allows tracking of the power and recharging flows, monitoring battery and gasoline usage. I was pulling up to a hotel to pick up a colleague in my car. The base model cannot be equipped with options packages. Right now everything is just sitting in the lower glove box.