TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN 2015 Owners Manual

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Press the charging port lid to
open.
The charging inlet light will illu-
minate.
Remove the charging connec-
tor 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 but-
ton.
Align with the guide position
shown on the underside of the
charging connector, and push
in until a click is heard.
When charging: oP. 1 0 2
STEP 4
STEP 5
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Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated. (When the
charging timer function is in
use, the light will turn off sev-
eral seconds after illuminat-
ing.)
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illu-
minate when the charging con-
nector is inserted. (oP. 1 0 4 )
The amount of time until charg-
ing is completed can be
checked on the energy monitor
by turning the “POWER” switch
to ON mode. (oP. 9 4 )
The error warning indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has illumi-
nated during charging:
oP. 1 0 7
The charging indicator will turn
off when charging is com-
pleted.
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■After charging
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the charging connector is
disconnected during charging
(while the charging indicator is
on), charging will be inter-
rupted.
Attach the charging connector
cap.
Close the charging port lid.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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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 (oP. 9 8 ) , a n d o f f -
peak electricity 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.
Remove the plug from the out-
let 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 discon-
necting. (oP. 1 0 0 )
When leaving the plug
inserted, inspect the plug and
connector once a month to
check if dirt or dust has accu-
mulated.
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■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. (oP. 2 4 4 )
If not changing the set time: go to
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
The time display will change from
solid to flashing.
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.
STEP 1
STEP 6
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Adjust the set time using the time
adjustment button. (oP. 2 8 0 )
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round to the nearest hour.*
*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 o1:00
1:30 to 1:59 o2:00
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.
Turn the “POWER” switch off. (oP. 2 4 4 )
The charging timer indicator will start flashing.
Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. (oP. 8 5 )
Check that the charging indicator (oP. 7 8 ) h a s c o m e o n . I t w i l l t u r n
off 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).
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
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■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.
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.

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■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.
(oP. 5 7 0 )
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 (oP. 3 7 7 ) h a s
been used.
■Amount of time until charging is complete
Charging fully from when an EV driving range is not displayed (0 mile [0 km])
on the multi-information display (oP. 5 8 ) w i l l t a k e a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2 . 5 h o u r s
(AC120 V).
The amount of time until charging is complete will change in accordance with
the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature, etc.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may
become hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.

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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.
■For correct operation of the charging timer function
Check the following points.
●Check that the time is correct.
●Check that the “POWER” switch is OFF.
●Do not use a connector which has an electricity interruption function
(including timer functions).
(Use a connector which supplies electricity normally.)
■Automatic cancelation of the charging timer function
●If the Remote Air Conditioning System is operated while the charging
cable is connected, the charging timer function will be canceled. Charg-
ing will commence after the Remote Air Conditioning System has been
turned off.
●Charging will not commence if the “POWER” switch is not OFF, even at
the set time.

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■Charging timer function (finish time setting mode)
●The finish time setting mode should only be used as a reference for the
time at which charging will finish.
Charging may not complete at the finish time depending on the effects of
the electricity supply, temperature etc. In this event, charging will continue
until completed.
●If the function detects that charging cannot be finished on time, charging
will start immediately, and will continue until fully charged.
■Charging indicator
●The charging indicator illuminates if the Remote Air Conditioning System
(oP. 3 7 7 ) i s u s e d d u r i n g c h a r g i n g o r w h i l e t h e c h a r g i n g c a b l e i s c o n -
nected.
●If a system malfunction occurs during charging or during Remote Air
Conditioning System use, the indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds and then turn off.
■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display (oP. 6 1 ) m a y d r o p s l i g h t l y
when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been
completed and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.