TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owner's Manual

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1. Charging operation
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Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) to check that the
electrical leakage detection func-
tion operates properly.
If the error warning indicator illu-
minates when the test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
After the test has been com-
pleted, press the reset button to
turn off the error warning indica-
tor. Charging cannot be carried
out while the error warning indica-
tor is illuminated.
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.
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1. Charging operation
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Press the charging port lid to
open.
The charging inlet light will illumi-
nate.
Remove the charging connector
cap.
Affix the cap to the cable.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
When inserting, make sure not to
press the latch release button.
Align with the guide position
shown on the underside of the
charging connector, and push in
until a click is heard.
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1. Charging operation
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Confirm that the charging indica-
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.
The amount of time until charging
is completed can be checked on
the energy monitor by turning the
“POWER” switch to ON mode.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
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1. Charging operation
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■After charging
Pull the charging connector
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.
Attach the charging connector cap.
Close the charging port lid.
Remove the plug from the outlet 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.
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect the plug and connector once
a month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
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1. Charging operation
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■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.
●Once the time has been set, the time can be assigned again next
time simply by pressing the charging timer switch.
■Setting the charging timer function
Stop the vehicle and press the
charging timer switch.
The multi-information display will
switch to the charging timer dis-
play.
To s e t t h e c h a r g i n g t i m e r, t h e
“POWER” switch can be in any
mode.
If not changing the set time: go to
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
The time display will change from
solid to flashing.
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1. Charging operation
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Press the charging timer switch
to select a setting mode.
Start time setting mode
Finish time setting mode
The mode will switch with each
press of the charging timer
switch.
Adjust the set time using the time
adjustment button.
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round to the nearest hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
Once set, the time display will
change from flashing to solid, and
the charging timer indicator on
the instrument cluster will come
on.
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1. Charging operation
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Turn the “POWER” switch off.
The charging timer indicator will start flashing.
Connect the charging cable to the vehicle.
Check that the charging indicator (→P. 2 ) h a s c o m e o n . I t w i l l t u r n o f f
after several seconds.
If the indicator does not come on, re-insert the charging connector. If
it still does not come on, check the power supply status using the
power indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
■Canceling the charging timer function
If the charging timer switch is
pressed while the charging timer
indicator is illuminated or flash-
ing, the charging timer function
will be canceled. Charging will
commence immediately if the
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle.
The charging timer indicator will
turn off if the charging timer func-
tion is canceled.
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■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-
played on the energy monitor.
After confirming, switch the
“POWER” switch to OFF and turn
off the display. The “POWER”
switch will turn off automatically
after several tens of seconds.
Charging messages
The first time the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging is completed, a
message detailing the results of
the charging will be displayed.
Also, if an operation which can-
not be carried out is attempted
during charging, a warning mes-
sage will be displayed.
Comply with the instructions in
the message and carry out any
necessary operations.
The message may not be dis-
played if the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System has been used.

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1. Charging operation
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■Inspecting the electrical leakage detection function
For safety, inspect the charging cable on a routine basis (at least
once a month).
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.
Insert the charging cable into the outlet of the external power
source.
Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
If the error warning indicator illu-
minates when the test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
Press the reset button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
Check that the error warning indicator turns off. Charging cannot be
carried out while the error warning indicator is illuminated.
Charging can be continued by following the normal procedure. If not
charging, put away the charging cable.
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1. Charging operation
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■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.
●When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position
cannot be changed from P to another position.
●If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the
charging cable is connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during charging. When restarting charging, rein-
sert the charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charg-
ing indicator illuminates.