2012 TOYOTA PRIUS V fuel consumption

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ........ 30
Hybrid system precautions ... 36
Energy monitor/consumption screen ................................ 42
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 52
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 54
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 57
Wireless remote control ....... 72
Side doors ............................ 74
Back door ............................. 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ........................... 84
Rear seats ............................ 88
Head restraints ..................... 93
Seat belts ............................. 95
Steering wheel ................... 107
Inside rear view mirror........ 108
Outside rear view mirrors .............................. 110 1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 112
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 119
Theft prevention labels (for the U.S.A.) ................. 121
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 122
SRS airbags ....................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 138
Child restraint systems ....... 144
Installing child restraints ..... 149
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Before driving1
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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system features ...... 30
Hybrid system precautions ...................... 36
Energy monitor/consumption screen .............................. 42
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 52
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 54
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 57
Wireless remote control ..... 72
Side doors .......................... 74
Back door ........................... 79
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel)
Front seats ......................... 84
Rear seats.......................... 88
Head restraints................... 93
Seat belts ........................... 95
Steering wheel ................. 107
Inside rear view mirror ..... 108
Outside rear view mirrors............................ 110 1-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows ................ 112
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................. 115
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .......... 119
Theft prevention labels (for the U.S.A.) ............... 121
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ........................... 122
SRS airbags ..................... 124
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 138
Child restraint systems..... 144
Installing child restraints ........................ 149

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Navigation system
Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed,
touch “Energy”.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Trip information screenDisplay Audio system
Press “CAR”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “History” screen is displayed, touch “Trip Infor-
mation”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started
Cruising range ( P. 5 1 )
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Navigation system
Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Consump-
tion”.
If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh. Up
to 4 symbols are shown.
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started
Cruising range (P. 5 1 )
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Past record screenDisplay Audio system
Press “CAR”.
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch
“History”.
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of 5 past
record of the total average fuel
consumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
Navigation system Press “INFO APPS” or “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the “Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Consump-
tion”.
If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch “Past Record”.
Best past fuel consumption
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of 5 past
record of the total average fuel
consumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Before driving
PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
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Resetting the consumption data
Display Audio system
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the fuel con-
sumption and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes.
Selecting “Clear” on the “History” screen will reset the past records and best
past fuel consumption.
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.
Navigation system
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the fuel con-
sumption and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes.
Selecting “Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past records and
best past fuel consumption.
Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data.
■ Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan-
tity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption.
As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis-
played.

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PRIUS v_U (OM47784U)
Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving th e fuel economy. (P. 187)
■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the indicate of Hybrid
System Indicator within Eco area. ( P. 203)
■ When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-
ing down.
■ Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic
reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible.
When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to
allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse
of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive
gasoline consumption.
■ Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be reta ined when slowing down.