How to Glide in a Toyota Prius

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start your Prius car

   Knowing the direction the energy is flowing is the key to achieving the best end result. , This speed is considered to be your Prius' "pulse phase". , Let your vehicle coast at this 40 mph (64 km/h) speed.
   
   You should see your Performance Monitors that the energy arrows are flowing from the wheels (gas engine) to the hybrid battery. , Press the pedal down gently, until the arrows disappear completely from the display. ,
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   Step 2: and begin to drive it.

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   Step 3: Watch the arrows move

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   Step 4: as you read your vehicles Performance Monitor.

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   Step 5: Drive your car up to approximately 40 mph (64 km/h).

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   Step 6: Allow your foot to be removed from the accelerator pedal.

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   Step 7: Return your foot to the accelerator after a short to moderate distance.

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   Step 8: Coast in your Prius

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   Step 9: until your speed decreases to about 30 mph (48 km/h).

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