2023 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME charging

1092-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
start time. (P.123)
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control
(Alaska and Canada only)
This control operates after the
AC charging cable remains con-
nected to the vehicle for 3 days
and “Battery Heater” automati-
cally stops. It automatically insu-
lates the hybrid battery (traction
battery) in extremely low tem-
peratures.
 This control stops 31 days
after the AC charging cable is
connected, even if it is still
connected to the vehicle.
 When this control operates,
charging schedule settings
are ignored and charging
starts.
■“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is hot and the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, this function cools
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) before charging is carried
out.
 “Battery Cooler” will operate
when the “Battery Cooler” of
the “Charging Settings” on the
multi-information display is
on. ( P.169)
 When the charging voltage is
120 V, the function does not
operate.
■Traction battery heating and
cooling system (“Battery
Heater” and “Battery Cooler”)
●The system operates when the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below or above a certain tempera-
ture.
●The system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
●When the charging schedule is
used ( P.123), this function will
operate according to the charging
schedule.
■“Battery Heater”
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
●When the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or
remains connected to the vehicle
for approximately 3 days, the sys-
tem automatically stops.
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
●When the shift position is changed
to any position other than P while
“Battery Heater” is operating, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
heating operation stops.
●“Battery Heater” may operate
even when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is fully charged
depending on the temperature of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases when “Battery Heater”
operates. The charging operation
may start again to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” may be
shown when the charging connec-
tor is removed while recharging.
( P.143)

1102-2. Charging
■“Battery Cooler”
●The charging indicator is illumi-
nated while “Battery Cooler” is on
standby or operating.
●“Battery Cooler” is implemented
for a maximum of approximately
30 minutes.
●When there is a small amount of
remaining charge in the hybrid
battery (traction battery), even if
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is hot, “Battery Cooler” may not be
implemented.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is almost completely
charged, “Battery Cooler” may not
be implemented.
●When the following operations are
performed while “Battery Cooler”
is operating, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) cooling operation
stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any mode other than off
• “Charge Now” is implemented ( P.124)
●“Battery Cooler” uses the power of
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
and external power source.
• While “Battery Cooler” is operat- ing, the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery ma y not increase
the same amount as during nor-
mal charging.
• The operation of “Battery Cooler”
is recognized as charging by a
charger. The charger that calcu-
lates the fee according to charging
time causes a charging fee.
To enable the use of EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode, we rec-
ommend systematically
charging the vehicle.
■Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
at home before leaving.
■At your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
If there are no charging facilities
at your destination, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) can be
charged using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode.
( P.75)
*
Charging tips
This section explains meth-
ods for using the charging
function for this vehicle and
checking information
related to charging.
Systematically charging

1112-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
*: When using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
while parked, make sure that no
flammable objects are near the
vehicle and the vehicle is parked
in a well-ventilated area. ( P.76)
■While parking (vehicles
with solar charging system)
Solar charging is performed to
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) when the neces-
sary conditions such as parking
are met. ( P.136)
■After returning home
In order to drive the next time,
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
Settings the charging schedule
allows you to charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) at the desired
time such as late at night or early in
the morning. Furthermore, the
charging schedule can be set to automatically charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) every day or
at the same time on certain days.
(
 P.123)
Vehicles with solar charging sys-
tem: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is fully charged,
charging the battery via the solar
charging system is not performed.
If you are not planning on driving
the vehicle for a few days, refrain-
ing from charging the vehicle until
right before you plan on using it will
allow the solar charging system to
be used effectively.
Information related to charging
is displayed and can be checked
on the multi-information display.
■While charging
When any door is opened during
charging with the power switch
off, the current charging condi-
tion and approximate time
remaining until charging is com-
plete are displayed for a certain
period of time.
The actual charging time may differ
depending on conditions such as
the remaining capacity of the hybrid
Checking information
related to charging

1122-2. Charging
battery (traction battery), outside
temperature, and specifications of
the AC charger.
The time until charging completed
may not be displayed if the
charging current to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) becomes
smaller and the charging time
becomes longer.
■After charging is complete
When any door is opened with
the power switch off after
charging is complete, a mes-
sage detailing the results of the
charging is displayed for a while.
Also, a message is displayed if
an operation that stops charging
is performed or a situation
where charging cannot be per-
formed occurs.
When a message is displayed, fol-
low the instructions displayed on
the screen. ( P.143)
■Multi-information display
during charging
If approximately 100 seconds
elapse after the power switch is
turned to ON during charging, the
power switch will automatically turn
off and the display will disappear.

