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Warm up period for EV to kick in?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by rioe, May 9, 2012.

  1. rioe

    rioe Junior Member

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    I was wondering, if what I am experiencing is normal.
    So when I first start the car it takes approx. 3-5min of driving before it can use the lower band of the ECO gauge which would be EV only. This is even if the battery is full.
    To be clear I can use the lower band but, it does not kick in the EV unless I have been driving it for little as if needs to warm up.
    Just wondering if it is what others are experiencing as well?
     
    #1 rioe, May 9, 2012
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    maverickf New Member

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    Someone sent me this when I asked about warming up the car. I use this as a reference when I warm up my car. Hope this helps.
    Prius Stage Mode Reference
     
    #2 maverickf, May 9, 2012
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    Lots of good info on there. Thanks! Not sure if the answer to my question is there? I will look at it more closely tonight.
     
    #3 rioe, May 9, 2012
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    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    the ICE likes to be warm.... what you are experiencing is completely normal.
     
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    Thanks! That explains it.
     
    #6 rioe, May 10, 2012
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