2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME lock

1052-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
After operating the connector lock
emergency release lever, push it
back to its original position until a
click sound is heard.
This method is a temporary correc-
tion procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency
release lever when the charging
connector can be unlocked in the
normal procedure.
WARNING
■When connecting the
charging connector to the AC
charging inlet
Do not insert hand into the con-
nector lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the con-
nector lock pin, resulting in an
injury.
NOTICE
■When locking the AC
charging connector
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may cause
a malfunction in the charging con-
nector locking system.
●Check that the AC charging
connector is compatible with
this vehicle.
A charging connector of the dif-
ferent type or a charging con-
nector with damaged or
deformed insertion part may not
be locked.
●Do not apply excessive force to
the AC charging connector after
the charging connector is
inserted.
When removing the AC
charging connector, make sure
to unlock the AC charging con-
nector.

1072-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
If you do not follow them, fire,
electrical shock or damage may
occur, possibly 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 local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is
strongly recommended.
●Do not connect the AC charging
cable to a multi-outlet adaptor,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
●Connecting the AC charging
cable to an extension cord is
strictly prohibited.
The extension cord may overheat
and does not contain a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Inte rrupter (GFCI).
The leakage detection function of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) ( P.99) may not
operate correctly.
●Do not connect to a branch
electrical outlet.
●Use of a block heater for
charging is prohibited.
●Make sure to connect the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting
adaptor or extension cord
between the charging connector
and AC charging inlet.

1162-2. Charging
The parking brake is applied.
( P.263)
 Lights such as the head-
lights, emergency flashers
and interior lights etc. are
turned off.
If these light switches are turned
on, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.
The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.251)
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
( P.101)
Inspecting the AC
charging cable
How to charge
This section explains the
procedure for charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with AC charging
cable.
When using an AC charger,
make sure to check the
operation instructions on
the AC charger.
When the charging schedule
is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. ( P.128,
132)
NOTICE
■When using the AC charging
cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the AC
charging cable and related parts,
observe the following precautions.
●When interrupting or canceling
charging, remove the charging
connector before removing the
plug.
●When removing the AC
charging cable, check that the
charging connector is unlocked.
●Do not forcefully pull the
charging connector cap.
●Do not apply a vibration to the
charging connector while
charging.
Charging may be stopped.
●Do not insert anything but the
charging connector into the AC
charging inlet.

1182-2. Charging
4Remove the charging con-
nector cap and secure it to
the cable.
5 Insert the charging connector
into the AC charging inlet.
Align the guide position on the bot-
tom of the charging connector, and
push the charging connector
straight into the AC charging inlet
as far as possible.
Once a click sound is heard, check
that the charging connector is
securely locked.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock. ( P.102)
6 Confirm that the charging
indicator of the charging port
is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. (
P.96)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.123)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circu it Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.118 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indica tor will also turn
off when charging is stopped for
some reason before completion. In
this case, refer to P.139.
■When connecting the AC
charging connector
If the door is opened or the power
switch is turned to ON with the AC
charging connecto r connected, the
charging cable indicator turns on to
inform that the AC charging connec-
tor is connected.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.123) is

1212-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
1Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
( P.102)
The charging co nnector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet
light will illuminate when the doors
are unlocked.
WARNING
●After connecting the charging
cable, confirm that it is not
wound around anything.
●If the power indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) does not illumi-
nate after plugging the AC
charging cable into the socket-
outlet, unplug it immediately.
■If the error warning indicator
on the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) illumi-
nates or flashes during
charging
There may be an electrical leak-
age in the power source path, or
there may be a malfunction in the
AC charging cable or CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Refer to P.100 and follow the cor-
rection procedure. If the error
warning indicator does not turn off
even after performing the correc-
tion procedure, immediately stop
charging, remove the AC
charging cable and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to
charge the vehicle in that condi-
tion may lead to unforeseen acci-
dents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery
charger
The onboard traction battery char-
ger is located under the luggage
compartment. Make sure to
observe the following precautions
regarding the onboard traction
battery charger. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in death or serious injury
such as burns and electric
shocks.
●The onboard traction battery
charger is hot during charging.
Do not touch the onboard trac-
tion battery charger, as doing so
may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the onboard traction bat-
tery charger. When the onboard
traction battery charger needs
to be repaired, consult your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be
damaged.
■Using private power genera-
tor
Do not use private power genera-
tors as a power source for
charging.
Doing so may make charging
unstable, the voltage may be
insufficient, and the charging
operation may stop.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which
the power equipment is located,
charging may be unstable due to
noise, the voltage may be insuffi-
cient, and the charging operation
may stop.
After charging

