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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by bnaccs, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. bnaccs

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    I took my Prius to a Waterway(an automatic car wash that drives the car on rollers while in neutral). The first time they said that they need a person to ride in the car since it is against their rules to have a car turned on in the wash., They said that the Prius will not roll in neutral if it is turned off and will put itself into park. Today I went for a wash and it went in the wash without a rider. I questioned the manager and he said some people know how to put the Prius in neutral without it being in the ready mode. When it was going through the wash I saw the triangle light and the stability control light illuminated but the wheels were rolling. He said all you have to do is hit the power button 2 times without pressing on the brake. I tried this but it would not work for me Anyone know anything about this? I confused!
     
    #1 bnaccs, Apr 14, 2011
  2. bnaccs

    bnaccs bnaccs

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    I hope I put his in the right forum!
     
    #2 bnaccs, Apr 14, 2011
  3. Launch Vehicle

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    To get into neutral and stay in neutral - slip the flipper straight left (To N) - and hold it there for one second.
     
    #3 Launch Vehicle, Apr 15, 2011
  4. Steinmetz

    Steinmetz Good Steward

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    Time for a hand wash. Automatic car washes are very hard on the paint.
     
    #4 Steinmetz, Apr 15, 2011
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    All of our automatic washes are drive-thru (there are no tracks) so the driver is always in control. With touchless ones, the car wash unit moves forward/back and around the car. I don't think I've ever seen one with a track.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Apr 15, 2011
  6. justin time

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    A friend's brother owned three car washes, and on his advice no one in the family used them.
     
    #6 justin time, Apr 16, 2011
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    There is no way to leave the car in Neutral while powered off.
     
    #7 richard schumacher, Apr 16, 2011
  8. bnaccs

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    I just bought microfiber washing mit today. So I'm confused about how my car went through the wash without a rider now.
     
    #8 bnaccs, Apr 16, 2011
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