2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID start

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■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. 371) is used during charging or while the charging cable is con-
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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Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
● In very hot or very cold temperatures.
● The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when the head-
lights or emergency flashers switch is on.
● There is a power outage during charging.
● There is an interruption in the electrical supply.
● There is a drop in the voltage of your panel’s AC supply.
● The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of time.
■ Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
The charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) will decline gradually when
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use. The rate at which it declines will
differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the
vehicle is used. By observing the following precautions, battery charge
decline can be suppressed.
● Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct
sunlight when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
● Do not accelerate or decelerate frequently and suddenly when driving in
EV mode.
● Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving. ( P. 40)
● Leave a low level of charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) when
leaving the vehicle undriven for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode has switched to HV mode, turn the
“POWER” switch off.
● Use the charging timer function as much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) immediately before starting
off.
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the EV driving
range decreases. However, vehicle performance does not significantly
become worse.

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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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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system (with entr y function)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors ( P. 109)
Unlocks and locks the back door ( P. 110)
Starts and stops the hybrid system ( P. 238)

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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door When locking or unlockingthe door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
driver’s door handle.
When starting the hybridsystem or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors
When locking or unlockingthe doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handle and back door
opener switch. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)
When starting the hybrid
system or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

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*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-ment cluster.
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside thevehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-
ficulties receiving signal from the key. ( P. 591)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once
*1
The electronic key has a
low battery Replace the electronic
key battery
An attempt was made to
start the hybrid system
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normally Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the elec-
tronic key present
*2
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times
*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehicle,
and the “POWER” switch
was not turned OFF
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “POWER”
switch was not OFF Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle

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■Note for the entry function
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
“POWER” switch modes are changed.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 591)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 592
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
hybrid system stops. ( P. 114)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 493)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Charging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 493
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 639)