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A little tricky get Prius into netural

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by FishHawk, Dec 17, 2006.

  1. FishHawk

    FishHawk New Member

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    Had my first car wash with the tractor guides and had to put the Prius into netural. A little tricky. Almost couldn't do it. A little scary as if I had it in D I would have hit the car in front of me. Any tips as to how to get it into N from a complete stop? Perhaps I was a little rushed and didn't concentrate on the task at hand.
    I also took off the antenna as recommended . Got a beautiful car wash after all of this.
    FishHawk
     
    #1 FishHawk, Dec 17, 2006
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    Just hold the shifter in the "N" position for about 1 second, it'll go right in.
     
    #2 efusco, Dec 17, 2006
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    True. Quick doesn't work... which is a darn good thing. I always hated how easy it was to bump a traditional shifter.

    I hadn't even thought that some people wouldn't realize that just waiting a second was required to shift into neutral. That tip will most definitely be added to the User-Guide. Thanks for indirectly pointing out the need.
     
    #3 john1701a, Dec 17, 2006
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    At my regular car wash they are quite aware of the hybrid peculiarities:

    - Do not turn it off (since that places it in park)
    -Turn off the lights & AC
    -Stick a big blue tag on the driver’s window which indicates that the car is a hybrid and is on.

    They actually hand wash the cars while they roll on the rails.
     
    #4 nicoss, Dec 17, 2006
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    Don't worry, FishHawk, I did the same thing first time I went through a car wash. One thing I've learned - the Prius is NOT a car for those who insist on immediate gratification.
     
    #5 Stev0, Dec 17, 2006
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    I actually backed out of my first car wash! Just waint another second and all is fine.

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    #6 kenoarto, Dec 17, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(FishHawk @ Dec 17 2006, 05:30 AM) [snapback]363356[/snapback]</div>
    Glad I wasn't the only one. It did get easier.

    Dave M.
     
    #7 dmckinstry, Dec 18, 2006
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