2018 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID key

1372-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
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■Unlocking the charging port lid
Pressing the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration) carry-
ing the electronic key on your
person, for example in your
pocket, can unlock the charging
port lid.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.
■Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid
and press the rear edge of
the charging port lid (the
position shown in the illustra-
tion).
Using the smart lid system
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1382-2. Charging
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Locking the doors using the smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control. (P. 277)
The charging port lid will be locked.
If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked, the charging port
lid locks.
■Charging port lid
●If the rear edge of the charging port lid (the position shown in the illustra-
tions on P. 122 and 137) is pressed when the doors are locked and you are
not carrying the electronic 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 charging port lid is opened and closed repeatedly, the charging port lid
lock may not operate in order to protect the system. In this case, press the
charging port lid twice after a while.
■If the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the smart
entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging port lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following pro-
cedures.
●Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. (P. 137)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(P. 277, 279)
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. 277, 279)
Open the charging port lid. (P. 137)
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1402-2. Charging
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Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
■Locking the charging connector
Firmly insert the charging con-
nector into the charging inlet.
(P. 162)
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possi-
ble, it will automatically lock.
If the charging connector is not
firmly inserted, locking operation
will be performed several times.
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Unlocking the charging connector
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector will be
unlocked.
Using the charging connector locking system

1412-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
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■Charging connector locking system
● If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the 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 entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the smart
entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be unlocked by performing the following procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
( P. 277, 279)
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will unlock.
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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1422-2. Charging
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■ If the charging cable cannot be unlocked using the normal procedure
If the charging connector cannot be unlocked by pressing the charging con-
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 50 mm (2.0 in.)
Approximately 20 mm (0.9 in.)
Open the back door. ( P. 282)
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.*
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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1622-2. Charging
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Remove the protective cap of
the charging connector and
secure it to the cable.
The illustration uses a Mode 2
charging cable as an example.
Firmly insert the charging con-
nector into the charging inlet.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock.
Check that the charging indicator
illuminates. If the charging indica-
tor does not illuminate, the
charging connector is not locked.
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If the charging connector is not
locked, remove and reinsert it.
After the charging connector is locked, even if someone not carrying an
electronic key presses the charging connector lock switch, they cannot
unlock the charging connector.
*: If the charging connector is not firmly inserted, locking operation will be
performed several times.
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1632-2. 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. 171). 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. 163)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 129 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. 154)
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
(P. 123)
■If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule (P. 171) 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. 179)
●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. 141

1642-2. Charging
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Carry an electronic key and
press the charging connector
lock switch to unlock the
charging connector.
The charging connector is
unlocked by the smart lid & con-
nector locking system.
If the charging connector is
unlocked during charging (while
the charging indicator is on),
charging will be interrupted.
Carrying an electronic key and moving near the charging inlet will cause
the charging inlet light to illuminate.
Pull the charging connector
towards you.
Attach the charging connector
cap.
Attach the charging inlet cap
and close the charging port lid.
After charging
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