2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS fuel consumption

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Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is shown by 8 bars.
Trip information display
Displays fuel consumption, driving range, etc.
Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer: Displays the total distance that the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven
since the meter was last reset. Trip meters “A” and
“B” can be used to record and display different dis-
tances independently.
Clock
P. 364

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Trip information display
Current fuel consumption
Average fuel consumptionDisplays the instant fuel consumption.
The average fuel consumption is displayed on
both the odometer and the trip meter.
• While the odometer is being displayed, or
when the odometer/trip meter are not being
displayed, the average fuel consumption
since the hybrid system was started will be
displayed.
• While the trip meter is being displayed, the
average fuel consumption will be displayed
in accordance with the trip meter distance
from the last reset.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption
as a reference.

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Cruising range
“SET” screenDisplays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remain-
ing.
• This distance is computed based on your
average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to
the tank, the display may not be updated.
When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch
off. If the vehicle is refueled without turning
the “POWER” switch off, the display may not
be updated.
The items displayed on Hybrid System Indica-
tor can be setup. (P. 245)

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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 operation and driving conditions are the same.
Brightness of the instrument cluster light
If the headlight switch is turned to ON while the surrounding area is dark, the
instrument cluster lights will dim.
When disconnecting and reconnecting 12-volt battery terminals
The average fuel consumption and cruising range will be reset.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the engine and its components
The engine may be overheating if the high coolant temperature warning light
comes on or flashes. In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 528)
The trip information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.