Why does my Prius Say Ready?
The title is reference to early 80’s arcade games. The words Ready Player One appears in a lot of games to signify, ready to play the game. In the case of the Prius, ready is ready to drive.
How does Prius EV mode work?
If a vehicle is running in EV mode, the vehicle is only pulling power from its battery. This results in the potential for very efficient driving, but it also means the vehicle in question doesn’t have access to as much power as it normally would.
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 close the hatch on a Prius?
Sort of. The Hal of Prius doesn’t like to be sapped of its power and restarted. So lights will flash, your dash will blink and in a final expression of its indifference to your labor, the hatch will not reopen after you close it unless you read another page of the owner’s manual to learn how to reset most of the automatic electronics.
What to do if your Prius battery dies?
You get to preschool and for once find a good parking spot (because you’re so late), check all the doors, peek in at the interior lights to make sure they’re dark and you’re good. The ’64 Valiant, for all its leaks, noises, and appalling lack of safety features, was a hell of a lot easier to get out of this jam than the Prius ever will be.
What can I put in the trunk of my Prius?
And what if you see a stroller in the trunk, along with a backup diaper bag, umbrellas, pail and shovel, a toy fishing pole, an old road atlas? Well, you have some more work to do, and it will stink. Here’s an opportunity to get creative.