TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2017 2.G Owners Manual

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1112-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■When using the charging cable and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or\
serious injury.
● Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the charging cable, charging con-
nector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
If a problem arises with the charging cable or the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device), stop charging immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
● Do not subject the charging cable, charging connector, plug or CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) to strong force or impact.
● Do not apply excessive force to the charging cable by forcefully folding,
twisting, pulling or dragging the charging cable.
● Do not damage the charging cable with sharp objects.
● Do not fold the charging connector or plug or insert foreign objects into
them.
● Do not put the charging connector and plug into water.
If they are dropped into water, contact your Toyota dealer.
● Do not bring the charging cable to a high-temperature item such as a heat-
ing device.
● Do not wrap the charging cable around the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
NOTICE
■When use the charging cable and related parts
→ P. 145
■ Precautions for low temperatures
In low temperatures, the charging cable and plug-cord may become hard.
Therefore, make sure to not apply excessive force when they are hard. If
excessive force is applied to the hardened charging cable and plug-cord,
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2-2. Charging
For safety, inspect the charging cable on a routine basis.
Inspecting and maintaining the charging cable
WARNING
■Routine inspection
Check the following points regularly.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or\
serious injury.
● The charging cable, plug, charging connector, CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) etc. have not been damaged
● The outlet has not been damaged
● The plug can be securely inserted into the outlet
● The plug does not get extremely hot during use
● The tip of the plug has not been deformed
● The plug is not dirtied by dust etc.
Remove the plug from the outlet before inspecting it. If any abnormalities
are found in the charging cable as a result of the inspection, immediately
stop use and consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Maintaining the charging cable
When the charging cable is dirty, first remove the dirt with a hard, wringed
cloth, and then wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with water. If the charging cable is washed with
water, fire or electric shock may occur during charging, possibly resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When not using th e charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet. Dust could accumulate on the plug or in
the outlet, possibly causing overheating which could lead to a fire.
Also, keep the cable in a place free from moisture.

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2-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Smart lid & connector locking system∗
Smart lid system
Operating the charging port lid carrying the electric key on your per-
son, for example in your pocket, can unlock only the charging port
lid with the doors of the vehicle locked.
Charging connector locking system
Operating the charging connector lo ck switch carrying the electric
key on your person, for example in your pocket, can lock and
unlock the charging connector.
It can be used to prevent the charging cable removed or stolen while
charging.
■ Antenna location
→P. 278
■ Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
→P. 279
∗: If equipped
When carrying the electric key on your person, for example in
your pocket, only the charging por t lid can be unlocked, and the
charging connector can be locked or unlocked with the doors of
the vehicle locked.
Smart lid & connector locking system operation
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2-2. Charging
■Unlocking the charging port lid
Pressing the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid
carrying the electric key on your
person, for example in your
pocket, can unlock the charging
port lid.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.
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Locking the charging port lid Close the charging port lid
and press the center of the
rear edge of the charging
port lid.
Locking the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote
control. ( →P. 267, 268)
The charging port lid will be locked.
If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked, the charging port
lid locks.
Using the smart lid system
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1152-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging port lid
If the rear edge of the charging port lid is pressed when the doors are locked
and you are not carrying the electric key, the charging port lid opens slightly,
but remains locked. Carry an electronic key or unlock the doors, and then
press the charging port lid twice to open it.
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the smart
key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the charging port
lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following procedures.
●Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. ( →P. 114)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
( → P. 268, 269)
The charging port lid can be locked if the step and is performed in
reverse.
● Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock
switch. ( →P. 268, 269)
Open the charging port lid. ( →P. 114)
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2-2. Charging
■If the charging port lid does not open using the normal procedure
If the charging port lid does not open when using the normal procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by performing the following steps.
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Prepare the wheel nut wrench. ( →P. 610)
Insert a wheel nut wrench as shown in the illustration.
Press the center of the rear edge of the charging port lid to open it.
( →P. 103)
This unlocking method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency
use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. Pull the knob and remove the cover
shown in the illustration.
Insert the end of the wheel nut
wrench along the cutout of the cover
installation area.
Temporarily place the L-shaped part
of the wheel nut wrench where it con-
tacts the deck board.
(Place the wheel nut wrench so that it
is perpendicular to the work hole.)
From the condition in step , insert the
wheel nut wrench upwards into the
vehicle.
Pressing the emergency release lever
inside the work hole will unlock the
charging port lid.
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1172-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Locking and unlocking the charging connector
Carry the electric key on your person, for example in your pocket.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
( → P. 137)
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector is
locked and unlocked each time
the switch is pressed.
Using the charging connector locking system
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2-2. Charging
■Changing the charging connector lock settings
The method for locking and unlocking the charging connector can
be changed as follows in the “Vehicle Settings” settings on the
multi-information display.
Refer to P. 231 for details on how to change the settings.
*1: Carrying the electric key and unlocking the doors is not necessary.
*2: The charging connector can be locked and unlocked by similar operationsto that of “Manual Lock”.
*3: The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is interrupted dueto a power outage etc. after the charging connector is automatically locked.
SettingOperation description
“Manual Lock”
(Default setting)The charging connector is locked and unlocked by
pressing the charging connector lock switch when
carrying the electric key or after unlocking the doors.
“Auto Lock”The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected.
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“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”
The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected and
automatically unlocked when charging is com-
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1192-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging connector locking system
●If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the charging
connector locking system may not work to protect the system. In this case,
wait for a while before operating the switch again.
● The charging connector locking system does not guarantee to prevent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the
smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be locked and unlocked by performing the following
procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(→ P. 268, 269)
Insert the charging connector into the charging inlet (only when locking
the charging connector).
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will lock or unlock.
● When the charging connector lock setting ( →P. 118) is set to “Auto Lock”,
the above procedures are only necessary when unlocking. When set to
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”, the connector lock function operates, even if the
smart key system is deactivated.
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Connector lock pin
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2-2. Charging
■If the charging cable cannot be unlocked using the normal procedure
If the charging connector cannot be unlocked by pressing the charging co\
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nector lock switch even after carrying an electronic key or unlocking the
doors, the charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
Approximately 2.0 in. (50 mm)
Approximately 0.9 in. (20 mm)
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Pull the knob and remove the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a hand from the lower side of the
vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a
finger to the emergency release lever.
Move the emergency release lever in
the direction shown in the illustration.
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The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying force
in other directions may damage the
emergency release lever.
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