charging TOYOTA PRIUS V 2018 Owners Manual

751-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped
* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not
being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
(P. 7 6 )
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
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).
Vehicle proximity notification system

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■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.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
■ 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
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid ba ttery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 525 Hybrid System Indicator represents the
hybrid system power output and regener-
ative charging. ( P. 101)

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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-cate 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 turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
Warning lights
*1
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 478)
(Yellow)
LDA indicator ( P. 480)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light (P. 478)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light ( P. 480)
*1Charging system
warning light ( P. 478)*1
(If equipped)
Automatic headlight
leveling system
warning light ( P. 480)
*1Malfunction indicator
lamp (P. 478)*1Master warning light
(P. 480)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 479)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 481)
*1ABS warning light
(P. 479) Open door warning light
(
P. 480)
*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 479) Low fuel level warning
light (
P. 480)
*1, 2PCS warning light
(P. 479) Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (
P. 480)
*1Slip indicator light
(P. 479) Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder light
(
P. 480)

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2. Instrument cluster
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Energy monitor
The current vehicle hybrid system condition is displayed. (P. 97)
■Hybrid System Indicator
The hybrid system power output and regenerative charging condi-
tions are displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Eco score/Hybrid System Indicator
The eco-driving total count is displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per
minute
The fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per min-
ute is displayed. ( P. 9 9 )
■Distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system
started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started
The possible driving range estimated from the remaining fuel
amount, average vehicle speed after the hybrid system is started,
and average fuel consumption are displayed. ( P. 100)
■LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) vehicle sway
warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ-
ated with a decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) system. The display is enabled when the operating conditions
of the vehicle sway warning function are met. (
P. 217)
■
OFF display
The OFF display is displayed.
Drive information

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2. Instrument cluster
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Energy monitor
LowFull

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Instrument cluster
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system power output and
regenerative charging and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in
accordance with the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■Names and meaning of each iconsEV indicator
The EV indicator comes on
when the vehicle is driven using
only the electric motor (traction
motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.
Hybrid System Indicator
P. 101
Displays the eco-driving total count to help improve the customer’s
eco-driving techniques and the vehicle’s fuel economy. Score
Totals the counts of Eco-Start, Eco-
Cruise and Eco-Stop and displays
the result.
Eco-Start
Eco-Cruise
Eco-Stop
Fuel consumption in the past 10
minutes
Current fuel consumption
Regenerated energy in the past
10 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh.
Up to 10 symbols are shown.
How to read the Hybrid System Indicator
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2
How to read the Eco score
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2
3
4
How to read the fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel con-
sumption per minute
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2. Instrument cluster
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Audio system screen
LowFull

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4-2. Driving procedures
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
P. 151
■ About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, rel easing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
• When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline- fueled vehicles, the engine braking decel eration 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, select the D position.
■ Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the power switch
with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to change to
P automatically, and then the power switch will turn off
*.
*: If the power switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for exam-
ple, just before the vehicle stops), the shift position may automatically
switch to P. Press the power switch after completely stopping the vehicle to
prevent unexpected sudden stopping of the vehicle.
■ If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. ( P. 523)
■ After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
P. 428
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. Reverse warning buzzer) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 559)

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1794-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
WARNING
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ For the shift lever
Do not remove the shift lever knob or use anything but a genuine Toyota
shift lever knob. Also, do not hang anything on the shift lever.
Doing so could prevent the shift lever from returning to position, causing
unexpected accidents to occur when the vehicle is in motion.
■ P position switch
Do not press the P position switch while the vehicle is moving.
If the P position switch is pressed when driving at very low speeds (for
example, directly before stopping the vehicle), the vehicle may stop sud-
denly when the shift position switches to P, which could lead to an accident.
NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for a certain period of time.
■ Situations where shift control system malfunctions are possible
If any of the following situations occurs, shift control system malfunctions
are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-
ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
●When the warning message indicating the shift control system appears on
the multi-information display. ( P. 489)
● When the shift position indicator remains off.
■ Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation
Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-
cession.
The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily
possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait
for approximately 20 seconds before attempting to change the shift position
again.

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3495-10. Bluetooth®
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Audio system
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the Bluetooth
® device is behind the seat or in the glove box or console box,
or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may deterio-
rate.
■ Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactl y with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.
● This system does not have a charging function.
● The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted quickly
when the device is connected to Bluetooth
®.
■ When using the Bluetooth
® audio and hands-free system at the same
time
The following problems may occur.
● The Bluetooth
® audio connection may be interrupted.
● Noise may be heard during Bluetooth
® audio playback.
■ About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
● Call history
● Favorite
● Message
When removing a Bluetooth
® phone from the system, the above-mentioned
data is also deleted.
■ About Bluetooth
®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Panasonic Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade
names are those of their respective own-
ers.