Toyota Prius: System components

In the 2024 Toyota Prius, drivers can access critical information about the hybrid system and fuel consumption via both the multi-information display and the multimedia display. These interfaces offer detailed insights into the operational status of the hybrid system, presenting real-time data on energy flow dynamics among the gasoline engine, electric motor(s), and hybrid battery. By providing comprehensive metrics on fuel efficiency, including instantaneous and average consumption rates, these displays empower drivers to make informed decisions to optimize performance and enhance overall driving efficiency.

System components

1. Multi-information display
2. Multimedia Display
3. Meter control switches

Energy monitor

The energy monitor can be used to check the vehicle drive status, hybrid system operation status and energy regeneration status.

Display procedure

• Multi-information display

Use the meter control switches, display the energy monitor on the multi-information display.

For detail regarding the multi-information display

• Multimedia Display

Touch on the main menu, then touch "Energy flow" on the sub menu.

For detail regarding the Multimedia Display, refer to "MULTIMEDIA OWNER'S MANUAL".

Reading the display

The arrows will appear in accordance with the energy flow.

When there is no energy flow, arrows will not be displayed.

The color of the arrows will change as follows Blue: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is regenerated or charged.

Orange: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use.

Red: When the gasoline engine is in use.

• Multi-information display

The image shows all the arrows as an example. The actual display will vary depending on conditions

1. Gasoline engine
2. Front tires
3. Rear tires*

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

*: For 2WD models, the arrows to are not displayed.

• Multimedia Display

The image shows all the arrows as an example. The actual display will vary depending on conditions.

1. Gasoline engine
2. Front electric motor (traction motor)
3. Hybrid battery (traction battery)
4. Rear electric motor (traction motor)*
5. Rear tires*
6. Front tires

*: For 2WD models, the icon and the arrows to are not displayed.

Hybrid battery (traction battery) status

The hybrid battery, also known as the traction battery, in the Toyota Prius, displays its status through the vehicle's onboard systems. This includes indicators on the dashboard or through the multi-information display, which provide real-time information on the battery's charge level, health, and operational status. These indicators help drivers monitor the performance of the hybrid system, ensuring optimal efficiency and reliability while driving. Regularly checking these status updates allows Prius owners to maintain the battery's health and longevity, contributing to the vehicle's overall efficiency and sustainability.

The display changes in 8 levels according to the remaining charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery).

• The figure shows the multi-information display as an example for explanation.
• These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

1. Low
2. High

Remaining charge amount warning of hybrid battery (traction battery)

• The buzzer sounds intermittently when the hybrid battery (traction battery) remains without charging while the shift position is in N, or the remaining charge amount drops below a certain level. If the remaining charge amount drops further, the buzzer sounds continuously.
• When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display and the buzzer sounds, follow the instructions displayed on the screen to perform troubleshooting.

Energy monitor / consumption screenConsumption screen