2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME charging

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1152-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging port lid
If the rear edge of the charging port lid is pressed when the doors are locked
and you are not carrying the electric key, the charging port lid opens slightly,
but remains locked. Carry an electronic key or unlock the doors, and then
press the charging port lid twice to open it.
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the smart
key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the charging port
lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following procedures.
●Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. ( →P. 114)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
( → P. 268, 269)
The charging port lid can be locked if the step and is performed in
reverse.
● Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock
switch. ( →P. 268, 269)
Open the charging port lid. ( →P. 114)
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2-2. Charging
■If the charging port lid does not open using the normal procedure
If the charging port lid does not open when using the normal procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by performing the following steps.
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Prepare the wheel nut wrench. ( →P. 610)
Insert a wheel nut wrench as shown in the illustration.
Press the center of the rear edge of the charging port lid to open it.
( →P. 103)
This unlocking method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency
use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. Pull the knob and remove the cover
shown in the illustration.
Insert the end of the wheel nut
wrench along the cutout of the cover
installation area.
Temporarily place the L-shaped part
of the wheel nut wrench where it con-
tacts the deck board.
(Place the wheel nut wrench so that it
is perpendicular to the work hole.)
From the condition in step , insert the
wheel nut wrench upwards into the
vehicle.
Pressing the emergency release lever
inside the work hole will unlock the
charging port lid.
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
1172-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Locking and unlocking the charging connector
Carry the electric key on your person, for example in your pocket.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
( → P. 137)
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector is
locked and unlocked each time
the switch is pressed.
Using the charging connector locking system
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2-2. Charging
■Changing the charging connector lock settings
The method for locking and unlocking the charging connector can
be changed as follows in the “Vehicle Settings” settings on the
multi-information display.
Refer to P. 231 for details on how to change the settings.
*1: Carrying the electric key and unlocking the doors is not necessary.
*2: The charging connector can be locked and unlocked by similar operationsto that of “Manual Lock”.
*3: The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is interrupted dueto a power outage etc. after the charging connector is automatically locked.
SettingOperation description
“Manual Lock”
(Default setting)The charging connector is locked and unlocked by
pressing the charging connector lock switch when
carrying the electric key or after unlocking the doors.
“Auto Lock”The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected.
*1, 2
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”
The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected and
automatically unlocked when charging is com-
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PRIUS PRIME_OM_OM47A88U_(U)
1192-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging connector locking system
●If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the charging
connector locking system may not work to protect the system. In this case,
wait for a while before operating the switch again.
● The charging connector locking system does not guarantee to prevent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the
smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be locked and unlocked by performing the following
procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(→ P. 268, 269)
Insert the charging connector into the charging inlet (only when locking
the charging connector).
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will lock or unlock.
● When the charging connector lock setting ( →P. 118) is set to “Auto Lock”,
the above procedures are only necessary when unlocking. When set to
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”, the connector lock function operates, even if the
smart key system is deactivated.
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Connector lock pin
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2-2. Charging
■If the charging cable cannot be unlocked using the normal procedure
If the charging connector cannot be unlocked by pressing the charging co\
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nector lock switch even after carrying an electronic key or unlocking the
doors, the charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
Approximately 2.0 in. (50 mm)
Approximately 0.9 in. (20 mm)
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Pull the knob and remove the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a hand from the lower side of the
vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a
finger to the emergency release lever.
Move the emergency release lever in
the direction shown in the illustration.
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The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying force
in other directions may damage the
emergency release lever.
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1212-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
Reinstall the cover to the its original position.
This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If
the problem persists, have the vehicle in spected by your Toyota dealer imme-
diately.
Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector
can be unlocked in the normal procedure.
WARNING
■ When connecting the charging co nnector to the charging inlet
NOTICE
■When locking the charging connector
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunc-
tion in the charging connector locking system.
● Check that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle
A charging connector of the different type or a charging connector with
damaged or deformed insertion part may not be locked.
● Do not operate the charging connector lock switch before the charging
connector is connected
● Operate the charging connector lock switch after firmly inserting the
charging connector into the charging inlet
● Do not apply excessive force to the charging connector when the charging
connector is locked
When removing the charging connector, make sure to unlock the charging
connector.
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Do not insert hand into the connector
lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the connector
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2-2. Charging
Power sources that can be used
●Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault
Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and a ci rcuit breaker. Use of a 15A indi-
vidual circuit is strongly recomme nded to ensure charging cable will
operate properly.
● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof
outlet that is certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) operation before
its use is recommended.
NEMA 5-15R outlet
The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.
An external power source that fulfills the following criteria is
necessary for charging this vehicle. Confirm this before
charging.
WARNING
■ Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precautions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills the requirements, or failure to
observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.
Power sources
Outlets that can be connected