1222-2. Charging
2Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the latch release button is
pressed during charging (while the
charging indicator is illuminated),
charging will be interrupted.
3Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.
4 Close the charging port lid.
5 Remove the plug from the
outlet when the charging
equipment will not be used for a prolonged period of
time.
Hold the body of the plug when
removing.
Make sure to put the cable away
immediately after disconnecting.
(
 P.123)
When leaving the plug inserted,
inspect the plug and connector
once a month to check if dirt or dust
has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature
is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State
of Charge) gauge ( P.155) may
drop slightly when the power switch
is turned to ON, even if charging
has been completed and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging
connector
Press the latch release button,
check that the lever raises up, and
then pull the charging connector
towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even
after the latch release button is
pressed, the charging connector is
locked. If this occurs, unlock the
doors using the smart key system or
wireless remote control to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.102)

1232-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P.104
■Calendar settings
Charging schedule is performed
according to the date and time
shown on the multi-information dis-
play.
If the calendar settings check
screen is displayed when an
attempt was made to register a
charge schedule, check that the cor-
rect date is set. If it is incorrect, be
sure to correct it.
If the calendar info rmation is wrong,
the charging schedule function will
not operate normally.
The current date and time is auto-
matically set using GPS. However, if
the automatic setting of the clock is
turned off on the Multimedia Dis-
play, it is necessary to set the date
and time. For details regarding the
setting of date, refer to P.166, and
regarding setting of the time, refer to
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
When registering the charging
schedule, the following settings
can be changed.
■Select the charging mode
One of the two following
charging modes can be
selected.
WARNING
■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 malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out
of reach from infants and chil-
dren.
●After removing the plug from the
outlet, keep it in a safe place
free from moisture and dust.
The AC charging cable or plug
may be damaged if the cable is
stepped on or ridden over by the
vehicle.
●After removing the AC charging
connector from the AC charging
inlet, make sure to close the AC
charging port lid.
If the AC charging port lid is left
open, water or foreign objects
may enter the AC charging inlet,
which could lead to vehicle dam-
age.
Using the charging
schedule function
AC charging can be carried
out at the desired time by
registering the charging
schedule.
Settings of the charging
schedule function

1242-2. Charging
“Start” or “Start at set time”
Starts charging at the set time
*
and finishes charging when fully
charged.
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop
at set times”
AC charging is performed
according to the set start time
and stop time.
*
*: There might be a slight error in the timing when charging starts
due to the state of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
■Repeated setting
The periodic charging schedule
can be set by selecting your
desired day of the week. Select
one or more day of the week to
do the charging schedule.
■Turning “Charge Now” on
and off
To start charging without chang-
ing the charging schedule set-
ting, turn “Charge Now” on to
temporarily cancel the charging
schedule and enable charging
after connecting the AC
charging connector.
*
*: If the charging connector is removed while the charging
schedule is registered and
“Charge Now” is on, “Charge
Now” turns off.
■“Next Event”
Of the registered charging
schedules, the closest charging
schedule after the current time is called the “Next Event”.
For charging schedule, AC
charging will be performed
according to the “Next Event”.
The charging schedule can be
registered on the multi-informa-
tion display or Multimedia Dis-
play.

Multi-information display
operation:  P.126
 Multimedia Display opera-
tion:  P.130
■Charging schedule function
●The charging schedule cannot be
set while driving.
●A maximum of 15 charging sched-
ules can be registered.
●If the charging mode is set to
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at
set times” and the start time and
end time are set to the same time,
charging will be performed for 24
hours from the start time.
■To make sure that the charging
schedule function operates cor-
rectly
Check the following items.
●The clock is adjusted to the proper
Registering the charging
schedule