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Can I slightly open windows w/o starting engine?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by davide, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. davide

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    I haven't bought my "c-two" yet, but when I do, I'd like the ability to (in the morning) get in and just crack open the windows slightly (to reduce the interior heat build-up as it sits in the sun before I leave for work hours later). Can I do this without starting the gasoline engine? If so, what is the procedure?
     
    #1 davide, Apr 7, 2012
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    I haven't bought my "c-Two" yet, but when I do, I'd like the ability to (in the morning) get in and open the windows just a bit (to reduce the interior heat build-up as it sits in the sun before I leave for work hours later). Can I do that without starting the gasoline engine? If so, what is the procedure?
     
    #3 davide, Apr 7, 2012
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    turn key to ON, but not enough to start the car...
     
    #4 SquallLHeart, Apr 7, 2012
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    OP, I merged two of your threads into this one, please don't ask the same question in two separate threads. Thanks.
     
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    thanks!! but yeah.. it's like any other car.. you can turn on the car without starting the engine..
     
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    Sorry, I didn't intend to. What happened was: I mistakenly posted my question in the Prius v forum, then realized my mistake, so I retyped it in the Prius c forum. How it appeared there twice, I don't know.
     
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    Not a problem davide, just next time report the post while still in the v forum and one of us will just move it to the right forum.

    As for your question as others have said, its like using a key in a regular car and turning the key one or two clicks to put it into accessory without starting it to use the windows/radio etc. Instead of a key you just push the button twice for accessory and again to turn off without pressing on the brake.
     
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    A C 2 really DOES have a key, you don't go keyless until C 3.

    http://www.toyota.com/priusc/trims-prices.html
     
    #9 JimboPalmer, Apr 8, 2012
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    I know Jimbo, what I forgot was I was in the c forum.
     
    #10 Paradox, Apr 8, 2012
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