Toyota RAV4 Prime (2021 year). Manual in english — part 2

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engine and electric motor.
(



P.81)

• If electricity needed for EV

driving in EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode is not remaining,
the operation mode will be
automatically switched to HV
mode.

• The operation mode can be

switched to HV mode at any
timing by operating the switch
to keep electricity for EV driv-
ing etc.

*

(



P.78). Switching

to HV mode when driving on a
highway or when driving uphill
is recommended in order to
conserve battery power.

When in HV mode, the HV drive
mode indicator illuminates.

*

: The EV driving range may reduce

even after switching to HV mode.

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode (



P.79)

Electricity generated in the gas-
oline engine can be charged in
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) by switching to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) charge
mode when electricity needed
for EV driving is not remaining.

*

• The system may not be able

to switch to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode due to the state of the
plug-in hybrid system.
(



P.80)

• Charging time differs depend-

ing on the driving state of the
vehicle when driving in hybrid
battery (traction battery)
charge mode.

When in the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode, the hybrid
battery charge mode indicator illu-
minates.

*

: When in the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery) charge mode, the
hybrid battery can be charged
while driving. However, the gaso-
line engine runs to charge the
battery and fuel consumption
becomes higher compared with
driving in HV mode.

The plug-in hybrid system oper-
ation modes can be switched
using the switches.

■

Switching the plug-in
hybrid system operation
modes

Press the AUTO EV/HV mode
switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch to change modes as the
following table shows.

When in EV mode, the EV drive
mode indicator illuminates.

Plug-in hybrid system
operation mode selection
switches

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When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
When in HV mode, the HV drive
mode indicator illuminates.



AUTO EV/HV mode switch

*

: If there is not enough charge

remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, AUTO EV/HV mode will not
be selectable.



EV/HV mode selection switch

*

: If there is not enough charge

remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, EV mode will not be select-
able.

■

Switching to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery)
charge mode

Press and hold the EV/HV mode
selection switch.

Take your hand off the switch once
the hybrid battery charge mode
indicator starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode
indicator illuminates when the
switch to hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode is complete.
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged

*

, the hybrid

battery (traction battery) charge
mode is automatically canceled and
the operation mode will be switched
to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode will be canceled
by pressing AUTO EV/HV mode
switch or EV/HV mode selection
switch.

*

: The maximum charge amount in

the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode is approxi-
mately 80% of the fully charged
capacity for the charging from an

Current mode

Mode after

switching

EV mode

AUTO EV/HV

mode

AUTO EV/HV

mode

EV mode

HV mode

AUTO EV/HV

mode

*

Current mode

Mode after

switching

EV mode

HV mode

AUTO EV/HV

mode

HV mode

HV mode

EV mode

*

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external power source.

■

If the plug-in hybrid system

operation mode cannot be

changed

In the following situations, the plug-

in hybrid system operation mode

cannot be changed even if the

AUTO EV/HV mode switch or

EV/HV mode selection switch is

pressed. (In this case, the warning

message is displayed on the multi-

information display when the switch

is pressed.)

●

When electricity needed for EV

driving is not remaining (when in

EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode)

●

When the traction battery is

almost completely charged (hybrid

battery [traction battery] charge

mode)

■

When switching from EV mode

to another mode using the

switch

When the power switch is turned off,

operation mode switching is can-

celed and the system returns to EV

mode the next time the vehicle is
started.

*

*

: If there is not enough charge

remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, the system switches to HV
mode.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge mode

●

The following may occur to protect

the system, etc.

• Cannot switch to hybrid battery

(traction battery) charge mode or

cannot cancel it

• Gasoline engine does not start or

stops even after switching to

hybrid battery (traction battery)

charge mode

●

If a load to the system is large,

such as when the power con-

sumption of the air conditioning

system is large or when the tem-

perature of the engine coolant is

high, it may take longer time than

usual to charge using the hybrid

battery (traction battery) charge

mode, or charging to the hybrid

battery (traction battery) may not

be performed.

