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Energy Monitor Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by valleyvillage, Sep 14, 2007.

  1. valleyvillage

    valleyvillage New Member

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    HI. newer prius owner. Why does the Battery Indicator light sometimes (not sure when) turn a funny shade of lemon/lime vs. the normal blue???
     
    #1 valleyvillage, Sep 14, 2007
  2. Vagabond

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(valleyvillage @ Sep 14 2007, 01:03 PM) [snapback]512651[/snapback]</div>

    It's giving you a more noticeable visual indication that the battery is reaching maximum capacity. If you're running very low, it will turn red.
     
    #2 Vagabond, Sep 14, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(valleyvillage @ Sep 14 2007, 01:03 PM) [snapback]512651[/snapback]</div>
    That means the main battery is fully charged. It is a good thing. :)
     
    #3 derkraut, Sep 14, 2007
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    almost fully charged, derk. Keep in mind that the battery meter (indicator as the OP says) isn't not the true battery SOC (state of charge). IOW, if it shows 0 bars (which you'll never get), it's still does have 40% SOC left.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Sep 14, 2007
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    I don't know about earlier models, but on my 2007 #5 it shows purple when its down to two bars. I think they wanted to avoid red because it makes it look like something is "wrong".
     
    #5 alanh, Sep 14, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alanh @ Sep 14 2007, 03:24 PM) [snapback]512746[/snapback]</div>
    Well it's not bright red, but it's pretty much the closest the poor quality screen can come to producing a red.
     
    #6 Vagabond, Sep 14, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Sep 14 2007, 11:34 PM) [snapback]512749[/snapback]</div>
    Not true, the MFD can show a really nice red. You can see it in the diagnostic mode.
     
    #7 Tenebre, Sep 15, 2007
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