You can easily bypass the block by changing your DNS setting away from those hosted by TM.
On your devise or PC, change to Google hosted DNS at 8.8.8.8 and no website would be blocked.

Just send my white PriusC for first free inspection at 1k. Based on UMW normal schedule for regular vehicles, we have to fork out more money to change engine oil and filter.
Actually hybrid vehicle uses the petrol engine about half the time. The PriusC manual as well as USA site recommend change at 10k.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 24 2012, 09:17 PM

Have to check out what other local Prius owners have said on the web regarding UMW fixed compulsory standard maintenance service at 1k, 5k, 10k, 20k etc. Maybe this is to ensure steady income for UMW and to remain valid for their relatively short 3-year warranty that is standard for all their models. First service is RM104.36 total.

Local UMW also uses regular mineral type Toyota Motor Oil 10W-30 to replace the original Toyota Japan motor oil filled in our imported model which is to be replaced at 5k if severe driving conditions, otherwise good until 10k km or 12 months.

FYI, brake pads in Prius are known to last very very long as the car normally uses engine regen braking instead of friction from the brake pads.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 24 2012, 11:04 PM

Google for how to bypass unifi dns, a good one here :
Bypass DNS blocking


1st service billed 3.7 liters regular mineral engine oil RM69.56 and one expensive oil filter RM30.70 !

Proton could be giving semi-syn Petronas oil.

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Added on April 25, 2012, 12:53 pmIt seems by default PriusC is delivered without the autolock mode on . In USA, owner can turn it on with a few steps detailed in their manual. However it is reported that European spec the same step cannot activate it. Unfortunately here our Malaysian spec also cannot activate it using the steps from USA manual. Local SA still do not know whether can or cannot.
Maybe it is because the PriusC here do not have auto door unlock upon collision .

This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 25 2012, 09:42 PM

PriusC systems continue to be active after we press stop. There is the heat storage process pumping some hot oil into a vacuum flask type of container. The next time we start the car this hot oil is pumped back so that the fuel engine can start hot and ever ready.

You can read more of this here : Heat Storage system at Autoshop101.com which has tons of technical details on Toyota Hybrid cars.



This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 27 2012, 01:38 PM

Prius brake is not linked normally as in other regular cars but a multi systems including energy regen to charge the battery. The tick comes from solenoid within the Stroke Simulator.

More details at Hybrid Brake system at autoshop101.com.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 27 2012, 01:52 PM

Definitely need a subwoofer, mid-power under seat type is sufficient.

The local UMWT supplied DVD player has localised firmware that's totally differnet from those of Japan PriusC.

You don't need to worry about both, there's no way you can use the high voltage battery unless you cut the thick protected cable or plugs. The regular 12V battery is under the back row seat on the right. A low or mid power subwoofer would just need the normal 12V supply wire found everywhere in the car.

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Added on April 30, 2012, 4:22 amIt has been reported that these settings cannot worked with European models and sadly also our current Malaysian batch cannot activate them too. Maybe it is because our PriusC do not have auto door unlock when collision is detected or when airbags deployed.

(Another difference with Malaysian model is that our MID do not include the screens for "ECO Savings" and "ECO Savings Past Record" where we can enter a comparison fuel consumption of another car to show how much we have saved by using PriusC.)

Anyway, you may try it, hopefully later batches may get it to worked.

As per the instruction, these settings STRICTLY must be done within 20 seconds on pressing Start from vehicle Off state and doors are closed. You must also keep pressing on the door "Lock" or "Unlock" button for 5 seconds EXACTLY.
If the setting is accepted by the computer, it would acknowledge confirmed by locking and unlocking all your doors quickly.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: Apr 30 2012, 05:55 AM

I think pdf file on cd could be too "advance" for UMWT and our local buyers.. UMWT has to cater for the lowest denominator and we get the standard local CarePlus/MaxCheck maintenance book which insist a hybrid car must get an oil change at 1k, 5k, 10k, 20k similar to UMW other models....while PriusC sold elsewhere do not recommend this interval as hybrid car don't run the petrol engine at least 30% or more of the mileage. My own town and very short drivings average about 60% running on petrol engine.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: May 2 2012, 01:15 PM

OP can please add me with a PearlWhite driving since 30-March.

It is very easy to upgrade just the reverse camera with a better unit that has line marking from most accessories shop.

However the RM2990 option of DVD-AVN 6.1" unit with this reverse sensor is the same one offered for local Vios, Innova, Altis, Camry, Fortuner, HiLux models sold by UMWT. The headunit is OEM from Panasonic while the camera is regular unmark type. Both are locally fitted (I wondered what happened to the original player). Sometime you get poor workmanship on the reverse camera fitting like rough cut edges or black tape coming off.

Fitting quality depends on luck, and UMWT do make some PDI checks, just that some problems may surfaced later - hence ask them what is the warranty coverage.

Updates from OEM are usually a mission impossible, and the map updates are not free.

