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.
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 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.
Can a Prius be started without a hybrid battery?
Without the 12v battery, which powers up the car’s computers and connects up the hybrid battery, you cannot start your Prius. The hybrid battery is the one that starts the gas engine, but the hybrid battery isn’t connected until the computers are powered up by the 12v battery…
Are there any problems with the Toyota Prius?
Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, and Gen 4 are all discussed with problem areas explained. From headlight problems to piston ring problems in the 2010 model Greg makes sure you understand the areas of concern . Generally high quality the Prius has some defects year by year. through each generation.The Honda Insight is also mentioned. Loading…
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.
How big is the battery on a Toyota Prius?
The only downside is the 12V battery will -slowly- be discharged. It’s about a 38 A-Hr battery, and it doesn’t need a lot of charge to “start” the Prius, though other cars do need the battery to be “mostly” charged. The Prius only uses it to “boot” the system, which takes one or two 50A 1/2 sec. pulses.
When does the Toyota Prius go on sale?
As I sat in my cubicle poring over data about the fuel-efficient 2010 Toyota Prius for an upcoming vehicle review, I got to the meaty part of the research where I look into the trim levels that people will be able to buy when the car finally goes on sale in a few months.
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.