2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME charging

4686-4. Using the other interior features
■Power outlets
●With these power outlets, use
devices which operate on 120
VAC and have a combined maxi-
mum power consumption of 1500
W or less. If a device is connected
and the power consumption is
exceeded, a protection circuit may
be activated and the power supply
function may be stopped.
●Some of the devices that con-
sume a large amount of power,
such as an electric grille, may
require the exclusive use of the
power outlets. When such a
device is connected, do not con-nect other device(s) to the power
outlets.
●When multiple devices are con-
nected, depending on the device,
a connected device may not oper-
ate properly. For such a device,
use exclusively the power outlets.
●When a power outlet is being
used, depending on the device to
be used, the current flow may be
high and the initial peak wattage
may exceed 1500 W.
●When a power outlet is being
used, depending on the device to
be used, it may cause interference
with TV and radio broadcasts.
●While a power outlet is being
used, a cooling fan sound may be
heard from near a luggage com-
partment. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
■Devices which may not operate
properly
The following devices may not oper-
ate properly even if the combined
power consumption is 1500 W or
less:
●Devices with high initial peak watt-
age
●Devices requiring larger amount of
power supply than the power con-
sumption specified in its instruc-
tion manual
●Measuring devices that process
precise data
●Devices that require an extremely
stable power supply
●Devices that require a constant
power supply from the power out-
let, such as a device with a timer.
■Idling stop regulations
The engine starts automatically and
charging is performed when the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) decreases,
etc. Some local governments have
regulations against starting the
engine while parked or stopped.
Use the power outlets appropriately
Power outlet (1500 W)
The system allows the on-
board use of electric
devices which operate on
120 VAC and have a com-
bined power consumption
of 1500 W or less.
Depending on the country
or region where used, it is
not recommended to supply
power to electrical devices
outside of the vehicle as
this may be in conflict with
applicable regulations.
When supplying power to
electrical devices outside of
the vehicle, confirm with the
related local governments
regarding the applicable
regulations in each country
and region in advance. In
addition, be careful not to
drag electrical appliances or
cords when moving the
vehicle.

4736-4. Using the other interior features
6
Interior features
cannot be enabled during the
power supply. For theft pre-
vention, do not leave valuable
items, etc. in the cabin or lug-gage compartment.
 Check that AC charging is not
performed.
Power switch ( P.251)
AC 120 V switch
Power outlet (rear console)
Power outlet (luggage compartment)
■When turning the power
outlets on
1 Check that the parking brake
is engaged, securely depress
the brake pedal and press
the power switch ( P.251). 2
Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and
press the AC 120 V switch.The power outlet can be used when
the indicator on the AC 120 V
switch is illuminated.
The power outlet are turned off/on
each time the AC 120 V switch is
Name for all parts
A
B
C
D
Using the power outlets
(1500 W)

4867-1. Maintenance and care
7-1.Maintenance and care
Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.
 Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.
 For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.
If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.
■Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and
charging port lid on your vehicle are
closed properly.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the
mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle
surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler may not be washable
in some automatic car washes.
There may also be an increased
risk of damage to vehicle.
●When the shift position needs to
be held in N, refer to P.259.
●If you need to release the parking
brake, turn off the brake hold sys-
tem, release the parking brake,
and set the power switch to ACC
while holding the N position.
(
 P.259)
■High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do
not bring the nozzle tip near the
gaps around the doors or perimeter
of the windows, or spray these
areas continuously.
■Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet
while the electronic key is within the
effective range, the door may lock
and unlock repeatedly. In that case,
follow the following correction pro-
cedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
m) or more separate from the
vehicle while the vehicle is being
washed. (Take care to ensure that
the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-
saving mode to disable the smart
key system. ( P.205)
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
(vehicles without matte painted
wheels)
●Remove any dirt immediately by
using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water
immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage,
make sure to observe the follow-
Cleaning a nd protect-
ing the vehicle exte-
rior
Perform the following to
protect the vehicle and
maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Cleaning instructions

4887-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
■While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical
components to malfunction or
catch fire and also you may get an
electric shock that may result in
death or serious injury.
■When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,
the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the
windshield where the raindrop
sensor is located is touched by
hand
●When a wet rag or similar is
held close to the raindrop sen-
sor
●If something bumps against the
windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop
sensor body or if something
bumps into the raindrop sensor
A
B
■Precautions regarding the
exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the
exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be
careful not to touch the pipe until it
has cooled sufficiently, as touch-
ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause
burns.
■Precaution regarding the
front and rear bumpers
If the paint of the front or rear
bumper is chipped or scratched,
the following systems may not
function correctly. If this occurs,
consult your Toyota dealer.
• BSM (if equipped)
• RCTA (if equipped)
• SEA (if equipped)
• PKSB (if equipped)
• Intuitive parking assist
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

