2015 TOYOTA PRIUS V charging

741-2. Hybrid system
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◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (tra ction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped
* and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is not
being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
(P. 75)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a power
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehi cle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 15 mph (25 km/h).
Vehicle proximity notification system

751-2. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
●The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or B.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid battery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (traction battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 538 Hybrid System Indicator represents the
hybrid system power output and regener-
ative charging. ( P. 98)

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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 488)*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 489)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 488)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 489)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 488)*1Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 489)
*1Charging system
warning light ( P. 488)*1, 2
(If equipped)
PCS warning light
(P. 489)
*1
(If equipped)
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 488)*1Slip indicator light
(P. 490)
*1
(If equipped)
Hybrid system warning
light ( P. 488)*1High coolant
temperature warning
light (P. 491)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 489)*1
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning light ( P. 490)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 489)
(If equipped)
Parking lock system
warning message
(P. 490)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 489)*1
(If equipped)
LED headlight warning
light ( P. 490)

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2. Instrument cluster
Hybrid System Indicator displays the hybrid system power output and
regenerative charging and provides Eco-friendly driving assistance in
accordance with the driving conditions and the acceleration.
■Names and meaning of each icons
Eco Driving Indicator Light
(vehicles without multi-infor-
mation display)
Turns on when the vehicle is
driven in Eco-friendly.
Hybrid System Indicator
P. 9 8
EV indicator
The EV indicator comes on
when the vehicle is driven using
only the electric motor (traction
motor) or the gasoline engine is
stopped.
Hybrid System Indicator
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2. Instrument cluster
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or of the meter
control switches to select and pressing or .
■Energy monitor
The current vehicle hybrid system condition is displayed. (P. 103)
■Hybrid System Indicator
The hybrid system power outpu t and regenerative charging condi-
tions are displayed. ( P. 96)
■Eco score/Hybrid System Indicator
The eco-driving total count is displayed. ( P. 105)
■Fuel consumption and instanta neous fuel consumption per
minute
The fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption per
minute is displayed. ( P. 105)
■Distance to empty/Average vehicle speed after hybrid system
started/Average fuel consumption after hybrid system started
The possible driving range esti mated from the remaining fuel
amount, average vehicle speed afte r the hybrid system is started,
and average fuel consum ption are displayed. (P. 106)
■OFF display
The OFF display is displayed.
Drive information

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2. Instrument cluster
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Energy monitor
LowHigh

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Instrument cluster
These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual
conditions.
When the vehicle is charging
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Audio system screen
LowFull

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3-1. Key information
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display (if equipped) when the
hybrid system stops. ( P. 517)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 459)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ Replacing the battery
P. 459
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.