Toyota bZ4X (2023 year). Manual in english

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AC charging connector lock

function

If the AC charging connector is

locked/unlocked repeatedly, it may

not work temporarily due to protect

the system by AC charging system.

In this case, wait for a while before

connecting the AC charging connec-

tor to AC charging inlet again.
The AC charging connector lock

function does not guarantee that

theft of the AC charging cable will be

prevented, and is not necessarily

effective for all mischiefs.

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Security function for unlocking

If the AC charging connector is not

removed within approximately 30

seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the security function auto-

matically locks the connector again.

■

When the AC charging connec-

tor cannot be inserted into the

AC charging inlet

If the connector lock pin is

extended, the connector lock is

operating.
Unlock the doors using the smart

key system or wireless remote con-

trol and unlock the AC charging con-

nector lock and check that the

connector lock pin is not extended.

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If the AC charging connector

cannot be unlocked

The AC charging connector can be

unlocked by operating the emer-

gency release wire.

Open the hood. (



P.462)

Pull the emergency release wire.

The AC charging connector is

unlocked and can be removed.

After unlocking the AC charging

connector, fix the handle of the

emergency release wire to the

attachment.

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 wire when the charging con-

nector can be unlocked in the nor-

mal procedure.

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

Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.



When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended.

WARNING

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When connecting the AC

charging connector to the AC

charging inlet

●

Do not insert hand into the con-

nector lock portion. A hand may

be caught in the connector lock

pin, resulting in an injury.

NOTICE

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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

when the AC charging connec-

tor is locked.

When removing the AC

charging connector, make sure

to unlock the AC charging con-

nector.

Power sources that

can be used

An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.

WARNING

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Warnings for electrical faults

Make sure to observe the precau-

tions in this Owner’s Manual when

charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that

fulfills the requirements, or failure

to observe regulations while

charging could lead to an acci-

dent, possibly resulting in death or

serious injury.

Power sources

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NEMA 5-15R outlet

The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.

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The charging environment

For safe charging, the following

charging equipment and settings

are recommended.

●

Weatherproof outlet

When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weatherproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.

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Dedicated circuit

• To reduce the risk of fire, connect

only to an at least 15A branch cir-

cuit with an over-current protec-

tion in accordance with the

National Electric Code,

ANSI/NFPA 70.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock

when working with the plug, con-

nect to a outlet with a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or

that has an Earth Leakage Circuit

Breaker installed.

Outlets that can be con-
nected

WARNING

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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 exten-

sion cord may overheat and

does not contain a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).

The leakage detection function

of the CCID (Charging Circuit

Interrupting Device) (



P.90)

may not operate correctly.

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AC charging (



P.105)

This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC out-
let with the AC charging cable or
charging that uses AC charger.

By setting charging schedule, it is
also possible to charge at the
desired date and time. (



P.118)

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DC charging (



P.113)

This is a charging method that
uses a DC charger that com-
plies with SAE J 1772. The trac-
tion battery can be charged in a
shorter time than AC charging.
SAE is an abbreviation for an
industrial standard issued by the
Society of Automotive Engi-
neers.

This vehicle is equipped with
several functions that are linked
with charging.

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My Room Mode (



P.129)

When the charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, electrical
components such as the air con-
ditioning system and audio sys-

WARNING

●

Do not connect to a power strip.

●

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.

Charging methods

The following methods can
be used to charge the trac-
tion battery.

Types of charging meth-
ods

Charging-linked functions

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tem can be used by the power
supply from an external power
source

: Depending on the situation, elec-

tricity of the traction battery may
be consumed.

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Traction battery heater

When the outside temperature
is low and the charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, this
function automatically warms
the traction battery until it
reaches or exceeds a certain
temperature.



The operation of this function
is stopped automatically when
the charging cable is discon-
nected or if the charging cable
is left connected to the vehicle
for approximately 3 days.



When the charging schedule
is used (



P.118), this func-

tion will operate according to
the schedule settings.

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Traction battery warming
control

This control operates after the
charging cable remains con-
nected to the vehicle for approx-
imately 3 days and the traction
battery heater automatically
stops. It automatically insulates
the traction battery in extremely
low temperatures.



This control stops 31 days
after the 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 immediately.

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Traction battery cooler

When the traction battery is hot
and the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, this
function cools the traction bat-
tery to protect it.
The function may operate when
continuously driving at high
speeds such as driving on high-
ways or freeways, or during DC
charging.

