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Is it really necessary to use the park button?

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  1. pri_tex

    pri_tex New Member

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    I just picked up my Prius yesterday and was wondering if I need to use
    the Park button when I shut off the car. What I have been doing is
    just applying the brake and then hit the Power button.
    When I start the car I apply the brake and hit the Power button.
    Am I missing something?:confused:
     
    #1 pri_tex, Aug 2, 2008
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    The park button is not necessary when turning off the car. The power button takes care of everything.
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Nup. Power off and park brake then get out. No need to turn the lights off either.
     
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    Thanks guys, that's what I figured...the owners manual is kinda confusing
    about that.
     
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    In fact, if you watch the dashboard, you will see the square move to the [P] when you press the (POWER) button. That is, the car automatically shifts into [P] when you shut down.
     
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    The only time I use the park button is when stopping somewhere for a few minutes.

    If I know I will only be gone from the car for the next five or so minutes, will leave the car on - that way the car doesn't have to go through another warm-up cycle. This is better for gas mileage, especially if you have several short stops to make over a short distance.
     
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    Not on all priuses, if I don't turn the lights off, they stay on, and the 12V battery drains...
     
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    We use ours, after all that's what it's there for!
     
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    now a dumb question... Is there anyway I can "power up" the radio etc w/o actually "starting" the car?

    e.g. able to listen to the radio/CD w/o full system on (A/C, healights etc)
     
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    I still use the "park" button, just to get in the habit of using it....
     
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    Just press the Power button without putting your foot on the brake.
     
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    just push power button without stepping on the brakes...
    once, you get some of the equipment on,
    twice you get everything except AC (but fans on) and Hybrid system
     
    #12 Tchou, Aug 2, 2008
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    Don't put your foot on the brake pedal and press the power buttom twice. That puts it in what I call "full accessory." You can listen to the radio, roll the windows up & down etc. Happy driving! :)
     
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    *Note carefully* that this can drain the 12V battery a lot faster than in other cars, because the Prius 12V battery is a lot smaller than most. Unless you're parked someplace where the engine must not be allowed to run you can turn the car ON to avoid the problem.
     
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    As far as listening to the radio with the car off, just press the power button with your foot off the brake.
     
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    Great... Thanks..

    I am still trying to get use to w/o using my keys, power button, Park button and the R/D/N/B shift knob.. ;)
     
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    I use the park button when I get out of my car to check the mail box... most other times I just hit the Power Button though.

    I love not having to ever take my keys out of my pocket!
     
    #17 kjconrad, Aug 3, 2008
  18. [H]ackerK

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    Now another dumb question, how do I switch from "full power" mode (i.e. drivable) mode back to just "radio" mode, w/o first power off my car then hit power again w/o stepping on the break?
     
    #18 [H]ackerK, Aug 3, 2008
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    You can't without passing thru off.
     
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  20. [H]ackerK

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    Oh... thx anyways... :rolleyes:
     
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