ECO mode TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owners Manual

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ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES
Once the address has been inputted, select the desired
route preference(s) for the trip. By selecting the system will display time, toll roads, ferry and freeway information.
SYSTEM TIME
ROUTE PREFERENCES
PRESS SET UP ICON >
Adjust the Time Zone and Daylight Saving Time option.
SELECT NAVIGATION APP >
Select what information to display with the map. Some selections are available during route guidance mode only.
3 ROUTES
SCREEN CONFIGURATIONS
One of three routes may be chosen for the trip: Quick- is the easiest route, usually the fastestShort- is the most direct based upon driven mileageAlternate- is the second fastest route
ADDITIONAL NAVIGATION FEATURES
LANGUAGE
PRESS SET UP ICON >
Select Language Preference: English, French or Spanish.
PRESS SET UP ICON >
Adjust the Voice Guidance volume level.
BEEP SETTINGVOICE VOLUME
AUTO CHANGE TO HOME SCREEN
PRESS SET UP ICON > >
Once the screen transition is unchecked (off), the audio screen will remain without reverting to the map display.
PRESS SET UP ICON >
Check the Beep box on or off.
SEARCH AREA
Prior to inputting the desired address select the State/Province by pressing . The system is only capable of searching for an address within one state or province at a time.
AUDIO LIVE PAUSE AND TAG
The Audio App features a pause function that will record up to 20 minutes of live radio for playback later. The
feature will record a song from live radio for purchase from a paired mobile device later.
NOTE: When the vehicle is turned off or the radio station is changed, any saved audio content will be lost.
OPERATION OF EMERGENCY SCREEN
PRESS >
Touch the desired emergency category. If the vehicle is in motion, only nearby police stations, dealers, hospitals or fire stations are shown.

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1. Charging operation
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■Displays shown on the multi-information display
Each type of information related to charging is displayed on the multi-
information display.
Time until charging is complete
If the “POWER” switch is turned
to ON mode during charging, the
current charging status and the
amount of time needed until
charging is complete will be dis-
played on the energy monitor.
After confirming, switch the
“POWER” switch to OFF and turn
off the display. The “POWER”
switch will turn off automatically
after several tens of seconds.
Charging messages
The first time the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging is completed, a
message detailing the results of
the charging will be displayed.
Also, if an operation which can-
not be carried out is attempted
during charging, a warning mes-
sage will be displayed.
Comply with the instructions in
the message and carry out any
necessary operations.
The message may not be dis-
played if the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System has been used.

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4. Things you must know
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D
or B.
●The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
■Gasoline engine operation in EV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and the estimated EV driving range is being displayed
on the multi-information display etc., the gasoline engine may operate auto-
matically in the following circumstances (EV driving will be returned to auto-
matically after EV driving becomes possible again):
●When the heater etc. is in use.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
●When power is needed temporarily, for example when accelerating sud-
denly.
●When vehicle speed is more than approximately 62 mph (100 km/h).
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly, the vehicle is driven up a
hill, etc.
●When the outside temperature is low (less than about 14 °F [-10 °C])
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.

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Air conditioning system P. 360
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch P. 377
D
EV/HV mode selection switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch
P. 37
P. 249
P. 249
Emergency flasher switch P. 526
Shift lever P. 247
P position switch P. 250
∗: If equipped

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■When in EV mode
Driving using only the electric motor (traction motor) is possible
(excluding certain situations, such as when accelerating sud-
denly), but if the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) becomes low, EV mode will be canceled.
In order to prolong EV mode driving, observe the following:
●Check the EV driving range using the energy monitor or
Hybrid System Indicator.
●Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden deceleration, and be
sure to drive smoothly.
If you repeatedly accelerate, the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge will deplete quickly. Also, the gasoline engine will
start, depending on acceleration or the vehicle speed.
●Restrain your speed as much as possible. The distance that
can be driven in EV mode will reduce considerably at high
speeds.

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EV/HV mode selection switch
Yo u c a n m a n u a l l y s w i t c h b e t w e e n E V m o d e a n d H V m o d e w h e n y o u
want to conserve battery power in preparation for EV driving in city
areas.
Switching to HV mode when driving on a highway or when driving
uphill is recommended in order to conserve battery power.* (→P. 6 7 )
*:The estimated EV driving range may reduce even after switching to
HV mode.
Press the switch
EV mode and HV mode will be
switched between with each
press.
If there is not enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, EV mode will not be select-
able.

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Charging (→P. 8 4 )
In order to drive in EV mode,
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) from an external
power source before using your
vehicle.
If there is not enough charge
remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), it is possible
that the vehicle cannot be driven
in EV mode or the distance that
can be driven in EV mode will
become shorter.
Vehicle proximity notification system
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).

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■Refilling fuel
Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be driven using electricity charged from an exter-
nal power source, however the gasoline engine that is provided on board as
a power source for driving in HV mode needs to be filled with fuel. Check the
fuel amount and refill immediately when the fuel level becomes low.
(→P. 1 7 8 )
■Gasoline engine operation in EV mode
Even if there is a sufficient amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) and EV driving range (→P. 5 8 , 2 7 0 ) i s b e i n g d i s p l a y e d
on the multi-information display etc., the gasoline engine may operate auto-
matically in the following circumstances (EV driving will be returned to auto-
matically after EV driving becomes possible again):
●When the heater etc. is in use.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
●When the temperature of the hybrid system is low.
●When power is needed temporarily, for example when accelerating sud-
denly.
●When vehicle speed is more than approximately 62 mph (100 km/h).
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed firmly, the vehicle is driven up a
hill, etc.
●When the outside temperature is low (less than about 14 °F [-10 °C])
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.

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■When continually using EV mode only
After driving for approximately 124 miles (200 km) with the gasoline engine
off, the gasoline engine may start for a short amount of time in order to pro-
tect the system.
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions*:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or
low
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the heater is switched on
*:Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
■If the vehicle is not used for a long time
The 12-volt battery may discharge. In this event, charge the 12-volt battery.
(→P. 5 9 7 )
In order to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from becoming
extremely low in charge, start the hybrid system at least once every 2 or 3
months, and turn the “POWER” switch off after the gasoline engine has
stopped automatically. (If the gasoline engine does not start up even after
approximately 10 seconds have passed since the “READY” indicator came
on, the “POWER” switch can be turned to OFF without any further action.)

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■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
●Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y c a u s e s o u n d i n t e r f e r e n c e i n s o m e t h i r d p a r t y - p r o d u c e d
radio parts.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) (lithium-ion battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity (the ability to hold a charge)
reduces with time and use in the same way as other rechargeable batteries.
The extent at which capacity reduces changes drastically depending on the
environment (ambient temperature, etc.) and usage conditions, such as how
the vehicle is driven and how the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
This is a natural characteristic of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a malfunc-
tion. Also, even though the distance that can be driven in EV mode
decreases when the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, vehi-
cle performance does not significantly become worse.
In order to reduce the possibility of the capacity reducing, follow the direc-
tions listed on P. 97, “Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)”.