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charging current will be restricted
to the set current or lower.

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.110)

:Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-

tion battery charger only

:Restricting the charging current

will lengthen the charging time.

WARNING

■

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.102)

may not operate correctly.

●

Do not connect to a branch

electrical socket.

●

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.

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Charging from an external
power source (



P.121)

This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC out-
let (120 V) with the AC charging
cable equipped to the vehicle or
charging at a public charging
station.

The charging start time (or depar-
ture time) and day can be set to
carry out charging using the
charging schedule at the desired
date and time. (



P.128)

■

Using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode (



P.77)

The plug-in hybrid system can
be switched to hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
to charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) using electricity
generated by gasoline engine
operation.

The maximum charge amount in
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
charge mode is approximately 80%
of the fully charged capacity for the
charging from an external power
source.

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

■

“My Room Mode” (



P.148)

When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, electri-
cal components such as the air
conditioning system or audio
system can be used using the
external power source

: The power of the hybrid battery

(traction battery) may be used
depending on the situation.

■

“Battery Heater”

When the outside temperature
is low and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, this function automatically
warms the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) until it reaches or
exceeds a certain temperature.
“Battery Heater” will operate
when the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on.
(



P.193)

■

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-

Charging methods

The following methods can
be used to charge the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).

Types of charging meth-
ods

Charging-linked functions

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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.193)



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.128), 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.

●

If the outside temperature

becomes high while “Battery

Heater” is operating, charging

may complete earlier than the

“Departure” or “Departure time”

time set. (



P.128)

●

When the following operations are

performed while “Battery Heater”

is operating, the hybrid battery

(traction battery) heating opera-

tion stops.

• The shift lever is changed to any

position other than P

• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-

tem is operated (



P.431)

●

“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.158)

■

“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

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30 minutes. However, when the

“Departure” or “Departure time”

time is set (



P.128) and there is

not sufficient time between the

current time and the time that

charging will complete, “Battery

Cooler” operation time may

become shorter.

●

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 traction battery is

almost completely charged, “Bat-

tery Cooler” may not be imple-

mented.

●

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

• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-

tem is operated (



P.431)

• “Charge Now” is implemented

(



P.129)

●

“Battery Cooler” uses the power of

the hybrid battery (traction battery)

and external power source.

• While “Battery Cooler” is operat-

ing, the amount of the remaining

charge of the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) increases and

decreases in a certain range, and

does not increase as in normal

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.

The charging schedule function
(



P.128) can be used to set the

system to automatically fully charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
before your desired departure time.
It is also possible to set the air con-
ditioning to make the interior in a
comfortable state before your
desired departure time.

■

At your destination

Use a public charging station to

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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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.77)

: 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.78)

■

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.128)

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

■

While charging

When any door is opened during
charging, the current charging
condition and approximate time
remaining until charging is com-
plete are displayed for a certain
period of time.

Vehicles with 7-inch multi-
information display

Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display

Checking information
related to charging

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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, fol-
low the instructions displayed on
the screen. (



P.158)

Vehicles with 7-inch multi-
information display

Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display

■

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.

■

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.

Things to know before

charging

Make sure to read the fol-
lowing precautions before
connecting the AC charging
cable to the vehicle and
charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

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.

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This vehicle has been designed
to allow charging from an exter-
nal power source using a AC
charging cable for exclusive use
with standard household AC
outlets.
However, the vehicle differs
greatly from standard household
electrical goods in the following
ways, and incorrect usage could
cause fire or electric shock, pos-
sibly leading to death or serious
injury.



When charging, a large
amount of current will flow for
a long time.



Charging can be conducted
outdoors.

To charge properly, follow the
procedure after reading the
explanation below. Charging is
intended to be carried out by
licensed drivers only who prop-
erly understand the charging
procedure.



Do not allow children to use
the AC charging cable without

supervision. Also, keep the
AC charging cable out of
reach of infants.



When charging with a char-
ger, follow the procedures for
using each charger.



When charging using a public
charging facility, check the
setting of the charging sched-
ule function.

• When the charging schedule is

registered, temporarily turn off
the function or turn “Charge Now”
on. (



P.135, 141, 147)

• When the charging schedule is

set to on, charging will not start
even if the AC charging cable is
connected. Also, charging fee
may occur due to connection of
the AC charging cable.

Before charging, always check
the following items.



The parking brake is applied.
(



P.314)



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.307)

WARNING

■

When the AC charging cable

is connected to the vehicle

Do not operate the shift lever.

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

Confirm the following
before charging

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



P.104)

■

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 rear seat. (



P.89)

●

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”

(



P.114).

●

During and after charging, the rear

seat and its surrounding 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.

●

The current charging condition

and the estimated time until

charging will complete can be

checked on the multi-information

display.

■

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 differ 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.80)

●

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 the hybrid battery

(traction battery) immediately

before starting off. (



P.128)

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 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

Inspecting the AC
charging cable

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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 situations, 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.148)

●

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.

●

The maximum charging current is

set to 8A or 16A

. (



P.111)

●

When the “Battery Heater” oper-

ates. (



P.113)

●

When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-

ated before charging. (



P.114)

●

When the plug generates heat

due to a loose outlet connection

etc.

: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-

tion battery charger only

■

Using a DC Charger

DC Chargers cannot be used with

this vehicle.

■

Charging electricity

This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.5 kW or 7 kW

However, depending on the used

charger or AC charging cable,

charging electricity may be limited.

: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-

tion battery charger only

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

P.118

Prepare the AC charging
cable.

Insert 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.

Check that the power indicator on

the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it

is not illuminated, refer to P.152)
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

How to charge

This section explains the
procedure for charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with the equipped AC
charging cable.

