TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

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EV driving range
The value displayed on the multi-information display etc. (P. 210,
226, 233, 250) is estimated from the following information.
●The amount of hybrid battery (traction battery) charge currently
remaining
●The electricity consumption (the estimated distance that can be
driven in EV mode per unit of electrical energy) based on the
recorded value
●Past air conditioning system electricity consumption amount
The electricity consumption varies depending on how the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle automatically records the electricity consumption
when being charged and uses the electricity consumption for estimat-
ing the EV driving range. Therefore, the EV driving range displayed
when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged may differ
from the previous EV driving range depending on how the vehicle was
driven.
The 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 indi-
cate a malfunction.
When the air conditioning system is turned on, the EV driving range
(with using the air conditioning system) is estimated based on the past
air conditioning electricity consumption amount considering that the
electricity consumption may become higher.
The EV driving range displayed on the multi-information display
etc. shows the reference distance that EV driving (driving using
only the electric motor) is possible, and the actual distance that
can be driven may differ from that displayed.
Even if the EV driving range is displayed, EV driving may be can-
celed and both gasoline engine and electric motor are used depend-
ing on the situation. (P. 9 8 )
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The distance that can be driven in EV mode varies significantly
depending on how the vehicle is driven, road conditions, the weather,
the outside temperature, usage conditions of electrical components
and the number of occupants.
The distance that can be driven in EV mode can be extended if the fol-
lowing is performed:
●Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and avoid unnec-
essary acceleration and deceleration
●Accelerate and decelerate the vehicle as smoothly as possible
●Drive at moderate speeds as much as possible and maintain a con-
stant speed
●
Set the air conditioning to a moderate temperature and turn the “A/C”
switch ( ) off when it is not needed
●Use tires of the specified size and maintain the specified tire pres-
sure
●Use the EV/HV mode selection switch to drive in HV mode when
driving on a highway
Electricity consumption will increase substantially when driving on a
highway in EV mode.
●Do not add unnecessary weight to the vehicle
The following indicate that charging has been carried out properly.
●The charging indicator turns off
●The Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate for
approximately 15 seconds. (P. 1 1 5 )
●“Charging Complete” is displayed on the multi-information display
when starting off (P. 146)
Regardless of the type of power source or whether the charging timer
function is used, charging is completed if the above can be confirmed.
Charging-related messages: P. 1 8 4
Tips for extending the EV driving range
Display when charging is completed

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
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Charging equipment
*: The number of equipped charging cables may differ depending on the tar-
get region.
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external
power source.
Charging equipment and names
Charging inlet
Charging inlet light
Charging port lid
( P. 114, 129)
Charging indicator ( P. 1 1 7 )
Charging connector lock switch
( P. 132)
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status indicator ( P. 1 1 5 )
Charging cable* ( P. 1 1 8 )
Charging port
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Opening the charging port lid
Press the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid
with the doors unlocked.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid. Then open the lid fully by
hand.
While the doors are locked, only
the charging port lid can be
unlocked by carrying an elec-
tronic key and pressing the
charging port lid. (P. 1 2 9 )
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Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the center of the rear
edge of the charging port lid.
When the doors are locked with
the smart entry & start system,
wireless remote control or door
lock switch, the charging port lid
is also locked. (P. 269, 271)
If the charging port lid is closed
with the doors locked, the
charging port lid locks.
Opening and closing the charging port lid

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When the charging cable is con-
nected to the charging inlet, the
user is informed of the charging
status of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) by the statuses of 3
indicators (turned off, illuminated
or flashing).
■During charging
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Small amountFlashesNot illuminatedNot illuminated
Medium amountIlluminatedFlashesNot illuminated
Large amountIlluminatedIlluminatedFlashes
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Except during charging
The hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate
*1
while the charging port lid is open and any of the followings are per-
formed.
●When an electronic key is carried near the effective range
*2
(P. 280)
●When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
■When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
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: If the push lifter (P. 158) is pushed in, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators may flash.
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Small amountIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
Medium amountIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
Large amountIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following
ways.
*1: If equipped
*2: Flashes for approximately 15 seconds.
*3: Flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
■Charging indicator
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for approximately
10 seconds, and then turns off.
If this occurs, the next time the hybrid system is started, a message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. When a message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.
Charging indicator
Illumination/flashing
patternVehicle condition
Illuminated
• Charging is in progress
• Charging is possible
• “Traction Battery Heater” (P. 141) is operating
• “Traction Battery Cooler” (P. 142) is operating
*1
Flashing
(normally)
*2When charge schedule is registered (P. 163) and
charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*3When charging cannot be carried out due to mal-
function in a power source or the vehicle etc.
(P. 181)
Not illuminated
• Charging connector is not inserted into charging
inlet
• When the charging timer (P. 163) is on standby
• When charging is completed

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Charging cable
Mode 2 charging cable
The function, correct operating, etc. of the charging cable are
written.
The names of each part of the charging cable
Charging connector
Plug
Plug-cord
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device)
Power indicator ( P. 121)
Charging indicator ( P. 121)
Error warning indicator
( P. 121)
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Mode 3 charging cable (if equipped)
Charging connector (vehicle
side)
Charging connector (charging
equipment side)
■ Charging cable types
The following charging modes are categorized according to the availability of
a charging control device, which detects malfunctions such as electrical leak-
ages, and its location (whether it is attached to the charging device or
charging cable). The type of charging cable that can be used differs accord-
ing to the charging mode.
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Charging modeOutline
Mode 1
A charging method which does not use charging
control to detect electrical leakages between an
external power source and the vehicle.
Does not apply to this vehicle.
Mode 2
A charging method which connects the vehicle to an
external power source through a charging cable
equipped with a CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Applies to charging through most household sock-
ets.
Mode 3
A charging method which charges from a charging
device (such as at a public charging station)
equipped with charging control to detect electrical
leakages. Control to detect electrical leakages is
implemented on the device side. Therefore, a CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is not
equipped to the charging cable.
Not all charging devices are equipped with charging
cables. If there is no charging cable available, use
the Mode 3 charging cable equipped to this vehicle.
(if equipped)

1202-2. Charging
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The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following
safety features.
■Electrical leakage detection function
If an electrical leakage is detected during charging, the power
source will be automatically interrupted, thus preventing fires or
electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
If the power source is interrupted, the error warning indicator flashes.
If the power source is interrupted: P. 121
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Automatic check function
This is an automatic system check that is run before charging
begins to check for problems in the operation of the electrical leak-
age detection function.
If a malfunction is found in the electrical leakage detection function as a
result of the check, the error warning indicator flashes to inform the
user. (P. 121)
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Temperature detection function
A temperature detection function is equipped to the plug. While
charging, if heat is generated due to looseness on the socket side
etc., this function suppresses heat by controlling the charging cur-
rent.
■Conditions for supplying current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is designed to pre-
vent electrical current from being supplied to the charging connec-
tor when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug is
inserted into the socket.
Safety functions (Mode 2 charging cable)