2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN Owners Manual

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■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging equipment and settings are recom-
mended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect the plug to a weatherproof outlet, 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 15A branch circuit
with an over-current protection in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, con-
nect to a outlet with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or that
has an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker installed.
CAUTION
■Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the following precautions 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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CAUTION
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-
Interrupter (GFCI) and supplied by a circuit breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is strongly recommended.
●Use of a block heater for charging is prohibited.
●Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-outlet adapter, multi-plugs, or con-
version plug.
●Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited. The
extension cord may overheat and does
not contain a Ground-Fault Circuit-
Interrupter (GFCI).
●Do not connect to a power strip.
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How to charge
This vehicle has been designed to allow charging from an external
power source using a charging cable for exclusive use with standard
household AC outlets.
However, the vehicle differs greatly from standard household electri-
cal goods in the following ways, and incorrect usage could cause
fire or electric shock, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
●The charging operation is designed to operate at 12A continu-
ously for the charge duration (up to 3 hours).
●Charging can be conducted outdoors.
To c h a r g e p r o p e r l y, f o l l o w t h e p rocedure after reading the explana-
tion below. Charging is intended to be carried out by licensed driv-
ers only who properly understand the charging procedure. Charging
should not be carried out by children.
When charging with a charging station, follow the procedures for
using the charging station.
■Confirm the following before charging
●The parking brake is applied. (→P. 2 5 5 )
●Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF. (→P. 2 4 0 )
■Items to be regularly inspected
→P. 1 0 3

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■How to charge
Prepare the charging cable.
Insert the charging cable into
the outlet of the external
power source.
Make sure to hold the body of
the plug and insert it firmly into
the outlet.
Check that the power indicator
of the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is illumi-
nated. (If it is not illuminated,
refer to P. 99)
In order to lessen the load on
the outlet and plug, hang the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) on a hook etc.
while the plug is inserted.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) to check that
the electrical leakage detec-
tion function operates prop-
erly.
If the error warning indicator
illuminates when the test but-
ton is pressed, the function is
operating correctly.
After the test has been com-
pleted, press the reset button
to turn off the error warning
indicator. Charging cannot be
carried out while the error
warning indicator is illumi-
nated.
If the error warning indicator
does not come on even if the
test button is pressed, it is
likely that the function is not
operating correctly. Stop
charging immediately and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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Press the charging port lid to
open.
The charging inlet light will illu-
minate.
Remove the charging connec-
tor cap.
Affix the cap to the cable.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
When inserting, make sure not
to press the latch release but-
ton.
Align with the guide position
shown on the underside of the
charging connector, and push
in until a click is heard.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated. (When the
charging timer function is in
use, the light will turn off sev-
eral seconds after illuminat-
ing.)
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illu-
minate when the charging con-
nector is inserted. (→P. 9 9 )
The amount of time until charg-
ing is completed can be
checked on the energy monitor
by turning the “POWER” switch
to ON mode. (→P. 8 9 )
The error warning indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has illumi-
nated during charging:
→P. 1 0 2
The charging indicator will turn
off when charging is com-
pleted.
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■After charging
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the charging connector is
disconnected during charging
(while the charging indicator is
on), charging will be inter-
rupted.
Attach the charging connector
cap.
Close the charging port lid.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3