TPMS, Trickle Charging, and Scan-gauge?

Hey guys, so I am still new to my Prius and was wondering a few things.

First, the owner's manual says there is a TPMS, but I can't seem to find it in the digital display? I check my tire pressure manually once per week to make sure I have the proper PSI, but I was wondering if there is a way to access it in-vehicle?

Second, I was wondering if I bought a solar panel with a car adapter, would it trickle charge my battery while I drive it, or is that not possible? I was told the sockets are not active when the car is off, so I figured maybe while I drive I could trickle charge it?

Last, I have heard about a thing called Scangauge, does it work well, and where could I get one? If anyone has used one I would love to hear how it works and what it does. I just want to know more about my car, because my last car (2012 Honda Fit) had the needles indicating heat and an icon for tire pressures. So I miss knowing if the car's fluids are ready and what the tires are at without manually checking them.

Thanks in advance!

 

Thanks for the advice, did you forget to post the link, I don't see one? I'll try looking for the thread in the mean time.

 

Okay, so the effect of the panel is probably negligible. I wonder why Toyota put in Panels on the newest model, and yet they only made it for the fan system. I think it's a good idea because it will increase the lifespan of the electronics and make it so you aren't boiling upon entry, but why not also have some of it go to the battery in the back under the seats? I wonder if they are working on that. Would be really cool.

 

FIRST OF ALL, you are AMAZING for that diagram! Second, yes, the vibration problem has been fixed. They took the car in the shop for 1 week, lent me another Prius for the meantime, and then I got it back a week or so ago. They said something was not factory setup properly and the stock tires were no good. So I just nodded and signed the paper saying "Covered Under Warranty." And I was on my way and happy! I was so stressed for 2 months trying to get my issue resolved, but glad it's over, I love my Prius, and I defend it's environmental, driving, and other features to the death with facts. Thank you for your post, and I've heard hysterical (probably not at the time), but funny stories about the 12V batteries. I just figured maybe the Panels could charge the battery under the seats, but if not, that's fine, I didn't buy a solar car, it's a Hybrid, I'll expect more out of my next car, which I plan on being Electric.

 

Thank YOU! You are amazing! THANKS! There are so many threads that sometimes it's hard to find anything