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C shows 2 bars after sitting

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Beel haze, Jul 12, 2021.

  1. Beel haze

    Beel haze New Member

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    My 2019 c often only shows 2 of 7 bars at start up, after sitting a day or 2. This is not weather dependent and I live downhill so I figure getting home would give it regen and put it higher. What is normal startup charge level....dealer answer added little insite
     
    #1 Beel haze, Jul 12, 2021
  2. Tideland Prius

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    The normal should be whatever you left it at when you shut off the car, especially after 1-2 days.
     
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    unusual, how many miles/km on her?
     
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    i think the answer from Tideland "should be where you left it" is the correct answer. It is not a plug in, so battery assists ICE..... we drive differently everytime, and the system reacts, to keep battery in a range. if stop and go, then battery could be low as it is adding more assist before parking.I will watch it to ensure it is not changing overnite, which would be a concern.
     
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    how many miles/km on her?
     
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    did you buy it new? what's your climate like?
     
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    Maybe not for a C.
    IIRC, all 4 of mine have always shown "low" when first started and then sometimes "jump" up a few bars after just a short time.
    I have assumed that there is a default shown on the display until the computer can actually determine what the effective charge really IS.
     
    #7 sam spade 2, Sep 3, 2021
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