New Owner's FAQ (2.2)
Revised March 6, 2008
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There are more detailed answers elsewhere, this is designed to be a quick Q & A.
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- What are the definitions of some of the acronyms that appear at this site?
- How do I improve my mileage?
- Battery questions
- Can the battery be jumped?
- Are you sure I can't jump another car? I asked the dealer about this prior to buying the car, and they said it would be okay.
- Does the 12V power outlet plugs inside the car stay on when the car is powered off?
- Can I change the settings for the headlight auto off timer?
- Do the rear personal reading lights (only available in cars with the moon roof) turn off after a period of time?
- What is the maximum speed I can achieve on battery only?
- What happens if I run out of gas?
- Braking questions
- Why do my brakes shudder during the first few stops?
- Are there any tax incentives available for the purchase of a TCH?
- Where can I learn more about the car and hybrid driving techniques?
- Calculated mileage questions
- How accurate are the dashboard calculations?
- What mileage are other drivers getting?
- How do I interpret the graph on the ECO Drive Display (one of the screens inside the speedometer) and the blue rings that, at times, appear around the speedometer?
- How do I record my mileage at this web site?
- How do I create a dynamic link signature showing my calculated mileage?
- How do I know if my car is turned off properly?
- Is it okay for me to talk on the phone when I'm driving?
- Questions about the navigation, BlueTooth Systems, etc.
- How do I set up voice activation on the Navigation System?
- How do I set up HomeLink (garage door opener)
- I have a Palm SmartPhone (Treo) and can't pair with the BlueTooth system.
- Are there any hidden diagnostics menus (NAV users only)?
- How do I install...
- ...a backup camera?
- ...an engine heater block?
- Questions regarding changing fluids and filters.
- Oil
- Where can I learn more about engine oil?
- How can I make changing oil less messy?
- How much should my oil change cost?
- Why is my oil filter on so tight?
- What oil and filter should I use?
- Coolants
- Recommended engine and transaxle coolant change intervals?
- Filters (non-oil)
- How do I remove the air filter?
- I do not like the look of those hybrid badges. Should I remove them? How can I remove them?
- Questions about buying an extended warranty
- My car acts differently when it first starts up and when it is warmed up, are there different stages?
- How do I adjust the...(seatbelt warning, headlight auto off timer, etc.)?
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