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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by akramer84, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. akramer84

    akramer84 New Member

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    Hey everyone. Just drove my 2007 Seaside Pearl Prius Touring home from a dealer in Texas. On the way home I spilled some liquid on the owners manual and wanted to know if anyone has electronic version of the manual. Also, in my 1,500 mile journey home 1 particular rattle/sound was coming from the back hatch(I believe) any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. seasalsa

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Adam K @ Oct 29 2007, 08:30 AM) [snapback]531957[/snapback]</div>
    Welcome to Priuschat Adam.
    I have the 2004 Owners Manual in PDF, if you are interested IM your email addy.
    Check that the back seats are firmly latched, that is the common cause for the rear seat rattle.
     
  3. Michgal007

    Michgal007 Senior Member

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    Welcome to PC. Congrats on the new car.
     
  4. douglas001001

    douglas001001 smug doug

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Adam K @ Oct 29 2007, 11:30 AM) [snapback]531957[/snapback]</div>

    I have an 07 touring seaside pearl like you, sometimes I hear a sound that is like ruffling plastic grocery bags coming from the back, not sure what it is, perhaps the battery cooling fan?

    All kinds of prius manual stuff is at: http://john1701a.com/
     
  5. lefat1

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    Dont drink and drive.
     
  6. Ichabod

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    Re: rattle in the back. You probably have something sliding around back there :) I'd check under the floor in the hatch for something loose, or in the storage bin on the side in the back. There's plenty of stuff back there that hooks, snaps or latches into place (including the seats, check those) and could rattle if it's not "in" all the way.

    Re: manuals, I think there's some sort of legal thing preventing people from sharing manuals.... pesky copyrights! Also, having compared e-versions of manuals and service manuals, you definitely want a manual for your car's model-year.

    You can get the owners manual and the service manuals in electronic form for very little money by purchasing an account here:

    http://techinfo.toyota.com/
     
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    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lefat1 @ Oct 29 2007, 11:06 AM) [snapback]531972[/snapback]</div>
    Don't even putt...
     
  8. akramer84

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ichabod @ Oct 29 2007, 10:28 AM) [snapback]531998[/snapback]</div>
    It sounds more like it is coming from the glass in the rear rather than under the floor.
     
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    Adam,

    Welcome to Priuschat. Enjoy your new Prii!!!

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