■

When in EV mode

In EV mode, EV driving (driving

WARNING

■

When using the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) charge

mode

Observe the following precautions

when using the hybrid battery

(traction battery) charge mode

while parking.
Failure to do so may lead to death

or serious health hazard, as the

gasoline engine operates when in

the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charge mode.

●

Do not stop the vehicle near

flammable materials.

●

Do not use the hybrid battery

(traction battery) charge mode

in a closed area where ventila-

tion is insufficient, such as in a

garage or area with snow

buildup.

Control when driving in
each mode

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using only the electric motor)

*

is

possible. However, depending
on the situation, EV driving may
be canceled and both gasoline
engine and electric motor are
used (



P.82). Also, if a little

electricity is remaining in the
hybrid battery (traction battery),
HV mode is automatically
selected. To drive in EV mode
long, observe the followings.



Avoid sudden acceleration
and sudden deceleration, and
be sure to drive smoothly. If
you repeatedly accelerate,
the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge will deplete
quickly. Also, EV driving may
be canceled by rapid acceler-
ation or vehicle speed.



Restrain your speed as much
as possible. The distance that
can be driven in EV mode will
reduce considerably at high
speeds.

*

: The EV driving range can be

checked using the multi-informa-
tion display. (



P.172)

■

When in AUTO EV/HV mode

Only the electric motor is used
for EV driving

*

during normal

driving, but when the accelera-
tor pedal is strongly depressed,
the gasoline engine starts.
(



P.82)

Also, when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) level is low, the
mode switches to HV mode

automatically the same as in EV
mode.
AUTO EV/HV mode is suitable
for driving conditions when more
power is required, such as for
driving uphill or accelerating
suddenly. However, because
the gasoline engine will start
more easily, it is recommended
to drive in EV mode usually.

*

: The EV driving range can be

checked using the multi-informa-
tion display. (



P.172)

■

When in HV mode

The vehicle can be used in the
same way as a standard hybrid
vehicle.
In HV mode, controls are pri-
marily carried out as follows in
accordance with the driving con-
ditions.



The gasoline engine stops

*

when the vehicle is stopped.



During start off, the electric
motor (traction motor) drives
the vehicle.



During normal driving, the
gasoline engine and electric
motor (traction motor) are
controlled effectively, and the
vehicle is driven with optimum
fuel efficiency. Also, when
necessary, the electric motor
(traction motor) operates as
an electrical generator to
charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

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

When the accelerator pedal is
depressed heavily, drive force
from both the gasoline engine
and the electric motor (trac-
tion motor) is used to acceler-
ate.

*

: When the hybrid battery (traction

battery) requires charging or the
engine is warming up, etc., the
gasoline engine will not automati-
cally stop. (



P.83)

■

When braking (regenera-
tive braking)

The electric motor (traction
motor) charges the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
The EV driving range can be
extended by actively using this
regenerative braking to store
electricity in the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Moreover, as fuel consumption
is also reduced when in HV
mode, the regenerative braking
system can be used effectively.

■

Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic

energy is converted to electric

energy and deceleration force can

be obtained in conjunction with the

recharging of the hybrid battery

(traction battery).

●

The accelerator pedal is released

while driving with the shift lever in

D or S.

●

The brake pedal is depressed

while driving with the shift lever in

D or S.

■

EV driving range

●

The EV driving range is displayed

on the multi-information display.

(



P.172)

●

The EV driving range changes in

accordance with the charge status

of the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery), the speed of the vehicle, etc.

●

Even if there is enough charge

remaining in the hybrid battery

(traction battery), EV driving may

be canceled and both gasoline

engine and electric motor are

used depending on the situation.

