2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN air conditioning

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3. Basic operation
How to operate the Remote Air Conditioning System
■Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
The system will shut off if a door
is opened.
The system can be stopped by
pressing the twice.
■Operating conditions
The system will only operate if all of the following conditions are met:
●The shift position is in P.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
●All doors are closed.
●The hood is closed.
●The brake pedal is not being depressed.

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Air conditioning system P. 358
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch P. 375
D
EV/HV mode selection switch
Eco drive mode switch
Power mode switch
P. 37
P. 247
P. 247
Emergency flasher switch P. 524
Shift lever P. 245
P position switch P. 248
∗: If equipped

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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
The plug-in hybrid system is a system that has the features of both
electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
●Electricity received by charging from an external power
source can be used, and the vehicle can also be driven as an
electric vehicle by driving over certain distances* using only
the electric motor (traction motor).
●If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically
controlled in such a way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehi-
cle through the joint use of the gasoline engine.
*: The driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as vehi-
cle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gasoline
engine may also be used simultaneously in accordance with driving
conditions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)

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■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. For safety, apply the parking brake and make sure to shift the shift
position to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction.
●The brake system operation sound heard from the front of the vehicle
when the driver’s door is opened.
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
●Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
●Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
●Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
●Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when you press the
brake pedal or release the accelerator pedal.
●Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. (→P. 4 5 )
●The operation sound of the air conditioning system (air conditioning com-
pressor, blower motor).

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Plug-in hybrid system precautions
Ta k e c a r e w h e n h a n d l i n g t h e h y b r i d s y s t e m , a s i t c o n ta i n s a h i g h
voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey
the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Service plug
Caution label
Power control unit and DC/
DC converter
Electric motor (traction
motor)
Air conditioning compressor
High voltage cables (orange)
Battery charger
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Charging inlet

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Before driving
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Plug-in hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■Using EV mode and HV mode effectively
Primarily using EV mode when driving in cities and using HV
mode when driving on highways (or freeways) can help con-
serve fuel and electricity. (→P. 3 7 )
■Using Eco drive mode
When using Eco drive mode, a torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera-
tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini-
mized, improving fuel and electricity economy. (→P. 2 4 7 )
■Use of Hybrid System Indicator
Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area. (→P. 2 6 8 )
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow-
ing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at
traffic lights, will lead to high fuel and electricity consumption.
Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much
as possible. When encountering a delay, gently release the
brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while
avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help
control excessive electricity and fuel consumption.

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■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
Electricity consumption will increase substantially when driving
at high speeds in EV mode. If there will be a long distance to the
next external charging point after leaving a freeway, driving in
HV mode while on the freeway and in EV mode after leaving the
freeway is recommended.
■Air conditioning on/off
●Switch the air conditioning ( ) to off when it is not
needed. Doing so can help control excessive electricity and
fuel consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air
mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air con-
ditioner and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically
cut out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle
are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be
improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.
●For efficiency, use the Remote Air Conditioning System
before departing while the charging cable is connected.

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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
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■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.