2020 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME Owners Manual (in English)

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Plug-in hybrid system
■Changing “Next Charging Event”*
*
: When “Charge Now” is turned on etc., the registered “Next Charging Event” cannot be changed.
Display the “Charge Schedule” screen. ( P. 1 7 0 )
“Next Charging Event” is displayed on the “Charge Schedule” scr een
with an orange icon.
To change “Next Charging Ev ent”, press the orange .*
The settings screen will display on the bottom of the screen.
*: Icons are displayed differently according to the type of charg ing mode.
( P. 172)
Select the desired charging mode.
Press “Start” or “Departure” to turn the button (charging mode) on and
highlight the button.
Operate the day setting wheel and time setting wheels up and
down to set the charging day and start (or departure) time.
Operate each wheel up and down to display the desired date and time
in the center.
When the charging mode is “Start”, set the charging start time. When it
is “Departure”, set the charging end time.
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, set the “Climate
Prep” ( P. 157) to on or off.
To operate the air conditioning, press the “Climate Prep” butto n to set
the function to “ON”.
Each time the button is pressed, the function switches between “ON”
and “OFF”.
After setting operations are complete, press “Save”.
The charging timer settings are saved and icons are added to the
charge schedule.
To cancel changing “Next Charging Event”, press .
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2-2. Charging
■When charging timer setting operations are canceled
When the vehicle is in the following conditions, charging timer setting opera-
tions are canceled.
●The power switch is turned off before the settings are confirme d
● The vehicle starts off
● When a display with a higher priority than that of the timer charging setting
is shown
■ “Next Charging Event”
After charging completes, the “Next Charging Event” displayed o n the display
will not change until the charging cable is removed, even after charging is
performed according to the “Next Charging Event” schedule.
■ To return to original setting after changing “Next Charging Eve nt” set-
ting
Turning the setting of “Charge Now” on and then off can return the setting of
“Next Charging Event” to its original setting.
■ When “Next Charging Event” is changed while charging
● When the charging mode is “Departure”, the current charging is interrupted
or continued depending on the remaining time until the charging is com-
pleted.
● When the charging mode is “Start”, the current charging is inte rrupted, the
next charging will start at the set time.
■ Displaying advice related to charge schedule settings
When “?” is pressed on the “Edit Charging Event” screen ( P. 173), an
explanation of the setting item on the “Edit Charging Event” sc reen will dis-
play.

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1792-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■When the power switch is turned off
The next charge schedule (“Next
Charging Event”) can be checked on the
ending screen
* that is displayed when the
power switch is turned off.
*: The ending screen may not be dis-
played during charging.
WARNING
■ Cautions performing the setting operation
As the hybrid system needs to be operating during setting up the display,
ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate vent ilation. In a
closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful c arbon
monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or
a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■ While performing the setting operation
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, ensure that the hybrid sy stem is oper-
ating while setting up the display features.

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2-2. Charging
When normal charging cannot be carried
out
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate corr ection
procedure.
When charging does not start, even though the normal proce-
dure is followed, check each of the following items.
If a message is shown on the multi-information display, also re fer to
P. 185.
When normal charging cannot be carried out
Likely causeCorrection procedure
 The power source indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interr upting
Device) does not illuminate, even though the plug is connected to an
external power source.
Plug is not properly con-
nected to outletCheck that the plug is properly connected to
the outlet.
Power is outAfter power is restored, carry out the
charging procedure again.
Building breaker is tripped
and power is cut off
Check that the breaker is connected and if
there is no malfunction, check if the vehicle
can be charged through another outlet.
If charging is possible, the first outlet may
have a malfunction. Contact the building or
facility manager, or an electrician.
Short circuit between CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) and plugImmediately stop charging and contact your
Toyota dealer.

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1812-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
The error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter rupting
Device) flashes.
Electrical leakage detection
function or self- diagnostic
function operates and power
is cut off
When the voltage is insufficient, the error
warning indicator may flash when there is
noise interference. Perform a reset and con-
nect to a proper power source. ( P. 118)
If charging does not start, immediately stop
charging and contact your Toyota dealer.
 Charging indicator does not illuminate, even though charging co nnector
is connected.
The plug is not properly con-
nected to the outletCheck whether the plug is properly con-
nected to the outlet.
Charging connector is not
securely connected to
charging inlet
Check the connection status of the charging
connector.
• When connecting the charging connec- tor, make sure not to touch the latch
release button. Insert the charging con-
nector securely until you hear a click. The
charging connector may not be connected
correctly if the latch release button is
pressed while inserting.
• After connecting the charging connector,
check that the latch release button is not
pressed and the charging indicator is
turned on.
If the charging indicator does not illuminate,
even though the charging connector is
securely connected, there may be a mal-
function in the system. Immediately stop
charging and contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is already fully chargedWhen the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
fully charged, charging is not performed.
The charging equipment
does not operatePlease contact the facility manager when
there is a problem with charging equipment.
Likely causeCorrection procedure

