TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual

1912-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid 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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1922-2. 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
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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.

1932-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
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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
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
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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 retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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1942-2. 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 retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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 retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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 retailer or Toyota autho-
rized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure

1952-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
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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 retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
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1962-2. Charging
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3Instrument cluster
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Combination meter ............ 198
Warning lights and
indicators ......................... 207
Main display ....................... 215
Multi-information display .... 223
Head-up display ................. 257
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ........ 264

1983. Instrument cluster
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Combination meter
The units used on the display may differ depending on the target region.
Main display (P. 215)
The main display shows basic information related to driving, such as the
vehicle speed and remaining fuel amount.
Multi-information display (P. 223)
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. 207)
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. 204)
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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1993. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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The meter control switches equipped on the steering wheel can be
used to switch the screen display and change settings related to func-
tions displayed on the screen.
Each time the button is
pressed, the mileage display
switches among odometer, trip
meters, etc., and the fuel con-
sumption information for each
distance switches as well.
(P. 217)
Pressing , , or
performs such operations as
scrolling the screen
*, switching
the contents of the display
* and
moving the cursor.
This button is used to perform such operations as selecting the cur-
rent item or switching between on and off.
When pressed, the display returns to the previous screen.
*: On screens where the screen can be scrolled and the display can be
switched, marks are displayed to indicate the direction of operation (such
as and ).
Operations related to the combination meter
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2003. Instrument cluster
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Left-hand drive vehicles
When the switches are pressed, the instrument cluster light changes
as follows.
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (P. 205)
Darker
Brighter
When the switches are pressed,
the adjustment level check screen
(pop-up display
*) is displayed on
the main display.
*: A short time after the operation is completed, the pop-up display turns off.
Furthermore, the pop-up display can be turned on and off in the “Meter
Customize” settings. (P. 253)
Right-hand drive vehicles
To adjust the brightness of the instrument cluster light, perform opera-
tions on the screen of the multi-information display. (P. 250)
The instrument cluster brightness levels that can be selected differ
depending on whether the tail lights are on and surrounding brightness lev-
els. (P. 205)
Press or of the meter control switches on the screen
and select .
Press to display the cursor.
Instrument cluster light control
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