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2019 Prius XLE Strange Message

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by mmartin4020, Mar 26, 2019.

  1. mmartin4020

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    I took delivery of my 2019 Prius SLE on March 12. On March 24, while driving, the energy screen disappeared and a message that read, "Do you need a Break" appeared. I answered by voice, not knowing what else to do. The message went away and the energy display was back. About 10 seconds later, the message reappeared "Do you need a break".
    I have contacted the dealer and they are clueless. Can anyone help me understand this?
     
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    It measures your performance to stay within the lines on the road. If you exceed the limit, you get that message with a drawing of a cup of coffee on the screen. I'm surprised it went away without you pressing the center button on your steering wheel input to acknowledge the "error".
     
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    Happens if you change lanes without indicating, or weave across lanes - it thinks you're dozing if you've done it 5 or 6(?) times in reasonably rapid succession.

    Not sure about people who don't drink coffee whether they get a RedBull or Pepsi can sign?
     
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    I've only had it once - there was roadworks and we were straddling the centre-line. The warning went off after a while.
     
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    well punk, do you?:p
     
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    Doesn't your show a can of beer Alan ?
     
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    Or, the car thinks you've been driving too long non-stop and need to take a rest break. I believe you can dismiss the warning with this steering wheel button... 115677_IMG_2430.jpg
     
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    Very strange seeing "XLE" after Prius. lol Yeah, like everyone chimed in, PRIUS is very paternalistic. Stop for a cup of coffee. It's on Toyota... or NOT. :coffee:
     
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    I can just see this the future: "Sponsored by Starbucks" on the mfd and all local Starbucks outlets suddenly appear on the Nav. :D
     
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    Thanks! I was in a construction area and crossing different lanes at the time. Plus, when no one is behind me, I do not use a signal to change lanes.
     
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    To my sensibilities, this won't be outright offensive -- until they tie it into the Lane Departure Warning System such that the car starts nudging the wheel toward the next turn to Starbucks. . . :p;):cool:
     
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    Thank you for replying. When no one is behind me I change lanes without signaling. I was driving thru a construction zone also.
     
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    I tend to straighten the curves a little, maybe a hangover from my motorcycle days; I suspect with a 4th gen I would be seeing that message a lot? Can it be turned off??
     
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    yes.
     
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    How - by turning the Lane Departure Warning off?
     
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    I turned my LDA off, most of my journeys are short urban and it is a bit of a nuisance in urban driving, trying to steer you towards parked cars when you go over the line to pass them without signalling. BTW it only works above a certain speed, 30 mph or 20 mph maybe.
     
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    Most trips I drive are 80+% on the Motorway, so I think I'll keep it on.
     
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    Yes, i think that will do the trick.
     
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    If you are drifting lanes at all and not moving the steering wheel it will think you are tired. My 2019 showed the "Do you need a break?" message with a picture if a cup of coffee. (Pretty sure...it was months ago) when I was messing around making it display the hold the sterring wheel message.
     
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    maybe it should say: YOU NEED A 5 HOUR ENERGY DRINK!
     
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