2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID key battery

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7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior ..........546
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ...........551
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements....................557
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ......................560
Hood ..................................563
Positioning a floor jack .......565
Engine compartment..........566
Tires ...................................580
Tire inflation pressure ........592
Wheels ...............................594
Replacing the tire ...............597
Air conditioning filter ..........609
Wiper rubber
replacement .....................613
Electronic key battery ........616
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................619
Light bulbs .........................623
8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 632
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 633
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ..................... 634
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 640
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 641
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 650
If you have a flat tire .......... 658
If the hybrid system will
not start ........................... 676
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 678
If the 12-volt battery is
discharged ...................... 682
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 688
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 693
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises

821-3. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following.
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The side windows are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using an
inside lock button.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
( P. 682)

1162-2. Charging
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Except during charging
The hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate
*1
while the charging port lid is open and any of the followings are per-
formed.
●When an electronic key is carried near the effective range
*2
(P. 280)
●When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
■When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
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: If the push lifter (P. 158) is pushed in, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators may flash.
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Small amountIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
Medium amountIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
Large amountIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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1552-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
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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

1582-2. Charging
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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

2664-1. Key information
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A89E_(EE)■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 and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 616)
• The smart entry & start 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.
You can replace the battery by yourself (P. 616). However, as there is a
danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

2674-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
■If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.
■If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery.
(P. 616)
■Replacing the battery
P. 616
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
■If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional to check if an unknown electronic key (other than
those in your possession) has been registered.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

2704-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 81)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 678)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 616) When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.