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English Prius C Manual Available

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by NGNeer, Jan 18, 2012.

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    Wait a second! No navigation system??? :eek: I was seriously thinking about possibly getting this car but if that is true, then no way :(
     
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    Yes these were in the press briefings, Beltless engine, EHR and cooled EGR.
     
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    Nav is not mentioned anywhere in the manual. You might actually be saving yourself some headaches by just getting a Garmin or TomTom over the Toyota system.
     
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    Yeah I finished reading the manual this morning and noticed they mentioned the screen just being a larger audio feature or whatnot. I'd rather not do an aftermarket Nav system. Do you think it's at all possible that the C does have one? Maybe there is a separate manual for it? Could be offered in a higher package? Sounds crazy not to include Nav, but I knew something would be missing for the lower price. Seemed too good to be true because everything else offered was right on track with what I needed. I'm so disappointed :pout:

    Oh well, I'll just get another regular Prius then. Probably package IV without the sunroof, depending on costs.
     
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    Take a look at this link
    A premium subcompact car experience thanks to a wide array of available convenience and advanced in-car electronics features, including a standard 3.5-in. full color TFT multi-information display, hands-free phone capability, USB port with iPod® connectivity, and available Display Audio system with Navigation and Entune™
     
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    Oh eeep!!!! :cheer2: That's great news!!! Thank you for finding that.
     
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    Are you implying that the gen3 Prius in pwr mode boosts the voltage up to 650V? Like I have read somewhere that the CT200h does?
     
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    Yes, that's what I have read. GenIII indeed boost the voltage to 650V.
     
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    If you have a reference or link please let me know. I ave been looking for hard facts about this since a long time....

    On another topic: is the battery of the c running at 200+ V like on the Prius o at a lower value around 100V? if lower, what are implications compared to his bigger sister?
     
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    3rd Gen spec page said Voltage: 650 V maximum.

    Prius c press release said it'll have 144V battery. We don't know if the motor and inverter would get boosted and operated at 500V or 650V.
     
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    On page 29 of the user manual it states:
    Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high
    voltage system (about 520 V at maximum)

    Also, on page 493 it states:
    Type: Nickel-metal hydride battery
    Voltage: 7.2 V/module
    Capacity: 6.5 Ah (3HR)
    Quantity: 20 modules
    Overall voltage 144 V

    I'm new to hybrids, so maybe someone can explain the differences

    Thx
     
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    The battery is 144V but the motors run at 500V to be more efficient.
     
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    Under "using the audio system" the Prius c manual, says:

    So now we just need to find that manual. ;)

    I think they're doing the same as in the 2012 Prius which has basic nav included in the 3 (the nav cow is dying anyway) and the future being HUD nav.

    So, we could see a Prius "c 3" being like the Prius in having Display Audio providing nav and Entune as well as 3-door SKS.
     
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    The battery is a lower voltage DC storage system, while the motor is a high voltage AC system. An "inverter" converts stored DC to AC and provides power control among other functions..

     
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    For the lack of rear-window wiper, rear luggage cover, coat hooks and cruise control, I'm hoping that's for a fleet only version (aka Prius One). If really hope the base one that consumers can buy at least has CC standard.

    I do agree that the "iPod/USB Integration, AUX Audio Port, Bluetooth - Phone & Stereo Audio" being standard while CC isn't is strange....

    I also noticed that the seat height adjustment is potentially optional (per page 76) as are rear view mirror defoggers (page 245) and aluminum wheels (page 392).
     
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    I can't wait for Toyota to post the 2012 PiP manual on the Toyota owners website. I did notice that they have posted the 2010 Prius Plug in owners manual, just as they did with the Prius C.
     
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    Another interesting thing I noticed was that the Prius c manual says not to use E15, despite the EPA having doing tests claiming that it doesn't harm 2007 and newer vehicles (EPA says E15 is ready for prime time - and your new-ish car). But from digging around on ABG, it seems that E15 is on hold...
     
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    I keep watching TIS for 2012 PHV info but none yet.
     
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