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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Noor, Nov 17, 2016.

  1. Noor

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    Hi... i am new to this priuschat.i bought toyota prius 2016 excel few days ago.Today when i turned the car off i noticed red flashing light on the dash board.when i checked the icon in the manual they said it is security indicator.Is it normal this light will be flashing as long as the engine is off.is there any effect on the 12 v battery.
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    All Prii have the "security" flashing (It was flashing in my 2004 as well). Since the 2016+ Prii have a larger 12v battery, it should not be a serious drain. All modern cars will drain their 12v battery in a few months if left idle. The Gen1 - Gen3 Prii would drain their 12v batteries in about a month.

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    welcome! yes, and it's a very minor part of the drain on the 12v. if you don't drive much, you should hook up a battery tender, otherwise you're fine. and actually, the gen4 has a larger battery, so you probably don't even need the tender.
     
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    Thank you Jeffd for your reply
     
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    It the alarm of the pip . All alarm now days blick.This way the Crooks don't come near our cars.

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    It's main function is to slowly, inexorably bring your battery to its knees.
     
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    I have a question everytime I open the door it seen my foot hit the door but I can't get the mark off. Any ideal how to take them out.

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    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser is what I use if a cloth (wet or dry) doesn't remove it.
     
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    Cool. Will try that asap . Thx This one
    Mr. Clean Original Magic Eraser Disposable Household Cleaning Pads, 4 Pack


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    Because it is an abrasive, brush lightly at first and increase pressure gradually. Of course, ensure it's damp (per the instructions).
     
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    I used a microfibre cloth - wet I think - and it came off. But it could depend on the compound of the shoe sole. I remember getting some off a door in the house using a pencil eraser.
     
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