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The Prius Manual

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Stev0, Jul 16, 2007.

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Have you read the owner's manual?

  1. I've read it cover-to-cover several times and have most of it memorized

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  2. I've read just about all of it a couple of times.

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  3. I read it when I first got it but haven't since.

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  4. I skimmed it when I first got it but haven't touched it since

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  5. I know where my owner's manual is but never opened it.

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  6. There's an owner's manual?

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  1. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    Have you RTFM?
     
    #1 Stev0, Jul 16, 2007
  2. priussoris

    priussoris New Member

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    Read it front to back ONCE and DO NOT have it memorized. did not see a choice for that.
    I do know where it is also :D
     
    #2 priussoris, Jul 16, 2007
  3. chuck_k

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    I read it once, realized a bunch of things that I didn't know I had to know, and now refer to it on demand when I need to know something else that I've forgotten.

    What I *did* get was a sense of how useful the manual is. I did not dismiss it out of hand as not being worthy of my time.
     
    #3 chuck_k, Jul 16, 2007
  4. wombatua

    wombatua New Member

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    How about "I read the manual when I first bought the car and refer to it when necessary"?
     
    #4 wombatua, Jul 16, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wombatua @ Jul 16 2007, 04:50 PM) [snapback]479828[/snapback]</div>
    That is that one that I would have used, if it had been a choice. :unsure:

    Jim
     
    #5 topkick, Jul 16, 2007
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    How about:
    "I read the manual, look things up occasionally, mostly just direct spouse to manual to get the answers he thinks I must know. There is an index!" :D
     
    #6 Rae Vynn, Jul 16, 2007
  7. Charles Suitt

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    <_< Poll questions apparently were not well thought-out.

    I have read my Owner's Manual thoroughly, but not memorized it. I have for many years been committed to reading the manuals on any equipment I purchase to try to understand the features and efficient use of the equipment, be it an automobile, telephone, toothbrush, computer hardware or software, etc.

    In many manuals, I have highlighted salient information and sometimes create a supplemental Index making it easy to re-reference instructions I consider important. Although many manuals, particulary those for Oriental items, are not well-written, I feel it is respectful of others to gather available information prior to asking them to provide information found in a manual.

    Just my individual point of view. ;)

    CIAO
     
    #7 Charles Suitt, Jul 16, 2007
  8. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wombatua @ Jul 16 2007, 02:50 PM) [snapback]479828[/snapback]</div>


    Me too. Although I did find it difficult to read as far as manuals go.
     
    #8 Rancid13, Jul 16, 2007
  9. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I found out early on that reading the manual once gives you a firm understanding of the car. It also gives you an impression of where the information is located in the manual.

    That second bit comes in handy when you're a member of an international car forum and people ask questions that can be found in the manual. While the rude people are typing "RTFM," you're looking up the answers in the manual and typing a response. This way, you're not only nice but also knowledgeable. Eventually, people trust you enough to stand close and turn their backs while you unsheathe the knife.

    Holy crap. Did I type that out loud? :ph34r:
     
    #9 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 16, 2007
  10. Family Hybrid

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    I have read it several times. It is not an easy read, which is typical of Toyota owner's manuals. They tend to be very repetitive and have pages worth of safety warnings.
     
    #10 Family Hybrid, Jul 16, 2007
  11. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jul 16 2007, 06:58 PM) [snapback]479976[/snapback]</div>
    Lmao!!! I was just thinking how nice you are... :eek:
     
    #11 Bill Merchant, Jul 17, 2007
  12. NoMoShocks

    NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rancid13 @ Jul 16 2007, 06:48 PM) [snapback]479972[/snapback]</div>
    This is my response.
     
    #12 NoMoShocks, Jul 17, 2007
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