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Before driving
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Resetting the consumption data
“touch screen”
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip information” screen will reset the fuel con-
sumption and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes.
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 “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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When driving
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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. 358
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Changing the display
Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the “TRIP” button will
reset the trip meter.
When you reset the trip meter, the
average fuel consumption will be
reset as well. (P. 233)
Switching the trip information display
Items displayed can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
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When driving
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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.
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“DISP” button for longer than 1 second when
the average fuel consumption is displayed
on the odometer.
• The function can be reset by pressing the
“TRIP” button for longer than 1 second when
the average fuel consumption is displayed
on the trip meter.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption
as a reference.
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When driving
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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. 522)
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.
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When driving
PRIUS +_OM_OM47841E_(EE)Press the display position adjust-
ment switch to select ON or OFF.
Press and hold the “SET” switch.
STEP 3
System check display
After switching the “POWER” switch to ON mode, “welcome to PRIUS +” is
displayed while system operation is checked. When the system check is
complete, the normal screen will return.
When driving on snowy roads or in other bright environments
When the highest level of brightness has been reached, the display can be
made even brighter by pressing and holding “” on the brightness control
button.
Pressing “” on the brightness control button or turning the “POWER” switch
off will cause the brightness level to revert to the original level.
Head-up display
The head-up display may seem dark and hard to see when viewed
through sunglasses, especially polarized sunglasses.
Adjust the brightness of the head-up display or remove your sunglasses.
When the head-up display is turned off, it will remain off even if the power
switch is turned to ON mode after the power switch has been turned off.
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The head-up display settings will be reset.
STEP 4
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Cruise control can be set when
The shift position is in D.
Vehicle speed is above approximately 40 km/h (25 mph).
Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 16 km/h (10 mph)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 40km/h (25 mph).
VSC is activated.
If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.