When Braking; Delays; Highway Driving; Air Conditioning - Toyota 2016 Prius Service Manual

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4-6. Driving tips

When braking

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A

greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at

traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic reports

before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When driving

in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to

move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator

pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before stop-

ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the

accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of elec-

trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.

Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help

reduce excessive gasoline consumption.

In summer: When the ambient temperature is high, use the recircu-

lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air

conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.

In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out

until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel.

Fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the

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