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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Al Gretzky, Apr 15, 2013.

  1. Al Gretzky

    Al Gretzky New Member

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    Going to pick up our new 2013 Prius V (basic model) tomorrow. Looking for any words of wisdom for the first few months of driving. Do's and Don'ts so to speak. I figure asking those who have gone before will make our ownership even better.
     
    #1 Al Gretzky, Apr 15, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Vary the car's speed, and load on the engine. Avoid hard acceleration for a while. (days, not months)
    Learn your mirrors, instruments, blind spots.

    Have fun, do not stress over mileage for a tank or two.

    There is a cup holder under the cup holder you first see in the console.
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Apr 15, 2013
  3. Al Gretzky

    Al Gretzky New Member

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    Thanx for the quick response. When you say vary speed, I assume you mean don't use cruise control for a few days and intentionally run the speed up and down?
     
    #3 Al Gretzky, Apr 15, 2013
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    If you live in a hilly area, just going up and down hill will vary the speeds of all the complements, I live in the Mississippi delta so I can drive 150 miles and not vary altitude by 100 feet. For me, I need to vary the speed as I have no up or downs.

    The engine has no set RPM at any one speed, wind, rain, hills, even temperature will vary engine speed.
     
    #4 JimboPalmer, Apr 15, 2013
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the new ride! Just drive it.
     
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  7. Al Gretzky

    Al Gretzky New Member

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    Thanx for the replies. Another question I have is about inverters. I had one in the older car and it was handy. What experiences have you had with them in the V?
     
    #7 Al Gretzky, Apr 16, 2013
  8. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I use one to power a laptop.
     
    #8 JimboPalmer, Apr 16, 2013
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