Owner's Manual is out! Head over to Toyota Owners Official Web Site and select 2016 Prius. The owner's manual is under the resource tab. I tried to upload the file but its too large (800 pages).
ILSAC GF-6B oils (xW-16, xW-12, and xW-8) won't be available until 2018, meaning that they won't be specified until Generation 5.
My impression - way too much information displayed, who needs it? Everything done via that main screen, few buttons for common things. How much distracted driver does it take to turn on the defroster or increase the temperature? I worry about that, as I plan on getting a 4G car. I stand corrected - there are some air conditioning control buttons in the center, not nearly as convenient as on the steering wheel in the 2nd generation. My comments on distraction and way too much information stand.
That was even a concern with the gen2. Then, moving the controls to a touch screen was to appear high tech. Now, it's to save cost.
i like the gen III hvac controls, except placement. will be sad to lose any buttons to touchscreen. just using the radio is distracting.
I notice lots of mention of a full size spare in the manual. Seems like an oversight, since the US market at least has either temp spare or pump-and-sealant kit. Perhaps doable though, for any owner, the space is there, IF you throw enough $'s at it? Personally I'm fine with a temp spare, but some folks like the a full size spare. Also, might almost be cheaper, than trying to track down a temp spare.
i don't understand. the models without spares have room for a spare? why don't they have spares, compared to the other models. (except eco which makes sense)
My impression, just from the pdf: if you pull out all the styrofoam, there's enough room in the spare wheel well to drop in an inflated 195/65R15. Once someone has opportunity they can check on it.
it's the cumulative effect of whatever weight reduction they went through i guess. but the real question is, why did they eliminate it on any models?
There's a monotonous regularity to the instruction for replacing LED lights, headlights included: take it to the dealership.
Mentioned elsewhere, the Japanese test uses a set dynanometer load based on a weight range the car falls into. Removing the spare, using Li-ion, etc. got the Eco model down into an easier weight range than the rest of the trims. For other trims that don't have the spare, it could be to balance out the weight of added accessories and options.
