ECO mode TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owner's Guide

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■Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. (→P. 2 4 9 ) To i m p r o v e a i r
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■For the shift positions
●When the “POWER” switch is off, the shift position cannot be changed.
●When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode (the hybrid system is not oper-
ating), the shift position can only be changed to N. The shift position will
be changed to N even if the shift lever is shifted to D or R and held in that
position.
However, immediately after turning the “POWER” switch to ON mode,
the shift position may not change to N.
●When the “READY” indicator is on, the shift position can be changed
from P to D, N or R.
●When the “READY” indicator is flashing, the shift position cannot be
changed from P to other position even if the shift lever is operated. Wait
until the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing to a solid light, and
then operate the shift lever again.
●The shift position can only be changed to B directly from D.
In addition, if an attempt is made to change the shift position by moving the
shift lever or by pressing the P position switch in any of the following situa-
tions, the buzzer will sound and the shifting operation will be disabled or the
shift position will automatically change to N. When this happens, select an
appropriate shift position.
●Situations where the shifting operation will be disabled:
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to other
position by moving the shift lever without depressing the brake pedal.
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P or N to B
by moving the shift lever.
•When an attempt is made to change the shift position from P to another
position by moving the shift lever while the charging cable is connected
to the vehicle.

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■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso-
line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that
of other vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, shift the shift position to D.
■When driving with cruise control or radar cruise control activated
Even if switching the driving mode to power mode with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or
radar cruise control will not be canceled.
■When canceling Eco drive mode/power mode
●Press the switch again. Also, power mode will be canceled automatically
when the “POWER” switch is turned off. However, Eco drive mode will
not be canceled automatically until the switch is pressed, even if the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
●When in Eco drive mode, if the power mode switch is pressed or the
operation is reversed, the mode will switch to that of the last switch to be
pressed.
■After charging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
→P. 4 7 6
■Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 3 )

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(→P. 2 5 6 )
Eco Driving Indicator
Light (→P. 2 7 0 )
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 2 9 4 )
“ECO MODE”
indicator (→P. 2 4 9 )
(Canada)
Ta i l l i g h t i n d i c a t o r
(→P. 2 9 4 )
Power mode indicator
(→P. 2 4 9 )
Headlight high beam
indicator (→P. 2 9 7 )(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator
(→P. 3 1 0 , 3 2 2 )
Front fog light indicator
(→P. 3 0 0 )(if equipped)
Radar cruise control
indicator (→P. 3 1 4 )
Security indicator
(→P. 1 8 3 )(if equipped)
“SET” indicator
(→P. 3 1 0 , 3 2 2 )
“READY” indicator
(→P. 2 4 0 )
Slip indicator
(→P. 3 3 1 , 3 3 5 )
EV indicator (→P. 2 7 0 )
(if equipped)
“PCS” warning
(→P. 3 3 8 )
EV drive mode indica-
tor (→P. 3 5 )
Charging timer indicator
(→P. 9 0 )
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*1:These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to the ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the
lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2:The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3:The light comes on when the system is turned off. The light flashes
faster than usual to indicate that the system is operating.
Shift position indicators
(→P. 2 4 7 )“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indicator
(→P. 2 0 1 )

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. (→P. 5 3 5 )
*1:These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2:The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(U.S.A.)(Canada)(red)(yellow)(if equipped)
(U.S.A.)(Canada)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
*1*1*1*1*1, 2*1*2
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Hybrid System Indicator
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system operating condi-
tion and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in accordance with
the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■Names and meaning of each icons
When EV Mode
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status (→P. 5 8 )
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on when
the vehicle is driven using only
the electric motor (traction motor)
or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.When HV Mode
Hybrid System Indicator
Refer to “Reading Hybrid System
Indicator” below.
Average speed*
Average fuel consumption*
Use the displayed average fuel
consumption as a reference.
*:The current amount since the trip
meter was reset will be displayed.
These functions can be reset by
pressing and holding the “TRIP”
button.
EV driving range (→P. 5 8 )

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■Reading Hybrid System Indicator
When EV Mode
Charge area
EV driving area
Power area
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.
*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: If the gasoline engine is operated (for example when driving at high
speeds or using the heater), the EV indicator may turn off even if the bar
is in the EV driving area. (→P. 4 0 )
Multi-information display*1
Charge area:
Shows that energy is being
recovered via the regenera-
tive braking system. (→P. 3 4 )
EV driving area:
Shows that the vehicle is
being powered only by elec-
tric motor
(traction motor).*2
Power area:
Shows that the gasoline
engine is used as auxiliary
power (during full power driv-
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When HV Mode
Charge area
Eco area
Power area
Hybrid Eco area
As shown below, the driving conditions of the vehicle can be con-
firmed by checking the status of the indicator bar.
*1: The images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.
*2: The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various
conditions.
Hybrid System Indicator*1
Charge area:
Shows regenerative charging.
(→P. 3 9 )
Hybrid Eco area:
Shows that gasoline engine
power is not being used very
often.*2
Eco area:
Shows that the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Power area:
Shows that the driving power
is more than the upper limit of
Eco driving (during full power
driving etc.).

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■Setting the calendar
Select “CALENDAR”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select the date by pressing the
“DISP” or “TRIP” button.
Press and hold the button to
change the date continuously.
If neither button is operated for
approximately 5 seconds, the set-
ting will be changed and the
screen will return to the previous
display.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Switching the EV indicator and Eco Driving Indicator Light
activated or deactivated
Select “EV/ECO”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to enter the setting mode.
Select “ON” or “OFF”.
Press and hold the “DISP” button
to finish setting.
STEP 1
STEP 2