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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by avischwartz, Aug 24, 2007.

  1. avischwartz

    avischwartz Junior Member

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    Today I saw a poor guy who needed a boost. Am I able to help someone get a boost to his dead battery with the Prius?
     
    #1 avischwartz, Aug 24, 2007
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    I'm going to let someone else give the definitive answer, but I'm pretty sure that the answer might be 'no'.

    On the other hand, if the unfortunate gentleman doesn't have a cell phone and you do, it would be nice to call an auto service for him.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Aug 24, 2007
  3. avischwartz

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    Are you kidding, I think there are more cellphones per person here in Jerusalem than just about anywhere in the world!
     
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    You can boost another car from the Prius, but only very carefully and
    it takes a while. You don't want to have the target car try to crank
    when the Prius is hooked up, so the recipient has to have that
    understanding firmly in mind and agree before you begin. The Prius
    will be able to push a little charge into the target battery, but
    it takes a while because it's gently charging at 13.8 or 14 volts
    and not sending over a whole lot of current. Then, unhook the Prius
    before the target tries to start.
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    So if you want to get it done quickly, then no, the Prius isn't good
    for it. You could carry a booster-box around, though, which can
    handle cranking currents for a short time and then you could recharge
    *that* off the Prius.
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    _H*
     
    #4 hobbit, Aug 24, 2007
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    It's 2007 - if you don't know the guy, don't stop to help him. Call the police to come and help, but don't even stop. Do I need to mention the bazillion horror stories that has resulted from people stopping to help strangers?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mhawkin1 @ Aug 24 2007, 04:01 PM) [snapback]501509[/snapback]</div>
    aren´t we a little paranoid? :huh:
     
    #6 wogue, Aug 24, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mhawkin1 @ Aug 24 2007, 10:01 AM) [snapback]501509[/snapback]</div>
    Yeah..... that 70 year old grandma is a risk, let's pass her fast......
    I have helped people in need and have avoided what looks to be questionable. It's never seemed very hard to figure out.
     
    #7 FL_Prius_Driver, Aug 24, 2007
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mhawkin1 @ Aug 24 2007, 10:01 AM) [snapback]501509[/snapback]</div>
    The motorist on the side of the road has as much to fear from the person stopping to provide assistance.

    In some places the police don't respond to minor accidents let alone disabled cars safely on the shoulder.
     
    #8 JimN, Aug 24, 2007
  9. avischwartz

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    Hey guys, don,t forget, I am living in the mideast. If I am not going to let a scud falling on my head or some nut blowing himself up in the local market get to me, I dont think the guy on the roadside with cables and a pleading look on his face will pose a big threat.
     
    #9 avischwartz, Aug 25, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(avi1 @ Aug 24 2007, 09:01 AM) [snapback]501494[/snapback]</div>
    The second to last page of the owner's manual (the big one, not the quick reference guide) gives some pretty specific instructions about jumping a car and getting jumped. I tagged it for my wife, as popping open the hood can be a bit intimidating...
     
    #10 EarthFriendly, Aug 25, 2007
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