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Toyota PRIUS PHV 2013 Quick Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Charging
1
operation
Plug-in Hybrid
2
Applications
Basic
3
operation
Things you
4
must know
The quick guide is not intended as a substitute for your
"Owner's Manual". We strongly encourage you to review
the "Owner's Manual" and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of your vehicle's capabil-
ities and limitations.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the il-
lustration may differ from your vehicle in terms of equip-
ment.
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
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Charging procedures
19
A service for plug-in hybrid vehicles
20
Basic operating procedures
Things you need to know about the plug-in
34
hybrid system
1

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  • Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Charging Charging procedures operation Plug-in Hybrid A service for plug-in hybrid vehicles Applications Basic Basic operating procedures operation Things you Things you need to know about the plug-in must know hybrid system The quick guide is not intended as a substitute for your “Owner’s Manual”.
  • Page 2 1. Charging operation How to charge ■ Charging equipment and names Charging indicator Charging port Charging inlet Charging cable Charging port lid PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
  • Page 3 1. Charging operation ■ The names of each part of the charging cable Charging connector Power indicator Latch release button Error warning indicator CCID (Charging Circuit Inter- Test button rupting Device) Reset button Plug : The shape of the plug differs in accordance with the voltage and the target region.
  • Page 4 1. Charging operation ■ Confirm the following before charging ● The parking brake is applied. ● Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior lights etc. are switched off. If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume electricity, and charging time will increase.
  • Page 5 If the error warning indicator does not come on even if the test but- ton is pressed, it is likely that the function is not operating correctly. Stop charging immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
  • Page 6 1. Charging operation Press the charging port lid to STEP open. The charging inlet light will illumi- nate. Remove the charging connector STEP cap. Affix the cap to the cable. Insert the charging connector STEP into the charging inlet. When inserting, make sure not to press the latch release button.
  • Page 7 1. Charging operation Confirm that the charging indica- STEP tor is illuminated. (When the charging timer function is in use, the light will turn off several sec- onds after illuminating.) Charging will not start if the charging indicator does not illumi- nate when the charging connec- tor is inserted.
  • Page 8 1. Charging operation ■ After charging Pull charging connector STEP towards you while pressing the latch release button. If the charging connector is dis- connected during charging (while the charging indicator is on), charging will be interrupted. STEP Attach the charging connector cap. STEP Close the charging port lid.
  • Page 9 1. Charging operation ■ Charging timer function By using the charging timer function, deterioration of the hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) charge can be suppressed, and off-peak elec- tricity can be used effectively. ● A charging time can be assigned by setting the charging start time or finish time.
  • Page 10 1. Charging operation Press the charging timer switch STEP to select a setting mode. Start time setting mode Finish time setting mode The mode will switch with each press charging timer switch. Adjust the set time using the time STEP adjustment button.
  • Page 11 1. Charging operation STEP Turn the “POWER” switch off. The charging timer indicator will start flashing. STEP Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. Check that the charging indicator (P. 2) has come on. It will turn off after several seconds. If the indicator does not come on, re-insert the charging connector.
  • Page 12 1. Charging operation ■ Displays shown on the multi-information display Each type of information related to charging is displayed on the multi- information display. Time until charging is complete If the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode during charging, the current charging status and the amount of time needed until charging is complete will be dis-...
  • Page 13 Check that the electrical leakage detection function operates properly by following the procedure below. In the unlikely event that the electrical leakage detection function does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. STEP Insert the charging cable into the outlet of the external power source.
  • Page 14 1. Charging operation ■ Safety functions ● The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to the vehicle, even if the “POWER” switch is operated. ● If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi- nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be possible.
  • Page 15 1. Charging operation CAUTION ■ When charging Follow these points when charging. If you do not follow them, fire or electri- cal shock may occur, possibly resulting in death or serious injury. ● Connect to a power source suitable for charging. ●...
  • Page 16 1. Charging operation CAUTION ■ When charging ● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet for outdoor use. Also, if rain falls during charging, take care that rainwater does not run along the length of cable and enter the outlet. ●...
