Is one cell showing on the battery display always bad news?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by houstonfowler, May 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM.

  1. houstonfowler

    houstonfowler New Member

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    We just bought a 2013 Prius with low mileage (76,000) from a friend as our 16-year-old's first car. She does not have her permit yet, so it has not been driven much in the past 2 months. It now just showing one cell/bar on the battery icon. Will that go up once it's being driven more regularly?
     
    #1 houstonfowler, May 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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    On the MFD or MID? I’d drive it now and let it go back up to 6 bars (out of 8). You’ll risk bricking it if it sits for longer.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, May 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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