(



P.82)

■

EV indicator

The EV indicator comes on when

the vehicle is driven using only the

electric motor (traction motor) or the

gasoline engine is stopped.
The on/off operation of the EV indi-
cator can be changed. (



P.177)

■

After EV mode has switched to

HV mode due to low hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) charge

If the hybrid battery (traction battery)

is regenerated by driving continu-

ously down a long slope, the EV

driving range etc. will be displayed

on the multi-information display and

EV mode will be automatically

switched to.
If EV mode is not switched to even

though EV driving range is being

displayed, EV mode can be

switched to by pressing the EV/HV

mode selection switch.

■

Gasoline engine operation in

EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode

Even if there is a sufficient amount

of electricity remaining in the hybrid

battery (traction battery) and EV

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driving range (



P.172) is being dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play, EV driving (driving using only

the electric motor) may be canceled

and both gasoline engine and elec-

tric motor are used depending on

the situation (EV driving will be

returned to automatically after EV

driving becomes possible again).
EV driving may be canceled auto-

matically in the following circum-
stances

*1

:

●

When vehicle speed is more than

approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).

●

When power is needed temporar-

ily, for example when the acceler-

ator pedal is depressed firmly or
when accelerating suddenly.

*2

●

When the temperature of the

hybrid system is high.

The vehicle has been left in the

sun, driven on a hill, driven at high

speeds, etc.

●

When the temperature of the

hybrid system is low.

●

When the heater is switched on

when the outside temperature is

below about 14°F (-10°C).

●

When the windshield defogger

switch is pressed. (



P.398)

●

When the system determines that

the gasoline engine needs to be

started.

*1

:The gasoline engine may also

operate in circumstances other
than those listed above, depend-
ing on conditions.

*2

:When driving in AUTO EV/HV

mode. Even in EV mode, the gas-
oline engine may start, depend-
ing on the condition of the hybrid
battery (traction battery).

■

If “Engine Started to Protect

System EV driving unavailable”

is displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display

EV driving may be canceled in order

to protect the hybrid system, etc.
In this case, perform driving with the

gasoline engine until EV driving will

be returned to automatically.

■

Conditions in which the gaso-

line engine may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and

stops automatically. However, it

may not stop automatically in the
following conditions

*

:

●

During gasoline engine warm-up

●

During hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) charging

●

When the temperature of the

hybrid battery (traction battery) is

high or low

●

When the windshield defogger

switch is pressed. (



P.398)

*

: Depending on the circumstances,

the gasoline engine may also not
stop automatically in situations
other than those above.

■

Sounds and vibrations specific

to a hybrid vehicle

There may be no engine sound or

vibration even though the vehicle is

able to move with the “READY” indi-

cator is illuminated. For safety,

apply the parking brake and make

sure to shift the shift lever to P when

parked.
The following sounds or vibrations

may occur when the hybrid system

is operating and are not a malfunc-

tion.

●

Motor sounds may be heard from

the engine compartment.

●

Sounds may be heard from the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

when the hybrid system starts or

stops.

●

Relay operating sounds such as a

snap or soft clank will be emitted

from the hybrid battery (traction

battery), behind the rear seats,

when the hybrid system is started

or stopped.

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●

Sounds from the hybrid system

may be heard when the back door

is open.

●

Sounds may be heard from the

transmission when the gasoline

engine starts or stops, when driv-

ing at low speeds, or during idling.

●

Engine sounds may be heard

when accelerating sharply.

●

Sounds may be heard due to

regenerative braking when the

brake pedal is depressed or as

the accelerator pedal is released.

●

Vibration may be felt when the

gasoline engine starts or stops.

●

Cooling fan sounds may be heard

from the air intake vent under the

rear seat. (



P.91)

●

Sounds may be heard from near

the hybrid battery (traction battery)

in accordance with the operation

of the air conditioning system or

“Battery Cooler” (



P.116).

■

Maintenance, repair, recycling,

and disposal

Contact your Toyota dealer regard-

ing maintenance, repair, recycling

and disposal. Do not dispose of the

vehicle yourself.

