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How to find your Prius PHEV in a parking lot

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by mwbprius, Feb 26, 2012.

  1. mwbprius

    mwbprius Junior Member

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    I thought I read there is a feature to find your PIP in a parking lot. Is this a Entune app? Any one know how this will work?
     
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    One of the functions that is included in the Entune mobile app is Vehicle Finder. It uses the Toyota Safety Connect signal from your car to provide directions. I believe it is only available on the Advanced package.

    Vehicle Finder
     
    #2 guido, Feb 26, 2012
  3. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    Yeah, it's only on the advanced model, along with quite a few other apps.
     
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    Is the find-your-car feature designed to work like Lo-Jac in case of theft, or is it really to find your car in a parking lot? While I can appreciate all the high technology stuff, seems to me if you can lose your car, you're likely to lose your phone, too.:rolleyes:
     
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    Be sure to tell your insurance company if you get the advanced you have a vehicle finder in it so you get the extra discount; it can be used to track the vehicle of stolen. That's the reason I like it, it's not like I'll ever actually 'misplace' my car and need that app to find it lol. Not even in Disney World parking lots would I lose my car!
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I think it is simpler in Mississippi, my car is the ONLY Prius in the parking lot.

    One Prius per 1400 drivers, lowest in the US.
     
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    For those wishing they had something this cool, odds are, you probably all ready do. Most smartphones have apps available or even built in like google maps and you just drop a pin or marker before you leave your car. Note: may not work in a parking garage unless you can park right next to an opening and even then no guarantees.

    Personally, I've never lost a car in a parking lot or garage.
     
    #8 fotomoto, Feb 26, 2012
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