Random Thoughts

**Tideland Prius** · 05-25-2005, 02:55 PM

You know, after months of owning the Prius, I can say the Prius is definitely doing one thing right concerning my health. It doesn't try to kill me everytime I park in the garage. Let me explain.

Back in 97, we owned a 97 Corolla DX Plus and we had a 2-car garage. My dad would always reverse into the garage and even though it was a 2-car garage, the exhaust fumes from the Corolla were very strong. Moving up through the LEV 2000 Corolla and the ULEV 2002 Camry, exhaust fumes became less noticeable even when we moved to another house with a 1 car garage filled with all our useless crap and stuff we haven't had time to unpack. Now with the Prius, reversing into the garage in EV mode, I know that I won't have to hold my breath and evacuate asap. I can take my time to unload whatever's in the hatch.

oly_57mpg · 05-25-2005, 04:15 PM

Indeed, this was a smart move! There is no need to run the ICE in reverse!

**TonyPSchaefer** · 05-26-2005, 01:12 PM

That would be another great time to have the EV switch: for parking in a garage. Like Oly said, there is no need to run the ICE in reverse (technical note, it is impossible for the ICE to provide mechanical power in reverse). However, due to cold weather, A/C demands, or other reasons, the ICE might still kick in while in reverse. With an EV switch, the driver could shut off the ICE and back into the garage knowing full well that the ICE will not come on.

Here's to your health, Tideland!

**Tideland Prius** · 05-26-2005, 01:30 PM

Thanks Tony. Now if only my EV mod would be shipped.

Mystery Squid · 05-26-2005, 10:24 PM

lol cars CAN be parked the OTHER way....

j/k Cool!

**Tideland Prius** · 05-27-2005, 03:41 AM

True, but

a) loading the trunk will be a pain as you'll have to walk all the way to the end

driving out to the alley is safer than reversing out. I'd rather not play the guessing game.

**Tideland Prius** · 02-28-2008, 03:08 AM

Just for the newer members

Re: the first post.

05-25-2005, 02:55 PM	#1
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Random Thoughts You know, after months of owning the Prius, I can say the Prius is definitely doing one thing right concerning my health. It doesn't try to kill me everytime I park in the garage. Let me explain. Back in 97, we owned a 97 Corolla DX Plus and we had a 2-car garage. My dad would always reverse into the garage and even though it was a 2-car garage, the exhaust fumes from the Corolla were very strong. Moving up through the LEV 2000 Corolla and the ULEV 2002 Camry, exhaust fumes became less noticeable even when we moved to another house with a 1 car garage filled with all our useless crap and stuff we haven't had time to unpack. Now with the Prius, reversing into the garage in EV mode, I know that I won't have to hold my breath and evacuate asap. I can take my time to unload whatever's in the hatch. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

02-28-2008, 03:08 AM	#7
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Re: Random Thoughts Just for the newer members Re: the first post.

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05-25-2005, 04:15 PM	#2
oly_57mpg Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Olympia, Portland, Seattle... Posts: 344 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Indeed, this was a smart move! There is no need to run the ICE in reverse!

05-26-2005, 01:12 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,439 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 16	That would be another great time to have the EV switch: for parking in a garage. Like Oly said, there is no need to run the ICE in reverse (technical note, it is impossible for the ICE to provide mechanical power in reverse). However, due to cold weather, A/C demands, or other reasons, the ICE might still kick in while in reverse. With an EV switch, the driver could shut off the ICE and back into the garage knowing full well that the ICE will not come on. Here's to your health, Tideland!

05-26-2005, 01:30 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Thanks Tony. Now if only my EV mod would be shipped.

05-26-2005, 10:24 PM	#5
Mystery Squid Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	lol cars CAN be parked the OTHER way.... j/k Cool!

05-27-2005, 03:41 AM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,920 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	True, but a) loading the trunk will be a pain as you'll have to walk all the way to the end driving out to the alley is safer than reversing out. I'd rather not play the guessing game.