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Does the lighter in the car work off the traction battery?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by benalexe, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. benalexe

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    Power is out here on Long Island. Can I leave the car power on to charge my phones? Will it take energy from the traction battery or the regular 12 volt? Anything wrong with leaving the power on to charge phones?
     
    #1 benalexe, Oct 29, 2012
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    As long as your car is running (in ready mode) you can use the power outlets to charge things etc. When in ready mode your engine will run when necessary to keep the traction battery above it's minimum allowed state of charge. Having the engine cycle will not hurt anything. If you try to charge your phones in accessory mode, you will drain the 12V battery in a short time.
     
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    Doesn't traction battery charge 12v? When does it do this? Only when plugged in?


    iPhone ?
     
    #3 chesleyn, Oct 29, 2012
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    As stated above, u can do this as long as u have the Prius in "ready" mode.....if u don't then u will drain the 12v acc batt.
     
    #5 sfv41901, Oct 29, 2012
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    use caution running car you need ventilation when ICE running, although there was recent joke about how hard it is to build up CO with a Prius, play it safe.
     
    #6 wjtracy, Oct 29, 2012
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    Do you have power @ home in Commack?
     
    #7 mrbigh, Oct 31, 2012
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