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at what percent of charge should the ICE turn on when parked?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Beachbummm, Sep 18, 2016.

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  1. Beachbummm

    Beachbummm Senior Member

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    I recently noticed the ICE only comes on when my battery is down to the last 2 bars (pink/purple/whatever color they are). I had the car on in park no ac or radio on for about 25 or 30 mins and ICE didn't turn on the entire time.
    It runs until I have one blue bar then turns off..

    is this normal? If not what does it indicate the problem could be?
    I never have that screen on the display, always the NAV. so I haven't noticed this before..
     
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    Seems normal. Why did you do this btw? Or just forgot to turn it off?
     
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    moved it out of the driveway to cut and edge the lawn and forgot to turn it off...when it started I was like, oh $#!t and saw how low it was.
     
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    Mine (Gen 3) also comes on around 2 bars. It will also come on to keep the coolant warm.
     
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    OK thanks..I always thought it came on at around 60% built up to 80% than shut off..first time I let it sit this long so I wasn't sure