Charging TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owner's Guide

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
ConditionDisplay
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Low Full

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These images are examples only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
ConditionDisplay
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
When there is no energy flow
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
status
Low Full

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ConditionDisplay
When the vehicle is powered by
the electric motor (traction
motor)
The illustration shows the display when
in EV mode.
When the vehicle is powered by
both the gasoline engine and the
electric motor (traction motor)
When the vehicle is powered by
the gasoline engine
When charging the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) from an
external power source (while a
charging cable is connected)
When the vehicle is charging the
hybrid battery (traction battery)

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■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Electricity consumption will increase substantially when driving
at high speeds in EV mode. If there will be a long distance to the
next external charging point after leaving a freeway, driving in
HV mode while on the freeway and in EV mode after leaving the
freeway is recommended.
■Air conditioning on/off
●Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not
needed. Doing so can help control excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air con-
ditioner and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically
cut out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle
are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
●For efficiency, use the Remote Air Conditioning System
before departing while the charging cable is connected.

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The estimated EV driving range may change significantly with
each charging until the electricity consumption based on the
recorded value is stable (for approximately the first month or
two). However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
When the air conditioning system is turned on, the estimated EV
driving range is calculated to be approximately 10% shorter
compared to when the air conditioning system is off in consider-
ation for an increase in electricity consumption.

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Display when charging is completed
The following indicate that charging has been carried out properly.
●The charging indicator turns off
●“CHARGE RESULT: CHARGE COMPLETE” is displayed on the
multi-information display when starting off (→P. 9 4 )
Regardless of the type of power source or whether the charging timer
function is used, charging is completed if the above can be confirmed.
For the display when charging is not completed: →P. 5 6 5

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Plug-in Hybrid Applications
Plug-in Hybrid Applications operation
The following functions can be used with the navigation system.
●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/.
Plug-in Hybrid Applications is a service for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
These are added to the Safety Connect and Entune products.
The contents provide charge support, comfort support and drive
support via the vehicle’s navigation system and the owner’s Smart-
phone.
Both of the following accounts are required for the services.
●Active Safety Connect account
●Active Toyota Entune account
For Safety Connect and Entune, refer to the following page.

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■Download of nearby charging stations to the map screen
POI icons of charging stations can be displayed on the map
screen.
Their location can also be set as a destination and used for route
guidance.
Press “INFO APPS”.
To u c h “ A p p s ” o n t h e “ I n f o r m a -
tion” screen.
To u c h “ C h a r g e S t a t i o n s ” t o
download nearby charging sta-
tions.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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To u c h “ S h o w o n M a p ” t o d i s p l a y
nearby charging stations on the
map screen.
■To H i d e P O I i c o n s
To u c h “ S h o w o n M a p ” .
To u c h “ C h a r g i n g S t a t i o n I c o n s ” .
The map screen will be displayed
with the POI icons hidden.
To d i s p l a y t h e P O I i c o n s a g a i n ,
touch “Charging Station Icons” on
the “Show on Map” screen.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2

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1-2. Charging
Charging equipment
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external power
source.
■Charging equipment and names
Charging indicator
Charging inlet
Charging port lid
Charging port
Charging cable