Nervous I'll make a mistake

[lenjack]

You might want to switch the display off the first day or two, to avoid distractions. Don't want you bumping into my '07.

[bruceha_2000]

Originally Posted by hummersnubber

The moral is that my Prius now "has my number". It doesn't sound sane, but my fuel indicator light starts flashing now when I still have about another 150 miles of fuel left! It does not trust my judgment!

Did you happen to have the recall done that related to 2004s 'shutting down'? I don't recall the number. People surmised that Toyota suspected they were running out of gas. I have to agree as I noticed that after this work was done on my 2004, it went to '1 pip' much earlier, about 8.5 gallons used, and '1 flashing' in another ~25 miles. I fill based on MFD miles and MPG. I know mine is about 2% generous so I figure my actual MPG is about 1 MPG lower than the display shows.

A friend of mine ran out of gas and ran on electric until it would run no more, just making it to their destination. Added gas and all was well. I think the computers won't let you drain the battery to 'damage level' by driving it.

[ace]

Another thread running right now on this forum says to NOT overfill the tank, that you can damage the car if you do.

I won't do that anymore now that I read the thread. I overfilled my new Prius to see how much it would hold, and when I pulled the gas nossle out a little gas shot back out at me. I learned from this forum this is because the tank is flexible and it gives, so you can overfill it and it will spit some back out on you. I figure each PIP on the gas gauge equals about 1 gallon and there are 10 pips, so if I'm down to 4 pips left for example I should be able to put in 6 gallons maybe 7. 6 is probably better. Probably if you just stop pumping in the gas when the handle shuts off you will be good.

It really is an amazingly easy car to drive and care for.

[kazots]

Your on the right road-to learn all about your

Prius

. Reading

Priuschat

and asking questions will make you less anxious. Have fun and relax.

[Prius_SGP]

Hi,

Like you I'm eagerly awaiting my Prius, and had the same worries.

After ordering the Pri I did a search to try and find out as much info as possible before getting the car. You've already found one of the best, and friendliest forums for the Prius ( if not the best). Here you'll be able to find someone who can answer almost any question you may have.

Whilst awaiting your new Prius may I suggest that you check out this link: John's Stuff - Toyota Prius User-Guide

This is a guide that is mentioned in a few of the posts (and I believe written by one of the members) and is really useful to give you a lot of basic (and not so basic) info so that on your first day you have an idea of what's happening.

As John says " Just drive it"

[jammin012]

<-------------- Uses "b" All The Time, Just Like Down Shifting.

[effwitt]

Now that the topic has been beaten to death, let's conclude with the single most import "Don't": Never, ever put a Green Bay Packers bumper sticker, license plate or license plate holder on a Prius! It's just wrong.

[jammin012]

Not to worry, I don't think Prii are legal to own in the Wisconsin, Michigan areas.

[hammy]

Hi,
Just drive it and have fun! Put gas in it like your current car. We are all techno geeks on this site and playing with this car like is is a home computer with super modifications.

[patsparks]

It's a video game that really takes you places, enjoy.