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Hi I've Got A Lot To Learn

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by SSCH, May 17, 2011.

  1. SSCH

    SSCH Junior Member

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    I've got the first Prius in the neighborhood. It is 2011 Prius II. I'm going to go read the owners manual now.
     
    #1 SSCH, May 17, 2011
  2. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard! You are one the right track.
     
    #2 spiderman, May 17, 2011
  3. barcelona11

    barcelona11 New Member

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    Welcome!

    Don't be afraid to drive it like a traditional car until you've had the chance to absorb some learning. The manual is a good start.

    I have had my 2011 for almost 4 weeks, and I am crazy about it. I am getting 58 mpg by following tips from local friends as well as the video here on PriusChat. My fave is EV mode, as I spend a good bit of time in parking lots and drive thrus (bank, dry cleaners, school).

    Most of all, I love driving right past a zillion gas stations!

    Enjoy!
     
    #3 barcelona11, May 17, 2011
  4. jrlnc

    jrlnc Junior Member

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    I remember that time for me 5 months ago.

    I started reading and it was a little discouraging because so much was new. It can be overwhelming. This was right before Christmas and I had to drive on a trip out of town. I wanted to understand the car before I went on such a long drive in it.

    Then I found a CD in the back of my owner's booklet and watched it on the computer. It made learning much easier and you can go back to it a few more times. (I've watched it at least 3 times).

    Check in the back of your booklet to see if you have one too. I highly recommend it! :)
     
    #4 jrlnc, May 17, 2011
  5. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Just once?! :eek:

    Hope you enjoy your new Prius and welcome to Priuschat :welcome:
     
    #5 TonyPSchaefer, May 17, 2011
  6. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Congrats on your new Prius and welcome to PriusChat:welcome:

    You're under a lot of pressure to prove to the neighborhood you made the right decision. Read the owner's manual, search the threads and prove to your neighbors you know what you're doing!:D

    Enjoy the high MPGs, technology and low emissions.
     
    #6 twittel, May 18, 2011
  7. oldasdust

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    Add me to the list of learning also. The wife and i went on our first little excursion in our 2011 III and i tested some of the things learned from the wise owners here. We went about 450 miles total on flat highway and rolling hills. I had the bejesus scared out of me on the return trip while gliding from the top of a hill at arrox 60 mph. While on the way down for a couple seconds with my foot off the gas pedal all gagues when dark. I was about to yell oh s**t when they came back on without any bars displayed untill i had to touch the gas lightly to go up the next incline, whew. In the rain got 53.2 mph for the trip lots of fun playing with the prius.
     
    #7 oldasdust, May 18, 2011
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