Leaving the car in a parking lot on a hot day, we get to experience one of the more unique features of the Prius: the optional solar roof, which on our car powers a fan in the cabin, so when we get back to the car it's a little cooler than it would be otherwise. I just noticed this morning that when it's dark outside the screen has a nice black background. Low gas expense and result in plenty of miles out of the small amount of gas that goes into the vehicle. The top of the line comes with a premium auto system and a navigation system. The second time we tried it, a similar message gave the excuse that the battery was too low. My hubby and I go on trips and set our destination on the Garmin. Thanks, but I'm still a rookie.
This monochrome power animation shows when the engine and motor are driving the wheels. The parking system is hit or miss: it does an excellent job of guiding you into well-marked parking spaces, but requires too much adjustment for others. In this tutorial, we learn how to operate the audio system of a 2010 Prius. Toyota claims the larger engine actually gets better fuel economy in some circumstances than the smaller one. . And all the seats are very comfortable. You can state the address all at once, e.
Thanks, but I'm still a rookie. Instrument definition is good, making the different layers in a recording distinct. I commute 160 miles a day to work and run errands so of course my decision to purchase was based primarily on economy best highway mileage in its class. The vehicle must be stopped to change the destination. We thought this lack of integration would be a real problem, but switching from Bluetooth music player to Bluetooth phone proves fairly easy, merely requiring a touch on the car's onscreen connect button. At freeway speeds, we fight to keep the instantaneous fuel economy gauge above 50 mpg while maintaining reasonable freeway speeds of 65 to 70 mph. It gets a high score for design, partly because of its body style, which makes it stand out in the crowd while giving it an extremely low drag coefficient.
Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the navigation system and advised him to take the vehicle through the arbitration process. And very similar to the Lexus Nav systems in my previous cars. It drives smooth and fantastic on gas. The freeway is a good spot to listen to the stereo characteristics. Design also benefits from the nice graphic treatment for the navigation system.
Traffic reports are integrated with the navigation system. As we expect, Eco mode makes that slow acceleration even worse. It also allows selection and tapping action items. I am pretty mechanically inclined and can fix most things so would at least try to attempt this. The trick is to anticipate stops and slowdowns and lightly apply the brakes well in advance, which uses the car's regenerative braking system only, thereby feeding the battery and saving wear and tear on the pads. It is very similar to the navigation unit in my Flagship Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Other tech options available at the V trim level include adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and an automatic parking system. According to the Navigation Manual, destination and route selection can be done only when the vehicle is not moving. My iPhone works flawlessly in this car. We also had a rearview camera on our car, but Toyota implemented a back-up beeping, similar to what you find on big trucks. We had the opportunity to try these features in a different Prius earlier. It is very similar to the navigation unit in my Flagship Toyota Avalon Hybrid. Tech tricks Another instrument display feature in the new Prius is a graphic that mimics the steering wheel buttons when you press them; the idea being that you don't have to look down at the wheel when you press a button, keeping your eyes closer to a front view.
You can't get average fuel economy and range to empty on the same screen--an annoyance. After a few minutes of driving, we remember the button positioning, and don't bother to look at the instrument display feedback. These graphics activate when you touch a steering wheel button, offering visual feedback. The steering wheel has a slightly flattened bottom, something more commonly seen on sports cars. The steering feels solid, making it easy to control, but it doesn't have that stable road feeling offered by similar midsize cars.
Rattles like crazy, especially on rough road and at high speeds. We paired an iPhone to the car's Bluetooth phone system when we first got in, and were happy to see the car ingested the phone's contact list as well. I have long legs and so my seat goes all the way back. Still, if you were to get a call while using the phone as a music player, it wouldn't switch to the car's hands-free system. We also discover another new feature for the Prius' navigation: it does text-to-speech, reading out the names of streets. The Bottom Line The 2010 Toyota Prius is a better car than its predecessor, although there are some areas, especially in the cabin, where we would have liked to see more improvement. A horizontal crease in its rear gives the Prius a spoiler and lends a unique look to the taillights.
Strangely, Toyota chose to put the Prius' seat heater controls in that open space, so you'll have to reach down in cold weather. You can't use the iPhone for music and phone at the same time with the 2010 Prius. After the success of its predecessor, the advent of the 2010 Toyota Prius created a lot of expectations. I believe that the car could use a bigger fuel tank, though. The current mileage was 28,000 and the failure mileage was 10. We employ this braking technique as we get off the freeway and approach our destination.