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Newbie- Bought a Used 2012 P3

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by GoToTo, Jan 17, 2014.

  1. GoToTo

    GoToTo New Member

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    I'm so excited! I got a great deal on a fully loaded Certified Pre-Owned Prius 3 after my 2008 was totaled. I really loved that car but this one is so fine! What a beautiful machine it is!

    Tinted windows, solar panel, moon roof, leather seats, entunes, backup camera.,etc. It has the original window sticker in the glove box! It seems to have been a business lease, and has 24,000 miles. I paid about 2/3rds of the sticker.

    This car has so much technology! I'm learning how to program everything and read the instrument displays. I can't wait to read that huge owner's manual-LOL!

    Right away, I miss seeing my MPG in a single,real-time number average. I see a couple of graphs but no single figure.Is a single number available?

    I may have erased the six month history on the screen when I was erasing the previous owners phone numbers and destinations because it is blank for the last six months. Do I need to program this or will the car do it for me?

    I really enjoyed driving the 2008 to get the best MPG. I want to learn to drive this one the same way. I see there is lots of information on this site about doing just that.
     
  2. cary1952

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    There is no number readout of instantaneous mileage. You may want to pick up a ScanGuageII. $40 off through 1/31/14 from advanceautoparts.com. Code A124.
     
  3. GoToTo

    GoToTo New Member

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    Thanks for the tip! I just found that I could set the trip odometer and get some more info. I really like the MPG readout on my 2008, but this one has so much more for the gear-head. Loving this car!
     
  4. bisco

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    welcome to priuschat and congrats, all the best!(y)