2019 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME warning

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2-2. Charging
For safety, inspect the charging cable on a routine basis.
Inspecting and maintaining the charging cable
WARNING
■Routine inspection
Check the following points regularly.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
● The charging cable, plug, charging connector, CCID (Charging Ci rcuit
Interrupting Device) etc. have not been damaged
● The outlet has not been damaged
● The plug can be securely inserted into the outlet
● The plug does not get extremely hot during use
● The tip of the plug has not been deformed
● The plug is not dirtied by dust etc.
Remove the plug from the outlet before inspecting it. If any ab normalities
are found in the charging cable as a result of the inspection, immediately
stop use and consult your Toyota dealer.
■ Maintaining the charging cable
When the charging cable is dirty, first remove the dirt with a hard, wringed
cloth, and then wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with water. If the charging cable is was hed with
water, fire or electric shock may occur during charging, possib ly resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When not using the charg ing cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet. Dust could accumulate on the p lug or in
the outlet, possibly causing overheating which could lead to a fire.
Also, keep the cable in a place free from moisture.

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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 u se only. If
the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected 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 c onnector 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 vehic le
A charging connector of the different type or a charging connec tor with
damaged or deformed insertion part may not be locked.
● Do not operate the charging connector lock switch before the ch arging
connector is connected
● Operate the charging connector lock switch after firmly inserti ng 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
lock pin, resulting in an injury.
● Be careful not to touch the charging port
lid lock portion.
When the connector lock operates, the
charging port lid lock will also operate.
The charging port lid lock pin may hit a
hand, resulting in an injury.Connector lock pin
Charging port
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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 circuit breaker. Use of a 15A indi-
vidual circuit is strongly recomm ended 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 r ecommended.
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 i s
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 whe n
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that fulfills the requirements, o r failure to
observe regulations while charging could lead to an accident, p ossibly
resulting in death or serious injury.
Power sources
Outlets that can be connected

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2-2. Charging
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-
Interrupter (GFCI) and supplied by a circuit breaker per your l ocal code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is strongly recommended.
● Use of a block heater for charging is prohibited.
● Make sure to connect the charging connector and charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting adaptor or extension cord between t he
charging connector and charging inlet.
● Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-outlet adapter, multi-plugs, or con-
version plug.
● Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited. The
extension cord may overheat and does
not contain a Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI).
● Do not connect to a power strip.
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Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchro nization
therapy-pacemakers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask
someone else to do it.
● Do not approach the charging equipment and charging cable while
charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
● Do not remain in the vehicle during charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
● Do not enter the vehicle even to take something out of the lugg age com-
partment.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
■ When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event that the charging cable has been damaged, the shift
position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could move,
possibly leading to an accident.
NOTICE
■ Precautions when handl ing charging cable
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to obse rve these
precautions may result in damage to the charging cable and char ging inlet.
● Insert the charging connector straight into the charging inlet.
● After inserting the charging connector, do not apply excessive force to or
twist the connector. Also, do not lean on the connector or hang any objects
from it.
● Do not step on or trip over the charging cable.
● Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system: Before remo ving the
charging connector, make sure that it is unlocked. ( P. 149)
● After removing the charging cable, promptly return it to its pr oper location.
● After removing the charging connector, securely install the cha rging inlet
cap.

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Plug-in hybrid system
Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. (P. 178)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charge schedule is registered.
( P. 146)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit In terrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 116 and follow the co rrection
procedure.
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locki ng system:
When you wish to lock the
charging connector, carry an
electronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will be
locked by the smart lid & connector
locking system. After the charging
connector is locked, even if some-
one not carrying an electronic key
presses the charging connector
lock switch, they cannot unlock the
charging connector.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed .
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2-2. Charging
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unexpected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
● Connect to a power source suitable for charging. ( P. 128)
● Check that the charging inlet, charging cable, plug and outlet are free of
foreign matter.
● Only use outlets where the plug can be securely inserted.
● Do not charge if the charging cable is coiled or bundled.
● Wrapping 120 V charging cable while in-use is not recommended b ecause
cable may overheat. Failure to rewrap charging cable when not in-use
could result in strangulation or tripping hazard.
● Do not wash the vehicle while the charging cable is connected to the vehi-
cle and when the charging lid is open.
● Do not touch the terminals of the charging connector and chargi ng inlet
with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or short th em with for-
eign objects.
● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet
for outdoor use.
● Do not insert the plug if the outlet is submerged in water or s now.
● Follow these points when charging while it is raining or snowin g.
• Check that no snow, water or ice has accumulated around the ch arging
connector terminals and the vehicle charging inlet. Tap snow, water or
ice gently from connector prior to inserting charging connector into the
vehicle’s charging inlet.
• Do not connect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug or outlet wet.
● Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
● Do not let the wheels on the charging cable, plug, charging connector and
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
● Firmly insert the plug into the outlet.
● Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.

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1512-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit In terrupt-
ing Device) illuminates or flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the charging cable or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device). Refer to P. 116 and follow the correction procedur e. If the error
warning indicator does not turn off even after performing the c orrection pro-
cedure, immediately stop charging, remove the charging cable an d contact
your Toyota dealer. Continuing to charge the vehicle in that co ndition may
lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■ After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or outlet, which could cause a malfunc-
tion or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
■ Charging equipment
There is charging equipment under the rear seats. Make sure to observe
the following precautions regarding the charging equipment. Fai lure to
observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as
burns and electric shocks.
● The charging equipment is hot during charging. Do not touch the charging
equipment, as doing so may result in burns.
● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the charging equipment.
When the charging equipment needs to be repaired, consult your To y o t a
dealer.