OK - I just got my Prius (yea!). I'm very happy so far, considering I have not done any more than drive it around the block. Tomorrow it goes on the whole 5 mile drive to work!
I am trying to be a good, informed owner and read the manual cover to cover.
The first thing that caught my attention was a big bold attention block that basically said that you should not leave the Prius sitting off for more than 2 weeks. The manual recommends that the car is turned on for at least 30 minutes every 2 weeks.
OK - so now the problem. My family and I travel overseas at least once every 2 or 3 years, and we usually go for 4 weeks or more.
Does anyone know what is the recommended storage procedure if the car will not be used for a time longer than 2 weeks? I could see nothing in the manual on a recommendation, although I have not read it fully through, only looked in the TOC and Index for the info.
I can't believe I am the only one who would be worried about this...2 weeks seems like a very short time.
The only other option is to find a Prius baby sitter - is this a potentially new job market???
I am trying to be a good, informed owner and read the manual cover to cover.
The first thing that caught my attention was a big bold attention block that basically said that you should not leave the Prius sitting off for more than 2 weeks. The manual recommends that the car is turned on for at least 30 minutes every 2 weeks.
OK - so now the problem. My family and I travel overseas at least once every 2 or 3 years, and we usually go for 4 weeks or more.
Does anyone know what is the recommended storage procedure if the car will not be used for a time longer than 2 weeks? I could see nothing in the manual on a recommendation, although I have not read it fully through, only looked in the TOC and Index for the info.
I can't believe I am the only one who would be worried about this...2 weeks seems like a very short time.
The only other option is to find a Prius baby sitter - is this a potentially new job market???
