Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 171

Situations in which EV-Drive Mode cannot be turned on
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The followings are examples of situations under which the EV-Drive Mode
may not be turned on. If it cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a
message will be shown on the multi-information display.
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The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high
speeds, etc.
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The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32 F (0 C)
for a long period of time etc.
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The gasoline engine is warming up.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the "Energy Monitor" display is
low. (P. 191)
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Vehicle speed is high.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
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The windshield defogger is in use.
Automatic cancelation of EV-Drive Mode
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When driving in EV-Drive Mode, the gasoline engine may automatically
restart in the following situations. When EV-Drive Mode is canceled, a
buzzer will sound and the EV-Drive Mode indicator will flash and go off.
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The hybrid battery (traction battery) becomes low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the "Energy Monitor" display is
low. (P. 191)
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Vehicle speed becomes high.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
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