TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

1012-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
For safety, inspect the AC
charging cable on a routine
basis.
Plug tempera-
ture increase
detection
FlashesNot illumi-nated
An increase in the tempera-
ture of the plug is detected
due to an improper connec-
tion between the outlet and
plug.
 Check that the plug is
securely connected to
the outlet. While the
power indicator is
flashing, charging is
performed with limited
current.
AC charging
cable life span
notice
IlluminatedFlashes
The number of charges
using the AC charging cable
is nearing the end of its
usable life span.
Consult your Toyota
dealer
AC charging
cable life spanIlluminatedIlluminated
The number of charges
using the AC charging cable
has exceeded its usable
number of charges.
Consult your Toyota
dealer
StatusPower indi-
catorError warning indicatorCause/Correction procedure
Inspecting and maintain-
ing the AC charging cable
WARNING
■Routine inspection
Check the following points regu-
larly.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●The AC charging cable, plug,
charging connector, CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) etc. have not been
damaged.
●The outlet has not been dam-
aged.
●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.

1022-2. Charging
■Locking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging
inlet.
(The setting can be changed:
 P.103)
■Unlocking the charging
connector
The AC charging connector will
be unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.
The AC charging connector
locks when connected and
unlocks when the door is
unlocked, so locking/unlocking
the AC charging connector does
not necessarily correspond to
locking/unlocking the door.
WARNING
●The plug is not dirtied by dust
etc.
Remove the plug from the outlet
before inspecting it. If any abnor-
malities are found in the AC
charging cable as a result of the
inspection, immediately stop use
and consult your Toyota dealer.
■Maintaining the AC charging
cable
When the AC 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 AC charging cable is
washed with water, fire or electric
shock may occur during charging,
possibly resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When not using the AC
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.
Locking an d unlock-
ing AC char ging con-
nector
The AC charging connector
will be locked when it is
connected to the AC
charging inlet, preventing
the AC charging cable from
being disconnected while
charging.
Locking and unlocking
the AC charging connec-
tor

1032-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
If the door is unlocked and the
AC charging connector is
locked, you can unlock it by
doing the following:
When using the smart key
system, lock the door once
and then unlock it again.
( P.185)
 When using the wireless
remote control, press the
unlock button to unlock the
door. ( P.185)
■Changing the AC charging
connector lock settings
The method for locking and
unlocking can be changed on
the multi-information display or
Multimedia Display.
The charging connector lock
settings cannot be changed
when the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle.
The settings cannot be changed
when the power switch is in
ACC.
 Multi-information display
operation
1 Press or of the meter
control switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“ Vehicle Settings”, and
then press and hold .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will
be displayed.
4
Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Connector Lock”, and then
press .
The “Connector Lock” screen will
be displayed.
Multimedia Display operation
1 Touch on the main menu.
2 Touch “Vehicle customize”
on the sub menu.
3 Touch “Charging”.
4 Touch “Connector lock”.
AC charging connector lock-
ing/unlocking settings can be
changed as follows.
*1: The AC charging connector will
SettingOperation description
“Auto
Lock”
(Default
setting)The AC charging con-
nector is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected.
“Auto Lock
& Unlock”
The AC charging con-
nector is automatically
locked when the AC
charging connector is
connected and auto-
matically unlocked
when charging is com-
pleted.
*1, 2, 3
“OFF”
Not using the AC
charging connector
locking system

1042-2. Charging
be unlocked if power supply is
interrupted due to a power out-
age, etc., after the AC charging
connector is automatically
locked.
*2: The AC charging connector can be unlocked by similar opera-
tions to that of “Auto Lock”
(Default setting).
*3: When the end time of the charging schedule “Start-Stop”
or “Start and stop at set times”
setting is reached, the AC
charging connector is unlocked
even if it is not fully charged.
■AC charging connector lock
function
●If the AC charging connector is
locked/unlocked repeatedly, it
may not work temporary due to
protect the system by AC charging
system. In this case, wait for a
while before co nnecting the AC
charging connector to AC
charging inlet again.
●The AC charging connector lock
function does not guarantee that
theft of the AC charging cable will
be prevented, and is not neces-
sarily effective for all mischiefs.
■Security function for unlocking
If the AC charging connector is not
removed within approximately 30
seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security function auto-
matically locks the connector again.
■When the AC charging connec-
tor cannot be inserted into the
AC charging inlet
Check that the connector lock pin is
not lowered.
If the connector lock pin is
extended, the connector lock is
operating. Unlock the doors using
the smart key system or wireless remote control and unlock the AC
charging connector lock and check
that the connector
lock pin is not
lowered.
■If the AC charging connector
cannot be unlocked
The AC charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emer-
gency release lever.
1 Open the back door. ( P.193,
194)
2 Remove the cover inside the lug-
gage compartment as shown in
the illustration.
3 Move the emergency release
lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.
*
The charging connector is unlocked
and can be removed.
*: Move the emergency release
lever only in the direction shown in
the illustration. Even if a click
sound is heard after beginning
operation, do not stop pulling the
emergency release lever until it
cannot be moved. If the emer-
gency release lever is moved in
any other direction, it may be
damaged.

