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Vacation precautions?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by smtrader, Oct 2, 2004.

  1. smtrader

    smtrader Member

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    I'll have to be out of town and leave my car (04 Prius) for about 4 weeks in the garage. Is there anything anyone thinks I should do as a precaution, other than to lock the doors!? :lol:

    Brian
     
    #1 smtrader, Oct 2, 2004
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    there will be a parasitic drain on the 12 battery unhook it per your owners manual... all new cars have parasitic drains on the battery clocks,radio stations ect ect are stored. if you have a security system it will drain the battery before you get back but disconnecting the battery will also offer protection from theft by time a thief finds your 12v you should be back unless they really know a prius : )

    add fuel stab to the tank..i dont like month old gas myself

    check tire pressure..i dont like my tires sitting on the sidewalls

    and if you park outside (eww) get a car cover and a couple armed guards

    other than that it should start like a champ when you return
     
    #2 toolbox, Oct 2, 2004
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    I heard remove the dome light fuse do the job.... and if equipped with SS/SE switch off the main switch
     
    #3 Speedracer, Oct 2, 2004
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    Thanks for the suggestions.

    Maybe I'll run it till it's close to E on the gas, so there won't be much gas left (maybe 1 bar).
     
    #4 smtrader, Oct 2, 2004
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