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Toyota Prius Accessories & Modifications
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The module in the car calls out to the fob and the fob responds. This happens less than once per second. -IF- other electronic devices could call out, the fob would respond, but the electronic device wouldn't recognize the code, so no action would happen. This is what the warning is about - placing the fob beside something searching for a fob would -slowly- drain the battery. Just remember, this happens when you are in or very close to your car constantly (about once every 5-10 sec., maybe less often). This is how the system operates the immobilizer. If it doesn't get the correct response from the fob and the engine is shut off, you will not be able to start it. So if you placed the fob close to something calling out it would drain the fob battery as fast as it would drain when in the car. Not a big deal.
They may also be worried about large fluctuating magnetic or electric fields, such as the security chip erasers used at checkout counters. There is a slight possibility these could damage the fob, so keep it in your pocket away from the eraser pad.
The battey is a "coin type". Not hard to find. In fact, I've seen them in home centers and food stores. And, of course, Radio Shack.
Finally, even if the battery dies, you just have to plug the fob into the slot in the car and it will work. Of course you would also have to use the key hidden in the fob to get into the car.
The fob is very rugged. I've read of several people who put them through the washing machine (left them in a pocket). After opening and drying them they worked fine.
Excuse me if I haven't properly posted to your response....I am a new to the forums.
Thanks for the info about the speakers, I'll have a look at PriusChat.
Currently I am investigating factory interactive (http://www.factoryinteractive.com/PriusXM/). I have found a local automobile audio store who will install it for $90 and they said it should take about 2 hours. I am so angry at the way the dealership has treated me that I am just letting this go for a few weeks and then I'll make a rational decision.
Congratulation on your purchase.....I love my 2007 pruis.
Have a good one...
I like to get a short antenna to replace that long one on top of rear of car. Also, the plastic strip like they use to put on rear bumper for cargo loading into truck area. Can anybody help. Thanks.
I didn't use factory interactive because I sent an email with a question and also phoned and haven't gotten a response yet.
Good luck...I am certainly enjoying a little comedy while I drive.
Thanks,
djkrs2
I'm in San Francisco, CA.
Thanks in advance!
In order to disable the reverse beeping on your 2007 Prius, follow these instructions:
1. Without your foot on the brake, turn on your Prius and make sure you are in ODO mode (not Trip A or . Power off the Prius
2. With your foot on the brake, turn on the Prius. As soon as the ‘Ready’ light is lit, press and hold the ODO button for at least 10 seconds.
3. Keeping the ODO button pressed, move the shifter to Reverse and release, then press the Park button again. At this point, ‘b- on’ should appear on your dashboard display.
4. You can now let go of the ODO button, and each press of the ODO button toggles between ‘b-on’ and ‘b-off’. To disable the reverse beep, simply set it to ‘b-off’, then power off the Prius.
In less than a minute, my beeps were gone.....
I can understand the reasoning behind having the inside alert, since the transmission selector always returns to its home position regardless of the mode selected. But I think I will be happier with the reminder turned off.
Thank you so much for trying to help... wish you could come over and show me! Oh well, I'll keep trying...
Once you are in ODO, while still with your foot off the brake, push the button once more to shut everything down.
Then, with your foot ON the brake, push the power button as you normally would to get underway.
You will see the "ready" light display. At that point, I pushed the ODO button in, and held it probably for 20 seconds. At that point, push the selector to the reverse position, and release.
NOW, press the rectangular Park button above the selector. This is the first time in this process that you will have pushed the Park button. Through all of this, DO NOT release the ODO button.
Now, you should immediately see the dash indicate "b-on". Release the ODO button, and push it again, and you will see "b-off". You can push and release the ODO button several times to see the changes. When it shows b-off, just push the power button to shut down the car. Fire it up again, put it in reverse, and listen to silence.
By the way, thanks pathstar1 for the directions. I will have to pass it along to a coworker who is annoyed by the beeping as well.
AFAIK the voice commands only work if you have the navigation package installed.
Are there any products that prevent staining, dirt, etc. occuring?
If you do get a stain on the seats or headliner, just use the foam type upholstery cleaner with minimal water.
What it does is force the car to use electric mode only (hence the name EV - Electric Vehicle). The car still protects the battery, in that if you discharge the battery below about 20% SOC (state of charge) it switches off the EV mode. It also switches off at higher speeds to protect MG2 from overspeed. Without the switch the car runs the battery from 30% to 80% SOC or thereabouts.
So, it just sets the electric mode on-off points a little lower. It's easy to purchase the switch, or even to cobble up your own. There are instructions around (try priuschat for example). I believe Toyota USA has stated if you install one it voids your battery warranty in the US.
Will the Prius run on E85, or just get poorer MPG but at a lower per gallon cost?
I'm not at all knowledgeable on ethanol, hope someone will provide an overview.
Several owners have tried it, and the car does run on E85. One owner says he is going to continue to use it. We are waiting to see what will fail due to his ignoring the Toyota requirements.
You will notice poorer mileage with ethanol, about 2-4% lower with E10, and about 10-20% lower with E85. The reason is ethyl alcohol contains less energy than gasoline:
ethanol - 21.1 Mj/L (megajoules per litre)
gasoline - 32 Mj/L
I find the E10 keeps the engine cleaner (check the throttle body for soot), and have been using it for 6 years in my 2001 Pathfinder. So there may be a good reason to use it.
But my prius experience would be perfect if only I could kill that beeper. I tried the reverse beeper elimination method and it worked ... for reverse only.
Is there the equivalent of Roundup for beepers (kills all forms)
Thanks, Marc
So, heavy stuff could go in the trunk or on the floor behind the driver's seat.
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Any others?? Any better selections ?? Thanks
probably much heavier.
http://www.coastaletech.com/04hitch.htm
Bruce
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I'm a 6-month Prius owner about to buy a small boat and want to know if anyone can share experience with towing using this car. I have a Package 2, 2007 Prius that's doing great. I don't have concerns about mileage and won't be towing long distances or heavy loads (1,000 pounds max, small boat), and I've found several hitches made specifically for the car, but I wanted to tap the knowledge base here. Any comments much appreciated.