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Owners, Gen 2 AND Gen 3?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by GuamKelly, Dec 3, 2011.

  1. GuamKelly

    GuamKelly Member

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    My Bride has long been jealous of my gas mileage. That's about to change, when she gets her very own Gen 3. When instructing her in the finer points of Prius operations and ownership, what might I be watching out for that Hal, my 2008, hasn't taught me?
     
    #1 GuamKelly, Dec 3, 2011
  2. Gurple42

    Gurple42 New Member

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    Be aware of the 3 drive mode buttons, and the fourth mode that is buttonless.:rolleyes:
     
    #2 Gurple42, Dec 3, 2011
  3. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    The screen not available in the previous generation will teach you new things...

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    It heightens awareness of energy use, especially when going from the green to white zone (that's when the engine will restart if currently off).
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    #3 john1701a, Dec 3, 2011
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