Hi folks, I'm a new owner of a Mag Gray Touring, and I have a couple of newbie questions: 1. Is it normal for the gas tank to move around a bit when you are putting the nozzle from the gas pump into it? It didn't seem dangerous but surprised me, since I am used to the gas tank being totally still and firm when adding fuel. Is this normal, or does mine need to be tightened? 2. Is it correct that the back-up beeper only beeps inside the car? I thought it was supposed to beep externally, to warn pedestrians in the parking lot. What is the purpose of this beeper, if it only beeps inside the car, where only the driver and passengers can hear it? Strange. Thanks for any insights! Another happy Prius owner, Brian
The "neck"/filler tube to the gas tank does have some play. That's normal. yes, the back-up beeper only beeps inside. Some of us have added external back-up alerts since the Prius is so quiet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 2 2007, 01:56 PM) [snapback]434138[/snapback]</div> Others have disabled the internal beeping.
There's a ~$10 modification with Radio Shack parts which can add external beeping in Reverse. If you're interested PM me and I will provide a link to the instructions.
The reason it beeps inside is probably to let the driver know "we are surely in reverse now," as the shifter is electronic and makes no "jerk" like a standard car. They need to cover any kind of driver that may sit in the seat for safety? I disabled the beeper, and changed my screen to orange for no particular reason, but no beep backup is definitely more pleasant. I hadn't notice looseness in the tank filler.
I disabled the internal beeper, and it is much nicer now! The backup camera can work as my reminder that it's in reverse
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ May 2 2007, 11:56 AM) [snapback]434138[/snapback]</div> Yep I have too, but it's nowhere near as impressive as yours. However, it's also less irritating being in the back than the built-in one up front. Dave M.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Charles Suitt @ May 3 2007, 11:09 AM) [snapback]434824[/snapback]</div> I tried the Radio Shack fix, and it works like a charm. For those who don't like the "original" beeping, the new one is more pleasant I find. It's a safety feature I like (I have a driveway that crosses a sidewalk) and the new sound is lower pitched. It took about 10 minutes. Thanks Charles.