■

Using My Room Mode during

DC charging



P.130

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Traction battery heater

●

Traction battery heater may oper-

ate when charging is not being

performed.

●

When Traction battery heater is

operating, the charging indicator

will illuminate.

●

When Traction battery heater is

operating during charging, the

charging may take longer than

normal.

●

The remaining charge of the trac-

tion battery declines when the

traction battery heater operates, it

might be necessary to recharge

the traction battery again in order

to supplement the remaining

charge.

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Traction battery cooler

●

For AC charging: Traction battery

cooler settings can be changed on

the multi-information display.

(



P.100)

●

The AC charging indicator will illu-

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minate when the traction battery

cooler is on standby or operating.

●

When the charge level of the trac-

tion battery is low, the traction bat-

tery cooler may not operate, even

if the temperature of the traction

battery is high.

●

When the following conditions are

met while the traction battery

cooler is operating, the cooling

operation will stop.

• The hood is opened

• The power switch is turned to

ACC or ON.

• The shift position is changed to

any position other than P

• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-

tem is operated (



P.409)

• The remaining charge of the trac-

tion battery drops below a certain

amount

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The traction battery cooler oper-

ates using power supplied by the

traction battery and an external

power source.

• While the traction battery cooler is

operating, the charge of the trac-

tion battery will increase and

decrease within a certain range,

and will not increase as during AC

charging.

• When the traction battery cooler

operates, charger will recognize it

as the battery being charged. If

this function operates while a

charger which charges a charging

fee is connected to the vehicle,

AC charging fees will apply.

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Changing of the traction battery

cooler setting

Setting can be changed

on the

multi-information display.
Use the meter control switches

(



P.156) and select “Vehicle Set-

tings”, “Charging Settings”, “Battery

Cooler”, and change the setting.
When selecting to off, the traction

battery output may be restricted

depending on the driving situation.

To enable the use of battery
electric vehicle, we recommend
systematically charging the
vehicle.

■

Before leaving home

In order to use the battery elec-
tric vehicle, charge the traction
battery at home before leaving.

■

On the way to the destina-
tion or at the destination

When the remaining charge of
the traction battery gets low,
recharge the battery at the near-
est charging station.

Charging tips

This section explains meth-
ods for using the charging
function for this vehicle and
checking information
related to charging.

Systematically charging

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Information related to charging
is displayed and can be checked
on the multi-information display.

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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 traction battery, outside
temperature, and specifications
of the AC/DC charger.
The time until charging com-
pleted may not be displayed if
the charging current to the trac-
tion battery becomes smaller
and the charging time becomes
longer.

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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,
follow the instructions displayed
on the screen. (



P.140)

Checking information
related to charging

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Safety functions

●

The EV system will not start while

the charging cable is attached to

the vehicle, even if the power

switch is operated.

●

If the charging cable is connected

while the “READY” indicator is illu-

minated, the EV system will stop

automatically and driving will not

be possible.

Things to know before

charging

Make sure to read the fol-
lowing precautions before
charging the traction bat-
tery.

WARNING

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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 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.

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When the charging cable is

connected to the vehicle

Do not change the shift position

from P.
In the unlikely event that the

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.

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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 240V charging, a large

amount of current will flow for a

long time.

●

Charging can be conducted out-

doors.

NOTICE

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Charging precautions

To charge properly, follow the pro-

cedure after reading the explana-

tion below. Charging is intended

to be carried out by licensed driv-

ers only who properly understand

the charging procedure.

●

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.

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Before charging, always check
the following items.



The parking brake is applied.
(



P.243)



The power switch is turned to
OFF. (



P.231)



Lights such as the headlights,
emergency flashers and inte-
rior lights, etc. are turned off.

If these light switches are turned
on, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.

Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
(



P.92)

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During charging

●

The charging starting time may

differ depending on the state of

the vehicle, but this does not indi-

cate a malfunction.

●

During charging, sounds may be

heard from near the traction bat-

tery in accordance with the opera-

tion of the air conditioning system

or “Battery Cooler” (



P.99).

●

During and after charging, the

motor 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.119)

• 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.

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Capacity reduction of the trac-

tion battery

The capacity of the traction battery

will decline gradually when the trac-

tion battery is in use. The rate at

which it declines will differ in accor-

dance with environmental conditions

and the way in which the vehicle is

used. Observing the following can

help suppress the decline in the

traction battery capacity.

●

Avoid parking the vehicle in high

temperature areas, under direct

sunlight when the traction battery

is fully charged.

