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Toyota PRIUS PRIME Quick Manual

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Plug-in hybrid system
1
Charging operation
2
Things you must know
3
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 capabilities and limitations.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
PRIUS PRIME_QG_OM47E54U_(U)

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  • Page 1 Plug-in hybrid system Charging operation Things you 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 capabilities and limitations.
  • Page 2 1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system features The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both econom- ical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ● EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an external power source.
  • Page 3 1. Plug-in hybrid system Types of charging methods ■ AC charging This is a charging method used when charging from an AC outlet with the AC charging cable or charging that use an AC charger. By setting charging schedule, it is also possible to charge at the desired date and time.
  • Page 4 1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system operation mode ■ EV mode When a sufficient amount of electricity is remaining after charging, EV driving is per- formed using electricity stored in the hybrid battery (traction battery). When in EV mode, the EV drive mode indicator illuminates.
  • Page 5 1. Plug-in hybrid system ■ HV mode When in HV mode, the vehicle is driven using both the gaso- line engine and electric motor. • If electricity needed for EV driving in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode is not remain- ing, the operation mode will be automatically switched to HV mode.
  • Page 6 1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system operation mode selection switches The plug-in hybrid system operation modes can be switched using the switches. ■ Switching the plug-in hybrid system operation modes Press the AUTO EV/HV mode switch or EV/HV mode selection switch to change modes as the following table shows.
  • Page 7 1. Plug-in hybrid system ■ Switching to the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode Press and hold the EV/HV mode selection switch. Take your hand off the switch once the hybrid battery charge mode indicator starts to blink. The hybrid battery charge mode indicator illuminates when the switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode is com-...
  • Page 8 1. Plug-in hybrid system ■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode ● The following may occur to protect the system, etc. • Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or cannot cancel it • Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) charge mode ●...

  • Page 9: Charging Equipment

    2. Charging operation Charging equipment Charging equipment and names AC charging inlet AC charging port lid AC charging port AC charging inlet light Charging indicator AC charging cable PRIUS PRIME_QG_OM47E54U_(U)
  • Page 10 2. Charging operation AC charging cable ■ The names of each part of the AC charging cable Charging connector Power indicator Latch release button Charging indicator Plug Error warning indicator Plug-cord CCID (Charging Circuit Inter- rupting Device) PRIUS PRIME_QG_OM47E54U_(U)
  • Page 11 2. Charging operation ■ Safety functions The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following safety features. ● Electrical leakage detection function If an electrical leakage is detected during charging, the power source will be automatically interrupted, thus preventing fires or electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
  • Page 12 2. Charging operation ■ During charging ● The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle, but this does not indicate a malfunction. ● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from near the luggage compartment. ● During charging, sounds may be heard from near the hybrid battery (traction battery) in accordance with the operation of the air conditioning system or “Battery Cooler”.
  • Page 13 2. Charging operation WARNING 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- ●...
  • Page 14 2. Charging operation Opening/closing the charging port lid ■ Open Slightly open the charging port lid by pressing the rear edge of it (the position shown in the illustration). Fully open the charging port lid by hand. ■ Close Move the charging port lid to the slightly open position and then press the rear edge (the position shown in the illustra-...
  • Page 15 2. Charging operation Charging indicator The illumination/flashing pattern changes to inform the user of the charging status. For details about charging indica- tor, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”. PRIUS PRIME_QG_OM47E54U_(U)

