How long can a Toyota Prius sit unused?
The article calculates that the nominal 36 mA load for an unpowered Prius will permit the car to sit for 32 days before the 12 volt battery is drained.
Is it bad to floor a Prius?
Even if you floor a Prius, it’s max RPM is only in the mid-4k rpm range so don’t be afraid to floor it. A Prius with the assistance of the electric motor puts very little strain on the engine compared to regular cars.
What happens if you don’t drive your Prius?
The car will still drive, but with a lack of power, as we do not have the needed available energy from the battery. The starting and stopping of the car will not be smooth as well. Prius is a parallel hybrid meaning that if one of the components fails, the vehicle can still operate until it can be repaired properly.
Is Prius too low to ground?
The Prius has ground clearance similar to other small cars (5.5 inches, same as the Toyota Yaris; a little lower than the Corolla (5.8) or Honda Civic Si (5.9)). If daily driving involves areas requiring good ground clearance, test the Prius before buying it to avoid frustration of the floor touching ground.
Is it bad to floor a hybrid?
Is hybrid flooring toxic? Floors which release volatile compounds can be attributed to formaldehyde which is used to treat wood and other materials. As SPC hybrid does not contain wood, only the underlay can release a significant amount of VOC’s.
Is 100000 miles a lot for a Prius?
The Toyota Prius has experienced a problem with excessive oil consumption. The problem generally manifests itself shortly after the 100K miles mark. Not a bad time for a problem to start if you owned the car new. However, if you are buying it used, why buy into a problem?
After all the Prius is the most technologically advanced production car in the World so it should be able to do the job! It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. Click to expand…
How often should a Toyota Prius be run in maintenance mode?
Trickel charge is recommended. If left longer, the engine should be run in maintenance mode for 30 minutes every 2 months. If the HV battery goes flat, it has to be changed Best would be to get someone to give it a short drive once a week.
How long does a Toyota Prius battery last?
The hybrid battery should be fine for the timeframe you’re talking about, but the 12v battery won’t last that long without some help. I was just wondering what happens when you leave a Prius sitting for weeks/months.
How often do you need to turn off the smart entry on a Prius?
You need to turn off the Smart Entry feature if you leave your car for more than a few weeks. The sensor sends out a small signal, every 30 seconds or so, looking for the “fob”. Over a period of time, this will drain the battery.
How often does a Toyota Prius need to be charged?
It would be really useful if there was a list of which devices were driven by which battery. The dealer PDI information stated the 12V battery should be charged if the car is left unused every 2 weeks. Trickel charge is recommended. If left longer, the engine should be run in maintenance mode for 30 minutes every 2 months.
When was the second time a Toyota Prius would not start?
The second occurrence happened on may 31, 2014. When the consumer returned to the vehicle four hours later, he was unable to unlock the driver’s door. Eventually, he removed the physical key from the electronic key fob, and opened the door, but was unable to start the vehicle.
Are there any problems with the 2009 Toyota Prius?
See all problems of the 2009 Toyota Prius . Driving on sb hwy 35 at 74mph, master warning light came on and vehicle shut down, no electrical or engine control. Pulled safely to shoulder of road. Car would not restart. Got out of car, locked car, unlocked car (Toyota technician instructions), then car restarted.
Is the 2011 Toyota Prius an electric car?
Driving the 2011 Toyota Prius is a remarkably quiet experience because the transition between electric motor and gasoline engine is nearly seamless (but most noticeable while at idle).
What should I do if I Leave my Prius in the car?
If you are going to leave your car for over two weeks, DISCONNECT the negative lead of the battery cable at the battery in the back end of the Prius. Make sure you have the back seat folded down and the little cover underneath the floor boards removed so you can open the hatch from inside when you are ready to reconnect the battery.
Why is my 2007 Prius not starting up?
I came back from a vacation of 10 days and tried to start my 2007 Prius and it was not starting when I had the key in my pocket (as it used to before)…The automatic doors, windows etc were not responding as well to the remote…
Is there a warranty on a Toyota Prius?
BTW, The car is still under the Toyota warranty… Yes, this is a dead battery. No, unfortunately, you probably are not covered by warranty. If you jump start it, do not use a running vehicle. Leave the donor vehicle turned off, or use a jump pack.
What happens if you leave a Toyota Prius undriven?
The second concern is discharge of the high voltage battery. This will not happen in such a short time as discharge of the auxiliary battery, but if it does happen, it can be more serious trouble. If the state of charge drops below the programmed lower limit for normal operation, the car will not start.
Is it OK to leave the lights on on a Toyota Prius?
Leaving the switch ON and letting the car turn the lights off itself would be OK for a week or two. 0.036 amps will use up the 28 ampere hours in the battery in 28 / 0.036 = 778 hours, which is 32 days. So, less than a month should be safe, but longer is not.
What happens when you turn off the lights on a Prius?
While most modern cars electronically turn off your headlights to avoid battery drain, in certain circumstances, some Prii (the plural for Prius) will actually turn them on. The bad news is the driver may not know the lights came on and doesn’t turn them back off. This results in the dreaded dead battery and requires a jump start.
Can a Prius battery be left on indefinitely?
Yes, this “problem” is worse for some other cars! If you are worried about this, and have access to a 117VAC plug where you park the car, in a semi-secure environment, get yourself a “battery tender” or “battery minder”. There are many manufacturers of these devices. MAKE SURE it’s designed to be left on indefinitely!
Can a Toyota Prius battery last 250, 000 miles?
One Toyota Prius owner tells all. Exactly one year ago, Torque News did a story asking, “Can a Prius Battery Last 250,000 Miles?” The answer, of course, is “Yes!” The story was courtesy of Jesse Rudavsky. Jesse is a green vehicle advocate and contributor behind the scenes to Torque News.
Is it possible to drive 1 million Prius miles?
The answer, of course, is “Yes!” The story was courtesy of Jesse Rudavsky. Jesse is a green vehicle advocate and contributor behind the scenes to Torque News.
Are there any problems with the Toyota Prius?
Not so much an alarm as a heads up that some years have proven less troublesome than others. So why buy one of the years owners have had issues with? The Toyota Prius has experienced a problem with excessive oil consumption. The problem generally manifests itself shortly after the 100K miles mark.