●

Avoid accelerating and decelerat-

ing frequently and suddenly.

●

Avoid frequent driving at high

speed.

●

Use the charging schedule func-

tion as much as possible in order

to fully charged the traction bat-

tery before starting off. (



P.118)

NOTICE

●

When charging with a charger,

follow the procedures for using

each charger.

Confirm the following
before charging

Inspecting the AC
charging cable

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Avoid frequent DC charging

Also, if the capacity of the traction
battery capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven decreases.
However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.

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When the remaining charge of

the traction battery is low after

charging

In the following situations, the

remaining charge of the traction bat-

tery after charging completes may

be less than normal in order to pro-

tect the traction battery (the driving

range after the battery is fully
charged may be shorter).

●

Charging is performed when the

outside temperature is low or high

●

Charging is performed immedi-

ately after high-load driving or in

extreme heat

In any other situation, if the remain-
ing charge of the traction battery is
significantly lower than normal after
charging completes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

: When this occurs, even if the

remaining charge display of the
traction battery shows that it is
fully charged, the remaining
charge rapidly decreases faster
than normal.

■

When the charging amount sent

to the 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 traction

battery, the charging amount sent to

the traction battery may decrease.

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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 undesired operation.

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Charging time may increase

In the following situations, charging

time may become longer than nor-

mal:

●

In very hot or very cold tempera-

tures.

●

When the traction battery

becomes hot, such as immedi-

ately after high-load driving.

●

The vehicle is consuming a lot of

electricity, for example, when the

headlights are on, etc.

●

When using “My Room Mode”.

(



P.129)

●

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.108)

●

When the battery heater operates.

(



P.99)

●

When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-

ated before charging. (



P.99)

●

When the plug generates heat

due to a loose outlet connection,

etc.

●

When adjusting the power supply

with the charger.

●

When frequently and repeatedly

using DC charging.

●

When selecting “DC charging

power” setting other than “MAX”.

●

When the temperature of

charging-related parts is high.

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Charging electricity

This vehicle can be charged up to

approximately 7 kW.
However, depending on the used

charger or AC charging cable,

charging electricity may be limited.

How to use AC

charging

This section explains the
procedure for charging the
traction battery with an AC
charging cable.
When using an AC charger,
make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the AC charger.
When the charging sched-
ule is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. (



P.124,

128)

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 and AC

charging inlet 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.

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

P.102

Prepare the AC charging
cable. (



P.87)

Insert the plug of the AC
charging cable into the outlet
of the external power source.

Make sure to hold the body of the

plug and insert it firmly into the out-

let.
If there is a switch that can switch

the power supply to the outlet, turn

it on.
Check that the power indicator on

the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device) is illuminated.
(If it is not illuminated, refer to

P.133)
In order to reduce the load on the

outlet and plug, when inserting the

plug, use a string, etc., to hang the

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) on a hook or equivalent.

Open the charging port lid.
(



P.85)

The charging inlet light

will illu-

minate.

Open the AC charging inlet
cap.

NOTICE

●

When inserting the plug into or

removing the plug from the out-

let, make sure to hold the body

of the plug.

●

Do not damage the AC charging

inlet cap with a sharp object.

●

Do not forcefully pull the AC

charging cable that is caught or

entangled. If the cable is entan-

gled, disentangle it before

using.

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AC charging inlet

Do not disassemble, repair or

modify the AC charging inlet.

When the AC charging inlet needs

to be repaired, consult your Toy-

ota dealer.

Charging precautions

When charging

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Remove the charging con-
nector cap and secure it to
the cable.

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.93)

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.133)

If the charging indicator is flashing,

the charging schedule is registered.

(



P.107)

If the error warning indicator on the

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) flashes during charging,

check P.90 and follow the correc-

tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off

when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn

off when charging is interrupted. In

this case, refer to P.133

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When connecting the AC

charging connector

If the door is opened or the power

switch is turned to ON with the AC

charging connector connected, the

charging cable indicator turns on to

notify that the AC charging connec-

tor is connected.

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If the charging indicator of the

charging port flashes after con-

necting the AC charging cable

The charging schedule (



P.118) is

registered and charging cannot be

performed. To cancel charging using

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the charging schedule and start

charging, perform any of the follow-

ing procedures.

●

Turn “Charge Now” on (



P.124,

128)

●

While the charging indicator is

flashing, remove and reconnect

the charging connector immedi-

ately

■

When the charging connector

cannot be inserted into the AC

charging inlet



P.93

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Safety function

If the latch release button is

pressed, charging will not begin

even if the AC charging cable is

connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the

latch release button is pressed and

held for several seconds during

charging. When restarting charging,

reinsert the charging connector after

pulling it out, and check that the

charging indicator of the charging

port illuminates.