  • Page 16: How To Charge

    2. Charging operation How to charge WARNING Charging precautions ■ This vehicle has been designed to allow charging from an external power source using an AC charging cable for exclusive use with standard house- hold AC outlets. However, the vehicle differs greatly from standard house- hold electrical goods in the following ways, and incorrect usage could cause fire or electric shock, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
  • Page 17 2. Charging operation When charging Prepare the AC charging cable. Insert the plug of the AC charging cable into the electri- cal outlet of the external power source. Make sure to hold the body of the plug and insert it firmly into the out- let.
  • Page 18 2. Charging operation Insert the charging connector into the AC charging inlet. Align the guide position on the bot- tom of the charging connector, and push charging connector straight into the AC charging inlet as far as possible. Once a click sound is heard, check that the charging connector is securely locked.
  • Page 19 2. Charging operation After charging Unlock the doors to unlock the charging connector. The charging connector will be unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked. Pull the charging connector towards you while pressing the latch release button.
  • Page 20 2. Charging operation Remove the plug from the out- let when the charging equip- ment will not be used for a prolonged period of time. Hold the body of the plug when removing. Make sure to put the cable away immediately after disconnecting.
  • Page 21 2. Charging operation WARNING When charging ■ Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or serious injury. Connect to a power source suitable for charging. ● Check that the AC charging cable, plug and outlet are free of foreign mat- ●...
  • Page 22 Do not disassemble, repair or modify the onboard traction battery charger. ● When the onboard traction battery charger needs to be repaired, consult your Toyota dealer. PRIUS PRIME_QG_OM47E54U_(U)
  • Page 23 ● If the cable is entangled, disentangle it before using. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the AC charging inlet. ● When the AC charging inlet needs to be repaired, consult your Toyota dealer. When charging ■ Do not insert the plug into the AC charging inlet.
  • Page 24 2. Charging operation NOTICE Using private power generator ■ Do not use private power generators as a power source for charging. Doing so may make charging unstable, the voltage may be insufficient, and the charging operation may stop. Charging station ■...
  • Page 25 2. Charging operation Using the charging schedule function Charging schedule function AC charging can be carried out at the desired time by registering the charging schedule. When registering the charging schedule, the following settings can be changed. ● Select the charging mode (“Start” or “Start at set time”/“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at set times”) ●...
  • Page 26 2. Charging operation ■ Display the “Charging Schedule” screen Press of the meter control switches to select “ Press of the meter control switches and select Vehicle Settings”, and then press and hold Press of the meter control switches to select “Charging Settings”, and then press The “Charging Settings”...
  • Page 27 2. Charging operation Press of the meter control switches to select “add”, and then press The “Charging Mode” screen will be displayed. Operate the meter control switches to select the item and change the setting. For details about the item, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”. After setting operations are complete, when the AC charging connector is connected to the vehicle, charging will be carried out according to the charging schedule settings.
  • Page 28 2. Charging operation Setting operations on the Multimedia Display Setting operations related to the charging schedule are performed on the “Charging schedule” screen. The illustrations used in the text may differ from the images that are actu- ally displayed on the Multimedia Display. ■...
  • Page 29 2. Charging operation ■ Registering the charging schedule Display the “Charging schedule” screen. Touch “Add”. The “Add event” screen will be displayed on the screen. Select charging mode. Touch the button in the row of the “Start at set time” or “Start and stop at set times”.
  • Page 30 2. Charging operation ■ Changing the registered charging schedules Display the “Charging schedule” screen. Touch “Edit”. The “Events” screen will be displayed on the screen. Touch “Edit” on the “Events” screen. From the items displayed on the screen, touch the charging schedule you wish to change.

  • Page 31: Charging Tips

    2. Charging operation Charging tips Checking information related to charging Information related to charging is displayed and can be checked on the multi-information display. ■ While charging When any door is opened during charging with the power switch off, the current charging condition and approximate time remaining until charging is com- plete are displayed for a certain...
  • Page 32 Remove the plug from the outlet before inspecting it. If any abnormalities are found in the AC charging cable as a result of the inspection, immedi- ately stop use and consult your Toyota dealer. Maintaining the AC charging cable ■...
  • Page 33 2. Charging operation Using the “My Room Mode” When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electri- cal components such as the air conditioning system or audio system can be used using the external power source. Starting “My Room Mode” Connect the AC charging cable to the vehicle and start charging Turn the power switch on during charging The setting screen of “My Room Mode”...
  • Page 34 2. Charging operation ■ While using “My Room Mode” Any of the following may occur. ● When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) reaches the lower limit, the air conditioning system automatically turns off. In this situation, the air conditioning system cannot be used until the remain- ing charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases.

  • Page 35: Things You Must Know

    3. Things you must know 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). •...
  • Page 36 3. Things you must know Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop ■ The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop automatically in the following conditions During gasoline engine warm-up ● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging ●...

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