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    More Details on Active Grille Shutters (Video)

    Thanks for posting. I had already found some of the Weber videos. Only complaint I have is that he talks VERY slowly! :)
    Post by: dstahre, Jan 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Some technical info about Toyota's Safety Sense systems.

    Thanks! The "Rest" suggestion popped up on me one day after a 200 mile run, I looked for something in the settings to see if I'd requested it!
    Post by: dstahre, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Avoided warm-up cycle after overnight park

    My understanding is that the consideration is catalytic converter temperature. Don't know why you didn't get into the warmup though
    Post by: dstahre, Dec 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Grill Shutter Operation

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    Post by: dstahre, Dec 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen 4 Prius RPM gauge is missing?

    Post by: dstahre, Dec 17, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    ScanGauge II – Prius Gen 4 XGauges – Observations on State of Charge

    Have you tried these settings? » X-Gauge Categories » GENERATION IV PRIUS 2016+
    Post by: dstahre, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Scangauge II hybrid battery voltage

    Have you tried these codes? » X-Gauge Categories » GENERATION IV PRIUS 2016+
    Post by: dstahre, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Testing pre-collision system?

    I wouldn't suggest ramming it at high speed but a low speed encounter shouldn't do any damage. BTW I accidentally tested mine one day when I...
    Post by: dstahre, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Testing pre-collision system?

    Haven't tried it but what about covering a cardboard box with aluminum foil then driving into it?
    Post by: dstahre, May 13, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Testing pre-collision system?

    In both cases the car did warn me but applied the brakes ITSELF. My understanding is that ICS gives the warning and in the case of the back up...
    Post by: dstahre, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Testing pre-collision system?

    I've accidentally "tested" it twice! Leaving a mall parking lot I thought I'd forgotten my cell phone. I keep it in my back pocket and raised...
    Post by: dstahre, Feb 5, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    When is an EV not EV?

    Under appropriate conditions the computer does EXACTLY that! It turns OFF the ICE and goes on battery power. The difference between that and...
    Post by: dstahre, Jan 13, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    When is an EV not EV?

    I'm talking "Toyota" the "EV" mode is when you are on battery power with the engine off. THAT is what is called the "EV" mode and what I'm...
    Post by: dstahre, Jan 8, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    When is an EV not EV?

    If the engine is off and you are on battery power then you are EV and 90% of the time the EV indicator is on and the power monitor agrees with it!
    Post by: dstahre, Dec 31, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    When is an EV not EV?

    Not true! EV is on whenever you are in EV mode. I've seen it as high as 65mph
    Post by: dstahre, Dec 29, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion