Going on Vacation for a few weeks. Leave it plugged in in a cool garage?

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  1. chuckp

    chuckp Junior Member

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    It seems like a good thing to do to avoid draining the 12v battery. But I hear that keeping the traction battery "full" is not good. But it's not really full, and the environment is inside a garage. What say all of you?
     
    #1 chuckp, Jun 14, 2012
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    Put the 12v on a trickle charger, but don't leave the PiP plugged in! The main battery pack will be fine till you get back!
     
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    leave it unplugged and between 1/3 and 2/3 full.
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Agree with bisco!
     
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    Look at page 93 of owners manual. Deplete until it switches to HV mode and power off.
     
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    Bisco,
    Any chance you know of any good DIY Prius drivers in Oahu, HI ?
    Looking for help with hybrid battery, indy mechanics, etc.

    Thank you for your time and any help!
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    A few weeks? If its only 2 or 3, you're over thinking it. Park it, not plugged in, and enjoy your vacation ... Your PIP baby will be fine when you get home.
     
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    sorry, no. and most hawaii owners report very slow service from dealers. try posting a new thread in gen 3 maintenance forum. put hawaii in title, might grab someones attention there. we do have some fairly savvy owners somewhere in the islands.
     
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    Thank you!
     
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    pleasure.
     
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