Another NEW convert

Let's see: a few things to get you off on the right foot.
(aka, here's what I tell the new owners)

On the bottom of every Priuschat page is a link called "Lo-Fi Version." Click that to be taken to the text-only version of Priuschat. From there you can very quickly skim topics and threads. When you need the full-blown version of a page for attached pictures or whatnot, there's a link on the top of each Lo-Fi page for that.

We all know that there's a ton and a half of high-tech in the Prius. To help you appreciate all the "low-tech" engineering, Figure out these things:

• Fold all the seats. Yes, ALL of them.
• Stow away the cargo area cover.
• Find the drawer under the cup holders.

And most importantly of all, don't try to Pulse-n-Glide, don't try to maximize your mileage, don't try to do things other than drive the car. The rest - if you choose to pursue them - will come to you.

Oh yeah, Congrats on your Prius and WELCOME TO PRIUSCHAT!!

 

Ok. I'll give you this one. But the rest are on you.

Notice also, that the bar on the left side of the cargo area acts as a bar to hold up the floor thingy.

 

Btw, the black bin underneath the floor has clips that rest on the actual frame. In other words, when you replace the bin back into the floor, don't just throw it in, wiggle it then figure it's fine and dandy. The back (near the battery) and the front (near the bumper) will actually rest on sills making the bin solid so it won't move or distort.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tyrael @ Jul 27 2006, 08:25 PM) [snapback]293554[/snapback]</div>

Those actually look like his floor mats. He might have opted for the all WX floor mats. I just ordered mine!!! They'll probably work out best for me down here where it rains almost every other day![/b][/quote]You are correct, sir except that on a day-to-day basis, I use Eddie Bower WaterHog mats, not WX. What you see in the picture are my two front and rear mats, neatly stacked and stowed in my cargo area. During auto shows, meet-ups, and Hybridfests, I use my "show mats".

Additionally, the white thing in the little cubby-hole on the left is an old bed sheet used as a drop cloth. I do make runs to Home Depot where I buy wood and other stuff. I regularly haul stuff with the seats folded and the drop cloth down.