key TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2021 User Guide

1322-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
The plug-cord can be replaced using the following procedure.
Prepare the charging cable
( P. 126) and the replacement
plug-cord.
Pull out the release key.
Make sure that the pulled out
release key is not lost.
Remove the plug-cord connec-
tor cap.
Insert the release key into the
release slot of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Insert the release key in the direc-
tion shown in the illustration.
Replacing the plug-cord (Mode 2 charging cable) (if equipped)
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With the release key fully
inserted into the release slot of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device), turn the
plug-cord connector nut of the
plug-cord to remove the cord.
After the plug-cord is removed,
remove the release key.
Do not leave the vehicle alone with the plug-cord removed. If the plug-cord
is not installed, water or other foreign matter may enter the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device), resulting in a malfunction.
Align the protrusion of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), with the groove of the
plug-cord, insert the plug-cord
into the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device), and then
turn the plug-cord connector
nut of the plug-cord to install it.
Make sure that there are no foreign
objects attached to the connection
before installing the plug-cord.
Remove any foreign objects if they
are attached. Otherwise, water or
other foreign matter may enter the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), resulting in a malfunction.
Turn the plug-cord connector nut of the plug-cord in the opposite direction
of removal until a click sound is heard and the plug-cord is secured.
Install the plug-cord connector cap and release key to the plug-cord
that has been removed.
Securely install the release key to the protection cap to prevent it from
being lost. Also, make sure that the release key does not fall out of the pro-
tection cap accidently.
Store the plug-cord in a safe, clean and dry place.
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1402-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Smart lid & connector locking system
Smart lid system
Operating the charging port lid carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket, can unlock only the charging
port lid with the doors of the vehicle locked.
Charging connector locking system
When the charging connector is inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock.
Carry an electronic key and press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the charging connector.
It can be used to prevent the charging cable removed or stolen while
charging.
■ Antenna location
 P. 293
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
 P. 294
When carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in
your pocket, the charging port lid and the charging connector
can be locked or unlocked.
Smart lid & connector locking system operation
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1412-2. Charging
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■Unlocking the charging port lid
Pressing the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration) carry-
ing the electronic key on your
person, for example in your
pocket, can unlock the charging
port lid.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.
■Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid
and press the rear edge of
the charging port lid (the
position shown in the illustra-
tion).
Using the smart lid system
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1422-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Locking the doors using the smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control. (P. 283)
The charging port lid will be locked.
If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked, the charging port
lid locks.
■Charging port lid
●If the rear edge of the charging port lid (the position shown in the illustra-
tions on P. 122 and 141) is pressed when the doors are locked and you are
not carrying the electronic key, the charging port lid opens slightly, but
remains locked. Carry an electronic key or unlock the doors, and then press
the charging port lid twice to open it.
●If the charging port lid is opened and closed repeatedly, the charging port lid
lock may not operate in order to protect the system. In this case, press the
charging port lid twice after a while.
■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 port lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following pro-
cedures.
●Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. (P. 122)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(P. 283, 285)
The charging port lid can be locked if the steps and are performed in
reverse.
●Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock
switch. (P. 283, 285)
Open the charging port lid. (P. 122)
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1442-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
■Locking the charging connector
Firmly insert the charging con-
nector into the charging inlet.
(P. 167)
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

1452-2. 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. 283, 285)
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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1462-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■If the charging cable cannot be unlocked
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. 288)
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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1672-2. Charging
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Remove the protective cap of
the charging connector and
secure it to the cable.
The illustration uses a Mode 2
charging cable as an example.
Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and
insert it firmly and fully into the
charging inlet.
When connecting the charging
connector into the charging inlet,
make sure that the identification
symbols are the same.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock.
Check that the charging indicator
illuminates. If the charging indica-
tor does not illuminate, the
charging connector is not locked.
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If the charging connector is not
locked, remove and reinsert it.
After the charging connector is
locked, the charging connector
cannot be unlocked by pressing
the charging connector lock switch
if the electronic key is not in detec-
tion area of charging port lid.
(P. 294)
*: If the charging connector is not firmly inserted, locking operation will be
performed several times.
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1682-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
If the charging indicator flashes
after inserting the charging con-
nector:
The charge schedule is regis-
tered (P. 176). Carry an elec-
tronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch
to unlock the charging connec-
tor.
After temporarily removing the charging connector, reinsert it within
approximately 5 seconds. (P. 168)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 130 and follow the correction
procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may become
hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (When using Mode 2 charging
cable.)
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
●The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display. (P. 159)
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
(P. 123)
■If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule (P. 176) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P. 184)
●While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
P. 145