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ironic, i call mine 'p'.

 

Ah! Here comes"M" in "M"! …or I suppose we could say "Here comes M & M!"

Edit: In the UK, M&Ms are called "Smarties", so what about "Here comes Smartie!" (well perhaps not!)

 

M²
(the trick is to insert a special character (in this case 0178 - for which you might need to used a simple text-editor (like note) to insert the character (by hitting Alt-0178(on the Numeric Keypad - hold down Alt and key 0178, when you release Alt, the character will appear as if by magic! …just like this ² )

 

I think it's very simple on a Mac, just look for keyboard, special characters!

If you do it straight into the browser, some browsers will act in a strange manner (open a new window, opwn a new file, or some weird thing) but I think the Mac is smart enough to allow users to insert special characters with ease!)

 

So are you calling her "M" ? It's likable, but short don't you think?

 

Things do appear to work randomly with a weak battery in the fob. It also appears the battery may be recharged a bit. Today the door recognizes the fob but you need it to get started. Last time it wasn't recognized by the door but this time it is. Buy the batteries. It isn't worth the aggravation of putting up with a dying or dead fob. I bought the batteries in quantity on line as the retail price in store for one is high.

The fob can be sensed when it is on the back seat but can't be detected on the deck. The Gen3 will detect it on the deck.

The only time I put the key in the slot was when I had battery problems.

The cell phone is either in my shirt pocket or on a sticky pad on the dash. The fob is either in my pants pocket or clipped to a bag.

The Gen2 came with a small key number plate. I forgot to turn it in when I collected the rest of my stuff & dropped off the other fob. I suspect it is the first thing to find its way to the trash can. The Gen3 either doesn't have one (or I have already lost it).

Bernard Lee is my M, sorry.

 

Daisy,

Take a look at the attached pdf file. Pay close attention to pages 36 and 37. It may help you with your reported problem with your key fob. I suspect you either are having a "interference" problem, a weak battery in the key fob, or a weak 12 volt auxiliary battery. Or more than one of those items. Start with the key fob first.

Best of luck to you!

 

Hi there Daisy! I thought I'd check in to see how M&M were both doing!

 

Hey Ron, many thanks for the pdf file - I just downloaded it, and have spent a while perusing it, learning many interesting things I'd heard of, but never seen put down in such a succinct manner! Very useful, and essential reading for any Prius owner (not just newbies!) Thanks again!

 

Hey, M, we've all (well certainly I have) left it running, and wondering why all the beeping as I get out! Only once, but it's all part of the learning curve! Also, I've found that if I'm in an area with lots of EMI (such as parked near the TV towers on I-128) the Smart key system might act flakey, but that's just due to the de-sensing effect of being in a strong EMF area! (learned that from my Ham-Radio days!) - Wil

 

All good, nice hat. Indeed, you got a great car with a rather steep learning curve. Don't panic, you'll get the hang of it.

I swear my Prius performs better for me than my wife and my daughter. Zoey got her first taste of autumn gasoline. This tank os not looking too good. Last tank was 44.7 this A.M. I was at 35. Cold+funky fuel= poor results. I need to drive her for a half hour to an hour at highway speed. My theory is the catalyst needs to be heated up, clearing the breathing ability of the engine. If I do this, my mileage will return to normal.

 

Wil,

I did not author the pdf file. Actually John1701a who is a member here on Prius Chat is the author of the file. He has built a large website that is Prius specific. A ton of info there to see.

Here's the link: John's Stuff - Toyota Prius and more

 

Thanks for the link, Ron!