2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID ECO mode

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder lightP. 645
Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder light P. 645
*1Master warning light P. 645
*1Tire pressure warning light P. 645
Indicators
Warning lightsPages
IndicatorsPages
Turn signal indicator P. 339
Tail light indicator P. 341
Parking brake indicator P. 340
Headlight high beam indicator P. 341
Front fog light indicator P. 351
Rear fog light indicator P. 351

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*1: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-
cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have
the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light comes on when the system is turned off.
*1S-IPA indicator (if equipped) P. 460
*1“PASSENGER AIR BAG” indicator P. 51
IndicatorsPages

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Main display and multi-information display
*1: The displayed indicator changes according to the current plug-in hybrid
system operation mode.
*2: The displayed indicator changes according to the current driving mode.
Indicators and symbols displayed on the display
IndicatorsPages
*1EV drive mode indicator P. 92
*1EV City mode indicator P. 92
*1Hybrid battery charge mode indicator P. 93
*2“ECO MODE” indicator P. 412
*2“PWR MODE” indicator P. 412
Speed limiter indicator P. 414
EV indicator P. 223

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Multi-information display (symbol display*)
*: These symbols are displayed along with a message. Also, the symbol dis-
plays listed here are only an example, and different symbols may be dis-
played according to the contents of the multi-information display.
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) outside rear view mirror indicators
(if equipped) (P. 417)
• When the BSM function is enabled on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display, the power switch is turned to ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do not
turn off, there may be a malfunction in the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Symbol displayPages
Smart entry & start system P. 327
Brake Override System/Drive-Start Control/
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (if equipped)P. 646
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering con-
trol) systemP. 646
P. 646
●Indicators are also displayed on the out-
side rear view mirrors.
●In order to confirm operation, the BSM
outside rear view mirror indicators illumi-
nate in the following situations:
• When the power switch is in ON
mode, the BSM function is enabled
on the screen of the multi-infor-
mation display.

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)■Switching the driving mode (P. 412)
*: The animation displayed when the driving mode is switched can be turned
off in the “Meter Customize” settings. (P. 245) When the driving mode is switched, the
driving mode indicator changes and an
animation
* is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Also, the background color of the main
display, energy monitor (P. 218) and
Hybrid System Indicator (P. 221)
change as follows.
Driving modesBackground color
Normal mode Green
Power modeRed
Eco drive modeBlue

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◆Hybrid System Indicator
The display changes according to accelerator pedal operation and
displays the current driving status and energy regeneration status.
The display contents of the Hybrid System Indicator are different in EV
mode and HV mode.
The Hybrid System Indicator can be displayed on the sub-screen of the
main display (P. 212) and the head-up display (if equipped)
(P. 250).
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How to read the display
In EV mode
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via the regenerative charging.
EV driving area
Shows that the vehicle is driven using only the electric motor (traction
motor).
Gasoline engine running area
Shows that the gasoline engine is used as auxiliary power.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Changed within the “ECO Accelerator Guidance” range. (P. 224)
*1
Head-up display
(if equipped) Sub-screen Multi-information
display
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In HV mode
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered via the regenerative charging.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in an Eco-friendly manner.
Changed within the “ECO Accelerator Guidance” range. (P. 224)
*1
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area*2
Shows that gasoline engine power is not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically stop and restart under various
conditions.
EV indicator*1, 3
The EV indicator comes on when the vehicle is driven using only the
electric motor (traction motor) or the gasoline engine is stopped.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
P. 2 2 7
Head-up display
(if equipped) Sub-screen Multi-information
display
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Eco score
P. 2 2 5
EV driving range
P. 2 5 0
●By keeping the indicator within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
●Charge area indicates regeneration
*4 status. Regenerated
energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*1: Not displayed on the sub-screen or head-up display.
*2: Not displayed on the sub-screen.
*3: The EV indicator function can be turned off in the “Meter Customize”
settings. (P. 245)
*4: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
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“ECO Accelerator Guidance”
A blue zone is displayed in the Eco area which can be used as a
reference operation range for using the accelerator pedal according
to driving conditions such as starting off and cruising.
The “ECO Accelerator Guidance” display changes according to the driv-
ing status, such as when starting off or cruising.
It is easier to drive in an Eco-friendly manner by driving according to the
display showing the accelerator pedal operations and staying within the
“ECO Accelerator Guidance” range. (P. 314)
The “ECO Accelerator Guidance” function can be turned off in the
“Meter Customize” settings. (P. 245)
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In EV modeIn HV mode
“ECO Accelerator Guidance”“ECO Accelerator Guidance”