In order to make EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode available,
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) from an external
power source before using the
vehicle.

Even if charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery) has not been com-
pleted, the vehicle can be driven.
However, if there is not enough
charge remaining, it is possible that
the vehicle cannot be driven in EV
mode or AUTO EV/HV mode or the
EV driving range will become

shorter.

■

Refilling fuel

Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be

driven using electricity charged from

an external power source. However,

as the gasoline engine is used

depending on the situation (



P.82)

even if in EV mode or AUTO EV/HV

mode, and the gasoline engine is

provided on board as a power

source for driving in HV mode, it is

needed to refueling the vehicle.
Check the fuel amount and refill

immediately when the fuel level

becomes low. (



P.306)

■

If the vehicle is not used for a

long time

●

The 12-volt battery may dis-

charge. In this event, charge the

12-volt battery. (



P.539)

In order to prevent the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) from becom-

ing extremely low in charge,

charge the hybrid battery (traction

battery) from external power

source or start the hybrid system

at least once every 2 or 3 months,

and turn the power switch off after

the gasoline engine has stopped

automatically. (If the gasoline

engine does not start up even

after approximately 10 seconds

have passed since the “READY”

indicator came on, the power

Charging (



P.99)

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switch can be turned to off without

any further action.)

When the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged, refer to P.539, “If the 12-

volt battery is discharged” and

perform the correction procedure.

●

When the vehicle is left with the

AC charging cable connected, the

electricity consumption amount of

the 12-volt battery increases due

to controls, such as the system

checking, operating. When the AC

charging cable is not needed,

immediately remove it from the

vehicle.

When driving with the gasoline
engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the
driving speed, will be played in
order to warn people nearby of
the vehicle’s approach. The
sound will stop when the vehicle
speed exceeds approximately
22 mph (35 km/h).

■

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem

In the following cases, the Acoustic

Vehicle Alerting System may be dif-

ficult for surrounding people to hear.

●

In very noisy areas

●

In the wind or the rain

Also, as the Acoustic Vehicle Alert-

ing System is installed on the front

of the vehicle, it may be more diffi-

cult to hear from the rear of the vehi-

cle compared to the front.

■

When “Acoustic Vehicle Alert-

ing System Malfunction Visit

your Dealer” is displayed on the

multi-information display

The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-

tem may be malfunctioning. Have

the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

*

: This function can only be used in

the mainland U.S.A. It cannot be
used in other states and territo-
ries, including Alaska and Hawaii.

This system operates based on
the driving situation and traffic
information to enhance fuel
economy.
For details about Predictive effi-
cient drive, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.



When the vehicle approaches
to predictive deceleration sup-
port points registered in the
navigation system, the “Refer-
ence operation range” (

) of

the ECO Accelerator Guid-
ance (



P.173) on the multi-

information display will be
turned off to encourage the
driver to reduce excessive
acceleration.

Acoustic Vehicle Alerting
System

Predictive efficient drive
(predictive deceleration
support) (vehicles with
navigation system)

*

A

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

The engine braking force will
be increased according to the
driving conditions to more effi-
ciently charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) after the
accelerator pedal is released.

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The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual
item.

Caution label

High voltage cables (orange)

Power control unit

DC/DC converter

Rear electric motor (traction motor)

AC charging inlet

Service plug

Onboard traction battery charger

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

Plug-in hybrid system precautions

Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a
high voltage system (about 650V at maximum) as well as
parts that become extremely hot when the hybrid system is
operating. Obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.

System components

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

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Front electric motor (traction motor)

Air conditioning compressor

Junction box

■

Running out of fuel

When the vehicle has run out of fuel

and the hybrid system cannot be

started, refuel the vehicle with at

least enough gasoline to make the

low fuel level warning light (



P.518)

go off. If there is only a small

amount of fuel, the hybrid system

may not be able to start. (The stan-

dard amount of fuel is about 2.3 gal.

