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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by SteveLee, Apr 13, 2016.

  1. SteveLee

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    Recently replaced my totaled 05 with a 2010. This was on the rear passenger side tail light. Anyone know what it is?



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    It looks like an RF tag. Maybe it was for access control for the previous owner.
     
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    Access/billing on a toll road?
     
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    Okay, that makes sense. Thanks guys. I hope it comes off easily.
     
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    congrats on the new wheels!(y) how do you like it compared to the gen 2?
     
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    It's still pretty new to us but some of my first thoughts are that it has more power, though not majorly, the driver's seat is more comfortable as it adjusts more and seems to have a bit better padding, it rides better, more like a larger car, handling is tighter and is more stable on the road but my 05 had 185k at the end and needed alignment, not a fan of the dash bridge but it'll do, the steering wheel controls are more rubber covered (not sure how I feel about that), I like the eco gauge and other readouts but hate that it doesn't provide a specific number MPG readout (I think ever car maker should be required to provide the tank average and current MPG number readout), I've got to get rid of that annoying backup beep, the braking is different, seems a little softer or mushy but I'll get used to it, I like the body style, the glove compartment is more plastic feeling, feels cheaper. I have to get a cup holder to go in the console and I have mixed feelings about that console. Not sure there's a real need for the different modes of Power, Eco, and EV. Mine has the Infinity tires and they seem good, quiet and track well. All in all, I like it, especially the better ride and handling but I was happy with the Gen2 too.
     
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    You can show the mpg since last trip meter reset. First cycle through the displays with the display button, till Hybrid System Indicator (bar display) is showing. Then quickly tap the trip meter; with every tap the displayed numbers along the bottom change. There's: blank, odometer, miles since rest with mpg, and miles to empty.

    Just hit the trip button quickly: depress it too long will reset it.
     
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    weird, i could have written that gen 2/3 comparison myself.:cool:
     
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    Ditto what Bisco said.
    The drivers door is longer and the seat goes back farther. You had to buy track extenders if you wanted your Gen 2 seat to go back that far!
     
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    That's true, there is more room. And I have to be more careful opening the door.