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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■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
an auxiliary power source and 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 4 )
■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 6 8 ) i s b e i n g d i s p l a y e d ,
the gasoline engine may operate automatically in the following circum-
stances (EV driving will be returned to automatically 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.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32 °F (0 °C)
for a long period of time etc.
●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 or the vehicle is on a hill
etc.
●When the outside temperature is low (less than 14 °F [-10 °C])
The gasoline engine may also operate in circumstances other than those
listed above, depending on conditions.
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
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Maintenance and care
12-volt batter y
■Location
The 12-volt battery is located
in the right-hand side of lug-
gage compartment.
■Removing the 12-volt battery cover
Open the center deck board. (→P. 4 0 3 )
Remove the side deck board.
Remove the auxiliary box.
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STEP 2
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