Thanks vey99 for answer to the last Q - PriusC is our first Toyota, and one that I did not hesitates to order immediately. It join our other CBU cars - an old 206 and a new Sportage. timeonce, pls add me to your list.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: May 2 2012, 11:00 PM

Maybe, but as this MSM is custom modified for UMWT, it is likely different in structure from retail garmin units. Some details from the net:

It's a Panasonic head unit powered by Garmin AVN blackbox with Dead Reckoning using MSM NT map. MSM does not have a contract with either Panasonic or Toyota for this preload and it's a direct arrangement between between Panasonic / Toyota and Garmin.
Automotive Synergy is providing the backroom after sales support.
The map coverage includes Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore, with a 1-time free map update. Additionally, the navigation map has UMW Toyota Motor’s network of showrooms and service centres so customers can find them easily.

Below here are the specs from UMWT website - note that warranty period follows that of the car - 3years/100k km

DVD AUDIO-VIDEO (DVD-AVN)
SYSTEM PACKAGE RM2990

This is your handy road companion. Pre-loaded with maps of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, the DVD-AVN system will help you navigate unfamiliar roads with ease. It fits perfectly into your dashboard for a sophisticated look and feel.

KEY BENEFITS

All-in-one Navigation and entertainment system
Quality assurance on product and installation
Warranty: 3 years or 100,000km (whichever comes first)
Pre-loaded with Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei maps and customised with Toyota network
Gyro-speed sensor that is able to operate even when signal is lost (i.e. driving through a tunnel)
Perfect fit compatibility with your Toyota
Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling and playing songs

Entertainment
Display 6.1" Full colour display, touch screen, 2-DIN size (200mm x 100mm)
Audio AM/FM tuner (radio), CD, USB MP3, iPod, WMA
Video DVD, VCD, iPod video, DivX, USB, AUX-Jack

Navigation
Maps for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
Voice Guidance in English or Malay
Lane Assist to tell you which lane you should be on when using GPS
Able to add favourite frequent locations for easy access

Reverse camera
Activates automatically when car is reversing
Colour vision for day and night mode
Detects low objects that the reverse sensor doesn't pick up
Water and shock proof
Mirror image

Note:For safety reasons, some functions may be disabled when vehicle is in motion.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: May 3 2012, 07:06 PM

Good overview comparison, but I would like to add some comments here.

PriusC starts easily on electric motor that has 169Nm of torque. Jazz Hybrid starts like a regular car with the petrol engine which has peak rating of 121Nm at a high 4800 rpm which is assisted in series by a small electric motor 78Nm for a total 199Nm when pedal is press down to the max. The advantage for PriusC is naturally better fuel economy for everyday driving, and less engine maintenance costs.

Next, figures for 0-100kmh performance has PriusC with 10.7s easily beating JH slower 12.1s . This comes from PriusC having a sleeker lighter body and its 101PS total power which is a higher then the Jazz Hybrid's 98PS that is available near redline 5800rpm.

Hence, I have to disagree with this subjective comment of JH being quicker off the line.

This post has been edited by mkhor7: May 4 2012, 08:06 PM

7 mil Security film with >70% total heat reject cost me RM1300 . It is now very competitive with OEM house brands which is equivalent to those big name.

Its oem private label film from USA house brand as MGard Ipoh, save about 40% from the big names. Just like Tesco/Giant house brand products - quality could be same, but maybe taste different....

In the right conditions of road, wind, traffic, average speed... this is indeed correct!
Using the Normal setting plus air-con running requires gentle start up and speed build up to about 90km/h, minimum or gentle braking and coasting to a stop.

Yes, and for the opposite style of rushing, hard acceleration + hard braking, you will be rewarded with 11km/l or lower.

Toyota Colour Code 082 is called MoonGlow or Lime White Pearl or Pearl White. It is different from Super White 040 or Metallic White which are mainly a single layer of paint.

MoonGlow Pearl White has a base of solid white gloss paint, then added a thin layer mix of pearly flake elements that reflects tiny multicolour speckles of light - green, red, pink, yellow, etc... Different batch mix of this second layer and sprayer gun delivery ratio would create slightly different effects - like how no two pearls are created totally alike in the oyster. Then the usual top coat of clear acrylic to smoothen and protects the paint layers. The final result is a very beautiful glistening white car.

Hence MoonGlow Pearl White colour is very difficult to re-match the original shimmery effect look and greenish lime colour hue property when you need to touch up or respray, especially accident repairs. Mostly would turn out to be slightly more yellowish hue or creamy white than the original very white base. Anyway all whites have always been difficult to match in repair jobs because a slight variation is more easier to be noticed compared to other colour shades. It is most obvious when it is the door or side panels. But thankfully not many people actually look closely ...

Locally UMW charges extra RM800 for this colour option, while in other countries it is priced the same with other metallic colour options AFAIK.


This post has been edited by mkhor7: May 29 2012, 09:07 PM