When using a charging sta-
tion, make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the AC charger.

When the charging schedule
is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. (



P.135,

141, 147)

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.

●

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.

●

Do not disassemble, repair or

modify the AC charging inlet.

When the AC charging inlet

needs to be repaired, consult

your Toyota dealer.

Charging precautions

When charging

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Device) on a hook or equivalent.

Unlock the doors and open
the charging port lid.
(



P.105)

The AC charging inlet light (

) will

illuminate.

Remove the AC charging
inlet cap and secure it into
the holder on the charging
port lid.

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.106)

Confirm that the charging
indicator of the charging port
is illuminated.

Charging will not start if the

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charging indicator does not illumi-

nate when the charging connector

is inserted. (



P.98)

If the charging indicator is flashing,

the charging schedule is registered.

(



P.128)

If the error warning indicator on the

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) flashes during charging,

check P.123 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.152.

■

If the charging indicator of the

charging port flashes after con-

necting the AC charging cable

The charging schedule (



P.128) is

registered and charging cannot be

performed. To cancel charging

using the charging schedule and

start charging, perform any of the

following procedures.

●

Turn “Charge Now” to ON

(



P.135, 141, 147)

●

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.108

■

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.

■

Charging time may increase



P.120

■

While charging

When the power switch is turned to

ON and the energy monitor is dis-

played on the Multimedia Display,

the charging connector is displayed

on the energy monitor and the flow

of electricity during charging is dis-

played (



P.213).

■

Protection function of AC

charging inlet overheating

(vehicles with 7 kW onboard

traction battery charger)

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 and a mes-

sage is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. After the

temperature has decreased,

charging resumes by performing the

operation to start charging again.

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.110)

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WARNING

●

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 foreign

objects.

●

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 operating sud-

denly. Touching or getting 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 socket-

outlet, unplug it immediately.

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Plug-in

hybri
d

WARNING

■

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.103 and follow

the correction procedure. If the

error warning indicator does not

turn off even after performing the

correction 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.

■

Onboard traction battery

charger

The onboard traction battery char-

ger is located under the rear

seats. Make sure to observe the

following precautions regarding

the onboard traction battery char-

ger. Failure to observe these pre-

cautions may result in death or

serious injury such as burns and

electric shocks.

●

The onboard traction battery

charger is hot during charging.

Do not touch the onboard trac-

tion battery charger, as doing so

may result in burns.

●

Do not disassemble, repair or

modify the onboard traction bat-

tery charger. When the onboard

traction battery charger needs

to be repaired, consult your

Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

When charging

Do not insert the plug into the AC

charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be

damaged.

■

Using private power genera-

tor

Do not use private power genera-

tors as a power source for

charging.
Doing so may make charging

unstable, the voltage may be

insufficient, and the error warning

indicator on the CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device) of the

AC charging cable may flash.

■

Charging station

Due to the environment in which

the power equipment is located,

charging may be unstable due to

noise, the voltage may be insuffi-

cient, and the error warning indi-

cator on the CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device) of the

AC charging cable may flash.

■

Onboard traction battery

charger cooling air intake

vent

Cooling air intake vent for the

onboard traction battery charger

is installed under the rear seats.
Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions regarding the

cooling air intake vent. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in a charging system mal-

function.

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2-2. Charging

Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
(



P.106)

The charging connector will be

unlocked and the AC charging inlet

light will illuminate when the doors

are unlocked.

Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.

If the latch release button is

pressed during charging (while the

charging indicator is illuminated),

charging will be interrupted.

Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.

Attach the AC charging inlet
cap and close the charging
port lid.

Lock the doors to lock the charging

port lid. (



P.106)

Remove the plug from the
outlet when the charging
equipment will not be used
for a prolonged period of
time.

Hold the body of the plug when

removing.
Make sure to put the cable away

immediately after disconnecting.

(



P.127)

When leaving the plug inserted,

inspect the plug and connector

once a month to check if dirt or dust

NOTICE

●

Do not block the air intake vent

with seat covers or luggage

●

If the air intake vent is clogged

with dust, clean it with a vacuum

cleaner

●

Do not allow water or foreign

matter to enter the air intake

vent

●

Do not spill large amounts of

water near the air intake vent

If water is spilled, have the vehi-

cle inspected by your Toyota

dealer and do not charge the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

before the inspection.

After charging

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Plug-in

hybri
d

has accumulated.

■

When the outside temperature

is low or high

The level shown on the SOC (State

of Charge) gauge (



P.173, 178)

may drop slightly when the power

switch is turned to ON, even if

charging has been completed and

the hybrid battery (traction battery)

is fully charged. However, this does

not indicate a malfunction.

■

When removing the charging

connector

Press the latch release button,

check that the lever raises up, and

then pull the charging connector

towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even

after the latch release button is

pressed, the charging connector is

locked. If this occurs, unlock the

doors using the smart key system or

wireless remote control to unlock

the charging connector. (



P.105)

■

If the charging connector can-

not be unlocked



P.108

WARNING

■

After charging

Remove the plug if it will not be

used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate

plug or outlet, which could cause

a malfunction or fire, possibly

leading to death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

After charging

●

Store the AC charging cable out

of reach from infants and chil-

dren.

●

After disconnecting the charging

connector from the AC charging

inlet, make sure to put on the

AC charging inlet cap and close

the charging port lid. If the AC

charging inlet cap is not put on,

water or foreign objects may

enter the AC charging inlet,

which could lead to vehicle

damage.

●

After removing the plug from the

outlet, keep it in a safe place

free from moisture and dust.

The AC charging cable or plug

may be damaged if the cable is

stepped on or ridden over by

the vehicle.

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