fuel consumption TOYOTA PRIUS C 2020 Owners Manual

821-3. Hybrid system
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There is an air intake vent on the
side of the lower part of the rear
left seat for the purpose of cooling
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery). When the air intake vent is
blocked, the battery operations
will be restricted and cause a
decline in fuel consumption.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor , the
emergency shut off system blocks the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the ri sk of electrocution and fuel leakage. If
the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not restart.
To restart the hybrid system , contact your Toyota dealer.
A message is automatically displ ayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 488)
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message

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For safety and security
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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent
● Do not place objects that will block the air intake vent. When the air intake
vent is blocked, the battery operations will be restricted and cause a
decline in fuel consumption.
● Clean the air intake vent regularly to prevent the hybrid batte ry (traction
battery) from overheating.
● Do not get water or foreign materials in the air intake vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction b attery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottle s in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction batt ery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota deale r.
● There is a filter installed to the air intake vent. When the fi lter remains
noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filte r cleaning or
replacement is recommended. For information regarding filter cl eaning or
replacement, contact your Toyota dealer.
● If “MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR TRACTION BATTERY COOLING
PARTS SEE OWNER’S MANUAL” is shown on the multi-information dis -
play, the air intake vent and filter may be clogged. Refer to P . 404 for infor-
mation on how to clean the air intake vent.

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The units used on the meters may differ depending on the target
region.Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Shift position display
Displays the selected shift position. ( P. 202)
Outside temperature
Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40 °C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperat ure indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.
Clock
Change the time on the settings screen. ( P. 1 0 8 )
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ( P. 103)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Odometer/trip meter
P. 1 0 0
Average fuel consumption
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ. Use the displayed average fuel consu mp-
tion as a reference.
● When the odometer is displayed: the average fuel consumption
since the hybrid system was started is displayed.
Gauges and meters
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●When the trip meter is displaye d: the average fuel consumption
since the trip meter was reset is displayed. The average fuel c on-
sumption for trip meter A and trip meter B is displayed separat ely.
When the trip meter is reset, average fuel consumption is also reset.
( P. 100)
◆Changing the display
Items in this area are operated using the “TRIP” switch.
Press: Change displayed item
Each time the switch is pressed,
the displayed item will be
changed.
Press and hold: Reset
Display the desired trip meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.
◆Display items
■Odometer
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.
■Trip meter A/trip meter B
Displays the distance the vehicl e has been driven since the met er
was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and d is-
play different distances independently.
To reset, display the desired trip meter and press and hold the “TRIP”
switch.
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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing-related data including the current outside air temperature.
● Drive information
Displays information such as the
hybrid system operating condi-
tions and fuel consumption.
●Settings and screen off
Perform operations such as chang-
ing the date/time and screen set-
tings.
●Warning messages ( P. 4 8 8 )
Automatically displayed if a malfunction occurs in one of the vehicle’s sys-
tems.
● Menu icons
Select a menu icon to display its content.
Drive information ( P. 104)
Select to display various drive data.
ECO ( P. 104)
Displays the fuel consumption information.
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status ( P. 241)
Select to display the operational status of the LDA.
Settings display ( P. 108)
Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.
Multi-infor mation display
Display contents

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◆ECO Savings
Displays the cost of the con-
sumed fuel or the fuel economy,
depending on the data entered
for eco savings.Savings and fuel cost
If the fuel consumption comparison is input ( P. 108), the possi-
ble savings are displayed. If the fuel consumption comparison
has not been input, your vehicle's actual fuel cost will be dis -
played.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed,
the displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the hybrid system was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the savings or fuel cost since
the trip meter was reset is displayed. The savings or fuel cost
for trip meter A or trip meter B is displayed separately.
When the trip meter is reset, savings or fuel cost is also rese t.
( P. 100)
“Fuel Cons. Comparison”
On the settings screen, input t he fuel consumption comparison.
(  P. 108)
◆ECO Savings Record
If the fuel consumption comparison is input in “ECO Savings”, t he
savings history will be displayed . If the fuel consumption compari-
son is not input, fuel cost h istory will be displayed.
Fuel costs for the current month, the last 3 months and the sam e
month last year are displayed, enabling a comparison to be made .
If the dollar amount will be displayed on the graph.
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◆Past Record
Displays average fuel consumption by the month.
The current month, the last 3 months and the same month last year are
displayed, enabling a comparison to be made.
Press and hold the enter switch to reset. ( P. 104)
◆Personal Best
Displays the best 3 fuel consumption records and the current fuel
consumption ranking.
Depending on whether the odometer or trip meter is displayed, t he
displayed contents differ.
● When the odometer is displayed: the record since the hybrid sys -
tem was started is displayed.
● When the trip meter is displayed: the record since the trip met er
was reset is displayed. The record for trip meter A and trip me ter
B is displayed separately.
The top 100 rankings are displayed. Records that are outside th e top
100 are not displayed as a ranking.
Fuel consumption data for trips of less than 0.1 miles are not recorded.
◆5 min./1 min. fuel consumption display
Select to display the fuel consumption history since the hybrid sys-
tem was started in intervals of 5 minutes or 1 minute. Current fuel
consumption will also be displaye d, enabling it to be compared to
the fuel consumption of up to t he last 30 minutes (in 5 min. in ter-
vals) or 6 minutes (in 1 min. intervals).
To change the interval, press and hold the enter switch. (P. 104)

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) warning sensitivity
LDA warning sensitivity can be set to 2 different levels.
■EV Indicator
Select to set the EV indicator on/off.
■ECO savings settings
The gasoline price and fuel consumption comparison settings can
be set and changed.
■Date (clock)
The date, time, and clock mode (12 or 24 hour) settings can be
changed.
■Units
Select to change the units of m
easure displayed on the multi-in for-
mation display.
■Language
Select to change the language displayed.
■Operation guide
Select to display/not d isplay the menu icons.
■Tr i p s u m m a r y
Select to display/not display the trip summary display when the
hybrid system is turned off.
■Initialize Display
Select to reset the mete r display settings.
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■The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Eco score
●As the accelerator pedal is not depressed, the driven distance using cruise
control (if equipped) is not included in the eco score.
● As the eco score evaluation differs according to driving conditions and envi-
ronmental factors, in some cases it may not be linked to fuel c onsumption.
■ Eco savings
●Fuel cost and savings should be used as a guide only.
● Depending on refueling methods, driving conditions and environm ental fac-
tors, the actual and displayed fuel costs may differ.
● In some cases, fuel cost and savings may not be linked to the eco score
evaluation.
■ When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
●Clock
● Past record (aside from the top 3 results)
● 5 min./1 min. fuel consumption display
● Cruising range
● Average vehicle speed
● Driving time
● EV driving rate/EV driven distance
Additionally, some displays may return to their default setting s.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
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Trip information
Multimedia system
Press the “CAR” button. ( P. 112)
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip
Information”.
Navigation system
Press the “APPS” button. ( P. 1 1 2 )
Touch “Eco” on the “Apps” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip
Information”.
Resetting the consumption
data
Fuel consumption in the
past 15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
Displays the average vehi-
cle speed since the hybrid
system was started
Displays the elapsed time since the hybrid system was started
Cruising range
One symbol indicates 50 Wh. Up to 5 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual co ndi-
tions.
Fuel consumption screen (audio system)
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