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Charging time may increase



P.104

■

When your circuit breaker trips

during charging

The upper limit of the charging cur-

rent can be changed on the multi-

information display or multimedia.

●

Setting operations on multi-infor-

mation display

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

Press

of the meter

control switches to select “Vehi-
cle Settings”, and then press and
hold

Press

of the meter

control switches to select

“Charging Settings”, and then
press

The “Charging Settings” screen will

be displayed.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Charging Current”, and then
press

The “Charging Current” screen will

be displayed.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select “16A”
or “8A” and then press

●

Setting operations on multimedia

Select

Select “Vehicle customize”.

Select “Charging”.

Select “Charging current”.

Select “16A” or “8A”.

The maximum charging current is

limited to less than or equal to the
selected current.

If the breaker still trips while

charging, even after changing the

upper limit of the charging current,

check if the connected power

source meets the specified charging

conditions. (



P.96)

: Restricting the charging current

will lengthen the charging time.

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Changing the “Charging Limit”

settings

The upper limit of the charge capac-

ity can be changed on the multi-

information display or multimedia.
The selected upper limit value is

common to AC charging and DC

charging.

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Setting operations on multi-infor-

mation display

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Press

of the meter

control switches to select

Press

of the meter

control switches to select “Vehi-
cle Settings”, and then press and
hold

Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press

The “Charging Settings” screen will

be displayed.

Press

of the meter

control switches to select
“Charging Limit”, and then press

The “Charging Limit” screen will be

displayed.

Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”,
“70%”, “60%” or “50%” and then
press

●

Setting operations on multimedia

Select

Select “Vehicle customize”.

Select “Charging”.

Select “Charging limit”.

Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”,

“70%”, “60%” or “50%”.

If the setting is changed during DC

charging, charging may stop due to

the operation of the DC charger

timer and the traction battery cannot

be fully charged.

■

Protection function of AC

charging inlet overheating

By installing a temperature sensor

to the AC charging inlet, prevents

parts from melting when the tem-

perature rises due to foreign matter

entering the charging connector.

When a certain temperature

increase is detected, charging is

stopped immediately.
After this, when the power switch is

off, a message will be displayed on

the multi-information display

(



P.140)

WARNING

■

When charging

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause an

unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Connect to a power source suit-

able for charging. (



P.96)

●

Check that the AC charging

cable, plug and outlet are free of

foreign matter.

●

Before charging, check that the

AC charging inlet is not

deformed, damaged or cor-

roded, and check that the inlet

is free of foreign matter such as

dirt, snow and ice.

If there is dirt or dust in these

areas, remove completely

before inserting the charging

connector.

●

Do not get the terminals of the

AC charging inlet wet.

●

Only use outlets where the plug

can be securely inserted.

●

Do not bundle or wind the AC

charging cable while charging,

as doing so may result in over-

heating.

●

Do not touch the terminals of

the charging connector and AC

charging inlet with a sharp metal

objects (needles, etc.,) or

hands, or short them with for-

eign objects.

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2-2. Charging

WARNING

●

When charging outdoors, make

sure to connect to a weather-

proof outlet for outdoor use.

Ensure the weatherproof outlet

cover closes completely. If the

weatherproof outlet cover can-

not be closed, install a weather-

proof outlet cover that will close.

●

In order to stop charging at the

charging station, follow the

instructions of the charger.

●

If any heat, smoke, odors, noise

or other abnormalities are

noticed during charging, stop

charging immediately.

●

Do not insert the plug if the out-

let is submerged in water or

snow.

●

When charging while it is raining

or snowing, do not connect or

disconnect the plug if your

hands are wet. Also, do not get

the plug or outlet wet.

●

Do not charge the vehicle

during a lightning storm.

●

Prevent the AC charging cable

from being caught in the door or

back door.

●

Do not let the wheels on the AC

charging cable, plug, charging

connector and CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device).

●

Firmly insert the plug into the

outlet.

●

Do not use an extension cord

and converting adaptor.

●

Close the hood before using the

charging system.

The cooling fan may start oper-

ating suddenly. Touching or get-

ting close to rotating parts such

as the fan may cause your

hands or clothes (especially a

necktie or scarf) to become

caught and result in a serious

injury.

●

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 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.90 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.

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