length TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2014 Owners Manual

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1. Charging operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47866U_(U)
CAUTION
■When charging
●When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet
for outdoor use.
Also, if rain falls during charging, take care that rainwater does not run
along the length of cable and enter the outlet.
●Do not insert the plug if the outlet is submerged in water or snow.
If the plug has already been inserted and it is necessary to remove it, first
switch the circuit breaker OFF, then remove the plug.
●Follow these points when charging while it is raining or snowing.
•Check that no snow, water or ice has accumulated around the charging
connector terminals and the vehicle charging inlet. Tap snow, water or
ice gently from connector prior to inserting charging connector into the
vehicle’s charging inlet.
•Do not connect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug
or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
If you notice lightning while charging the vehicle, turn the circuit breaker
OFF and do not touch the vehicle and the charging cable.
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or outlet, which could cause a
malfunction or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.

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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
CAUTION
■When charging
●Wrapping 120 V charging cable while in-use is not recommended because
cable may overheat. Failure to rewrap charging cable when not in-use
could result in strangulation or tripping hazard.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not bent.
●Do not place heavy objects on the charging cable.
●If charging is interrupted, remove the charging connector before removing
the plug.
●When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet
for outdoor use.
Also, if rain falls during charging, take care that rainwater does not run
along the length of cable and enter the outlet.
●Do not insert the plug if the outlet is submerged in water or snow.
If the plug has already been inserted and it is necessary to remove it, first
switch the circuit breaker OFF, then remove the plug.
●Follow these points when charging while it is raining or snowing.
•Check that no snow, water or ice has accumulated around the charging
connector terminals and the vehicle charging inlet. Tap snow, water or
ice gently from connector prior to inserting charging connector into the
vehicle’s charging inlet.
•Do not connect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug
or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
If you notice lightning while charging the vehicle, turn the circuit breaker
OFF and do not touch the vehicle and the charging cable.
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or outlet, which could cause a
malfunction or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
*:Unladen vehicle
Overall length176.4 in. (4480 mm)
Overall width 68.7 in. (1745 mm)
Overall height*58.7 in. (1490 mm)
Wheelbase 106.3 in. (2700 mm)
TreadFront 60.0 in. (1525 mm)
Rear 59.8 in. (1520 mm)
Ve h i c l e c apa c i t y w e i g h t
(Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (370 kg)