  • Page 17 1. Charging operation CAUTION ■ Power sources precautions Observe the following precautions. If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi- bly resulting in death or serious injury. ● Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit- Interrupter (GFCI) supplied by a circuit breaker per your local code.
  • Page 18 ● Do not touch the battery charger during charging, as it becomes hot. ● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the battery charger. If repair is necessary, consult your Toyota dealer. ■ Routine inspection Check the following points regularly. If use is continued without inspection, fire or electric shock may occur, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
  • Page 19 ● Download of nearby charging stations to the map screen (Type A) ● View list of nearby charging stations and corresponding charging station information (such as voltage supported) (Type B) The function of Type B is a function added to Entune. For details about the function, refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/. PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
  • Page 20 3. Basic operation How to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System ■ Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System Press and hold the operate the Remote Air Condi- tioning System. The system will shut off if a door is opened. The system can be stopped by pressing the twice.
  • Page 21 3. Basic operation How to operate unlocking and locking the doors ■ Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if equipped with entry function) Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passen- ger’s door handle to unlock all the doors.
  • Page 22 3. Basic operation ■ Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors) Press the unlock button to unlock all the doors. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
  • Page 23 3. Basic operation How to operate the power (ignition) switch ■ Starting the hybrid system STEP Check that the charging cable is disconnected. STEP Check that the parking brake is set. STEP Firmly depress the brake pedal. Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indica- tor does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
  • Page 24 3. Basic operation ■ Stopping the hybrid system STEP Stop the vehicle completely. STEP Set the parking brake. Shift the shift position to P. STEP Check that the shift position indi- cator shows P. STEP Press the “POWER” switch. The hybrid system will stop. STEP Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the indicator on the “POWER”...
  • Page 25 3. Basic operation ■ Changing “POWER” switch modes Modes can be changed by pressing the “POWER” switch with the brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.) The emergency flashers can be used. ACCESSORY mode Some electrical components such as the audio system can be used.
  • Page 26 3. Basic operation Shift lever operation ■ Starting procedure When the “READY” indicator STEP comes on, shift the shift position to D or R and release it with the brake pedal depressed. The D or R position is selected and the lever returns to its home position.
  • Page 27 3. Basic operation ■ Stopping procedure Stop the vehicle completely by STEP depressing the brake pedal and then apply the parking brake. Shift the shift position to P. STEP Check that the shift position indi- cator on the instrument cluster is in P, and release the brake pedal gently after applying the parking brake.
  • Page 28 3. Basic operation ■ About engine braking When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply engine braking. ● When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gaso- line-fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of other vehicles.
  • Page 29 3. Basic operation How to operate the wipers and washers ■ Windshield wipers and washer Type A Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers operate automatically.
  • Page 30 3. Basic operation Type B Intermittent wiper operation Low speed wiper operation High speed wiper operation Temporary operation Increases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Decreases intermittent windshield wiper frequency Washer/wiper dual operation Wipers operate automatically. PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
  • Page 31 3. Basic operation ■ Rear window wiper and washer Type A Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper opera- tion Washer/wiper dual operation Washer/wiper dual operation Type B Intermittent window wiper operation Normal window wiper opera- tion Washer/wiper dual operation Washer/wiper dual operation PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
  • Page 32 3. Basic operation Cruise control operation ■ Set the vehicle speed Press the “ON-OFF” button to activate the cruise control. Press the button again to deacti- vate the cruise control. Accelerate or decelerate the vehicle to the desired speed, and push the lever down to set the speed.
  • Page 33 3. Basic operation ■ Canceling and resuming the constant speed control Pulling the lever toward you cancels the constant speed control. The speed setting is also can- celed when brakes applied. Pushing the lever up resumes the constant speed control. ITO24P106 Resuming is available when the vehicle speed is more than...
  • Page 34 4. Things you must know ■ Regenerative braking In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery). ● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in D or B.
  • Page 35 4. Things you must know ■ When continually using EV mode only After driving for approximately 124 miles (200 km) with the gasoline engine off, the gasoline engine may start for a short amount of time in order to pro- tect the system.
  • Page 36 Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. ● If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide, it could obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent.