Toyota 2013 Prius PHV, Owner'S Manual

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1. Charging operation
PRIUS PHV_QG_OM47788U_(U)
CAUTION
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Battery charger
The battery charger is located under the luggage compartment. Observe the
following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury from burns or electric
shocks.
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Do not touch the battery charger during charging, as it becomes hot.
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Do not disassemble, repair or modify the battery charger.
If repair is necessary, consult your Toyota dealer.
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Routine inspection
Check the following points regularly.
If use is continued without inspection, fire or electric shock may occur,
possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
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The charging cable, plug, charging connector, CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) etc. have not been damaged
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The outlet has not been damaged
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The plug does not get extremely hot during use
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The tip of the plug has not been deformed
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The plug is not dirtied by dust etc.
Inspect the plug after removing it from the outlet.
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Maintaining the charging cable
When the cable is dirty, first remove the dirt with a hard, wringed cloth, and
then wipe the cable with a dry cloth. Do not wash with water, as doing so
could cause a fire or electrical shock when charging, which could lead to
death or serious injury.
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When not using the charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet. Dust could accumulate on the plug or in
the outlet, possibly causing overheating which could lead to a fire.
Also, keep the cable in a place free from moisture.