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1222-2. Charging
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■Opening the charging port lid
Press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration) with
the doors unlocked.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid. Then open the lid fully by
hand.
While the doors are locked, only
the charging port lid can be
unlocked by carrying an elec-
tronic key and pressing the
charging port lid. (P. 1 4 1 )
■
Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration).
When the doors are locked with
the smart entry & start system,
wireless remote control or door
lock switch, the charging port lid
is also locked. (P. 283, 285)
If the charging port lid is closed
with the doors locked, the
charging port lid locks.
Opening and closing the charging port lid
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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. 294)
●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.
*
*
: If the push lifter (P. 171) 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
About less than halfIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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1322-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
The plug-cord can be replaced using the following procedure.
Prepare the charging cable
( P. 126) and the replacement
plug-cord.
Pull out the release key.
Make sure that the pulled out
release key is not lost.
Remove the plug-cord connec-
tor cap.
Insert the release key into the
release slot of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Insert the release key in the direc-
tion shown in the illustration.
Replacing the plug-cord (Mode 2 charging cable) (if equipped)
1
2
3
4
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2
Plug-in hybrid system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
With the release key fully
inserted into the release slot of
the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device), turn the
plug-cord connector nut of the
plug-cord to remove the cord.
After the plug-cord is removed,
remove the release key.
Do not leave the vehicle alone with the plug-cord removed. If the plug-cord
is not installed, water or other foreign matter may enter the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device), resulting in a malfunction.
Align the protrusion of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), with the groove of the
plug-cord, insert the plug-cord
into the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device), and then
turn the plug-cord connector
nut of the plug-cord to install it.
Make sure that there are no foreign
objects attached to the connection
before installing the plug-cord.
Remove any foreign objects if they
are attached. Otherwise, water or
other foreign matter may enter the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), resulting in a malfunction.
Turn the plug-cord connector nut of the plug-cord in the opposite direction
of removal until a click sound is heard and the plug-cord is secured.
Install the plug-cord connector cap and release key to the plug-cord
that has been removed.
Securely install the release key to the protection cap to prevent it from
being lost. Also, make sure that the release key does not fall out of the pro-
tection cap accidently.
Store the plug-cord in a safe, clean and dry place.
5
6
7
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1402-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
Smart lid & connector locking system
Smart lid system
Operating the charging port lid carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket, can unlock only the charging
port lid with the doors of the vehicle locked.
Charging connector locking system
When the charging connector is inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock.
Carry an electronic key and press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the charging connector.
It can be used to prevent the charging cable removed or stolen while
charging.
■ Antenna location
P. 293
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
P. 294
When carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in
your pocket, the charging port lid and the charging connector
can be locked or unlocked.
Smart lid & connector locking system operation
1
2
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1412-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
■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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Locking the doors using the smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control. (P. 283)
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 141) 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. 122)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(P. 283, 285)
The charging port lid can be locked if the steps and are performed in
reverse.
●Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock
switch. (P. 283, 285)
Open the charging port lid. (P. 122)
2
1
2
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1
2
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1442-2. Charging
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47D72E_(EE)
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. 167)
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.
■
Unlocking the charging connector
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector will be
unlocked.
Using the charging connector locking system