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Prius v Owners Manual

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by JamesBurke, Oct 16, 2011.

  1. JamesBurke

    JamesBurke Senior Member

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    As a Prius Plugin priority registrant I am a Toyota owners member. This gives me/us access to all the manuals and other tech data. I am looking through the 2012 Prius V manual as I right this.


    Vehicle proximity notification system
    When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
    changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
    to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
    when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
     
    #1 JamesBurke, Oct 16, 2011
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    Does it say anything about when the car is stopped and idling? The video in the thread about the "noisemaker" showed a car that barely came to a stop so it's hard to tell. I really hope that there isn't a sound when the car isn't moving but I suspect I'm hoping for too much!
     
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    If the car is moving less than 15mph and the ICE is off it will make noise.

    The other entry on this subject is:

    "Vehicle proximity notification system
    In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be difficult
    for surrounding people to hear.
    ●In very noisy areas
    ●In the wind or the rain
    Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
    the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle compared
    to the front."
     
    #4 JamesBurke, Oct 17, 2011
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    No, you're not hoping for too much, the noise stops when the car is at a complete standstill.
     
    #7 pdp, Apr 2, 2012
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