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    Instrument Brightness Level

    Thanks, but it still doesn't address the different maximum lighting levels between DRL vs Parking or Headlights. I will assume there is no...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Feb 2, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Instrument Brightness Level

    Is there a way to adjust the Instrument Brightness level to daylight levels with the Exterior Lights in Parking or Driving Headlights mode? When...
    Thread by: Alan Nomoto, Feb 2, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Bra for Prius 5

    Having known at least a couple of people who had those, they have regretted installing them. Any dirt that migrates down under the bra acts like a...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Replace original horn with Lexus LX600 genuine horn

    Just installed a pair of aftermarket Mitsuba 440/550 hz horns I picked up in an auto parts store in Tokyo. Just used spade connectors including...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 24, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Light-bar upgrade for LE and SE

    LOL. I came to the chat for some tribal knowledge & community. I didn’t expect a cage fight on a Prius forum. As for the light bar, I’m...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    First Oil Change at less than 1000 miles

    As an aircraft owner who has replaced both aircraft & auto engines, I find any advice given on YouTube dubious at best. Remember, they’re there...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Question about winter fuel mileage

    Seattle, WA: 50+ mpg in 75-85 degree summer. 45 (with a low of 41mpg) in 32-45 degree winter.
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    The "B" Gear

    Use it for decelerating like a manual car. Sport mode mimics a manual decelerating as well.
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Remote start with fob (no app on phone needed)

    My experience with the fob is a really short range of like 20 feet. Cuts the utility of it… Used to start my Cadillac from the living room. Can’t...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    2023 2nd key fob ?

    5 months & still waiting for 2nd fob. (Just checked a couple of weeks ago during 5K service). Was given 1 fob & 1 key. Also, fob seems to have a...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 23, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    LE AWD: what milage are you getting?

    5000 miles into my LE AWD since July. In Seattle, I was getting a consistent 50+ mpg…until the temperature started to drop. Been getting a...
    Post by: Alan Nomoto, Dec 22, 2023 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range