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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Paul Stoecker, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. Paul Stoecker

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    I have a couple of questions about interpreting the dashboard display.

    1) The arrows in the Energy Monitor sometimes change color. I presume this represents different magnitudes of current flow or power, but I don't find any explanation of what values those are.

    2) Sometimes the "Consumption" heading scrolls off the screen, and then reappears a short time later. Why does it do this?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Paul Stoecker, Apr 10, 2008
  2. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    :welcome: Welcome to PriusChat, Paul Stoecker!

    The arrows change color based on direction of energy flow. Notice the arrow heads and whether the energy is flowing from the Internal Combustion Engine to the wheels and electric motor and from there to the battery or back to the wheels. Notice the color change when power is flowing into the battery or out of the battery. "Volume" of flow isn't displayed.

    I can't answer the second question. I never see the top of the Consumption screen change, except when a message comes down over it, like Bluetooth Connection Successful or Temperature 37 °. Can you explain more?
     
    #2 Bill Merchant, Apr 10, 2008
  3. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    the arrows change direction...
    each color represents a different direction (to and from).
    yellow is typically seen going to the motors, and blue is typically seen coming from the motors to the battery...

    Also... can you take a picture of the off-screen consumption? I've never noticed it going offscreen before.

    it should look like this:
    [​IMG]
     
    #3 Bob64, Apr 10, 2008
  4. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    When you change the air conditioner or radio settings I think a header comes across the top of the screen covering the title "Consumption" to display those changes.
     
    #4 patsparks, Apr 10, 2008
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