Seventh Edition, Fourth Revision for the CLASSIC (2001-2003) model. Ignore the advanced technology! It’s too easy to get preoccupied with everything Prius automatically does for you, especially with the Multi-Display providing constant performance information. The hybrid system was designed so you could to drive it like a traditional car. That way, you can enjoy the remarkably smooth & quiet ride. Let the computer worry about how to save gas and reduce emissions.
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In late 1995, six months after Toyota decided to move forward with its revolutionary hybrid, the Prius, and two years before the car was supposed to go into production in Japan, the engineers working on the project had a problem. A big problem. The first prototypes wouldn’t start. “On the computer the hybrid power system worked very well,” says Satoshi Ogiso, the team’s chief power train engineer. “But simulation is different from seeing if the actual part can work.” It took Ogiso and his team more than a month to fix the software and electrical problems that kept the Prius stationary. Then, when they finally got it started, the car motored only a few hundred yards down the test track before coming to a stop.
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Enginer Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kit User Manual for 2003-2009 Prius Enginer, Inc. Shanghai. March 2010 Edition
Driving Techniques for Maximizing Enginer Prius PHEV Mileage:
1. Maintain steady speed as frequently as you can;
2. When attaining the speed you desire on the road, feather the accelerator or lifting your foot off entirely, then very lightly easing back in to maintain a steady speed of under 34 miles or 70km per hour. That motion activates your Prius EV feature that merely consumes stock and Enginer batteries.
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Seventh Edition, Second Revision for the HSD (2004-2007) model. All the information stated in this document was provided by Prius owners. None were affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation, except as customers. This document is not sanctioned by Toyota Motor Corporation or any of its affiliates. The ideas, suggestions, and opinions offered in this document have not been endorsed by the manufacturer of those specific components or Toyota Motor Corporation. Any harm or damage that may result from the application of or the following of any ideas, suggestions, or opinions contained in this document is the sole responsibility of the individual that applied or followed said ideas, suggestions or opinions. The authors of this document hereby declare that they cannot and will not be held liable, in any fashion, for the content or the use of this document.
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Along with the increase of electronic devices used in automobiles, the use of wiring harnesses for power and signal systems on board is growing remarkably. In these circumstances, the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power system should cause troubles on signal systems and other chassis-mounted electronic devices. Wiring harnesses act as the direct transmission lines of EMI, so the shielding has become an essential element of power wiring harness system. Generally, braided shield cables and shielded connectors have been used as the EMI shielding measures on the wiring harnesses. Such measures, however, resulted in the increase in cost and size of wiring harnesses. This paper describes the development of a low-cost shielded construction for high-voltage wiring harnesses applied in Toyota’s hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), new Prius.
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Prius doesn’t actually have a transmission, because there are no gears and the power carriers are permanently engaged. The illustration you see above is a simplified diagram of what Prius has for the transfer of power instead. It very closely resembles another component found in all vehicles, a differential. The only difference is that there are multiple sources of power, rather than just one; hence the name “Power-Split-Device”. And to keep references simple, you may call it the “PSD”.
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BATTERY PACK DESCRIPTION
The Module. Toyota uses prismatic NiMH modules from Panasonic. Each module, shown in Fig. 1, consists of six 1.2 V cells connected in series. The module has a nominal voltage of 7.2 V, capacity of 6.5 Ah, weighs 1.04 kg, and has dimensions of 19.6 mm (W) X 106 mm (H) X 275 mm (L). Further notable features are as follows:
A thermal well on top of the cell allows measurement of an approximate internal temperature of the electrolyte,
A hydrogen vent provides for release of hydrogen through a manifold under gassing conditions,
Terminals on each side provide clean connections,
Tie down bolts secure the modules to structural supports,
A plastic case lowers mass, and
The side surfaces of the module provide air gaps for airflow created by dimples and protrusions when two modules are stacked.
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Vehicle Disassembly for this Toyota Prius.
(a) Lift up the luggage center box cover (rear floor board no. 2). (Fig. 1-1)
(1) Cover the rear trunk edge and bumper with blanket before starting.
(2) Release the lock mechanism from the lock to the unlock position.
(b) Lift up the center luggage box (deck floor box rear). (Fig. 1-2)
(c) Remove the right (passenger) side battery cover (rear floor board no. 3) including the vertical trim cover by separating the four (4) claw fittings. (Fig. 1-3)
(d) Remove the negative battery cable of the auxiliary battery. (Fig. 1-4)
(1) Do not touch the positive terminal with any tool when removing the cable.
(e) Remove the glove box under cover. (Fig. 1-5)
(f) Remove the center cluster under cover. (Fig. 1-6)
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The Prius is an electric / gasoline car that’s easy to drive, has plenty of power and is comfortable and roomy. Review this quick guide to make your first time in it more enjoyable.
Safety First
DO NOT obstruct the ventilation grille located next to the back seat at the passenger side door opening. It is a vent for the large battery that powers the car.
VISION using the inside rear-view mirror is not wide enough for lane changing! Be sure to do a “head check” of the right rear blind spot before moving into the right lane.
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This manual contains the pre-installation, assembly and installation for dual player headrest video on Toyota Prius 2010.
Pre-installation Precaution
1. Use Seat and Floor Protectors to avoid damage to surfaces.
2. If the vehicle is equipped with an Anti-theft radio, the radio code must be written down prior to disconnecting the battery cable. The code must be re-entered when the negative battery cable is reinstalled. Disconnecting the battery
Figure may cause certain vehicle settings to be lost. Manufacture’s recommendations for the battery B3 removal should be followed. Disconnecting the battery is recommended.
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