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    Braking problem

    I have a 2010-V and noticed this problem starting about a month ago. I wondered what it was as it caused me to almost hit a pedestrian....but...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Do you hear rattling noises?

    I've posted here once before. I have a V with all the bells and whistles.....paid way too much for these problems. I have major rattling and it...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    calculated vs. computer MPG - Please post your results

    My concern is over losing MPG. My 2010 is six months old. When I picked it up the monitor said 575 miles until empty. Since then, it's been...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Dec 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Using head lights during the day

    I live in California.....and the one annoying technology issue that I have is the lack of night mode sensing for my Prius V. I keep the headlights...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    What is your fuel tank range poll?

    I'm glad that this discussion is going on. I thought I was going crazy. When I picked my car up at the dealership the monitor said 575 miles to...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Gen 3 Dashboard rattles & creaks

    OMG.....haven't been on here for a few months, and seems like all of my issues are now surfacing on Priuschat. Got my Gen.III on July 4...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Stupid things about a great car

    Wow, I forgot that there isn't an engine temperature gauge.....I would miss that, and will, now that I've been reminded. Now that I think about...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    can't find auto on headlight panel on Gen III

    This is weird! My 2007 TCH had auto, as did my three previous cars before the TCH. I understand that the all-important 50 MPH was important for...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 30, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Insurance discount for Prius V with AT (Mainly PreCollision System)

    Hey folks, I live in the San Francisco area of CA and when switching my car insurance (AAA) from the 2007 TCH to 2010 Prius, my rates went down...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius Mood Light Color

    That's actually not a "mood" light.....it's a very small directional light to illuminate the "joystick" gear shift. Since the joystick isn't lit,...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Am I nuts to want a black one?

    I owned a black Pontiac Vibe (Toyota Matrix) and hated it because it always looked dirty. When it was spotless clean it was GORGEOUS, but rarely...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Fuel Gauge is too conservative?

    OMG, I'm so glad that this thread is here. I've had my Prius V for 3.5 weeks now and today I filled it up for the third time. The first tank...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Frequency of NAV DVD updates

    I agree, this is the one thing I hate about the nav. system. In my 2007 Camry Hybrid, I had to wait 3 years for a DVD update, which came out this...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    2010 Overall Audio Quality

    I have no clue what everyone is talking about. I'm on my second Toyota...having bought a 2007 Camry Hybrid and now have a 2010 Prius. Both sound...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Satellite radio?

    Yeah, and don't forget that the new law and fee applies to internet radio. In the past five years, several of my favorite internet radio channels...
    Post by: rcarsonk, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics