Tag: Toyota

New Toyota key fob video added to our YouTube channel

Toyota video. We just dropped a new video on YouTube of the replacement of the battery in a 2023 and newer Toyota key fob. The fob was introduced in the 2023 bZ electric vehicle and has since spread to other vehicles in the product line. The fob uses the more energy dense CR 2450, which …

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The plug-in hybrid conundrum

Plug-in. Ignorance keeps the plug-in hybrid on the sideline. Let me explain. I had a very interesting, as well as frustrating, conversation with two acquaintances yesterday. One, up to “here” with the price of gas, just traded for a hybrid. The other already drives a hybrid, which came to light later in the conversation. I …

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New video added to our YouTube channel for Toyota drivers

New video. We’ve dropped a new video to our YouTube channel. This one guides Toyota bX and bZ4X electric vehicle (EV) drivers into and starting their vehicles when the battery in the key fob dies. Back-up or emergency procedures are needed if the battery in the fob dies or if there is electrical interference preventing …

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Toyota drive mode indicators

Drive modes This page holds Toyota Drive Mode Indicator symbols. The list of drive modes on our original page grew so large it became apparent that separate manufacturer pages would be appropriate. Note that if you are surprised to see one of these it is likely a drive mode has been accidently activated via one …

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Jeep follows BMW with a park outside recall

Park outside Earlier this month, Chrysler issued a recall for 320,065 Jeep plug-in hybrid vehicles because of a risk of fire while driven or parked. This resulted in a park outside and away from structures and other vehicles recommendation. This comes on the heels of a similar recommendation to some 200,000 BMW owners as well …

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Toyota, Lexus EV jump start video dropped on our YouTube Channel

EV Jump start We’ve added a new EV jump start video to our YouTube channel for Lexus and Toyota electric vehicle (EV) drivers. It is the eighth video in our series intended to help drivers of EVs in the inevitable event of a 12-volt battery failure. It continues to surprise the motoring public that EVs …

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Toyota symbols review adds only four new entries

Toyota symbols A full 2026 review of Toyota symbols found on instrument panels adds but four new entries. Plus, only one new symbol was added to our database. That one caught us by surprise as well, since some Toyota models were already using another symbol version for the same system. It is a stabilizer disconnect …

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