2013-03-19

The hybrid foot

Does an hybrid car change your driving stile?
I think so.
Here is the trip from work to home, a couple of days after I bought the car:






and here it is the same, after 5 months:


Average speed is the same, but the throttle usage is way smoother.

2013-03-17

Changing the Yaris Hybrid key battery

Differently from most other car manufacturers, the Toyota car key can be opened without a screwdriver.


Start by pressing the "PUSH" label to extract the key.


 Pull it off completely


Right next to the extraction point, there's a small horizontal slot, just the size of the key tip.
Insert the key and rotate it.



The shell will open itself.


Now, play the same trick once more to remove the battery holder


and here it is the 3V CR2032 battery.