TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2017 Owners Manual

1312-2. Charging
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■ If the charging port lid does not open using the normal procedure
If the charging port lid does not open when using the normal procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by performing the following steps.
Open the back door. ( P. 274)
Prepare the wheel nut wrench. ( P. 598)
Insert a wheel nut wrench as shown in the illustration.
Press the center of the rear edge of the charging port lid to open it.
( P. 114)
This unlocking method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency
use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional immediately.
Pull the knob and remove the cover
shown in the illustration.
Insert the end of the wheel nut
wrench along the cutout of the cover
installation area.
Temporarily place the L-shaped part
of the wheel nut wrench where it con-
tacts the deck board.
(Place the wheel nut wrench so that it
is perpendicular to the work hole.)
From the condition in step , insert the
wheel nut wrench upwards into the
vehicle.
Pressing the emergency release lever
inside the work hole will unlock the
charging port lid.
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1322-2. Charging
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Carry the electric key on your person, for example in your pocket.
■Locking the charging connector
Firmly insert the charging con-
nector into the charging inlet.
(P. 154)
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possi-
ble, it will automatically lock.
If the charging connector is not
firmly inserted, locking operation
will be performed several times.
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Unlocking the charging connector
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector will be
unlocked.
Using the charging connector locking system

1332-2. Charging
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■Charging connector locking system
● If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the connector
locking system may not work to protect the system. In this case, wait for a
while before operating the switch again.
● The charging connector locking system does not guarantee to prevent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
● The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the
smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be unlocked by performing the following procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
( P. 269, 271)
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will unlock.
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Connector lock pin
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1342-2. Charging
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■ If the charging cable cannot be unlocked using the normal procedure
If the charging connector cannot be unlocked by pressing the charging con-
nector lock switch even after carrying an electronic key or unlocking the
doors, the charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
Approximately 50 mm (2.0 in.)
Approximately 20 mm (0.9 in.)
Open the back door. ( P. 274)
Pull the knob and remove the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a hand from the lower side of the
vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a
finger to the emergency release lever.
Move the emergency release lever in
the direction shown in the illustration.*
The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying force
in other directions may damage the
emergency release lever.
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1352-2. Charging
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Reinstall the cover to the its original position.
This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If
the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional imme-
diately.
Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector
can be unlocked in the normal procedure.
NOTICE
■ When inserting the charging connector
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunc-
tion in the charging connector locking system.
● Check that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle
A charging connector of the different type or a charging connector with
damaged or deformed insertion part may not be locked.
● Do not operate the charging connector lock switch before the charging
connector is connected
● Do not apply excessive force to the charging connector after the charging
connector is inserted
When removing the charging connector, make sure to unlock the charging
connector.
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1362-2. Charging
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Power sources that can be used
●Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V socket with a Residual Current Cir-
cuit-Breaker (RCCB) and a circuit breaker. Use of a 13A individual
circuit is strongly recommended to ensure charging cable will oper-
ate properly.
● We strongly recommend that you use an exclusive connection from
the junction box for charging.
If you connect on a socket that is on a shared circuit, and other
electrical appliances are used on other sockets on the same circuit,
then the circuit breaker might trip.*
● Ensure that the junction box is equipped with a Residual Current
Circuit-Breaker (RCCB). If it is not, have one installed by a duly
qualified professional.
● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket that is certified for outdoor use.
Checking Residual Current Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) operation
before its use is recommended.
● Check whether there are any local EV-charging regulations in
place, and adhere to them.
*: For detailed information, consult an electrician.
An external power source that fulfills the following criteria is
necessary for charging this vehicle. Confirm this before
charging.
WARNING
■ Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precautions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills the requirements, or failure to
observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.
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■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging equipment and settings are recom-
mended.
●Rain-tight socket
When charging outdoors, connect the plug to a rain-tight socket, and ensure
that the plug remains waterproof while the plug is connected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to an at least 13A branch circuit
with an over-current protection.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, connect
to a socket that has a Residual Current Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) installed.
●Remote switch
Allows the electricity from the socket to be interrupted by operating a switch,
thus allowing safe removal and insertion of the plug on rainy days.
■When your circuit breaker trips during charging
The upper limit of the charging current can be changed in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” settings on the multi-information display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select (Vehicle
Settings) in the screen, and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches to select “Charge Setting”,
and then press .
The “Charge Setting” screen will display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select “Charge Setting”,
and then press .
The “Charge Current” screen will display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select “8A”, and then
press .
The maximum charging current during charging will be restricted to 8A.
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If the breaker still trips while charging, even after changing the upper limit of
the charging current, check if the connected power source meets the speci-
fied charging conditions. (P. 136)
*: Restricting the charging current will lengthen the charging time.
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WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock and/or damages may occur,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V socket with a Residual Current Circuit-
Breaker (RCCB) and supplied by a circuit breaker in line with local regula-
tions. Use of an individual circuit provi ded with at least 13A is strongly rec-
ommended.
● Use of a block heater socket which fails to meet the requirements is pro-
hibited for charging.
● Make sure to connect the charging connector and charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting adaptor or extension cord between the
charging connector and charging inlet.
● Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-socket adapter, multi-plugs, or
conversion plug.
● Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited. The
extension cord may overheat and does
not contain a Residual Current Circuit-
Breaker (RCCB).
● Do not connect to a power strip.

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Charging methods
◆Charging from an external power source (P. 152)
This is a charging method used when charging from an AC socket
(220 V-240 V) with the charging cable equipped to the vehicle or
charging at a public charging station.
The charging start time (or departure time) and day can be set to carry
out charging using the timer at the desired date and time. (P. 163)
◆Using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
(P. 9 3 )
The plug-in hybrid system can be switched to hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode to charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) using electricity generated by gasoline engine operation.
The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power source.
◆Solar charging system (if equipped) (P. 175)
In certain conditions, when the vehicle is parked, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) can be charged by using electricity generated by
the solar panel equipped to the roof of the vehicle.
The maximum charge amount of the solar charging system is approxi-
mately 90% of the fully charged capacity for the charging from an exter-
nal power source. (This does not mean the battery can be fully charged
in one day.)
The following methods can be used to charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

1402-2. Charging
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The time required to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) differs
according to the charging voltage and charging current.
*1: The charging voltage may differ depending on the target region.
*2: This is the maximum value. Furthermore, the upper limit of the charging
current can be changed in the “Vehicle Settings” settings. (P. 137)
*3: The time required for charging to complete depends on conditions such as
the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) and the outside
temperature.
Estimated charging time
Connected power
sourceCharging stationHome power source
Charging voltage*1AC 230 VAC 230 V
Charging current*216A10A
Estimated charging
time
*3Approximately 2 hoursApproximately 3 hours
10 minutes