How long can a Prius sit without being driven?
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.
How long can I leave my Prius parked?
If your Prius is equipt with the smart key system (sks) and it is left on it’s possible to drain the small 12v battery after 2-3 weeks.. though others have reported no issues after as long as a month of leaving it unused. If you will be leaving the Prius for more than 2 weeks there are a few things you can/should do.
How long can a Prius battery sit unused?
The consensus is that leaving a hybrid with nickel-metal-hydride batteries such as yours stored for three months should be okay, but four-five months might be pressing it a bit. With the car shut off, there is no parasitic drain on the main battery so it will retain a charge for a long time.
How long can a hybrid car sit without being driven?
The length of time that you can comfortably leave your hybrid unused will vary between different manufacturers and models. So, generally, if you’re going to leave your car sitting for more than 30 days, it’s best to have a look at your owner’s manual to find specific storage instructions.
How long can a Toyota Prius sit unused?
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 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.
Is it bad to sit in the back of a Prius?
Probably worse if you are claustrophobic, because you must wedge yourself between the top of the rear seats and the roof, which thanks to the aerodynamic design of the Prius, goes very slim right there (some of you may be able to fold the back seat down, but not if you have car seats anchored there).
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.