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How to start a 2010 Prius.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by HelpSaveMotherEarth, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. HelpSaveMotherEarth

    HelpSaveMotherEarth New Member

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    Ok I know how to start a gen 2 prius. But I was told that starting a 2010 prius was different.

    Can somebody who has a 2010 prius please post the how to's.

    Thank you.
     
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  2. JRitt

    JRitt Bio-Medical Equip. Tech

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    push the brake pedal down and push the power button (if you have the key fob with you). When the "ready" light comes on you can drive it
     
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    Get in. Push down the brake. Push the "Power" button.

    You just have to have the key fob with you (in your pocket, in your purse, whatever.) I think this is the different part, as if I am correct in previous versions there was a slot or area for the key fob to go into?
     
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    There is a slot in the Gen2 to put the key fob in. But, all package 2's and up had Smart Key (SKS), so could leave fob in pocket, etc... and power up car.

    I think Gen2 package1 did not have smart key and had to put fob in slot to power up the car.

    Doesn't the Gen3 have a key fob slot? If battery goes out on key fob, you'd need to put in the slot to power up the car, right?
     
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  5. 32kcolors

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    So for those of us new to the Prius, how's Gen II different?
     
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    The 2010 Prius doesn't have a slot for the key fob.

    If the battery dies in the key fob, you unlock the door with the mechanical key (just like the gen II), then touch the key fob to the power switch. After the alarm sounds, you then have 10 seconds to press the power switch (while pressing down on the brake pedal) to start the car.
     
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  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Same as the Gen II with the Smart Key System.


    Gen II models had optional SKS so models without SKS required inserting the fob into the slot in the dash (and unlocking the conventional way of pressing the UNLOCK button on the keyfob). Other than those two steps, the start up is the same.

    Press the brake pedal and push the POWER button.
     
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    Power buttons in a slightly different place? Don't see any other difference.
     
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  9. 32kcolors

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    LOL! So the correct response should be "it's the same," not the actual how to instructions.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    In Gen II, as soon as you hear the double beeps, you can put it into D gear.

    Does 2010 Prius start faster?
     
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    It is no different than the Gen2. My 2010 and 2007 start the same way. The only real difference is the lack of a space in the dash for the key fob.


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  12. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Can you time it? How long does it take until you can drive off?
     
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  13. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

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    I can time it, but I'll need to go drive it first!!

    Really, I don't "feel" that it differs in any significant way from my 2007.
     
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  14. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    I timed my '06 with a stop watch. From the moment I pressed the START button (with my foot down on the brake) to the Ready light come on. It takes 1.7 seconds.
     
    #14 usbseawolf2000, Sep 10, 2009
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    anne1965 Gotta love the game...

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    Ditto for the Gen III. 2.0 seconds before it goes into 'D'.
     
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  16. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Thanks. That's good to know. It only took 40 minutes from my post. Some curious and passionate Prius owners we have here. :D
     
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