What is the solar panel roof feature.
Prius with solar roof package.
There are two ways you can use the toyota prius solar roof feature.
2011 prius 4 deluxe solar roof systems tour.
A panel on the roof helps power a fan venting heat from the interior on warm days.
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Explaining the solar charging system that was newly developed with the all new toyota plug in hybrid system.
2011 prius 4 deluxe solar roof systems tour.
On top of that the roof panels charge the car s battery while parked.
The toyota prius solar panel roof feature is an impressive feature in an already class leading hybrid vehicle.
Under a good amount of sun the roof panel is said to be able to add up to 3 7 miles to the car s daily electric range.
All are offered in the advanced technology package which includes the navigation package.
Solar panels located on the roof of your new toyota prius absorb the sun s rays and use that absorbed solar energy to power the vehicle s ventilation system.
So while your prius is parked in the sun it is actually storing energy and powering the ventilation system and fan maintaining a cooler temperature on the interior of your vehicle.
A remote air conditioning system functions off of the same ventilation system and can be activated by using the keyless entry remote.
The optional power moonroof prius three four has solar powered ventilation and remote start air.