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New Owner- Battery Monitor Question

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by TheDerpyPug, Oct 12, 2020.

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  1. TheDerpyPug

    TheDerpyPug Junior Member

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    Hi everyone!
    I just bought my first Prius. Its an 05 model. I cant seem to find a good answer (and yes, I have read the user manual) but how often should I be paying attention to the battery monitor in the "Consumption" screen? Ive driven about 100mi since I got it and its holding in the top half of the monitor.

    Is this something that I should be super paying attention to or is it more of a passing glance on the weekly.

    If for any reason this was already posted I do apologize, I tried searching for multiple key words and couldn't find much answers.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 TheDerpyPug, Oct 12, 2020
  2. bisco

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    congrats and welcome!

    no need to pay attention at all, just drive it!

    like any informational screen, it's data for your enjoyment and knowledge, but it is just a vague representation of what the battery is actually doing.

    keep an eye on the gas gauge though!

    all the best (y)
     
    #2 bisco, Oct 12, 2020
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  3. TheDerpyPug

    TheDerpyPug Junior Member

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    Thank you so much! My car always defaults back to that screen and the arrows are fun to watch but Im always worried about that little battery! I wont watch it as closely anymore and just enjoy the road!

     
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    It is handy if you want to learn what the car does in greater detail. You don't *have* to study what it's doing, it's fine to just get in and drive, let the computers pay attention to the flow of energy. If you want a more technical understanding, you got it. In general though, first drive the car, only second or third watch all the do-dads on the dash.
     
    #4 kenmce, Oct 13, 2020
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    with an '05, you shouldn't worry, but you should have a battery fund, and a plan on what you will do if it fails under your ownership.
     
    #5 bisco, Oct 13, 2020
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