2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID charging

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode (P. 8 9 )
Electricity generated in the gasoline engine can be charged in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) by switching to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode when electricity needed for EV driv-
ing is not remaining.*
●The system may not be able to switch to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode due to the state of the plug-in hybrid
system. (P. 9 0 )
●Charging time differs depending on the driving state of the vehi-
cle when driving in hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode.
When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mode indicator illuminates.
*: When in the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery can be charged while driving. However, the gasoline engine runs
to charge the battery and fuel consumption becomes higher compared
with driving in HV mode.
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■Switching to the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
Press and hold the EV/HV mode selection switch.
Take your hand off the switch once the hybrid battery charge mode indi-
cator starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode indicator illuminates when the switch to
hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode is complete.
When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged
*, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge mode is automatically canceled and the
operation mode will be switched to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode will be canceled by
pressing EV/HV mode selection switch or EV City mode switch.
*: The maximum charge amount in the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80% of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power source.
Left-hand drive vehiclesRight-hand drive vehicles

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■If the plug-in hybrid system operation mode cannot be changed
In the following situations, the plug-in hybrid system operation mode cannot
be changed even if the EV/HV mode selection switch or EV City mode switch
is pressed. (In this case, the warning message is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display when the switch is pressed.)
●When electricity needed for EV driving is not remaining (when in EV/EV City
mode)
●When the traction battery is almost completely charged (hybrid battery [trac-
tion battery] charge mode)
■When EV City mode is canceled
When EV City mode is canceled, either automatically or by pressing the EV
City mode switch, while the accelerator pedal is depressed, the drive torque
and vehicle speed may increase even if the accelerator pedal is maintained
at a fixed position. When EV City mode is canceled, a buzzer will sound and
the EV City mode indicator will flash and go off.
■When switching from EV mode to another mode using the switch
When the power switch is turned off, operation mode switching is canceled
and the system returns to EV mode the next time the vehicle is started.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or cannot
cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge mode
●If a load to the system is large, such as when the power consumption of the
air conditioning system is large or when the temperature of the engine cool-
ant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge mode, or charging to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may not be performed.

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■When in HV mode
The vehicle can be used in the same way as a standard hybrid
vehicle.
In HV mode, controls are primarily carried out as follows in accor-
dance with the driving conditions.
●The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped.
●During start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehi-
cle.
●During normal driving, the gasoline engine and electric motor
(traction motor) are controlled effectively, and the vehicle is
driven with optimum fuel efficiency. Also, when necessary, the
electric motor (traction motor) operates as an electrical generator
to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
●When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine and the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to accelerate.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically
stop. (P. 95)
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When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
The EV driving range can be extended by actively using this regen-
erative braking to store electricity in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption is also reduced when in HV mode,
the regenerative braking system can be used effectively.

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In order to make EV/EV City mode
available, charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) from an
external power source before
using the vehicle.
Even if charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has not been
completed, the vehicle can be
driven. However, if there is not
enough charge remaining, it is pos-
sible that the vehicle cannot be
driven in EV/EV City mode or the
EV driving range will become
shorter.
When driving with the gasoline engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 25 km/h (16 mph).
■ Regenerative braking
● In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in c onjunction with the recharging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift position in
D or B.
• The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift position in D or
B.
● While the GPF system (P. 508) is operating to regenerate the exhaust gas
filter, the hybrid battery (traction battery) may not be recharged.
■ EV driving range
● The EV driving range is displayed on the multi-information display etc.
( P. 215, 231, 238, 255)
● The EV driving range changes in accordance with the charge status of the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the speed of the vehicle, etc.
● Even if there is enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), EV driving may be canceled and both gasoline engine and electric
motor are used depending on the situation. ( P. 9 4 )
Charging (P. 1 1 1 )
Vehicle proximity notification system

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■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
*:
●During gasoline engine warm-up
●During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
●When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
●When the windshield defogger switch is pressed. (P. 527)
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
■If the vehicle is not used for a long time
●The 12-volt battery may discharge. In this event, charge the 12-volt battery.
(P. 594)
In order to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery) from becoming
extremely low in charge, charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) from
external power source or start the hybrid system at least once every 2 or 3
months, and turn the power switch off after the gasoline engine has
stopped automatically. (If the gasoline engine does not start up even after
approximately 10 seconds have passed since the “READY” indicator came
on, the power switch can be turned to off without any further action.)
●When the vehicle is left with the charging cable connected, the electricity
consumption amount of the 12-volt battery increases due to controls, such
as the system checking, operating. When the charging cable is not needed,
immediately remove it from the vehicle.
●For vehicles with solar charging system, please refer to P. 181.

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Plug-in hybrid system precautions
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high
voltage system (about 600V at maximum) as well as parts that
become extremely hot when the hybrid system is operating.
Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
Caution label
Charging inlet
Service plug
Air conditioning compressor
Power control unit and DC/DC
converterElectric motor (traction motor)
High voltage cables (orange)
Onboard traction battery char-
ger
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)1
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There are air intake vents on both
sides of the rear seatback for the
purpose of cooling the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery). If the vents
are blocked, charging/discharg-
ing of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) may become limited.
When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel leak-
age. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an improper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the
instructions.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
Emergency shut off system
Hybrid warning message