A few newbie questions

[angelrob]

Originally Posted by yardman 49

Another point with Prius acceleration (and this has also been mentioned in other threads): the Prius will "feel" to be accelerating more slowly than it really is... But a glance at the speedometer will let you know that you are really going very fast.

So true! I could "feel" (hear?? ) how fast I was going in my Jeep and could keep a certain speed without looking at the speedometer much at all. In the Prius, I'm having a very hard time holding a speed. On the flip side, if I'm not paying attention, I can also slow down too much. I have taken to putting the CC on at a minimum speed so I don't wind up doing 45 on the thruway

I'm sure I'll get better at it with practice. This sure is a fun car to drive, and after my first trip with two large dogs, I've found it's also quite roomy and practical.

Robbin

[jazzy_james]

Originally Posted by IraS

When the EV Mode and ECO Mode lights are both on, you are in EV Mode. When you press the EV Mode button again, the car will return to ECO Mode.

The same thing is true for the combination of EV Mode Power Mode lights. When you exit EV Mode, the car reverts to Power Mode.

Basically, the EV Mode overrides the current mode. When you (or the car) cancels EV Mode, it reverts to the previous mode.

When the ECO, EV, and Power Mode lights are off, you are in Normal Mode. There is no button for this mode - you have to turn off the other modes to return to this mode.

Thanks for the clear explanation. The only thing I'm not clear now is what is Normal Mode? Any differences between Normal and ECO?

[Bobsprius]

Originally Posted by DeanFL

You mean without touching the unlock button on the key fob? The int lights go on as you're walking up at night? If so, didn't know that was doable. Must be a customizable feature.
Mine = lights go on if I unlock with the remote. Or when I touch the outside SKS door handle. Not by simply walking up.... hmm. Anyone else?

DEANFL,

If you have a model V as it sounds you do, when you approach the car in the dark, and are just about 2 feet from your car, the interior lights should automatically grow bright. Mine is doing that just fine. Just learning the options myself, but I have my light button above the shifter set to door if I recall, and they light everytime, even without touching the door handle. If I don't do anything and just stand there, they dim in a short time thereafter.

If that is NOT working, I believe if you check the manual it is customizable, but unfortunately from your dealer. Did you notice the footwell lights yet?? There quite cool although they should have used a different color than amber, but it's a nice touch nonetheless.

Let me know if you need anything else, or message me, as I may be able to assist in answering things I have already uncovered.

[SCJoe]

Thanks for the info, folks. I had to run out of town shortly after posting this thread, and just got back.

I got the "illuminate while approaching" thing to work. The part I was missing (dsviv guessed it) was the dashboard dimmer -- it seems this feature only works if it's all the way "up" (i.e. clicked past the detent).

Also, for info for new owners, this feature only works when you get within about 3 feet of the driver's door.

[DeanFL]

Originally Posted by SCJoe

Thanks for the info, folks. I had to run out of town shortly after posting this thread, and just got back.

I got the "illuminate while approaching" thing to work. The part I was missing (dsviv guessed it) was the dashboard dimmer -- it seems this feature only works if it's all the way "up" (i.e. clicked past the detent).

Also, for info for new owners, this feature only works when you get within about 3 feet of the driver's door.

And, as mentioned in a post below - works only when the doors are LOCKED.

[qbee42]

Originally Posted by jazzy_james

Thanks for the clear explanation. The only thing I'm not clear now is what is Normal Mode? Any differences between Normal and ECO?

Normal maps the accelerator response somewhere between Eco and Power, and is less stingy with the use of air conditioning. Think of it as being in the middle, or simply "normal".

Tom