2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PHV Owners Manual

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NOTICE
■
After charging
● After disconnecting the charging connector from the charging inlet, make
sure to close the charging port lid.
If the charging port lid is left open, water or foreign objects may enter the
charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
(The charging port lid does not have a lock. Take care not to press and
open the door accidentally.)
● After removing the plug from the outlet, keep it in a safe place free from
moisture and dust.
The charging cable or plug may be damaged if the cable is stepped on or
ridden over by the vehicle.
■ Using private power generators
Do not use private power generators as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsafe.
■ Usable temperature range
● Do not charge if the outside temperature is -22 °F (-30 °C) or below, as it is
likely that charging will take longer, and equipment related to charging will
be damaged.
● Do not leave the vehicle or the charging cable in areas where the outside
temperature is lower than -40 °F (-40 °C). The vehicle or charging cable
will probably be damaged.

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When normal charging cannot be carried out
If charging does not commence even though the correct procedure
has been carried out, and an er ror message is shown on the multi-
information display, try the correction procedures listed in the table
below.
If you still cannot corr ect the problem, contact your Toyota dealer.

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A problem has occurred during charging
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction
procedure.
SituationReasonCorrection procedure
The power indicator on
the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting
Device) does not illumi-
nate even when con-
nected to a power
source The plug is not properly
connected with the out-
let.
Insert the plug firmly
into the outlet.
There is a power out-
age. Restart charging once
power has been
restored.
The circuit breaker has
activated. Check the circuit
breaker.
If there is nothing
unusual, connect to
another outlet and
check that charging is
possible.
If charging is possible,
there is probably a
problem with the first
outlet. Contact your
building manager or an
electrician.
The charging cable
connecting the CCID
(Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) with
the plug is damaged. Stop charging immedi-
ately, and contact your
Toyota dealer.

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SituationReasonCorrection procedure
The error warning indi-
cator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) comes
onThe electrical leakage
detection function or the
self-test function has
operated and the power
supply has been inter-
rupted.
Reset the CCID (Charg-
ing Circuit Interrupting
Device). (
P. 102)
The charging indicator
does not illuminate
even though the charg-
ing connector is con-
nectedThe latch release but-
ton is being pressed.
For safety purposes,
charging will be inter-
rupted when the latch
release button is
pressed.
(P. 9 1 )
When connecting the
charging connector to
the vehicle, insert it into
the charging inlet with-
out pressing the latch
release button.
The charging connec-
tor is not properly con-
nected to the charging
inlet. Check that the charg-
ing connector is firmly
connected to the
charging inlet.
If the charging indicator
does not illuminate
even though the charg-
ing connector is firmly
connected, there may
be a problem in the
system. Stop charging
immediately and con-
sult your Toyota dealer.
The hybrid battery
(traction battery) is
already fully charged. 

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If a warning message is displayed after charging
If a warning message is dis-
played when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging, comply with the
contents of the message and
take any necessary actions.
( P. 562)
SituationReasonCorrection procedure
The charging indicator
flashes for 10 seconds An error has probably
occurred in the charg-
ing system. Turn the “POWER”
switch to ON mode and
comply with the warn-
ing message shown on
the multi-information
display.
(P. 562)

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■Resetting the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
If the error warning indicator of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) illu-
minates during charging, conduct either
of the following procedures.
● Press the reset button on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
● Disconnect the plug, wait for a short
while and reconnect.
The error warning indicator will go out
and the power source will reconnect.
● If the error warning indicator does not
illuminate a second time after the power
source has been reconnected, charging
can continue.
● If the error warning indicator illuminates
again, there may be a problem with the
charging cable or the power source.
Stop charging immediately and contact
your Toyota dealer.

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Inspecting the charging cable
Inspecting the electrical leakage detection function
Check that the electrical leakage det ection function operates properly
by following the procedure below.
In the unlikely event that the elec trical leakage detection function
does not operate properly, contac t your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Insert the charging cable into the outlet of the external power
source. Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
If the error warning indicator illu-
minates when the test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
Press the reset button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
Check that the error warning indicator turns off. Charging cannot be
carried out while the error warning indicator is illuminated.
Charging can be continued by following the normal procedure. If not
charging, put away the charging cable.
For safety, inspect the charging cable on a routine basis (at least
once a month).
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CAUTION
■Routine inspection
Check the following points regularly.
If use is continued without inspection, fire or electric shock may occur,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
● The charging cable, plug, charging connector, CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) etc. have not been damaged
● The outlet has not been damaged
● The plug does not get extremely hot during use
● The tip of the plug has not been deformed
● The plug is not dirtied by dust etc.
Inspect the plug after removing it from the outlet.
■ Maintaining the charging cable
When the cable is dirty, first remove the dirt with a hard, wringed cloth, and
then wipe the cable with a dry cloth. Do not wash with water, as doing so
could cause a fire or electrical shock when charging, which could lead to
death or serious injury.
■ When not using the charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet. Dust could accumulate on the plug or in
the outlet, possibly causing overheating which could lead to a fire.
Also, keep the cable in a place free from moisture.