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    Solar roof

    I love having a sunroof as well. It was the one option that I really wanted and the dealer just happened to have a III with a sunroof available....
    Post by: jorbock, Feb 16, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    A New Perhaps Better Way To Hold the Prius Up For An Oil Change

    I've got to agree that the Rhino Ramps work well. I've had no problems with clearance driving up the ramps (the EV mode works well for this) or...
    Post by: jorbock, Jun 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    transmission B mode WHY?

    I don't believe the Gen III does that. I have sometimes used B mode when descending I-70 after the battery is full. My experience is that the...
    Post by: jorbock, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Single beep opening driver's door

    The car will make that extra beep when the driver's door is unlocked if the sunroof is open. I guess it's to remind you that it's open.
    Post by: jorbock, Jul 24, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Steering wheel airbag cover defect

    My 2010 Prius is almost one year old and the plastic airbag cover in the center of the steering wheel has developed a depression around where the...
    Thread by: jorbock, Jul 19, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Cloudy/Blurry AC screen?

    The blurriness of the AC display has bothered me from the day I bought the car last July so I just had my A/C display replaced under warranty. I...
    Post by: jorbock, May 23, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    calculated vs. computer MPG - Please post your results

    Yes, a priori's calculation is correct. There is only ONE way to calculate mileage and that is miles driven divided by gallons used. I'm certain...
    Post by: jorbock, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Cloudy/Blurry AC screen?

    I don't have Plasmacluster and my screen is blurry. I purchased the vehicle on July 28 since I had to wait for the C4C program to start, but it...
    Post by: jorbock, Sep 18, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Is yours a dust-catcher like mine?

    My plastic interior has the same issues and I don't have Plasmacluster. A microfiber cloth works great to clean off the dust and smudges. I don't...
    Post by: jorbock, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    REALLY trying to love the III

    I have a III with only the driver's door smart key. Although I would have liked the 3-door SKS that's on the IV-V models, I have a system that...
    Post by: jorbock, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    EV mode

    I have the same issues with EV mode. I have tried to use EV mode many times when I think the EV mode conditions are met and have gotten the "EV...
    Post by: jorbock, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Consumption & AVG MPH Display

    Here's the variation I use. I reset the B trip odometer at each fillup. I use a spreadsheet to track my lifetime mileage and also the difference...
    Post by: jorbock, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Differences between Gen II and Gen III???

    I agree that the 3-door SKS on the IV and V should be standard on the lower models, but I don't find it a major inconvenience on my III model....
    Post by: jorbock, Aug 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Navigation System route selection and preferences

    I am just getting familiar with the navigation system on the 2010 Prius and I have a question about the Route Preferences selection. When I enter...
    Post by: jorbock, Aug 2, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum