fuel TOYOTA PRIUS PHV 2013 User Guide

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Hybrid warning messageA message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 546)
■If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 537) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 1.9 gal. [7.1 L,
1.6 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)

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CAUTION
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( P. 525)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) (lit hium-ion battery) replacement and
disposal
Do not replace, dispose of, modify, or reuse the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) and do not use it for anything other than its intended use. Contact your
Toyota dealer for replacement or disposal.
If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is replaced, disposed of, modify or
reused in an improper way, or if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is used in
a way it is not intended for, there is a risk of severe burns and electrical
shock that may result in death or serious injury.
Also, improper handling of the hybrid battery (traction battery) can lead to
environmental hazards.

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NOTICE
■
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
● Do not put foreign objects near the air vents. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery (traction
battery) output or a malfunction.
● Clean the air vents regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide ( P. 150), it could
obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt
into the guide to use.
■ Notice about fuel
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 6 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 6-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.

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Navigation system
Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Consumption” screen is
displayed, touch “Energy”.
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STEP 2

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Consumption screen
Display Audio system
Press “CAR”.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Consumption”.
Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
Cruising range ( P. 6 6 )
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Navigation system Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Consump-
tion”.
Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
Cruising range (P. 6 6 )
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Multi-information displayPress the “DISP” button to dis-
play the 5-minute or 1-minute
fuel consumption display.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to switch between 5-minute and
1-minute fuel consumption dis-
plays.
The display will alternate with
each press of the button.
5-minute interval fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption for the last 30 minutes
in intervals of 5 minutes or the
last 15 minutes in intervals of 1
minute.
Regenerated energy
Displays the amount of energy
generated over the last 30 min-
utes in intervals of 5 minutes or
the last 15 minutes in intervals of
1 minute.
One symbol indicates 50 Wh (5-
minute interval display) or 30 Wh
(1-minute interval display).
Up to 8 symbols are shown.
1-minute interval fuel
consumption

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EV indicator*1
Eco Driving Indicator Light*1
Average speed*2
Average fuel consumption*2
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*1: P. 268
*2:The current amount since the trip
meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button when either the 5-minute
or 1-minute interval fuel con-
sumption display is being shown.

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Monthly fuel consumption record (multi-information display
only)
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the monthly fuel consump-
tion record.
Displays the average fuel consum ption for the previous 6 months.
Average fuel consumption for
the previous 6 months
EV indicator
*
Eco Driving Indicator Light*
Driving distance for each
month
*: P. 268

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■
Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display
The remaining charge display of the hybrid battery (traction battery) icon on
the multi-information display switches in accordance with the remaining
charge. ( P. 60)
■ Resetting the consumption data
Display Audio system
Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump-
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes.
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.
Navigation system
Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump-
tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes.
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.
Multi-information display
If the “POWER” switch is turned OFF, average fuel consumption and regen-
erated energy data will be reset.
■ EV driving range display
When in EV mode or when necessary charge is remaining for EV mode, the
EV driving range can also be confirmed using the Hybrid System Indicator\
.
(P. 268)
■ Resetting the monthly fuel consumption
Press and hold the “TRIP” button while the monthly fuel consumption is dis-
played.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
Press and hold the “TRIP” button to reset the data.
Press the “DISP” button to cancel the reset operation. The screen will return
to the previous display if no buttons are pressed for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

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■Cruising range
Displays the estimated distance that can be driven with the quantities of fuel
and hybrid battery (traction battery) charge currently remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.
■ Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty
The odometer/trip meter/distance to empty will not be displayed while the
monthly fuel consumption record is being displayed.