Going on vacation preparation

brian albert · 02-25-2005, 11:39 AM

I will be heading to Hilton Head soon for 8 days of needed relaxation. The Prius will be sitting in the garage resting too. Are there any tips on what I should do to the car before it sits unattended for 8 days ?

Thanks

ammiels · 02-25-2005, 11:53 AM

Nada, niente garnichts zero. If you have smart entry turn it off by pressing the switch under the steering wheel, but for a week even this is unneccesary. Much of the history of short lived batteries belong to the PreviousPrius. People have left the 2G sitting for over a month with no problems. Enjoy!

**efusco** · 02-25-2005, 01:18 PM

I completely disagree with Ammiels,
You must take photos of your Prius so you can look at them and remember as you get lonely and begin to miss her a few days into the trip.

You must reassure your Prius that you don't love your other car more and promise her that she can go on the next trip with you.

Be sure to leave a dish of food and water (or mobile 1) for her in case she gets hungry while you're away.

Promise her you'll connect with her Bluetooth phone every day!

Go on your trip and have fun, if you're anxious about it you can, as Ammiels suggested, turn off the SKS, but if you forget I wouldn't sweat it.

paprius4030 · 02-25-2005, 01:31 PM

Hey Doc, I wish my Doctor was as funny as you! That was a GREAT reply!

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 02-25-2005, 01:44 PM

For peace of mind I would make extra sure to lock the garage. While on vacation you don’t want to wake up in a cold sweat worrying if you locked the doors.

Wolfman · 02-25-2005, 02:36 PM

Great post Evan!!! :mrgreen:

I cannot think of anything special to do. I've left my classic sitting for that long of a period of time.

Frank Hudon · 02-25-2005, 02:46 PM

Evan, you off your meds?

**efusco** · 02-25-2005, 02:48 PM

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My dog ate them!

Bigsk8r · 02-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Evan,

Just make sure the dog doesn't get the bowl of Mobil 1 or he might look like one of these guys. -----> :mrgreen:

ukeright:

delrey · 02-28-2005, 06:29 PM

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Nada, niente garnichts zero. If you have smart entry turn it off by pressing the switch under the steering wheel, but for a week even this is unneccesary. Much of the history of short lived batteries belong to the PreviousPrius. People have left the 2G sitting for over a month with no problems. Enjoy!

I just thought I'd report that I left my 2004 prius for 6 days (at the sacramento airport) and came back to a dead (12 volt) battery.

I didn't remember to turn off the SKS, but you can be certain that I'll be turning it off next time!

It wasn't a fun surprise at midnight to need a jump, and of course when the guy finally found the parking garage I was in, he had never seen a Prius up close before.

Not that it was really a problem - he didn't put the negative cable where the manual told him to at first, but once that didn't work he moved it over & things worked immediately. (I knew he had it right because the theft detection (horn) thingy triggered).

02-25-2005, 11:39 AM	#1
brian albert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Going on vacation preparation I will be heading to Hilton Head soon for 8 days of needed relaxation. The Prius will be sitting in the garage resting too. Are there any tips on what I should do to the car before it sits unattended for 8 days ? Thanks

02-25-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
ammiels Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: brewster, ny Posts: 121 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Going on vacation preparation Nada, niente garnichts zero. If you have smart entry turn it off by pressing the switch under the steering wheel, but for a week even this is unneccesary. Much of the history of short lived batteries belong to the PreviousPrius. People have left the 2G sitting for over a month with no problems. Enjoy!

02-25-2005, 01:18 PM	#3
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,240 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	I completely disagree with Ammiels, You must take photos of your Prius so you can look at them and remember as you get lonely and begin to miss her a few days into the trip. You must reassure your Prius that you don't love your other car more and promise her that she can go on the next trip with you. Be sure to leave a dish of food and water (or mobile 1) for her in case she gets hungry while you're away. Promise her you'll connect with her Bluetooth phone every day! Go on your trip and have fun, if you're anxious about it you can, as Ammiels suggested, turn off the SKS, but if you forget I wouldn't sweat it. __________________ Evan E. Fusco, MD Seaside 04BC9/OEM EVb/NAV & auto-BT/XM Radio, CAN-View, Shark Fin, BT Stiff. Plate, Skid Plate & Strut Support

02-25-2005, 03:18 PM	#9
Bigsk8r Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 34 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Going on vacation preparation Evan, Just make sure the dog doesn't get the bowl of Mobil 1 or he might look like one of these guys. -----> :mrgreen: ukeright:

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