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Leaving my Prius parked for 2 weeks and nervous!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by arwalk, May 25, 2015.

  1. arwalk

    arwalk Junior Member

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    I am the proud owner of my second Prius (2015) and am leaving the country for 2 weeks. My car will not be driven. I've never left a Prius sitting for that long, and am wondering if the traction battery will still be alive when I return. I'm new to the forum, but my husband was an active participant for years, which is why I know that all of you wonderful people are here. Would one of you share your experience/knowledge/expertise with me? Thanks SO much.
    AR Walk
     
    #1 arwalk, May 25, 2015
  2. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    No problem leaving your new Prius for two weeks.
    Enjoy yor trip! :)
     
    #2 retired4999, May 25, 2015
  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    The hybrid battery will be fine. The 12 volt probably will be fine too. To allay your concerns, and it is a good investment for the future, get a smart charger, the kind that are fine to leave connected indefinitely, and leave it hooked up for the duration of your vacation. I'd recommend CTEK 3300, which I have/use, but there's lots of choices.
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, May 25, 2015
  4. Former Member 68813

    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    you should be OK. i don't think they steal prius batteries in Michigan.
     
    #4 Former Member 68813, May 25, 2015
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  5. jfschultz

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    As I recall, at least with the second generation, the Prius was shipped with one of the fuses removed. Your dealer's service department might point out which one to remove. The possible problem is that there are various drains on the 12 volt aux battery when the Prius is idle and the aux battery is not all that large.
     
    #5 jfschultz, May 25, 2015
  6. bisco

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    i leave my car for 5 weeks every winter. as long as your 12 volt has never been run down, no worries. have a great trip!(y)
     
    #6 bisco, May 25, 2015
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