[8.8 L, 1.9 Imp.gal.], when the vehi-

cle is on a level surface. This value

may vary when the vehicle is on a

slope. Add extra fuel when the vehi-

cle is inclined.)

■

Electromagnetic waves

●

High voltage parts and cables on

the hybrid vehicles incorporate

electromagnetic shielding, and

therefore emit approximately the

same amount of electromagnetic

waves as conventional gasoline

powered vehicles or home elec-

tronic appliances.

●

Your vehicle may cause sound

interference in some third party-

produced radio parts.

■

Effect of magnetic forces

If objects that generate strong mag-

netic forces, such as large speak-

ers, are placed inside the luggage

compartment or installed nearby,

the generated magnetic forces may

negatively affect the hybrid system.

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery)

(lithium-ion battery)

The hybrid battery (traction battery)

has a limited service life.
The hybrid battery (traction battery)

capacity (the ability to hold a

charge) reduces with time and use

in the same way as other recharge-

able batteries. The extent at which

capacity reduces changes drasti-

cally depending on the environment

(ambient temperature, etc.) and

usage conditions, such as how the

vehicle is driven and how the hybrid

battery (traction battery) is charged.

This is a natural characteristic of

lithium-ion batteries, and is not a

malfunction. Also, even though the

EV driving range becomes shorter

when the hybrid battery (traction

battery) capacity reduces, vehicle

performance does not significantly

become worse.
In order to reduce the possibility of

the capacity reducing, follow the

directions listed on P.121, “Capacity

reduction of the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery)”.

■

Starting the hybrid system in an

extremely cold environment

When the hybrid battery (traction

battery) is extremely cold (below

approximately -22°F [-30°C]) under

the influence of the outside tem-

perature, it may not be possible to

start the hybrid system. In this case,

try to start the hybrid system again

after the temperature of the hybrid

battery increases due to the outside

temperature increase etc.

J

K

L

WARNING

■

High voltage precautions

The vehicle has high voltage DC

and AC systems as well as a 12-

volt system. DC and AC high volt-

age is very dangerous and can

cause severe burns and electric

shock that may result in death or

serious injury.

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WARNING

●

Never touch, disassemble,

remove or replace the high volt-

age parts, cables or their con-

nectors.

●

The hybrid system will become

hot after starting as the system

uses high voltage. Be careful of

both the high voltage and the

high temperature, and always

obey the caution labels

attached to the vehicle.

●

Never try to open the service

plug access hole located in the

luggage compartment. The ser-

vice plug is used only when the

vehicle is serviced and is sub-

ject to high voltage.

■

Road accident cautions

Observe the following precautions

to reduce the risk of death or seri-

ous injury:

●

Pull your vehicle off the road,

apply the parking brake, shift

the shift lever to P, and turn the

hybrid system off.

●

Do not touch the high voltage

parts, cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed

inside or outside your vehicle,

an electric shock may occur.

Never touch exposed electric

wires.

●

Do not touch the battery if liquid

is leaking from or adhering to it.

If electrolyte (carbonic-based

organic electrolyte) from the

hybrid battery (traction battery)

comes into contact with the

eyes or skin, it could cause

blindness or skin wounds. In the

unlikely event that it comes into

contact with the eyes or skin,

wash it off immediately with a

large amount of water, and seek

immediate medical attention.

●

If electrolyte is leaking from the

hybrid battery (traction battery),

do not approach the vehicle.

Even in the unlikely event that

the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is damaged, the internal

construction of the battery will

prevent a large amount of elec-

trolyte from leaking out. How-

ever, any electrolyte that does

leak out will give off a vapor.

This vapor is an irritant to skin

and eyes and could cause acute

poisoning if inhaled.

●

Do not bring burning or high-

temperature items close to the

electrolyte. The electrolyte may

ignite and cause a fire.

