Making Your Prius Go Further

Simple Tips for Boosting Your Gas Mileage

Congratulations!

You are part of the over 1 million people that have

enacted global betterment in a Prius

Why Drive for Higher Mileage?

Lowers wear on your gas engine. Helps your brake lifetime.

Saves you up to 20% on gas bills

Increased safety with slower speeds, more focus

Up to 20% lower carbon emissions

Basic Realities

No vehicle can defy physics

Snow, rain, and wind increase friction. (No 60mpg in a snowstorm!)

Anything effecting the co-efficient of drag will hurt mileage.

There is a break-in period.

We will cover:

Pulse and Glide

Appropriate Braking

Air/Heat management

Driving Modes

First Step:

MAXIMUM

tire pressure.

Hybrid System Indicator

Pulse and Glide

When can you glide?

Getting off the Interstate

At a moderate road decline

When no other cars are around

Coming up to a traffic light

EV Driving

An option under 41 mph

Below the center line

Instant mileage will indicate 100mpg anytime you are in full EV driving

Over 41 mph

Accelerate to target speed

Pull foot off gently to allow the indicator near the center line

Re-depress pedal just enough to keep speed constant

Highway Driving

70 mph = 50 mpg

65 mph = 54 mpg

On Cruise Control

learn to use momentum and gravity. let the car slow a bit as you crest the tip of a rise, then let gravity speed you up on the downhill instead of the engine.

Regenerative Braking

Actual friction brakes do not engage until charge on left is fully lit

Apply brakes early

Glide if possible

Heat and Air Conditioning

Use a pulse and glide technique!

Set temperature to high and fan to high, allowing the cabin to warm up.

Turn climate control off, with the recycled air light illuminated.

Driving Modes

In Power Mode the accelerator response is amplified by up to 25%.

Switch to EV Mode for near-silent, emission-free driving.

Switch to Eco Mode for the best fuel economy across all driving conditions

Additional Tips

Low resistance tires

Drive later in the day if possible

Rid your Prius of heavy objects

Other Green Tips

Valvoline half recycled oil (same guarantees as the regular oil)

Plant based oil G-oil (synthetic)

CostCo card: 4% back on gas