Read the comments below to see the full discussion about the Toyota Prius. If your question isn’t answered here, please feel free to take a look at toyota.co.uk, or ask us in the comments below.
Please note that this blog post was first published in 2009, so some references to specification, equipment, fuel economy, emissions and other features may not reflect the latest version of Prius – you can find out up-to-date information here.
If you want to find out how to maximise the fuel economy of your Prius, take a look at this blog post.
Read our other blogs about Prius here.
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The following topics have already been discussed:
PRODUCT:
– Customisation: options, availability and costs (including audio; roof rack, cycle rack, towbar; leather)
– Difference between second-generation Prius and new third-generation Prius
– Wheel size
– Miles per gallon
– Satellite navigation
– Bluetooth and phone sync
TECHNOLOGY:
– How a full hybrid works
– Battery charging
– Battery lifespan and replacement
COMFORT:
– Heated seats
– Cold weather driving
MAINTENANCE:
– Servicing: frequency and costs
GENERAL:
– Delivery lead times
– Depreciation
– Warranty
– Road tax
– Insurance
Thanks for all the interest in the new Prius.
thank you . ok no need for navigation . my dealer couldnt do anything . what about the TA knob located in the lower left of the screen . also what FA means when am using radio . please try to help me coz nobody can help in jordan . this is the second week am trying to find answers but nobody knows .
Jamal
In the UK, TA would be traffic alerts (automatic switching to traffic updates broadcast on FM radio), and I don’t think there was an FA on UK radios. Of course, if your Prius was a German model the abbreviations used would be in German and not English. You might get those questions answered on the German Toyota site/blog or a forum, if you can speak/read German.
Where is the internal fuse box located on a right hand drive 2008 Prius. hand book only gives location for left hand drive.
Hello Robin
Thanks for your post.
Just checked with our tech team and it is located in the lower dash by the drivers Knee. You will need to be on your knees to see it as the access is quite low down.
Hope this helps.
I have Replace the Cigarette Lighter Fuse, now the car is not starting, if any one can help that would be great
Toyota hybrid T3 2009
Hello Messi
Thanks for your post.
Sorry to hear you are experiencing problems with your (we are assuming Prius?). It is not easy to diagnose a car problem online and for that reason we would recommend that you contact your nearest Toyota dealer as they are likely going to need to see your car to identify this properly. You can check the other fuses as a precaution and make sure all is ok with your car battery if this helps.
And I didn’t know that the engine is not working and drove it 2 mintz, the car stopped working
Hi guys, am buying 2010 prius without sat nav or reverse camera, the dealer is reluctant to fit one for me how ever I found a sat nav plus reverse camera from the car scarp 2012, will 2012 fit in 2010 (they are the same third generation Prius).
Thanks
Muiz
Hi Muiz
Thanks for your post.
Good to hear about your Prius however this is not an easy question for us to answer. The reason is because satellite navigation and the rear reversing camera are items which are fitted at the factory and will not have been fitted by our dealer network. We could not therefore recommend fitting them to your car and changing it outside the manufacturer specification and no dealer would have undertaken this work before.
Sorry that the reply cannot be more positive but hope this has helped clarify.
Hi
I am willing to purchase a 1.5-Liter and have following 3 questions?
1) Is it possible to upgrade 1.5-Liter model to 1.8-Liter, only the interior and exterior?
2) Can the headlights be changed? does the body of 1.5L adjust headlights of 1.8L?
3) Can the gearbox of 1.5L be changed and shifted? like to the curved lower console as of 1.8L?
I hope if the above modifications are poosible, and it does not interrupt the systems.
Hi Umer
Thanks for your post and great to hear about your interest in the Toyota Prius.
Unfortunately we cannot recommend or advise modifying the 1.5-litre to the 1.8-litre car. The 1.5 petrol unit was used in the first and second generation Prius with the third being fitted with the 1.8. There are many differences between these vehicles in terms of hybrid system output and components and we will not have tried updgrading the 1.5 to the 1.8 as this was introduced into a completely new model.
Sorry we cannot be more help but hope this helps clarify.
Its the issue with brakes come to haunt me again…
If you look at the past comments, it was about an year ago I wrote a post about how dealers are ripping customers off. At around 35k, my Gen3 Prius which was only 3yrs old required all four of its brake pads and discs replaced. Some contributors here agreed with me that it was unusual for a 3yr old car on 35k to require replacement. How nearly 2 yrs on and now at 52k, I am being told again by the same dealer that brake pads and disks will need replacing soon. I just cannot understand why this is happening. I am now being told that the material being used for the pads and discs are to blame as tough UK/EU regulations mean the hard-wearing material of yesteryear are no longer in use and new green material wear out quickly. The last time this happened, Toyota UK contacted me through this page to start an inquiry which eventually concluded saying that the dealer was acting in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. I am also being told that rear brake discs corrode quickly – I can see that the discs have corroded but how can it happen so quickly. I don’t live near to sea. All my previous cars have been parked in the driveway but they did not suffer from this issue. I can’t help but feel ripped off by this dealership.
Let me know if any other Prius owners here experienced similar issues.