1052-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
After operating the connector lock
emergency release lever, push it
back to its original position until a
click sound is heard.
This method is a temporary correc-
tion procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency
release lever when the charging
connector can be unlocked in the
normal procedure.
WARNING
■When connecting the
charging connector to the AC
charging inlet
Do not insert hand into the con-
nector lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the con-
nector lock pin, resulting in an
injury.
NOTICE
■When locking the AC
charging connector
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may cause
a malfunction in the charging con-
nector locking system.
●Check that the AC charging
connector is compatible with
this vehicle.
A charging connector of the dif-
ferent type or a charging con-
nector with damaged or
deformed insertion part may not
be locked.
●Do not apply excessive force to
the AC charging connector after
the charging connector is
inserted.
When removing the AC
charging connector, make sure
to unlock the AC charging con-
nector.

1062-2. Charging
Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.
 When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended. NEMA 5-15R outlet
The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.
■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings
are recommended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weatherproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect
only to an at least 15A branch cir-
cuit with an over-current protec-
tion in accordance with the
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock when working with the plug,
connect to a outlet with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interr upter (GFCI) or
that has an Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker installed.
Power sources that
can be used
An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.
WARNING
■Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precau-
tions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that
fulfills the requirements, or failure
to observe regulations while
charging could lead to an acci-
dent, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
Power sources
Outlets that can be con-
nected

1072-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
If you do not follow them, fire,
electrical shock or damage may
occur, possibly resulting in death
or serious injury.
●Connect to an AC 120 V outlet
(NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)
and supplied by a circuit
breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is
strongly recommended.
●Do not connect the AC charging
cable to a multi-outlet adaptor,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
●Connecting the AC charging
cable to an extension cord is
strictly prohibited.
The extension cord may overheat
and does not contain a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Inte rrupter (GFCI).
The leakage detection function of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) ( P.99) may not
operate correctly.
●Do not connect to a branch
electrical outlet.
●Use of a block heater for
charging is prohibited.
●Make sure to connect the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting
adaptor or extension cord
between the charging connector
and AC charging inlet.

1082-2. Charging
■AC charging (P.116)
This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC out-
let with the AC charging cable or
charging that use an AC char-
ger.
By setting charging schedule, it is
also possible to charge at the
desired date and time. ( P.123)
■Using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode ( P.75)
The plug-in hybrid system can
be switched to hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
to charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) using electricity
generated by gasoline engine
operation.
The maximum charge amount in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80%
of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power
source.
■Solar charging system (if
equipped) ( P.136)
In certain conditions, when the vehicle is parked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) can be
charged by using electricity gen-
erated by the solar panel
equipped to the roof of the vehi-
cle.
This vehicle is equipped with
several functions that are linked
with charging.
■“My Room Mode” (
P.134)
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
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) may be used
depending on the situation.
■“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature
is low and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, this function automatically
warms the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) until it reaches or
exceeds a certain temperature.
“Battery Heater” will operate
when the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on.
( P.169)
 By setting charging schedule,
“Battery Heater” operates
according to the charging
Charging methods
The following methods can
be used to charge the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Types of charging meth-
odsCharging-linked functions

1092-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
start time. (P.123)
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control
(Alaska and Canada only)
This control operates after the
AC charging cable remains con-
nected to the vehicle for 3 days
and “Battery Heater” automati-
cally stops. It automatically insu-
lates the hybrid battery (traction
battery) in extremely low tem-
peratures.
 This control stops 31 days
after the AC charging cable is
connected, even if it is still
connected to the vehicle.
 When this control operates,
charging schedule settings
are ignored and charging
starts.
■“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is hot and the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, this function cools
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) before charging is carried
out.
 “Battery Cooler” will operate
when the “Battery Cooler” of
the “Charging Settings” on the
multi-information display is
on. ( P.169)
 When the charging voltage is
120 V, the function does not
operate.
■Traction battery heating and
cooling system (“Battery
Heater” and “Battery Cooler”)
●The system operates when the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below or above a certain tempera-
ture.
●The system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
●When the charging schedule is
used ( P.123), this function will
operate according to the charging
schedule.
■“Battery Heater”
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
●When the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or
remains connected to the vehicle
for approximately 3 days, the sys-
tem automatically stops.
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
●When the shift position is changed
to any position other than P while
“Battery Heater” is operating, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
heating operation stops.
●“Battery Heater” may operate
even when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is fully charged
depending on the temperature of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases when “Battery Heater”
operates. The charging operation
may start again to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” may be
shown when the charging connec-
tor is removed while recharging.
( P.143)

1102-2. Charging
■“Battery Cooler”
●The charging indicator is illumi-
nated while “Battery Cooler” is on
standby or operating.
●“Battery Cooler” is implemented
for a maximum of approximately
30 minutes.
●When there is a small amount of
remaining charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery), even if
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is hot, “Battery Cooler” may not be
implemented.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is almost completely
charged, “Battery Cooler” may not
be implemented.
●When the following operations are
performed while “Battery Cooler”
is operating, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling operation
stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any mode other than off
• “Charge Now” is implemented ( P.124)
●“Battery Cooler” uses the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and external power source.
• While “Battery Cooler” is operat- ing, the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery ma y not increase
the same amount as during nor-
mal charging.
• The operation of “Battery Cooler”
is recognized as charging by a
charger. The charger that calcu-
lates the fee according to charging
time causes a charging fee.
To enable the use of EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode, we rec-
ommend systematically
charging the vehicle.
■Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
at home before leaving.
■At your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
If there are no charging facilities
at your destination, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) can be
charged using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode.
( P.75)
*
Charging tips
This section explains meth-
ods for using the charging
function for this vehicle and
checking information
related to charging.
Systematically charging