Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 193

Energy monitor
The energy monitor displays the operating condition of the hybrid
system, showing such information as the gasoline engine operating
status, and the usage and regeneration status of electrical energy.
The energy flow is indicated using arrows which vary in color and
direction depending on the driving conditions (when accelerating/
decelerating, etc.).
When the vehicle is powered
by the electric motor (traction
motor)
When the vehicle is powered
by both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (traction
motor)
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Electric motor (traction motor)
Multi-information display
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