What to do if your Toyota Prius is not starting?
Ensure you are putting the exact amount in that the system calls for. Measure out the 3.75 qts or whatever your spec is (that spec is 2nd gen Prius and I believe 1st also) and put that in. Start the car, let the ice run and check for leaks. If it shows below the top dot on the stick, do not and I repeat do not add more oil.
What happens when you overfill a Toyota Prius?
When you overfill it, additional oil can get caught up on the crank (which is already pressurized) and flung up into the combustion chamber. This will result in consumption of engine oil as well as reduced economy.
What kind of training does a Toyota Prius need?
The most recent training that I did was from a group called ATG (automotive training group) and it was on hybrid systems and operation. The manual they gave us was over 400 pages of in depth content that really helped me gain more into the Prius world I live in.
How does the air conditioner work on a Prius?
The Prius is equipped with a remote (via the key fob) activated Air conditioner which uses the traction battery rather than the 12-volt battery. To activate it, you need to be sitting in the car with the doors closed.
How do I Turn Off the Odo on my Prius?
Here’s how: Turn the car on to the IG-ON setting. Touch the trip meter control until it just says ODO, displaying your car’s actual mileage, not the trip meter mileages. Turn off the car using the Power button. With the brake pedal depressed Power the car to the READY setting.
What kind of battery does a Prius hybrid use?
Those big banks of batteries your thinking of (the ones that make your Prius a hybrid) are commonly referred to as “traction batteries” because they serve the sole purpose of powering, or being charged from, your wheels. Did you know that you can keep your Prius cool while you’re sitting, without worrying about killing the battery?
Why is the dashboard display on my Prius not working?
Worst case scenario is a lawsuit because this is a serious and dangerous problem. at 8/16/13, Dashboard display out, car wont turn off. Drove around and continued to turn off and it finally did turn off. Restart and dash back on. Solved, bad battery.
Is there a recall on the 2007 Toyota Prius?
We need to start a whole car recall on this 2007 Prius and a pain and suffering lawsuit as we all overpaid for this vehicle that is no better than a Pinto. The Prius won’t last another five years as the main battery is now going out and the dealer assures me that is not the problem, that would never happen.
Why does my backup camera not work on my Toyota Prius?
The backup camera does not work and the car will not turn off or lock. After numerous searches and false leads that this was due to a low 12V battery I finally found the real problem.
What kind of battery does a Prius use?
Rajiv: The 12-v battery in the Prius is tiny. It does not need to run a starter motor as in other cars. The 12-v. battery only boots the computer. The computer then opens a relay to bring the big traction battery on-line, and that battery starts the engine (unless you have the EV switch and you tell the car not to start the engine).
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.
Why does my car not start when the battery is dead?
The 12-v. battery only boots the computer. The computer then opens a relay to bring the big traction battery on-line, and that battery starts the engine (unless you have the EV switch and you tell the car not to start the engine). If the 12-v battery is dead the computer does not boot up and nothing works.