2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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Tips for extending the distance that can be driven in EV mode
The distance that can be driven in EV mode varies significantly
depending on how the vehicle is driven, road conditions, the weather,
the outside temperature, usage co nditions of electrical components
and the number of occupants.
The distance that can be driven in EV mode can be extended if the
following is performed:
● Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front and avoid unnec-
essary acceleration and deceleration
● Accelerate and decelerate the v ehicle as smoothly as possible
● Drive at moderate speeds as much as possible and maintain a
constant speed
● Set the air conditioning to a moderate temperature and turn the air
conditioning system off when it is not needed
● Use tires of the specified size and maintain the specified tire pres-
sure
● Use the EV/HV mode selection switch to drive in HV mode when
driving on a highway
Electricity consumption will incr ease substantially when driving on
a highway in EV mode.
● Do not add unnecessary weight to the vehicle

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Display when charging is completedThe following indicate that charging has been carried out properly.
● The charging indicator turns off
● “CHARGE RESULT: CHARGE COMPLETE” is displayed on the
multi-information display when starting off ( P. 9 5 )
Regardless of the type of power source or whether the charging timer
function is used, charging is completed if the above can be con-
firmed.
For the display when charging is not completed: P. 5 7 0

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Plug-in Hybrid Applications
Plug-in Hybrid Applications operationThe following functions can be us ed with the navigation system.
● Download of nearby charging stat ions to the map screen (Type A)
● View list of nearby charging stations and corresponding charging
station information (such as voltage supported) (Type B)
The function of Type B is a function added to Entune.
For details about the function, re fer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/
.
Plug-in Hybrid Applications is a service for plug-in hybrid vehicles.
These are added to the Safety Connect and Entune products.
The contents provide charge su pport, comfort support and drive
support via the vehicle’s navigati on system and the owner’s Smart-
phone.
Both of the following accounts are required for the services.
● Active Safety Connect account
● Active Toyota Entune account
For Safety Connect and Entune, refer to the following page.

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■Download of nearby charging stations to the map screen
POI icons of charging stations can be displayed on the map
screen.
Their location can also be set as a destination and used for route
guidance.
Press “INFO APPS”.
Touch “Apps” on the “Informa-
tion” screen.
Touch “Charge Stations” to
download nearby charging sta-
tions.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Touch “Show on Map” to display
nearby charging stations on the
map screen.
■ To Hide POI icons
Touch “Show on Map”.
Touch “Charging Station Icons”.
The map screen will be displayed
with the POI icons hidden.
To display the POI icons again,
touch “Charging Station Icons” on
the “Show on Map” screen.
STEP 4
STEP 1
STEP 2

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Charging equipment
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external power
source.
■ Charging equipment and names
Charging indicator
Charging inlet
Charging port lidCharging port
Charging cable

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The names of each part of the charging cable
*: The shape of the plug differs in accordance with the voltage and the
target region.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device)
Plug
*
Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button

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Safety functionsThe CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following
safety features.
■ Electrical leakage detection function
If an electrical leakage is de tected during charging, the power
source will be automatically interr upted, thus preventing fires or
electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
If the power source is interrupted, the error warning indicator will illumi-
nate.
If the power source is interrupted: P. 107
■ Electrical leakage test function
The electrical leakage detection function can be tested prior to
charging to confirm that it is operating correctly.
When the test button is pressed while the plug is connected to an exter-
nal power source, the error warning indicator should illuminate.
(P. 108)
■ Conditions for supplying current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is designed to
prevent electrical current from being supplied to the charging con-
nector when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug is
inserted into the outlet.
■ Charging cable
The charging cable may become hard in low temperatures.