2012 TOYOTA PRIUS fuel consumption

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
Driving in Eco drive mode
The multi-information display will automatically switch the display to Hybrid
System Indicator, regardless of which display is currently being shown.
(P. 225)
■ Touch tracer display
●The touch tracer display can be set to not display even if the steering
switches are touched.
● Only the circular, rubber-covered switches have a built-in touch sensor.
Touching any of the other switches will not display the touch tracer dis-
play.
■ Display settings can be changed when
The vehicle speed is less than approximately 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc. There are times
when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even when vehicle oper-
ation and driving conditions are the same.
■ When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The following data will be reset.
●Average fuel consumption
● Distance to empty
● Average vehicle speed
● Clock
● Display settings
● Trip meter

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
■Using the automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically in accordance with the temperature set-
ting and ambient conditions. As a result, the following may occur.
●Immediately after
is pressed, the fan may stop for a while until
warm or cool air is ready to flow.
● Cool air may flow to the area around the upper body when the heater is
on.
■ Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Recirculated air mode or outside air mode may be automatically switched to
in accordance with under these condition, such as temperature setting and
inside temperature.
Also, outside air mode may be automatically switched to when the outside
temperature is low.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75
F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ Using the system in recirculated air mode
The windows will fog up more easily if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Window defogger feature
●Recirculated air mode may automatically switch to outside air mode in
situations where the windows need to be defogged.
● When the outside air temperature is low, it may take a while for the con-
densation to clear from the windshield.

622 Alphabetical index
Floor mats................................. 372
FluidBrake ..................................... 568
Washer .................................. 429
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Foot lights................................. 353
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 256
Wattage ................................. 570
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 154
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light......................... 498
Front seats Adjustment ..............................99
Front side marker light
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Wattage ................................. 570
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch.................................... 211
Wattage ................................. 570
Fuel Capacity ................................ 562
Fuel gauge ............................ 214
Information ............................ 571
Refueling ............................... 131
Type ...................................... 571
Fuel door................................... 131
Fuel filler door .......................... 131
Fuses......................................... 456 Garage door opener ................ 380
Gauges...................................... 214
Glove boxes ............................. 358
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
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Hazard lights Switch ................................... 484
Head restraints Adjustment ........................... 105
Headlight cleaner ..................... 265
Headlights Cleaner ................................. 265
Replacing light bulbs ............. 467
Switch ................................... 250
Wattage................................. 570
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 326
Seat heaters.......................... 369
Side mirrors........................... 346
Hill-start assist control ............ 301
Hood.......................................... 413
Hooks Cargo .................................... 374
Horn .......................................... 213
Hybrid system Eco savings record ................. 53
Emergency shut off system..... 37
Energy monitor/consumption screen ............. 42
High voltage components ....... 36
Hybrid System Indicator ........ 225
Ignition switch ....................... 192
Monthly fuel consumption record .............. 53
“POWER” switch ................... 192
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