TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2016 Owners Manual

1812-2. Charging
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*: Refer to P. 117 for details regarding charging indicator illumination and
flashing.
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction
procedure.
Charging indicator flashes and charging cannot be carried out.
When charging indicator slowly
flashes
*:
Charge schedule is registered
When you wish to charge according
to the timer, wait until the set time.
To immediately start charging, set
“Charge Now” to “On”. (P. 171)
When charging indicator rapidly
flashes
*:
Malfunction occurred in an external
power source or the vehicle
Start the hybrid system and follow
the instructions displayed by the
message on the multi-information
display. (P. 184)
When charging timer function does not operate normally
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Cannot charge at desired time
Vehicle clock is not properly
adjustedCheck the clock settings and adjust
it to the proper time. (P. 196)
Charging cable is not connected to
vehicleBefore using the charging timer,
connect the charging cable.
Incorrect charging mode selected
Check the charging mode setting.
(P. 163)
When the charging mode is “Start”,
charging starts at the set time, but
when it is “Departure”, charging is
completed by the set time. (The
charging start time is automatically
controlled by the system.)
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1822-2. Charging
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Charging starts immediately, even though charge schedule is registered
“Charge Now” is set to “On”
When charging according to the
timer, set “Charge Now” to “Off”.
(P. 171)
Charge schedule is set to “Off”Check that charge schedule is not
set to “Off”. (P. 169)
Charging mode is set to “Departure”
and schedule departure time is
close to current time
When the system determines that
there is no time to finish charging by
the set scheduled departure time, it
starts charging immediately. Check
the charge schedules.
Charging cable was removed and
reinserted while charging indicator
was flashing
If the charging cable is removed and
reinserted while the charging indica-
tor is flashing, the charging timer is
canceled (P. 155). Temporarily
remove the charging cable, and then
reconnect it.
The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem was operated
When the Remote Air Conditioning
System is operated, the system will
start charging immediately, even if
the charge schedule is registered.
To carry out charging using the
timer, stop the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System, and then reconnect
the charging cable.
“Traction Battery Heater” (P. 141)
operated
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, “Traction Battery
Heater” may operate before
charging starts. Check the status of
the charging indicator. (P. 117)
Charging ends earlier than time set in “Departure”
Charging end time does not match
estimated end time due to condition
of power source or outside tempera-
tureIf sudden changes in temperature or
changes in the condition of the
power source occur while charging,
charging may end earlier than the
time estimated by the system.
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Charging is not complete, even though it is time set in “Departure”
“Climate Prep” is set to “On”
(vehicles with “Climate Prep” func-
tion)
When “Climate Prep” is set to “On”,
the air conditioning operates until
the set departure time. Therefore,
charging may not complete by the
set time due to charging conditions.
To have the hybrid battery (traction
battery) fully charged, allow
charging to continue.
Charging end time does not match
estimated end time due to condition
of power source or outside tempera-
tureIf sudden changes in temperature or
changes in the condition of the
power source occur while charging,
charging may not end exactly at the
time estimated by the system.
Charging does not start, even though it is time set in “Start”
Charging cable was connected after
set timeConnect the charging cable before
the time set in “Start”.
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1842-2. Charging
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When the hybrid system is started
after charging, a message is dis-
played in the multi-information dis-
play.
When this occurs, follow the
instructions displayed on the
screen.
When charging-related message is displayed
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If “Charging Stopped Connect Plug to Charge” is shown
Charging connector is not securely
connected
Check the connection status of the
charging connector.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even though the proper procedures
were followed, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Charging connector was unlocked
while charging
When the charging connector is
unlocked while charging, charging
stops. To continue charging, recon-
nect the charging connector.
If “Charging Complete Limited Due to Battery Temp” is shown
Charging was stopped to protect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) as it
continued to remain hot for a certain
period of time.Allow the hybrid battery (traction
battery) to cool down and perform
charging again if the charging
amount has not reached the desired
amount.

1852-2. Charging
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If “Charging Stopped Check Charging Source” is shown (1)
Problem in power supply from exter-
nal power source
Check the following items.
• Plug is not disconnected
• Remote switch is not off
• Power source indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) is illuminated
• The circuit breaker has tripped or
not
If there is no problem with any of the
above items, there may be a prob-
lem with the socket. Contact an
electrician and request an inspec-
tion.
Furthermore, if the error warning
indicator on the CCID (Charging Cir-
cuit Interrupting Device) is flashing,
there may be an electrical leakage.
Consult any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Charging equipment has stopped
charging
• Charging may be canceled by an
interruption of power supply
depending on specifications of a
charging equipment. Refer to the
instructions provided with the
charging equipment.
• When charging is stopped using
the charging equipment
• Equipment with timer charging
function
• Equipment that is not compati-
ble with the timer charging func-
tion of the vehicle
• Check if it is possible to charge
with the charging cable equipped
to the vehicle.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even when using the genuine
charging cable, consult any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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1862-2. Charging
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If “Charging Stopped Check Charging Source” is shown (2)
Charging equipment is not compati-
ble with vehicle
Check if it is possible to charge with
the charging cable equipped to the
vehicle.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even when using the genuine
charging cable, consult any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
Charging equipment has stopped
charging
If “Charging Stopped Check Charging Source” is shown (3)
Problem in power supply from exter-
nal power source
Check the following items.
• Plug is securely inserted
• Extension cord is not used and
socket is not overloaded
• Connected to a dedicated power
line
• Electrical leakage has occurred or
not
There may be a problem with the
socket of the building. Contact an
electrician to request an inspection.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even though there is no problem
with the power source path, there
may be a malfunction in the system.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
Charging equipment has stopped
charging
Check if it is possible to charge with
the charging cable equipped to the
vehicle.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even when using the genuine
charging cable, consult any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped
professional.
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1872-2. Charging
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If “Charging Stopped High Energy Use See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Power is being consumed by electri-
cal components of vehicle
Check the following items, and then
carry out charging again.
• If the headlights and audio are
turned on, turn them off.
• Turn the power switch off.
If charging cannot be carried out,
even after performing the above, the
auxiliary battery may not be suffi-
ciently charged. Operate the hybrid
system for approximately 15 min-
utes or more to charge the auxiliary
battery.
If “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is shown
Malfunction occurred in charging
system
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer,
or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
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1882-2. Charging
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3Instrument cluster
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)3. Instrument cluster
Combination meter ............ 190
Warning lights and
indicators ......................... 199
Main display ....................... 207
Multi-information display .... 215
Head-up display ................. 249
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 256

1903. Instrument cluster
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Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (P. 207)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display (P. 215)
The multi-information display shows information which makes the vehicle
convenient-to-use, such as the hybrid system operation condition, electric-
ity consumption and fuel consumption history. Also, the operation contents
of the driving support systems and the combination meter display settings
can be changed by switching to the settings screen.
Warning lights and indicators (P. 199)
The warning lights and indicators comes on or flashes to indicate problems
with the vehicle or to show the operation status of the vehicle’s systems.
Clock (P. 196)
The large meter uses 2 liquid crystal displays to display informa-
tion such as the vehicle condition, driving status, electricity con-
sumption and fuel consumption.
Combination meter layout
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