Toyota Prius Guide

P
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lug-in Charging System Component Locations &
Descriptions (2012 Model)
Component Location Description
Charge Inlet

Passenger Side
Rear Quarter
Panel
Connects to the charge cable assembly
charge connector. Supplies the electrical
power from an external power source to the
vehicle.
Power Cable
for Charging

Passenger Side
Behind Rear
Quarter Panel
Power cable connecting the charge inlet and
charger assembly.
Charger
Assembly 
Under Hybrid
Vehicle Battery
Assembly
Boosts the AC power supplied from an
external power source and converts it to DC
to charge the HV battery assembly and
operate the A/C compressor.
Charge Cable
Assembly 
Passenger Side
Rear Quarter
Panel
Connects to the charge inlet and supplies
power from an external power source to the
vehicle.
Charge
Indicator 
Charge Inlet Illuminates, flashes, or goes off to indicate
the plug-in charging status. Also illuminates
to indicate the operation of the remote air
conditioning system.
Battery
Charger
Controller 
Under HV
Battery Assembly
Controls the HV battery assembly and
recharges it. During charging, the charge
indicator is illuminated.
Plug-in Charging System Components
Components (Top View) and Charge Inlet Power Cables
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Toyota Prius Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	Prius
Category	Automobile
Language	English