You may have already bought a Toyota Prius, or you may be considering buying one. Most people consider purchasing it for its excellent fuel saving ability. Yes, this car can save fuel - if you use it correctly. This article will describe some of the ways of driving this vehicle to reach the best l / km ratio for your Toyota Prius.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Steps for the Sola Prius
Step 1. Drive at low speed whenever possible
Try to make routes that have long stretches with a few stops with speed limits of at least 50-60 km / h.
At speeds below 70 km / h, when you reach the desired speed, take your foot off the accelerator pedal; this will shut off the petrol engine. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal to maintain speed while keeping the gauge below the "ECO" line
Step 2. Choose the least windy path you can find
The Prius is aerodynamic for the front gusts and for the "stern" wind.
Step 3. "Glide" or freeze along any slope you encounter
Step 4. Avoid cold starts
A Prius will have the highest power consumption until it warms up, a few minutes after turning it on.
Step 5. Combine the fees to reduce the number of times you will need to warm up the vehicle
Step 6. Use the Prius on hot days instead of cold ones whenever possible
The air is less dense and will make less resistance.
Step 7. Avoid rush hour traffic
It's heartbreaking with any car, and with the Prius, all stops and starts wastes fuel.
Step 8. Try to avoid driving during thunderstorms, snow storms or when the roads are particularly muddy.
Step 9. Check the instruction booklet for the correct pressure for each tire
Try to maintain this pressure plus 0.14 bar at all times. Never use the pressure stated on the sidewall of the tire, as this is the maximum pressure for that tire, regardless of the type of car it is mounted on!
Step 10. Follow the car's instruction booklet to determine the fuel you use to fill the vehicle
For the 2014 Prius you should use an octane rating of 87 or higher.
Step 11. Be aware of the road conditions
Take your foot off the accelerator as soon as you realize you need to slow down or stop. Put the car in "Glide" mode under these circumstances.
Leave a gap between your car and the car in front of you - you'll gain time to stop and get into neutral
Step 12. Use the Energy display to see the direction of the arrows
This will only show you the direction of which part of the car's system is powering the other. Monitor it.
Drivers get the best fuel economy when they are able to read the changes in the display. Press the accelerator and brakes to shift power from the gasoline engine to the wheels and / or batteries - or to make all the arrows disappear. This is the mode called "Glide"
Step 13. Accelerate constantly from a stop in slow traffic conditions or from less than 40 km / h
In other conditions, accelerate quickly to the desired speed and then hold it.
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Lift your foot slightly and put it back after a few seconds until the Energy display shows that energy is going to the wheels and battery. This is a critical tool in a special way, to use when you understand that you need power (for example at night, with a low battery).
Get the Best Gas Mileage from Your Toyota Prius Step 14
Step 14. Press the accelerator pedal quickly down when you need to accelerate on the freeway or when you need to quickly increase speed
The battery energy will assist the engine, thereby reducing fuel use.
Step 15. Set the cruise control on the highway at 90km / h for the best result
For every km / h over 90 km / h, you will lose approximately 0.4 km / l
Step 16. Learn the art of braking using glide, neutral, regenerative braking and mechanical brake measurements
Step 17. Use full electric mode sparingly, for example when moving your vehicle from one side of the driveway to the other
Step 18. Avoid using the air conditioning and heating system as much as possible
Use the vents in conjunction with the fan temperature adjustment to properly control the climate in the vehicle. Don't try to use the "Max" setting at all costs. Turn off the heating, cooling, lights, and all other electrical accessories as much as possible.
- On hot days, set the air conditioning to two degrees below the outside temperature, or 30 (whichever is lower).
- On cold days, once the cabin is at a comfortable temperature, turn off the air conditioning. At highway speeds, the temperature will simply stay with the air flowing into the car.
Step 19. Try using cruise control for most travel situations
It works well on flat roads and is excellent on uncongested high-speed highways.
Cruise control does not work well on hilly terrain, or where climbs cause aggressive driving and descents cause a lot of regenerative braking. Give the car a little push on the accelerator when you disengage regenerative braking
Step 20. Decrease the number of times you brake
The Prius is capable of stopping quickly: go into neutral rather than stop whenever possible, thus reducing the amount of fuel you use. Follow the road signs, but refrain from braking until the last moments.
Just like you learned when you first drove an automatic car: never, under any circumstances, keep your foot on the accelerator and brake pedal at the same time
Part 2 of 2: Steps for All Cars (Including Prius)
Step 1. Change the oil every 8000 kilometers
Step 2. Change the air filter every 50,000 kilometers
Step 3. Avoid using the roof rack of the car if it is equipped with one
Step 4. Change the spark plugs every 160,000 kilometers
Step 5. Clean the injector system every 5000 kilometers
Step 6. Try to keep the acceleration constant
Do not press the pedal "flat" the second the light turns green, or when you enter the freeway and / or when you pass a slow car in your lane.
Step 7. Review wheel toe whenever possible
Step 8. Make sure you have your car serviced annually in states that have overhaul laws
Keep your car tuned, engine and transmission fluids at the correct level, and all other areas clean (inside and out).
Advice
- Give the Prius at least 15,000 full miles before you really break with it. Strange as it may sound, Prius owners commonly experience a 10-15% improvement in fuel economy after the car's "new scent" is gone.
- The 2010 model introduced three new Eco, Hybrid and EV modes, which give Prius owners more efficiency.
