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Old 04-14-2006, 06:22 PM   #1
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PDF I did when I installed a backup alarm in my left rear taillight. Includes step by step and pictures. Starts with disabling the reverse beep if that's all you want. Some of this was copied from others and then compiled. Don't remember who to give credit to anymore.
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Old 04-14-2006, 06:43 PM   #2
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PDF I did when I installed a backup alarm in my left rear taillight. Includes step by step and pictures. Starts with disabling the reverse beep if that's all you want. Some of this was copied from others and then compiled. Don't remember who to give credit to anymore.
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At the risk of sounding ignorant, What is a backup buzzer/alarm? And how is that different from the reverse beep? I'm wondering if it is a gizmo that starts making noise when you get close to something?
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Old 04-14-2006, 06:47 PM   #3
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At the risk of sounding ignorant, What is a backup buzzer/alarm? And how is that different from the reverse beep? I'm wondering if it is a gizmo that starts making noise when you get close to something?
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The difference is that the reverse beep can only be heard on the inside, while the buzzer will be heard outside while the Prius is backing up (in order to warn people). JC Whitney has several types, including one that says, "This car is backing up!"

The gizmo you're thinking about is a reverse backup sensor, which again would only be heard on the inside.
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Old 04-15-2006, 11:38 AM   #4
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Godiva,
thanks for the clear and simple directions - and with photos!
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PDF I did when I installed a backup alarm in my left rear taillight. Includes step by step and pictures. Starts with disabling the reverse beep if that's all you want. Some of this was copied from others and then compiled. Don't remember who to give credit to anymore.
Is this pdf still available? I'd find it to be of immense help!
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PDF I did when I installed a backup alarm in my left rear taillight. Includes step by step and pictures. Starts with disabling the reverse beep if that's all you want. Some of this was copied from others and then compiled. Don't remember who to give credit to anymore.
Hi, I new to chat rooms and the like. I am trying to find out how I can get a copy of the PDF with instructions on disabling the reverse beeper. Thanks, alanx3aa
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Is this pdf still available? I'd find it to be of immense help!
How to shut off the beeping

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
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.
6. WHILE STILL HOLDING ODO *after* the 10 seconds, shift the "gear" selector from P to R, then back to P. 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. "b on" is beep on, 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

This should work if follow the directions carefully. V.
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Have no idea where the original PDF went. We have a link at PriusclubSD on the info page.

I'll upload the pdf again.

Disabling the beep is at the beginning of the document. Installing a backup buzzer is next. I got a buzzer from Radio Shack. Installed it in the rear driver's side taillight. It can be heard outside now, not load but it can be heard.

I'll do this to the next Prius I own also, unless Toyota starts to build them that way.
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How to shut off the beeping

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
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.
6. WHILE STILL HOLDING ODO *after* the 10 seconds, shift the "gear" selector from P to R, then back to P. 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. "b on" is beep on, 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

This should work if follow the directions carefully. V.
found it
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it is so nice not to have the beeper disturbing the quietness of the cabin. Toyota screwed up by not putting the beeper on the outside. I like the after market one telling people the car is backing up
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