●

If a fire occurs in the hybrid

vehicle, leave the vehicle as

soon as possible. Never use a

fire extinguisher that is not

meant for electric fires. Using

even a small amount of water

may be dangerous.

●

If your vehicle needs to be

towed, do so with front wheels

raised. If the wheels connected

to the electric motor (traction

motor) are on the ground when

towing, the motor may continue

to generate electricity. This may

cause a fire. (



P.507)

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WARNING

●

Carefully inspect the ground

under the vehicle. If you find

that liquid has leaked onto the

ground, the fuel system may

have been damaged. Leave the

vehicle as soon as possible.

■

Hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery)

●

Your vehicle contains a sealed

lithium-ion battery.

●

Never resell, hand over or mod-

ify the hybrid battery. To prevent

accidents, hybrid batteries that

have been removed from a dis-

posed vehicle are collected

through Toyota dealer. Do not

dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly

collected, the following may

occur, resulting in death or seri-

ous injury:

• The hybrid battery may be ille-

gally disposed of or dumped,

and it is hazardous to the envi-

ronment or someone may touch

a high voltage part, resulting in

an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to

be used exclusively with your

hybrid vehicle. If the hybrid bat-

tery is used outside of your

vehicle or modified in any way,

accidents such as electric

shock, heat generation, smoke

generation, an explosion and

electrolyte leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over

your vehicle, the possibility of

an accident is extremely high

because the person receiving

the vehicle may not be aware of

these dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of

without the hybrid battery hav-

ing been removed, there is a

danger of serious electric shock

if high voltage parts, cables and

their connectors are touched. In

the event that your vehicle must

be disposed of, the hybrid bat-

tery must be disposed of by

your Toyota dealer or a qualified

service shop. If the hybrid bat-

tery is not disposed of properly,

it may cause electric shock that

can result in death or serious

injury.

■

Caution while driving

If the vehicle under floor area

receives strong shock or impact

while driving, stop the vehicle in a

safe area and check around the

bottom of the vehicle. If there is

damage to the hybrid battery

(traction battery) or liquid leakage,

it may lead to a vehicle fire, etc.

Do not touch the vehicle and

immediately contact your Toyota

dealer.

■

Modifications

Do not modify the vehicle to make

the height lower.
It is easier for the hybrid battery

(traction battery) in the under floor

area to come in contact with the

ground when the vehicle is low-

ered. If the hybrid battery (traction

battery) is damaged, a vehicle fire

may occur which could lead to

death or serious injury.

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There is an air intake vent under
the rear seat for cooling the
DC/DC converter.
Blocking the air intake vent may
prevent the plug-in hybrid sys-
tem from operating properly.

When a certain level of impact is

NOTICE

■

Notice about fuel

●

For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel

may remain in the tank for a

long time and undergo changes

in quality depending on the how

the vehicle is used. Refuel at

least 5.3 gal. (20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.)

of fuel every 12 months (refuel a

total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L,

4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month

period), as this may affect com-

ponents of the fuel system or

the gasoline engine.

●

If the vehicle has not been refu-

eled for a certain amount of time

and it is possible that the quality

of the fuel remaining in the tank

has changed, “No New Fuel has

been Added Recently Please

refuel” is displayed on the multi-

information display when the

power switch is turned to ON. If

the message is displayed, refuel

the vehicle immediately.

DC/DC converter air
intake vent

NOTICE

■

DC/DC converter air intake

vent

●

Make sure not to block the air

intake vent with anything, such

as a seat cover, plastic cover, or

luggage. Blocking the air intake

vent may prevent the plug-in

hybrid system from operating

properly.

●

When dust etc. has accumu-

lated in the air intake vent, clean

it with a vacuum cleaner to pre-

vent the vent from clogging.

●

Do not wet or allow foreign sub-

stances to enter the air vent as

this may cause a short circuit

and damage the DC/DC con-

verter.

