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Prius+ seven

Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Priussevennorway, Jun 26, 2016.

  1. Priussevennorway

    Priussevennorway New Member

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    Hi I just got a brand new Prius + seven and have som question. I live in Europe.

    1. Is this the 4gen.?

    2. What sound is expected from the hybrid system? I hear a high pitch sound that is very low on volume and difficult to hear but is very clear that it change tone when use the gas and breaks. I can oslo hear this noise when I start the car and are in parkering mode. It usually start when I hear that some motor or something start second after I push the power button.

    3. I feel som light vibration when I drive and especially when I take my foot from the gas and the car go to battery mode and when I hit the gas and the car used the motor. Is it normal to get som feedback in the car when the system go from battery to motor?
     
    #1 Priussevennorway, Jun 26, 2016
  2. bisco

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    welcome!

    1) i do not think so, but can you post a picture?

    2) sounds normal, only norwegian spellcheck would change also to oslo.:p

    3) oslo normal.:cool:

    4) all the best! we are jealous of your 7 seater.(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 26, 2016
  3. mmmodem

    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    We don't get the Prius+ 7 in the US but since it came out in 2012, it's a safe bet it's the same bet it's a Gen3

    I'm stuck in the Oslo airport right now because there are no public transportations after 3 AM. If you come pick me up, I will positively identify the sound for you.
     
    #3 mmmodem, Jun 26, 2016
  4. bisco

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    the also airport.:cool:
     
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  5. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    1. The Prius v (also Prius Alpha and Prius +, depending on the market) is a derivative of the gen 3 Prius.

    2. Both Prius I have owned make noises that are not really "car" noises.

    3. I find that it is rougher when cold and heating the car, than when it is just turning on and off to save gas.
     
    #5 JimboPalmer, Jun 26, 2016
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