Eco Drive Monitor; Hybrid System Operating Condition; Driving Efficiently; When Accelerating - Toyota Prius 2010 User Manual

1-1. Hybrid system

Eco Drive Monitor

The multi-information display features several screens to assist with
environmentally friendly driving. You can drive in an environmentally
friendly manner by using these screens effectively.
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Hybrid system operating condition

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Driving efficiently

The Hybrid System Indicator changes in real-time in accordance with
the driving conditions and operation of the accelerator pedal. Driving
that is friendlier to the environment can be achieved by referring to
the display and by driving as follows. (→P. 192)
● When accelerating
Eco area
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The energy monitor displays the
operating condition of the hybrid
system, showing such informa-
tion as the gasoline engine oper-
ating status, and the usage and
regeneration status of electrical
energy. (→P. 190)
Accelerate to the desired speed
while depressing the accelerator
pedal slowly and ensuring that
the indicator
exceed the Eco area.
bar does not