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Energy Monitor Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by spideyman, Mar 26, 2008.

  1. spideyman

    spideyman Junior Member

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    I have a question regarding the energy monitor in my 2007 Prius Touring edition.

    Looking at the attached picture, you can see there are 6 blue bars in the monitor. Once in a while it will go to 7, but very seldom and every now and then, the bars will turn green for a bit. I am just curious if it is pretty much normal for the bars to stay at 6 and what does it mean when the bars go from blue to green?

    Thanks!

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    #1 spideyman, Mar 26, 2008
  2. Skwyre7

    Skwyre7 What's the catch?

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    Yes it's normal. The Prius is very happy at 6 bars. On occasion it will go to 7 or 8 bars (green). It's not a big deal, but the Prius is happiest at 6 bars.

    Think of it as a pint of beer. I would much rather carry around a pint with a few sips out of it. I don't want to spill any. 8 bars = a full pint, with a spillage risk. 6 bars = a few sips out, but still most of a pint. 2-4 bars = I'm running low on beer.
     
    #2 Skwyre7, Mar 26, 2008
  3. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Something's wrong if you can't find enough beer in 2-4 bars. :bounce:
     
    #3 JimboK, Mar 26, 2008
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The colours make it easy for you to identify how many bars are (green = 7 or 8 bars, blue is 3-6 and pink is 1-2).
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Mar 26, 2008
  5. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Switch to a more useful screen... the Consumption screen. The Energy screen is just eye candy.
     
    #5 firepa63, Mar 26, 2008
  6. miscrms

    miscrms Plug Envious Member

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    Normal progression seems to be:

    Stage 1: Energy Monitor, watch all the pretty lights! Amaze your friends!

    Stage 2: Consumption Screen, try to keep instant mpg high by accelerating gently, backing off while cruising

    Stage 3: Energy Monitor, use feedback to "dead band" acceleration, keep in Hobbits 30-75mpg (45mph+) rpm efficiency zone, glide whenever possible etc...

    Rob
     
    #6 miscrms, Mar 27, 2008
  7. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Does this thread qualify as having passed the Bar exam?

    Spideyman.
    Yes, it's normal and for some reason I want a beer.
     
    #7 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 27, 2008
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