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*: Refer to P. 114 for details regarding charging indicator illumination and
flashing.
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate corr ection
procedure.
 Charging indicator flashes and charging cannot be carried out.
When charging indicator
flashes
*:
Charge schedule is regis-
tered
When you wish to charge according to the
timer, wait until the set time.
To start charging, set “Charge Now” to “On”.
(  P. 166, 175)
When charging indicator rap-
idly flashes
*:
Malfunction occurred in an
external power source or the
vehicleStart the hybrid system and follow the
instructions displayed by the message on
the multi-information display. ( P. 185)
When charging timer function does not operate normally
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Cannot charge at desired time
Vehicle clock is not properly
adjustedCheck the clock settings and adjust it to the
proper time. ( P. 197)
The vehicle calendar is not
set correctly.Check the calendar setting and set it to the
correct date. ( P. 199)
Charging cable is not con-
nected to vehicleBefore using the charging timer, connect the
charging cable.
Incorrect charging mode
selected
Check the charging mode setting. ( P. 1 5 7 )
When the charging mode is “Start”, charging
starts at the set time, but when it is “Depar-
ture”, charging is completed by the set time.
(The charging start time is automatically
controlled by the system.)
 Cannot change timer setting from smartphone application (vehicl es with
11.6-inch display)
*
Smartphone is outside its
coverage areaCheck the signal strength. If the smart-
phone is outside its coverage area, move to
a place with a better signal.
Likely causeCorrection procedure

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2
Plug-in hybrid system
Charging starts, even though charge schedule is registered
“Charge Now” is set to “On”When charging according to the timer, set
“Charge Now” to “Off”. ( P. 166, 175)
Charge schedule is set to
“Off”Check that charge schedule is not set to
“Off”. (P. 164, 174)
Charging mode is set to
“Departure” and schedule
departure time is close to
current timeWhen the system determines that there is
no time to finish charging by the set sched-
uled departure time, it starts charging.
Check the charge schedules.
Charging cable was
removed and reinserted
while charging indicator was
flashingIf the charging cable is removed and rein-
serted while the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging timer is canceled ( P. 1 4 9 ) .
Temporarily remove the charging cable, and
then reconnect it.
The Remote Air Conditioning
System was operated
When the Remote Air Conditioning System
is operated, the system will start charging,
even if the charge schedule is registered. To
carry out charging using the timer, stop the
Remote Air Conditioning System, and then
reconnect the charging cable.
“Traction Battery Heater”
(  P. 135) operated
When the charging mode is set to “Depar-
ture”, “Traction Battery Heater” may operate
before charging starts. Check the status of
the charging indicator. ( P. 114)
Outside temperature is low
and hybrid battery (traction
battery) warming control
( P. 136) operated
(Alaska and Canada only)When hybrid battery (traction battery)
warming control operates, the timer settings
are ignored and charging starts. In order to
protect the hybrid battery (traction battery),
allow charging to continue.
Likely causeCorrection procedure

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2-2. Charging
*: In order to use the smartphone application, it is necessary to apply toEntune.
For details about Entune, refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune /.
Charging ends earlier than time set in “Departure”
Charging end time does not
match estimated end time
due to condition of power
source or outside tempera-
tureIf sudden changes in temperature or
changes in the condition of the power
source occur while charging, charging may
end earlier than the time estimated by the
system.
Charging is not complete, even though it is time set in “Departure”
“Climate Prep” is set to “On”
When “Climate Prep” is set to “On”, the air
conditioning operates until the set departure
time. Therefore, charging may not complete
by the set time due to charging conditions.
To have the hybrid battery (traction battery)
fully charged, allow charging to continue.
Charging end time does not
match estimated end time
due to condition of power
source or outside tempera-
tureIf sudden changes in temperature or
changes in the condition of the power
source occur while charging, charging may
not end exactly at the time estimated by the
system.
Charging does not start, even though it is time set in “Start”
Charging cable was con-
nected after set timeConnect the charging cable before the time
set in “Start”.
Likely causeCorrection procedure