1132-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start
while the AC charging cable is
attached to the vehicle, even if the
power switch is operated.
●If the AC charging cable is con-
nected while the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated, the hybrid
system will stop automatically and
driving will not be possible.
■During charging
●The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of
the vehicle, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the luggage compart-
ment.
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”.
●During and after charging, the lug-
gage compartment and its sur-
rounding area in which the
onboard traction battery charger is
installed may get warm.
●The surface of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) may become hot, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
●Depending on radio wave condi-
tions, interference may be heard
on the radio.
■When charging using a public
charging facility
When charging using a public charging facility, check the setting of
the charging schedule function.
●When the charging schedule is
registered, temporarily turn off the
function or turn “Charge Now” on.
(
 P.128, 132)
●When the charging schedule is set
to on, charging will not start even
if the AC charging cable is con-
nected. Also, charging fee may
occur due to connection of the AC
charging cable.
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with
this vehicle.
■Capacity reduction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will diff er in accordance
with environmental conditions and
the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the following can help
suppress battery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas
with a high temperature under
direct sunlight when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-
ing frequently and suddenly when
EV driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. ( P.79)
●Leave a low level of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
when leaving the vehicle undriven
for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched
to HV mode, turn the power switch
off.
●Use the charging schedule func-
tion as much as possible in order
to fully charge t he hybrid battery
(traction battery) immediately
before starting off. ( P.123)
Things to know before
charging
Make sure to read the fol-
lowing precautions before
charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

1142-2. Charging
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction
battery) capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases.
However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low after charging
In the following situations, the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) after charging
completes may be less than normal
in order to protect the system (the
EV driving range after the hybrid
battery [traction battery] is fully
charged may be shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the
outside temperature is low or high.
●Charging is carried out immedi-
ately after high-load driving or in
extreme heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in
the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) after
charging completes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
shows that it is fully charged, the
remaining charge rapidly
decreases faster than normal.
■When the charging amount sent
to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) decreases
When the amount of power supplied
by the charger is low or operation of
the “Battery Heater”, etc., reduces
the charging power sent to the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the
charging amount sent to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
decrease.
■Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
■Charging time may increase
In the following si tuations, charging
time may become longer than nor-
mal:
●In very hot or very cold tempera-
tures.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes hot, such as
immediately after high-load driv-
ing.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of
electricity, for example, when the
headlights are on etc.
●When using “My Room Mode”.
(  P.134)
●There is a power outage during
charging.
●There is an interruption in the
electrical supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of
external power source.
●The charge in the 12-volt battery
is low, for example due to the
vehicle being left unused for a
long period of time.
●When the upper limit of charging
current is changed in the charging
current setting of the vehicle.
( P.119)
●When the “Battery Heater” oper-
ates. ( P.108)
●When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-
ated before charging. ( P.109)
●When the plug generates heat
due to a loose outlet connection
etc.
●When the temperature of
charging-related parts is high.

1152-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■AC charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.5 kW.
However, depending on the used
charger or AC charging cable,
charging electricity may be limited.
Before charging, always check
the following items.
WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers or cardiac resynchro-
nization therapy-pacemakers
should not carry out the charging
procedure. Ask someone else to
do it.
●Do not approach the charger
and AC charging cable while
charging.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not remain in the vehicle
during charging.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not enter the vehicle even to
take something out of the lug-
gage compartment.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
■When the AC charging cable
is connected to the vehicle
Do not change the shift position
from P.
In the unlikely event that the AC
charging cable has been dam-
aged, the shift position may
change from P to another position
and the vehicle could move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
■Charging precautions
This vehicle has been designed to
allow charging from an external
power source using an AC
charging cable for exclusive use
with standard household AC out-
lets. However, the vehicle differs
greatly from standard household
electrical goods in the following
ways, and incorrect usage could
cause fire or electric shock, possi-
bly leading to death or serious
injury.
●When charging, a large amount
of current will flow for a long
time. ( P.106)
●Depending on the charging
environment, perform charging
outdoors.
NOTICE
■Charging precautions
To charge properly, follow the
procedure after reading the expla-
nation below. Charging is
intended to be carried out by
licensed drivers only who properly
understand the charging proce-
dure.
●Do not allow people who is not
used to charging, such as chil-
dren, to perform charging with-
out supervision.
Also, keep the AC charging cable
out of reach of infants.
●When charging with a charger,
follow the procedures for using
each charger.
Confirm the following
before charging

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.