If you take the Prius to a car wash where you drive through, do you just put it in neutral and leave the power on? I just purchased my prius one week ago. Does anyone have experience with car washes? Which type is the best?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stephanie j @ May 22 2007, 02:47 PM) [snapback]447439[/snapback]</div> That's exactly what I do. Of course I take the whip antenna off first. And thanks for the reminder that my Prius needs a bath.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stephanie j @ May 22 2007, 10:47 AM) [snapback]447439[/snapback]</div> Yes, you have to hold the shifter towards Neutral for a few seconds in order for it to stay in Neutral (prevents you from bumping it). The display will change to N after it takes. No need to turn off the car. You may also want to remove your radio antenna, since the owner's manual recommends doing so. I also suggest taking a towel for the back of the car after the wash, as my car still had soap under the spoiler after the car wash! I have the touring, so perhaps its slightly larger spoiler prevents the car wash from being able to rinse under there. Best is hand wash followed by "touchless." Just avoid those abrasive scrubbers that some car washes have.
We take ours to a laser touchless car wash if not doing it by hand. we drive up until it says stop then just put car in park and the car wash goes around your vehicle it does not move your car. It does not mess with the ant. or the rear wiper. works great
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priussoris @ May 22 2007, 05:39 PM) [snapback]447582[/snapback]</div> I do the same thing when I'm lazy or in a hurry. I have noticed that the high powered spray has taken the "chrome" off my Science fish emblem. It's a few years old, so it might have to be retired/replaced.
