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1. Charging operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47866U_(U)
■Confirm the following before charging
●The parking brake is applied.
●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 consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The “POWER” switch is OFF.
■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 Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated.
In order to lessen the load on the
outlet and plug, hang the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) on a hook etc. while the
plug is inserted.
STEP1
STEP2
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A
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Garage door opener switches∗
P. 170
P. 409
Sun visors P. 394
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 187
Rear interior light P. 386
Vanity mirrors P. 395
Front interior/personal lights P. 385
∗:If equipped
*:Refer to “DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” or “NAVIGATION SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Microphone* P. 417
“SOS” button∗
Auxiliary box
P. 417
P. 393
Assist grips P. 402
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1-2. Charging
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
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 7 )
●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 2 )
■Items to be regularly inspected
→P. 1 0 7
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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Alarms and warning lights
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message
shown on the multi-information display. (→P. 5 5 9 )
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds*1
An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
entry function while the
electronic key was still
inside the passenger com-
partment
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
passenger compart-
ment and lock the
doors again
An attempt was made to
exit the vehicle and lock
the doors without first turn-
ing the “POWER” switch
off
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and lock the
doors again
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Security feature
Any unlocked doors will be automatically locked when the system is operat-
ing. The buzzer will beep and the emergency flashers flash when the doors
have been locked or the system has been turned off.
(The doors locked: Once; The system turned off: Twice)
■Conditions affecting operation
→P. 1 2 3
■When using the Remote Air Conditioning System
A charging message will be displayed on the multi-information display. Dif-
ferent messages will be displayed depending on when the Remote Air Con-
ditioning System was started (after charging or during charging).
(→P. 5 6 5 )
■While the Remote Air Conditioning System is operating
●Depending on the operating condition of the Remote Air Conditioning
System, the electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard.
However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
●The Remote Air Conditioning System may stop operating temporarily if
other features that use electricity (for example, the seat heater, lights,
windshield wipers) are in operation or if the charge level of the 12-volt
battery becomes low.
■Electronic key battery depletion
→P. 1 2 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
→P. 1 2 7
■Customization
Setting (e.g. Operation using the on the wireless remote control) can
be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 9 )
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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Rear interior light (→P. 3 8 6 )
Front interior/personal lights (→P. 3 8 5 )
Shift lever lighting
“POWER” switch lighting
Foot lights (if equipped)
Front door courtesy lights
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3-3. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Front interior lights
Turns the lights off
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights on
Personal lights
Ty p e A
Turns the lights on/off
Ty p e B
Turns the lights on/off
Front interior lights and personal lights
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3-3. Using the interior lights
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47856U_(U)
Rear interior light
The light will turn on/off in con-
junction with the front interior
lights
Turns the light on
ITI34P133a
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are opened/closed.
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
If the interior lights remain on when the door is not fully closed and the inte-
rior light switch (door position on/off) is on, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■Customization
Setting (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 6 4 7 )
NOTICE
■To p r e v e n t 1 2 - v o l t b a t t e r y d i s c h a r g e
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.
Rear interior light