●

Do not carry large amounts of

water such as water cooler bot-

tles in the vehicle. If water spills

onto the DC/DC converter, the

converter may be damaged.

Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

●

A filter is installed to the air

intake vent. When the filter

remains noticeably dirty even

after cleaning the air intake

vent, filter cleaning or replace-

ment is recommended. When

cleaning the filter, refer to

P.486.

●

If “Maintenance required for

DCDC converter cooling parts

See Owner’s Manual” is shown

on the multi-information dis-

play, the air intake vent and fil-

ter may be clogged. Refer to

P.486 for information on how to

clean the air intake vent.

Emergency shut off sys-
tem

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detected by the impact sensor,
the emergency shut off system
blocks off the high voltage cur-
rent and stops the fuel pump to
minimize the risk of electrocu-
tion and fuel leakage.
If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sys-
tem, contact your Toyota dealer.

A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction
occurs in the hybrid system or
an improper operation is
attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions.

■

If a warning light comes on, a

warning message is displayed

or the 12-volt battery is discon-

nected

The hybrid system may not start. In

that case, try to start the system

again. If the “READY” indicator does

not come on, contact your Toyota

dealer.

Primarily using EV mode and
AUTO EV/HV mode when driv-
ing in cities and using HV mode
when driving on highways (or
freeways) can help conserve
fuel and electricity. (



P.78)

When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the
accelerator pedal depression
amount can be generated more
smoothly than it is in normal
conditions. In addition, the oper-
ation of the air conditioning sys-
tem (heating/cooling) will be
minimized, improving fuel and
electricity economy. (



P.377)

Eco-friendly driving is possible
by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator within Eco area.
(



P.167)

Hybrid warning message

Plug-in hybrid vehicle

driving tips

For economical and ecolog-
ical driving, pay attention to
the following points:

Using EV mode, AUTO
EV/HV mode and HV
mode effectively

Using Eco drive mode

Use of Hybrid System
Indicator

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Shift the shift lever to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the
shift lever to P when parking.
When using the N, there is no
positive effect on fuel consump-
tion. In the N, the gasoline
engine operates but electricity
cannot be generated. Also,
when using the air conditioning
system, etc., the hybrid battery
(traction battery) power is con-
sumed.



Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and
deceleration. Gradual accel-
eration and deceleration will
make more effective use of
the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use
gasoline engine power.



Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration con-
sumes hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power, resulting
in poor fuel consumption. Bat-
tery power can be restored by
driving with the accelerator
pedal slightly released.

Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and a timely manner. A

greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.

Repeated acceleration and
deceleration, as well as long
waits at traffic lights, will lead to
high fuel and electricity con-
sumption. Check traffic reports
before leaving and avoid delays
as much as possible. When driv-
ing in a traffic jam, gently
release the brake pedal to allow
the vehicle to move forward
slightly while avoiding overuse
of the accelerator pedal. Doing
so can help control excessive
electricity and fuel consumption.



Control and maintain the vehi-
cle at a constant speed.
Before stopping at a toll booth
or similar, allow plenty of time
to release the accelerator and
gently apply the brakes. A
greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated
when slowing down.



Electricity consumption will
increase significantly when
driving at high speeds in EV
mode or AUTO EV/HV mode.
If there will be a long distance
to the next external charging
point after leaving a freeway,
it is recommended to drive in

Shift lever operation

Accelerator pedal/brake
pedal operation

When braking

Delays

Highway driving

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HV mode while on the free-
way and change to EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode after
leaving the freeway. (



P.78)



Turn the “A/C” switch off
when it is not needed. Doing
so can help reduce excessive
electricity and fuel consump-
tion.

In summer: When the ambient tem-
perature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to
reduce the burden on the air condi-
tioning system and reduce electric-
ity and fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Avoid excessive and
unnecessary use of the heater.
Usage of the heated steering wheel
(if equipped) (



P.407) and seat

heaters (



P.408) are effective.



