My first test drive on a Prius

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  1. AlbertoC67

    AlbertoC67 Junior Member

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    Yesterday I drove a Prius for the first time... it's really a great car!
    It's really comfortable to drive in the silence and with a very high mileage.

    On Prius it's already all said.

    I looked on the bottom of the steering wheel and I saw a button, I asked to the selling agent what's that button and he answered it is for the key fob disabling...

    It's perhaps the on/off button for the smart key car antenna?
    Thanks for your answers.
    Alberto
     
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    Yes, It is to turn off the smart key for long periods of non use. This way the battery won't run down while on vacation etc.
    Hope This Helps.
     
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    To turn off the smart key antenna on the car?
    I think yes.
     
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  5. AlbertoC67

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    Thank you very much for your answers, now it's clear.
    There is another thing I don't understand:
    The selling agent told me not to keep the key fob near a cell phone...
    but when I walk around I have always my cell phone turned on in my bag or pocket and (If I'll buy the Prius) also the key fob!!!

    There is perhaps also a button to turn off the fob?
    I don't understand.

    And so: if I am miles away from home and the fob battery runs out... how can I do to use the car? The car can run with a fob without battery?

    Many thanks
     
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    I keep my keys in the left pocket and my cell phone in the other. Have done this since I bought the car in 2005 and never had an issue. So don't worry about it. ;)

    There is a button to turn off the SKS (Smart Key System). This will disable the feature that allows you to open the doors without the sensor in the door handle automatically unlocking them for you. With the SKS turned off you treat the Prius like a normal car without SKS. I.E use the key to unlock the door and such. This feature is useful for storing the car for long periods without driving it to recharge the tiny 12v auxilary battery. The SKS system is always actrive otherwise and will slowly drain the 12v batery.

    Simply insert the FOB into the dashboard receptical to the right of the steering column.
     
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    For F8L:
    Thank you very much.

    Just to understand well:
    I close the car with the fob OK.
    Fob runs out.
    I open the car using the metallic key (I think it's inside the fob like VW)
    I put the fob and go home
    I exit from the car and can close it once more using the metallic key.
    It's OK?
     
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    You're welcome Alberto.

    Since I have never ran out of battery in my FOB I cannot say this is exactly how it works but that seems correct. You should refer to your owners manual to ensure my information is correct. I am very familiar with how the vehicle behaves when you turn the SKS system off but have never experienced the scenario you described. :)
     
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    My first test drive on a Prius


    nice never did that before

    did you also drive IN it?:D

    ok just kidding not me place to tell this:D:D i make many mistakes to:p

    i am stil waiting for my first drive:(
     
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    As long as you don't end up like this guy.... :p

     
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    Yes, that sounds right. Don't forget to take the fob, too. It is possible to leave the car locked but still running.

    I suppose nothing should surprise me anymore, but really: How do people get to be that stupid? You'd think natural selection would have taken effect before surfer dude got his licence.
     
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    I need more coffee because I have no clue what you just said bru! :confused: :D Translate for me! I'll translate my words for you below. Hahaha

    bru (brew) - A term of affection, shortened from Afrikaans broer, meaning "brother". An example would be "Hey, my bru, howzit?"
     
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    'sup? :p
     
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    TS = topic starter
    LKA = lane keep assist

    so the TS got ON the prius
    and then that video from the guy running into a tree..

    so he did not drive the prius into a tree ... than he got the prius with LKA.

    get it?:D
     
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    Ik begrijp nu

    or

    Ek verstaan nou

    :D
     
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  17. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    ohh.. we usually say "OP" for original poster.

    How 'tings?
     
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    I asked you first. ;)
     
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    I dey good man.
     
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    hahahaha its IK not EK:) and IK versta nu:D not EK verstaan nou.:cool:

    o yes and not ik begrijp nu BUT ik begrijp het nu

    sup dude:D
     
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