Posted by Mr. Skeptic on September 4, 2005, 8:22 pm
During the first dew days I owned it, I walked off with it "running" a
couple of times. Couldn't figure out why the thing was beeping at me,
and when I got back in I couldn't figure out how the thing was smart
enough to turn itself on before I hit the power button. Talk about
confused.:)
Posted by Ingenuous on September 5, 2005, 1:08 am
> During the first dew days I owned it, I walked off with it "running" a
> couple of times. Couldn't figure out why the thing was beeping at me,
> and when I got back in I couldn't figure out how the thing was smart
> enough to turn itself on before I hit the power button. Talk about
> confused.:)
Happened to me a couple of times too. :-)
I think the car has me broken in now.
Posted by Jean B. on September 5, 2005, 3:18 am
Mr. Skeptic wrote:
> During the first dew days I owned it, I walked off with it "running" a
> couple of times. Couldn't figure out why the thing was beeping at me,
> and when I got back in I couldn't figure out how the thing was smart
> enough to turn itself on before I hit the power button. Talk about
> confused.:)
>
Mine didn't do that. I may have read it turns off after a set
amount of time? Also, I did get back in after it buzzed. Had
to turn it on to see the screen, so I think it was actually
off. I dunno. It was fine today....
But it seems easy to forget this....
--
Jean B.
Posted by Peter Fleming on September 5, 2005, 8:43 am
Hi
I live in South Africa and have had a Prius since March 2005. 12000
kilometers = about 7500 miles. The only model sold here is the right hand
drive UK B version, with a manual key fob with 2 buttons to open & close
locks.
However I suspect the buzz you refer to is when you have turned off the
power, and opened the door, but not yet removed the key fob from the
dashboard.
Also - if you had any park, fog or drive lights on, and are turning off the
power, there is a buzz to remind you to kill the lights.
Peter F
Johannesburg
> As I went to get out of the car, the buzzer sounded. It was accomapnied
> by both directional arrows showing. Couldn't figure out what the problem
> was, and it was not in the manual either. Now, I note when I lock or
> unlock the car, I see those two simultaneous directional arrows, which I
> had not noticed before at such junctures. Any ideas about this?
> My friend, who had thought I was stupid to get the Prius now says I was
> prescient. <g> Of course, that's not true, but it was nice to hear. I
> have to wonder how many folks will be wanting a Prius now, and how Toyota
> might not get as much business as it might have if they are not hard to
> get (at some dealerships).
> --
> Jean B.
Posted by Ingenuous on September 5, 2005, 5:01 pm
> Hi
> I live in South Africa and have had a Prius since March 2005. 12000
> kilometers = about 7500 miles. The only model sold here is the right hand
> drive UK B version, with a manual key fob with 2 buttons to open & close
> locks.
> However I suspect the buzz you refer to is when you have turned off the
> power, and opened the door, but not yet removed the key fob from the
> dashboard.
> Also - if you had any park, fog or drive lights on, and are turning off
> the
> power, there is a buzz to remind you to kill the lights.
> Peter F
> Johannesburg
I've yet to put my fob in the dashboard slot. This conversation reminds me,
however, of another fob related matter. I was getting gas and my friend
left her purse in the car when she went to use the rest room. After I
gassed up I tried to lock the car but couldn't. It took me a while to
figure out that her fob was in her purse inside the car. Having once locked
my keys in a car, I really appreciate this feature.
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> couple of times. Couldn't figure out why the thing was beeping at me,
> and when I got back in I couldn't figure out how the thing was smart
> enough to turn itself on before I hit the power button. Talk about
> confused.:)