LCD screen

vaguy · 07-30-2007, 05:15 PM

Ok I am a new owner and love the car. When I open the screens showing the mileage and charging, etc they stay on. I have to press the close screen button. Is this normal.? The other screens like audio close automatically.

Also and this may sound dumb!!! I do a lot of sailing etc and having a "electronic key fob" as opposed to a key to start the car caused a problem. How do I lock the car and not have to take the key fob on the water where it will get wet! Anyone else a sailor or kayaker who have solved this.?

Thanks and love the forum.

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Bear68 · 07-30-2007, 05:27 PM

Congrats on the Prius vaguy! Your MFD screen is working just like it should. The climate and audio screens are accessory screens and can be set to revert automatically or set to remain in place until you turn them back.

As for the keyfob, you have two options: #1 remove the little mechanical key from the fob and use it to unlock the doors. Remember to turn off the Smart Key System if you have it. #2 a ziploc bag for the fob.

#1 will work just fine. Simply holf the fob by the metal ring and slide the little tab on top until the small key slides out. Then drop the fob into a convenient hiding place inside the car and lock the doors. If you have SKS just reach down below the steering wheel and press the button marked "key" to turn off the Smart Key System.

aaf709 · 07-30-2007, 05:28 PM

Welcome, and I see that Bear68 beat me to it.

When you say "close" what do you mean exactly? The default setting is to return to the Consumption or Energy screen when you go to Audio (or Climate). If you go to INFO, then SETTINGS; there's a button that will tell the screen to leave it on Audio (or Climate), rather than change.

As to your other question; your FOB has a tiny metal key that's used when the FOB's batteries go out. You leave the FOB in the car (hidden) and take the metal key with you.

vaguy · 07-30-2007, 05:35 PM

Ok great - knew I would get a answer here. Thanks for the advise.

This is a great forum. I spend some time on it before I bought the car and it was great help.

qbee42 · 07-30-2007, 06:33 PM

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Also and this may sound dumb!!! I do a lot of sailing etc and having a "electronic key fob" as opposed to a key to start the car caused a problem. How do I lock the car and not have to take the key fob on the water where it will get wet! Anyone else a sailor or kayaker who have solved this.?
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If I'm worried about the fob getting wet when I sail, I put it in the drawer of the NAV station, or toss it onto the pilot berth. We might be talking about somewhat different sizes of boats.

Tom

07-30-2007, 05:28 PM	#3
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,839 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Welcome, and I see that Bear68 beat me to it. When you say "close" what do you mean exactly? The default setting is to return to the Consumption or Energy screen when you go to Audio (or Climate). If you go to INFO, then SETTINGS; there's a button that will tell the screen to leave it on Audio (or Climate), rather than change. As to your other question; your FOB has a tiny metal key that's used when the FOB's batteries go out. You leave the FOB in the car (hidden) and take the metal key with you. __________________ "Blue Belle" Seaside Pearl Purchased April 16, 2005 MODS: Wheelskin Steering Wheel Cover, GT Seat Covers, DashTopper Dash Cover, MFD Sun Hood, Pioneer AirWare XM radio, DICE Silverline iPod Integration, BT Override, Goodyear ComforTreds, Coastal Tech's Auto-Lock kit, NAV Enhancement kit & EV mod

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07-30-2007, 05:15 PM	#1
vaguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Ok I am a new owner and love the car. When I open the screens showing the mileage and charging, etc they stay on. I have to press the close screen button. Is this normal.? The other screens like audio close automatically. Also and this may sound dumb!!! I do a lot of sailing etc and having a "electronic key fob" as opposed to a key to start the car caused a problem. How do I lock the car and not have to take the key fob on the water where it will get wet! Anyone else a sailor or kayaker who have solved this.? Thanks and love the forum. [font=Arial][size=4]

07-30-2007, 05:27 PM	#2
Bear68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FLA Posts: 306 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 4 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 7	Congrats on the Prius vaguy! Your MFD screen is working just like it should. The climate and audio screens are accessory screens and can be set to revert automatically or set to remain in place until you turn them back. As for the keyfob, you have two options: #1 remove the little mechanical key from the fob and use it to unlock the doors. Remember to turn off the Smart Key System if you have it. #2 a ziploc bag for the fob. #1 will work just fine. Simply holf the fob by the metal ring and slide the little tab on top until the small key slides out. Then drop the fob into a convenient hiding place inside the car and lock the doors. If you have SKS just reach down below the steering wheel and press the button marked "key" to turn off the Smart Key System. __________________ Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Tech, Prius Certified "The only foolish question is the one left unasked."

07-30-2007, 05:35 PM	#4
vaguy Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Ok great - knew I would get a answer here. Thanks for the advise. This is a great forum. I spend some time on it before I bought the car and it was great help.