TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47C17U_(U)
1012-1. Plug-in hybrid system
2
Plug-in hybrid system
The distance that can be driven in EV mode varies significantly
depending on how the vehicle is driven, road conditions, the we ather,
the outside temperature, usage con ditions of electrical components
and the number o f occupants.
The distance that can be driven in EV mode can be extended if t he fol-
lowing is performed:
● Maintain a safe distance from t he vehicle in front and avoid un nec-
essary acceleration and deceleration
● Accelerate and decelerate the v ehicle 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 (
*1 • *2) 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 in crease substantially when drivin g on a
highway in EV mode.
● Do not add unnecessary w eight to the vehicle
*1: Vehicles with 7-inch display
*2: Vehicles with 11.6-inch display
The following indicate that charging has been carried out prope rly.
● The charging indicator turns off
● The Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illumin ate for
approximately 15 seconds. ( P. 104)
● “Charging Complete” is displayed on the multi-information displ ay
when starting off ( P. 130)
Regardless of the type of power source or whether the charging timer
function is used, charging is c ompleted if the above can be confirmed.
Charging-related messages: P. 175
Tips for extending the EV driving range
Display when charging is completed

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2-2. Charging
Charging equipment
*: If equipped
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external
power source.
Charging equipment and names
Charging inlet
Charging inlet light
Charging port lid
( P. 103, 114)
Charging indicator ( P. 1 0 6 )
Charging connector lock
switch
* (  P. 117) Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) status indicator
(
 P. 104)
Charging cable ( P. 107)
Charging port
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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1032-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Opening the charging port lid
Vehicles without smart lid &
connector locking system:
Press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration).
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid. Then open the lid fully by
hand.
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
Press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration) 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 u nlocked
by carrying an electronic key and pressing the charging port li d.
( P. 114)
Opening and closing the charging port lid

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2-2. Charging
■Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration).
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
• When the doors are locked with the smart key system,
wireless remote control or
door lock switch, the charging
port lid is also locked.
(P. 267, 269)
• If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked,
the charging port lid locks.
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
About less than halfFlashesNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedFlashesNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedFlashes
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1052-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■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 carri ed near the effective range
*2, 3
(  P. 279)
● When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 se conds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
*3: Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system only
■When the hybrid battery (tract ion battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (tra ction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
*
*
: If the push lifter ( P. 142) 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
About less than halfIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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2-2. Charging
The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following
ways.
*1: Flashes for approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
■Charging indicator
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Re mote 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 m essage 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. 126) is operating
• “Traction Battery Cooler” ( P. 127) is operating
Flashing
(normally)
*1When charge schedule is registered ( P. 147) and
charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*2When charging cannot be carried out due to mal-
function in a power source or the vehicle etc.
( P. 171)
Not illuminated
• Charging connector is not inserted into charging
inlet
• When the charging timer ( P. 147) is on standby
• When charging is completed

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2-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Charging cable
The function, correct operating, etc. of the charging cable are
written.
The names of each part of the charging cable
Charging connector
Latch release button
Plug
Plug-cord
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device)Power indicator (
P. 109)
Charging indicator ( P. 109)
Error warning indicator
(  P. 109)1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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2-2. Charging
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. 1 1 0
■
Automatic check function
This is an automatic system check that is run before charging
begins to check for pr oblems in the operation of the electrical leak-
age detection function.
If a malfunction is found in the electrical leakage detection f unction as a
result of the check, the error warning indicator flashes to inf orm the
user. ( P. 110)
■
Temperature detection function
A temperature detection function is equipped to the plug. While
charging, if heat is generated due to looseness on the outlet s ide
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 bei ng supplied to the charging con nec-
tor when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug i s
inserted into the outlet.
Safety functions

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1092-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Indicator operation
3 indicators are used to indicate the following conditions.
Power indicator
Illuminates when electricity is
flowing to the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device).
Charging indicator
Illuminates when charging is in
progress.
Error warning indicator
Flashes when there is an electri-
cal leakage or when a malfunc-
tion occurs in the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
CCID (Charging Circ uit Interrupting Device) indicator
1
2
3

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2-2. Charging
■When a malfunction occurs during charging
The indicators on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
use a combination of different s tatuses (not illuminated, illuminated
or flashing) to inform the u ser of internal malfunctions.
When the error warning indicator is illuminated or flashing, te mporarily
remove the plug from the outlet and then reconnect it to check if the
error indicator turns off.
If the error warning indicator turns off, charging is now possible.
If it does not turn off, perform the correction procedure in th e following
chart.
*1: When this occurs, charging is carried out without a limited ch arging current.
*2: When this occurs, charging is carried out with a limited charg ing current.
StatusPower
indicatorError
warning
indicator
Cause/Correction procedure
Charging
system error Not
illuminated Not
illuminated
or
illuminated An electrical leakage is
detected and charging is can-
celed, or there is a malfunction
in the charging cable.

Consult your Toyota dealer
Illuminated Flashes
Plug
temperature detection
malfunction
FlashesFlashes
There is a malfunction in the
plug temperature detection
part.
*1
 Consult your Toyota dealer
Plug
temperature increase
detection
FlashesNot
illuminated
An increase in the temperature
of the plug is detected due to an
improper connection between
the outlet and plug.
*2
 Check that the plug is
securely connected to the
outlet.
Charging
cable life
span notice
IlluminatedFlashes
The number of charges using
the charging cable is nearing
the end of its usable life span.
 Consult your Toyota dealer
Charging
cable life
span
IlluminatedIlluminated
The number of charges using
the charging cable has
exceeded its usable number of
charges.
 Consult your Toyota dealer