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Information related to charging can be displayed and checked on the
vehicle’s multi-information display.
■While charging
When any door is opened
during charging, the current
charging condition and remain-
ing time until charging is com-
plete can be checked.
■After charging is complete
After charging is complete, the
first time that the hybrid system
is started, a message detailing
the results of the charging is
displayed. Also, a message is
displayed if an operation that
cannot be performed or a situa-
tion that charging cannot be
performed occurs during
charging is performed.
When a message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed on the
screen. (P. 184)
■Combination meter display during charging
If approximately 100 seconds elapse after the power switch is turned to ON
mode during charging, the power switch will automatically turn off and the dis-
play will disappear.
Checking information related to charging
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)■Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity 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. Observing the following can help suppress bat-
tery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct sun-
light when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly when EV driv-
ing.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving. (P. 9 8 )
●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.
(P. 163)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven in EV mode decreases. However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
after charging
In the following situations, the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) after charging completes may be less than normal in order to protect
the system (the EV driving range after the battery is fully charged may be
shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the outside temperature is low or high
●Charging is carried out immediately after high-load driving or in extreme
heat
When none of the above situations apply and there is a drastic drop in the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) after charging com-
pletes, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
*: When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) shows that it is fully charged, the remaining charge rapidly
decreases faster than normal.
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When using the Mode 3
charging cable (if equipped):
Remove the cap of the charging
connector that is connected to
the charging equipment, and
then connect the charging con-
nector to the charging equip-
ment.
Follow the instructions displayed on the charging equipment for details
regarding how to connect the charging cable and how to start charging.
Depending on the charging device, it may be necessary to receive authori-
zation to use the device. For details, refer to the information displayed on
the charging device.
Open the charging port lid.
( P. 1 1 4 )
The charging inlet light will illumi-
nate.
Remove the charging inlet cap
and secure it as shown in the
illustration.
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If the charging indicator flashes
after inserting the charging con-
nector:
The charge schedule is regis-
tered (P. 163). Carry an elec-
tronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch
to unlock the charging connec-
tor.
After temporarily removing the charging connector, reinsert it within
approximately 5 seconds. (P. 155)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 121 and follow the correction
procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may become
hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (When using Mode 2 charging
cable.)
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
●The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display. (P. 146)
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
(P. 115)
■If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule (P. 163) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed immediately. To cancel charging using the timer and start charging
immediately, perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P. 171)
●While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
P. 133
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■Charging time
P. 140
■ Safety function
Charging will not start when the charging connector is not locked. If the
charging indicator does not illuminate even when the charging connector is
inserted, remove and reinsert the connector, and then check that the charging
indicator illuminates.
■ When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display ( P. 227) may drop slightly
when the power switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been com-
pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Charging time may increase
P. 141
■ While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON mode and the energy monitor dis-
plays, the charging connector is displayed on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is displayed ( P. 218). Also, when the charging
connector is locked, is displayed.
■ When removing the charging connector
■ Push lifter
Carry an electronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch and check
that the lock is released, and then pull the
charging connector towards you.
When the charging port lid is open, make
sure not to touch the push lifter. If it is
touched accidentally, the charging port lid
or connector lock may operate.
If they are accidentally operated, carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock.Push lifter
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1662-2. Charging
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When operating timer settings, use the charging timer switch and
meter control switches.
Charging timer switch
Meter control switches
(P. 191)
Multi-information display
■Registering the charge schedule
Press the charging timer switch.
The “Charge Schedule” screen will display on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select “Scheduled Events”,
and then press .
The “Scheduled Events” screen
will display.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select “+”, and then press
.
The “Edit Charging Event”
screen will display.
Setting procedure
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Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the charging mode/
time settings row, and then
press .
The charging mode/time set-
tings screen will display.
The clock display (12-hour dis-
play/24-hour display) changes
according to the clock settings.
(P. 196)
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the item to change
with the cursor, and then
press or to change
the setting.
Set the desired charging mode
and charging start (or departure)
time.
When the charging mode is “Start”, this sets the charging start time.
When it is “Departure”, this sets the charging end time.
After changing the settings to the desired settings, press to return to
the previous screen.
To activate the repeated set-
ting, press or of the
meter control switches to
select “Repeat”, and then
press .
A screen where the repeated
day can be selected will display.
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Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the desired day to acti-
vate for the repeated setting,
and then press .
Each time is pressed, the
repeated setting switches
between on and off.
When set to on, the selected day is highlighted and the charging timer is
repeated on that day. It is possible to set more than one day to on.
If no days are set to on, charging is only carried out once according to
the timer for the next 24 hours.
After changing the settings to the desired settings, press to return to
the previous screen.
When the charging mode is
set to “Departure”, set the
“Climate Prep” (P. 163) to
on or off. (if equipped)
To turn the function on and oper-
ate the air conditioning, press
or of the meter control
switches to select “Climate
Prep”, and then press .
Each time is pressed, the function switches between on and off.
After setting operations are
complete, press .
A screen where the settings can
be saved will display.
Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Yes”,
and then press to save the
settings.
If you wish to change the settings, select “No” and perform the setting
procedure from step again.
After setting operations are complete, when the charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, charging will be carried out according to the
charging timer settings.
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