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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by neon tetra, May 8, 2008.

  1. neon tetra

    neon tetra Member

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    Love it so far.

    Only a few things I need to get used to -

    1) It seems like the 1st time the engine starts & stops it's quite loud. Not sure if this is normal.

    2) It takes a very sensitive gas-pedal foot to find that 'sweet spot' where there's no arrows, and sometimes it seems like it goes right from green to yellow & vice versa. I also have to get used to pushing in the brake all the way at a stoplight so that the yellow arrows go away.

    3) Sometimes in stop-and-go traffic, especially if its on an incline, it seems like the engine could go on & off 10+ times per minute. I hope this isn't too bad for it. In slower traffic I can try to keep it on electric only, but certain times it's impossible.
     
    #1 neon tetra, May 8, 2008
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    That all sounds completely typical and normal. Enjoy!
     
    #2 richard schumacher, May 8, 2008
  3. prius729

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    ditto.
     
    #3 prius729, May 8, 2008
  4. Qlara

    Qlara New Member

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    Sometimes I wonder how 'tough' the Prius gas motor is....with the freq start/stop (like 10 times/minute) like you describe. The powertrain software maybe smart, but the motor is still mechanical-driven.
     
    #4 Qlara, May 8, 2008
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