The annoying "backing up" beep....

[AOV]

I have only had the car for a few months...and I go out of my way to park it so I would not have to reverse out of the parking space, but that is not always an option....so help! I know its been done, not sure where to look...and it has to be in layman's terms, I don't understand any other language.
Thanks.

[SureValla]

Turning of the Beep

try that site. I recommend printing it out and having someone read the directions to you as you attempt it. Make sure they arent sitting in the car as the instructions mention.

It took me 3 tries to do it but I'm really glad I did

[orionll]

Here is a link to darelldd's website's instructions on how to disable the beeper: http://evnut.com/prius_beeper_disable.htm .

And a quote:

Prius Beeper disable


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To eliminate the beeps from seatbelts and reverse, follow these steps:

1. Power on the car to IG-ON or READY. IG-ON will do for this purpose.
2. Using the Trip/ODO button, set the Trip/ODO display to ODO (not Trip A or Trip B )
3. Power off the car.
4. Now power the car to READY (brake on). This is required so that step 6 works correctly.
5. Within 6 seconds of powering on, press and hold the Trip/ODO button for 10 seconds or more (there is no indication... just count)
6. WHILE STILL HOLDING ODO *after* the 10 seconds, shift the "gear" selector to R, then press the P button. Now release the Trip/ODO button.
7. If the last step was successful, "b on" or "b off" should be displayed in the location where the Trip Odometer or Odometer is normally displayed (front dash area). "b on" is beep on (default), and "b off" is beep off.
8. Press Trip/ODO to toggle the mode.
9. Now power the car off to exit the toggle mode.
10. Power the car on to READY and confirm the reverse beep status by shifting to R. The beep should not be audible if "b off" was selected, and should be audible if "b on" was selected..

Note: The Repair manual page states that if the the 12v battery is disconnected, the beep will reset to the default of on, and this procedure will need to be performed again - I have confirmed this to be true!. The repair manual also is not clear that Trip/ODO should remain depressed while shifting.

Additional Note: The driver and passenger seatbelt reminder chime can be disabled or enabled (respectively, defaults are driver on and passenger off) using similar steps. Instead of shifting from P to R to P in step 6, simply buckle then unbuckle the appropriate seatbelt while continuing to depress the Trip/ODO button. Might want a helper for this one!
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[AOV]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SureValla @ Jul 14 2007, 07:38 PM) [snapback]478815[/snapback]</div>

Turning of the Beep

try that site. I recommend printing it out and having someone read the directions to you as you attempt it. Make sure they arent sitting in the car as the instructions mention.

It took me 3 tries to do it but I'm really glad I did
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Thank you!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(orionll @ Jul 14 2007, 07:42 PM) [snapback]478816[/snapback]</div>

Here is a link to darelldd's website's instructions on how to disable the beeper: http://evnut.com/prius_beeper_disable.htm .

And a quote:
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Sounds easy....Thank You

[brianguy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AOV @ Jul 14 2007, 04:33 PM) [snapback]478814[/snapback]</div>

I have only had the car for a few months...and I go out of my way to park it so I would not have to reverse out of the parking space, but that is not always an option....so help! I know its been done, not sure where to look...and it has to be in layman's terms, I don't understand any other language.
Thanks.
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I Googled "disable prius backup beep" and quickly found the instructions here:

http://www.wikihow.com/Disable-Reverse-Bee...-a-Toyota-Prius

[noelty]

I have followed the directions ten times...and I still cannot get that darn reverse beep to disable...it is driving me nuts!

[Bill Merchant]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(noelty @ Jul 14 2007, 11:09 PM) [snapback]478991[/snapback]</div>

I have followed the directions ten times...and I still cannot get that darn reverse beep to disable...it is driving me nuts![/b]

In step 5 above, count to 30. Holding it too long won't hurt, holding it not-long-enough prevents the operation from working. I'm not sure, but I think the doors need to be closed too, since shifting out of Park with the car Ready usually causes warning noises if the doors are open.

[noelty]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Jul 14 2007, 11:22 PM) [snapback]478997[/snapback]</div>

In step 5 above, count to 30. Holding it too long won't hurt, holding it not-long-enough prevents the operation from working. I'm not sure, but I think the doors need to be closed too, since shifting out of Park with the car Ready usually causes warning noises if the doors are open.
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Doors were closed...I'll go ahead and give it the 30 second shot in the morning.

[Godiva]

Be sure you're sitting in the drivers seat and not the passenger seat.

[adchesney]

I spent about two hours trying to get this work..I thought I MUST be REALLY STUPID!...then I found out you can't disable this on the UK version :-(

Regards

ANDREW (UK)