4907-1. Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foam-
ing-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles. Do not
use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and
let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as
dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm
water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
■Front side windows with UV
protective coating (if equipped)
The front side windows have UV
protective coating. To prevent any
NOTICE
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close
to boots (rubber or resin manu-
factured cover), connectors or
the following parts. The parts
may be damaged if they come
into contact with high-pressure
water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at
least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from
the vehicle body. Otherwise
resin section, such as moldings
and bumpers, may be deformed
and damaged. Also, do not con-
tinuously hold the nozzle in the
same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of
the windshield continuously. If
water enters the air conditioning
system intake located near the
lower part of the windshield, the
air conditioning system may not
operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of
the vehicle using a high pres-
sure car washer.
●Do not use the washer on the
area around the charging port
lid. Water could get into the AC
charging inlet and could dam-
age the vehicle.
Cleaning and protect-
ing the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle
interior

5117-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
The 12-volt battery is located in
the right-hand side of luggage
compartment.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt bat-
tery produces hydrogen gas which
is flammable and explosive. There-
fore, observe the following precau-
tions before recharging:
●If recharging with the 12-volt bat-
tery installed on the vehicle, be
sure to disconnect the ground
cable.
●Make sure the power switch on
the charger is off when connecting
and disconnecting the charger
cables to the 12-volt battery.
■After recharging/reconnecting
the 12-volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the
smart key system may not be pos-
sible immediately after reconnect-
ing the 12-volt battery. If this
happens, use the wireless remote
control or the mechanical key to
lock/unlock the doors.
●Start the hybrid system with the
power switch in ACC. The hybrid
system may not start with the
power switch turned off. How-
ever, the hybrid system will oper-
ate normally from the second attempt.
●The power switch mode is
recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the
vehicle will return the power
switch mode to the status it was in
before the 12-volt battery was dis-
connected. Make sure to turn off
the power switch before discon-
nect the 12-volt battery. Take
extra care when connecting the
12-volt battery if the power switch
mode prior to discharge is
unknown.
If the hybrid system will not start
even after multiple attempts at all
methods above, contact your
Toyota dealer.12-volt battery
Location
WARNING
■Chemicals in the 12-volt bat-
tery
The 12-volt battery contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid
and may produce hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive.
To reduce the risk of death or
serious injury, take the following
precautions while working on or
near the 12-volt battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touch-
ing the 12-volt battery terminals
with tools.
●Do not smoke or light a match
near the 12-volt battery.
●Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothes.
●Never inhale or swallow electro-
lyte.
●Wear protective safety glasses
when working near the 12-volt
battery.
●Keep children away from the
12-volt battery.

5127-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
1Open the deck board
2 Hold the handle and pull it
toward you, and then the 3
clips will be disengaged
3 Taking out the 12-volt battery
cover.
When installing, reverse the steps
listed.
Make sure that the 12-volt bat-
WARNING
■Where to safely charge the
12-volt battery
Always charge the 12-volt battery
in an open area. Do not charge
the 12-volt battery in a garage or
closed room where there is insuf-
ficient ventilation.
■Emergency measures regard-
ing electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water
for at least 15 minutes and get
immediate medical attention. If
possible, continue to apply water
with a sponge or cloth while trav-
eling to the nearest medical facil-
ity.
●If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thor-
oughly. If you feel pain or burning,
get medical attention immediately.
●If electrolyte gets on your
clothes
It can soak through clothing on to
your skin. Immediately take off the
clothing and follow the procedure
above if necessary.
●If you accidentally swallow elec-
trolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or
milk. Get emergency medical
attention immediately.
■When there is insufficient 12-
volt battery fluid
Do not use if there is insufficient
fluid in the 12-volt battery. There
is a possible danger that the 12-
volt battery may explode.
NOTICE
■When recharging the 12-volt
battery
Never recharge the 12-volt bat-
tery while the hybrid system is
operating. Also, be sure all acces-
sories are turned off.
Removing the 12-volt bat-
tery cover
Exterior

5137-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
tery terminals are not corroded
and that there are no loose con-
nections, cracks, or loose
clamps.Terminals
Hold-down clamp
Check the battery condition by
indicator color.
Blue: Good condition
Red: Charging is necessary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
Clear: Replacement is nec-
essary.
Have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer. Check if the treadwear indica-
tors are showing on the tires.
Also check the tires for uneven
wear, such as excessive wear
on one side of the tread.
New tread
Worn tread
Treadwear indicator
The location of treadwear indicators
is shown by a “TWI” or “ ” mark,
etc., molded into the sidewall of
each tire.
Replace the tires if the treadwear
Checking the battery con-
dition (if equipped)
A
B
A
B
C
Tires
Replace or rotate tires in
accordance with mainte-
nance schedules and tread-
wear.
Checking tires
A
B
C