2012 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN air condition

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1-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Charging messages
The first time the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging is completed, a
message detailing the results of
the charging will be displayed.
Also, if an operation which can-
not be carried out is attempted
during charging, a warning mes-
sage will be displayed.
(→P. 5 6 2 )
Comply with the instructions in
the message and carry out any
necessary operations.
The message may not be dis-
played if the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System (→P. 3 7 1 ) h a s
been used.
■Amount of time until charging is complete
Charging fully from an EV driving range of 0 mile (0 km) (→P. 5 8 ) w i l l t a k e
approximately 2.5 hours (AC120 V).
The amount of time until charging is complete will change in accordance with
the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature, etc.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may
become hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.

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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to
the vehicle, even if the “POWER” switch is operated.
●If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible.
●When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position
cannot be changed from P to another position.
●If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the
charging cable is connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during charging. When restarting charging, rein-
sert the charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charg-
ing indicator illuminates.
■For correct operation of the charging timer function
Check the following points.
●Check that the time is correct.
●Check that the “POWER” switch is OFF.
●Do not use a connector which has an electricity interruption function
(including timer functions).
(Use a connector which supplies electricity normally.)
■Automatic cancelation of the charging timer function
●If the Remote Air Conditioning System is operated while the charging
cable is connected, the charging timer function will be canceled. Charg-
ing will commence after the Remote Air Conditioning System has been
turned off.
●Charging will not commence if the “POWER” switch is not OFF, even at
the set time.

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1-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Charging timer function (finish time setting mode)
●The finish time setting mode should only be used as a reference for the
time at which charging will finish.
Charging may not complete at the finish time depending on the effects of
the electricity supply, temperature etc. In this event, charging will continue
until completed.
●If the function detects that charging cannot be finished on time, charging
will start immediately, and will continue until fully charged.
■Charging indicator
●The charging indicator illuminates if the Remote Air Conditioning System
(→P. 3 7 1 ) i s u s e d d u r i n g c h a r g i n g o r w h i l e t h e c h a r g i n g c a b l e i s c o n -
nected.
●If a system malfunction occurs during charging or during Remote Air
Conditioning System use, the indicator will flash for approximately 10
seconds and then turn off.
■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display (→P. 60) may drop slightly
when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been
completed and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.

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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
1-3. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key
To t a k e o u t t h e m e c h a n i c a l k e y,
push the release button and take
the key out.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (→P. 5 9 1 )
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
•Operating the smart key
system (→P. 1 0 8 , 1 2 6 )
•Operating the wireless
remote control function
(→P. 1 3 2 )
•Operating the Remote Air
Conditioning System
(→P. 3 7 1 )
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating
properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 5 9 1 )
●When the electronic key battery is depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
•Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
•Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
•Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
•Hand warmers made of metal
•Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
•Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
•Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
•Digital audio players
•Portable game systems
●If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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1-9. Safety information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher in the following
situations:
•If the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole,
which can move or deform on impact
•If the vehicle is involved in an underride collision such as a collision in
which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a
truck
●Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.
●The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 1 9 8 )
■SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an impact
that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to the
impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb. [1500 kg] vehicle collid-
ing with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehicle orien-
tation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h]).

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1-9. Safety information
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■Ty p e s o f c o l l i s i o n s t h a t m a y n o t d eploy the SRS airbags (SRS front air-
bags)
The SRS front airbags do not generally inflate if the vehicle is involved in a
side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed frontal
collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes sufficient forward
deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front airbags may occur.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
●Landing hard or falling
●Collision from the side
●Collision from the rear
●Ve h i c l e r o l l o v e r

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1-9. Safety information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47818U_(U)
Fr ont passenger occupant classification system
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a f r o n t pa s s e n g e r o c c u pa n t c l a s s i f i c a -
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light