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PRIUS in sleep mode after no driving at all for 1 month.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jayl, Dec 30, 2010.

  1. kevinwhite

    kevinwhite Active Member

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    On the Gen III the SKS disables itself after 5 days. On the Gen II there is a switch in the driver's footwell to disable it manually.

    Most modern cars take some power from the battery even when idle and will run down the battery after a few weeks - supposedly the BMW 7 series only lasts about 7 days.

    kevin
     
  2. Chucka

    Chucka Junior Member

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    I have a 2005 Prius II that I leave often at the airport for up to three weeks with this disable FOB switch activated and never had a problem starting upon my return. But it sound like from the above that on the new Prius III that I may have a problem parked in an airport lot with drained battery after e weeks as this switch does not exist. What is the experience of those who have to park for extended periods of time in airport parking lots with their Prius III's?

    Chucka