Engine starts when car switched on - why?

 

When I first turn on my new Prius, after it has been off for some time
(say overnight) the ICE starts and runs for a minute or two, even if the
car has only moved a few feet. This seems to happen almost every time,
and I was wondering why. It doesn't seem to correlate with the state of
the battery charge.

Another question: early Priuses had a vacuum flask for storing the
engine coolant while the car was parked, to retain heat. Does anyone
know if this is still present in the current model?

Marais

 

wrote:


Your owner's manual actually explains this.

It *must* get the engine to a certain operating temperature in order to
reduce emissions.

 

wrote:


What does the owner's manual of your shiny new $
5,000 toy say?

 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:

Thanks for your predictable and oh-so-helpful response.

 

marais wrote:

Need help or instructions on how to open the glove box?