Low Fuel Warning

DaveinOlyWA · 01-17-2006, 11:35 AM

not really. there is a low fuel warning on the MFD that displays for about 3 seconds when the bar first starts blinking and for 3 seconds on every startup after that until filled again.

etyler88 · 01-17-2006, 11:45 AM

Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square?

maggieddd · 01-17-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally posted by etyler88@Jan 17 2006, 11:45 AM
Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square?

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NO

sseres · 01-19-2006, 03:49 PM

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Originally posted by DaveinOlyWA@Jan 17 2006, 02:28 AM
CANVIEW give gas gauge reading in percent. average tank level when the last bar started blinking has been about 12-14%. in the winter, i figure about 5 miles per 1% so, 50 miles is definitely doable.

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What is CANVIEW? Is this an add-on accessory?

KTPhil · 01-19-2006, 03:53 PM

"Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square? "

Yes. The engine stops.

NuShrike · 01-19-2006, 04:04 PM

I've been measureing how far I can go on the blinking bar (with trip B ), and it's been ~50 (90 miles yesterday) so far. Take into account that:
o I get ~ 47MPG
o it's ~60F here
o almost spilling fillups
o trip A has been < 500 miles

I estimate I should be able to reach 530 total miles safely under most conditions without running out. But I only do this because I'm surrounded by gas stations on my commute, and I do not take the carpool lane when I'm in this state. ymmv.

KMO · 01-19-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally posted by etyler88@Jan 17 2006, 04:45 PM
Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square?

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Yes. It beeps and displays "Add Fuel" again (while driving). That's your second warning.

Schmika · 01-19-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally posted by NuShrike@Jan 19 2006, 05:04 PM
I've been measureing how far I can go on the blinking bar (with trip B ), and it's been ~50 (90 miles yesterday) so far. Take into account that:
o I get ~ 47MPG
o it's ~60F here
o almost spilling fillups
o trip A has been < 500 miles

I estimate I should be able to reach 530 total miles safely under most conditions without running out. But I only do this because I'm surrounded by gas stations on my commute, and I do not take the carpool lane when I'm in this state. ymmv.

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I guess we all have to have a hobby

hdrygas · 01-19-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally posted by sseres@Jan 19 2006, 12:49 PM
What is CANVIEW? Is this an add-on accessory?

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Yes take a look at : http://priuschat.com/CAN-view-sales-t12236.html for some of the information. The CAN View gives you information on the inner workings of the car and that is growing. If you are interested go to http://www.hybridinterfaces.ca/ for more information. The % reading for the tank is just the beginning, but even that needs to be tempered by experience and observation.

craigcush · 01-20-2006, 12:39 AM

Your mileage may vary.......

Every fillup and tank is different. DON'T PUSH IT!!

First prius, second tank; light came on and I went 60 miles before filling - no problem.

First prius, fourth tank; light came on and engine quit around 5 miles, in the carpool lane 70 mph on a unfamiliar busy L.A. freeway. (floor it, merge right and yell "gas" to that wonderful NAV-- 2 min later we are guided, refueled and on our way)

Second prius, light on, straight to station and put in 11 gallons! scary!

Last week due to the cold i refilled at 1/4 tank and could only put in 3 gallons! Did my grocery shopping and .2 mile later put in 4.5 gallons !

I give up on measuring or bothering with any fuel details, Just keep her mostly full.

01-20-2006, 12:39 AM	#20
craigcush Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sedona, Az Posts: 157 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Your mileage may vary....... Every fillup and tank is different. DON'T PUSH IT!! First prius, second tank; light came on and I went 60 miles before filling - no problem. First prius, fourth tank; light came on and engine quit around 5 miles, in the carpool lane 70 mph on a unfamiliar busy L.A. freeway. (floor it, merge right and yell "gas" to that wonderful NAV-- 2 min later we are guided, refueled and on our way) Second prius, light on, straight to station and put in 11 gallons! scary! Last week due to the cold i refilled at 1/4 tank and could only put in 3 gallons! Did my grocery shopping and .2 mile later put in 4.5 gallons ! I give up on measuring or bothering with any fuel details, Just keep her mostly full. __________________ Craig Sedona, AZ 05 Salsa Red #6 Door moulding, Mud guards, iPod W/iTrip Past vehicles, '05 Driftwood Prius #6-R.I.P., 1949 Cessna 195, Wills Wing hang gliders, Too many other cars, sailboats and motorcycles to list.

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01-17-2006, 11:35 AM	#11
DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 12,378 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 24 Thanked 121 Times in 103 Posts Friends: 10	not really. there is a low fuel warning on the MFD that displays for about 3 seconds when the bar first starts blinking and for 3 seconds on every startup after that until filled again.

01-17-2006, 11:45 AM	#12
etyler88 etyler88 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dover, DE Posts: 450 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square?

01-19-2006, 03:53 PM	#15
KTPhil Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,313 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	"Is there any further warning after the MFD message and flashing last square? " Yes. The engine stops.

01-19-2006, 04:04 PM	#16
NuShrike my other Mobile Suit is a ... Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,367 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've been measureing how far I can go on the blinking bar (with trip B ), and it's been ~50 (90 miles yesterday) so far. Take into account that: o I get ~ 47MPG o it's ~60F here o almost spilling fillups o trip A has been < 500 miles I estimate I should be able to reach 530 total miles safely under most conditions without running out. But I only do this because I'm surrounded by gas stations on my commute, and I do not take the carpool lane when I'm in this state. ymmv.