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2-1. Driving procedures
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Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. 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 0°C (32°F)
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.
When the amount of remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
displayed on the meter is low. (→P. 34)
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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.
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Automatic cancelation of EV drive mode
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.
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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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Possible driving distance when driving in EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, it is possible to drive up to about 2 km (1.3 miles) if driving
at a speed of about 45 km/h (28 mph) or less. (The distance that is possible
depends on the hybrid battery [traction battery] level and driving conditions.)
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Fuel economy
PRIUS c is designed to achieve the best possible fuel economy during nor-
mal driving (using the gasoline engine and electric motor [traction motor]).
Driving in EV drive mode more than necessary may lower fuel economy.
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