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    Prime. Charge to 100%

    I suppose that this need for rebalancing may be the reason Toyota didn’t give us more control over the charging amount.
    Post by: mva, Apr 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prime Charging
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    Limit charging to 95%???

    I’ve thought about this too. I live on a hill but it’s not too extreme so I can usually get down without the engine starting. I wish that Toyota...
    Post by: mva, Apr 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM in forum: Gen 5 Prime Charging
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    Headlights feel dangerous

    I tried to show clearly the direction for raising the lights, in the YouTube video I posted in this thread. It’s better to use a 8mm socket...
    Post by: mva, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Headlights feel dangerous

    Sorry repeat post - delayed posting.
    Post by: mva, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Headlights feel dangerous

    If you’re using a socket to adjust you turn as if tightening a bolt to raise the headlights. Same direction on both sides. I tried to make the...
    Post by: mva, Apr 23, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Big Reveal - 2025 Prius XLE AWD : }

    Congrats! Any “new car smell” when away very quickly, too quickly, on my Prime SE. Mind you I have the cloth seats which could make a difference.
    Post by: mva, Apr 22, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Expected battery life - 2019 Model 3

    Thanks for the great info, it’s hard to find reliable data regarding EV battery degradation. I calculated 190/232 = 82% remaining capacity, per...
    Post by: mva, Apr 20, 2025 in forum: Tesla
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    '24 Prime engine starting on hills

    Yes, this is annoying and my Prime does the same thing. Once the engine starts it stays running for quite a while until warmed up - so it does use...
    Post by: mva, Apr 20, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range
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    Incredible car

    I’m guessing that your car is a PHEV Prime? I am super happy with my Prime - I have driven 3,000 km after my last fill up 2 months ago and...
    Post by: mva, Apr 15, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Fuel Economy & Prime EV Range
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    Fresh air through vents without running heat pump.

    I have noticed that if I select outside air and then turn the heat/ac off I can get some air coming through the vents by cracking a window just a...
    Post by: mva, Apr 10, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Clueless here... Why is Park button unlit?

    I noticed today that the Park button is actually not lit once I shift into drive - a small “D” lights up. The Park button seems very intuitive to...
    Post by: mva, Apr 6, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    Clueless here... Why is Park button unlit?

    I had to go check my 2024 Prime: On my car the “Park” button lights up blue and the “Start/Stop” button lights up white and dims with the...
    Post by: mva, Apr 5, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Main Forum
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    New Traction battery video from Dr. Kelly

    Wow! Finally a post on topic. Thanks.
    Post by: mva, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Trunk liner

    Here’s a photo of my Prime with the Toyota cargo liner that was included with my car. It helps to strengthen the cargo area.
    Post by: mva, Mar 31, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Trunk liner

    Mine is a flexible fairly thick plastic, not the same as Hammersmith posted.
    Post by: mva, Mar 30, 2025 in forum: Gen 5 Prius Accessories and Modifications