Using the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System (



P.405)

while the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle can
reduce electricity consump-
tion immediately after starting
off by operating air condition-
ing mainly using electricity
from an external power
source.



When setting the charging
schedule, setting the charging
mode to “Departure” and “Cli-
mate Prep” to on can reduce
electricity consumption imme-
diately after starting off by
operating air conditioning

before charging is completed.
(



P.130)

Make sure to check the tire infla-
tion pressure frequently. If there
is improper tire inflation pres-
sure in the tires, the EV driving
range will become shorter, and
fuel consumption when in HV
mode will increase.
Also, as snow tires can cause
large amounts of friction, their
use on dry roads can lead to
increased fuel and electricity
consumption.

Carrying heavy luggage will lead
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage.
Installing a large roof rack will
also cause poor fuel economy.

Since the gasoline engine starts
up and cuts out automatically,
warming up is not necessary.

Air conditioning

Checking tire inflation
pressure

Luggage

Warming up before driv-
ing

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The value displayed on the SOC
(State of Charge) gauge
(



P.165) is estimated from the

following information.



The amount of hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge cur-
rently remaining



The electricity consumption
(the estimated distance that
EV driving is possible per unit
of electrical energy) based on
the recorded value



Past air conditioning system
electricity consumption
amount

The electricity consumption var-
ies depending on how the vehi-
cle is driven. The vehicle

automatically records the elec-
tricity consumption when being
charged and uses the electricity
consumption for estimating the
EV driving range. Therefore, the
EV driving range displayed
when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged may dif-
fer from the previous EV driving
range depending on how the
vehicle was driven.
The EV driving range may
change significantly with each
charging until the electricity con-
sumption based on the recorded
value is stable (for approxi-
mately the first month or two).
However, this does not indicate
a malfunction.
When the air conditioning sys-
tem is turned on, the EV driving
range (with using the air condi-
tioning system) is estimated
based on the past air condition-
ing electricity consumption
amount considering that the
electricity consumption may
become higher.

The distance that EV driving is
possible varies significantly
depending on how the vehicle is
driven, road conditions, the
weather, the outside tempera-
ture, usage conditions of electri-
cal components and the number

EV driving range

The EV driving range dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display shows the
reference distance that EV
driving (driving using only
the electric motor) is possi-
ble, and the actual distance
that can be driven may dif-
fer from that displayed.

Even if the EV driving range is
displayed, EV driving may be
canceled and both gasoline
engine and electric motor are
used depending on the situa-
tion. (



P.82)

Displayed value

Tips for extending the EV
driving range

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of occupants.
The distance that EV driving is
possible can be extended if the
following is performed:

■

When starting off, depress
the accelerator pedal
smoothly to accelerate

As a guide, accelerate up to
approximately 12mph (20 km/h)
in the first 5 seconds.
Electrical and fuel efficiency can
be improved just by using the
ECO Accelerator Guidance dis-
played on the multi-information
display and taking care to start
off gently. (



P.173)

When the driving mode is set to
Eco drive mode, depressing the
accelerator pedal generates
smooth torque that makes it easier
to operate the accelerator gently.
At the same time, the air condition-
ing control is switched to eco air
conditioning mode (



P.397) to

reduce the strength of the air condi-
tioning operation.

■

Maintain sufficient vehicle-
to-vehicle distance and do
not accelerate or decelerate
unnecessarily

Try to maintain a fixed speed
while driving. Driving at a short
vehicle-to-vehicle distance will
result in repeating wasteful
acceleration and deceleration,
which will worsen the electrical
and fuel efficiency.

■

Release the accelerator
pedal early before stopping
the vehicle, such as at a
traffic light

The regenerative brake will
operate to convert the kinetic
energy of the vehicle into electri-
cal energy, which will charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
The regeneration status can be
checked from the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator. (



P.167)

When the brake pedal is
depressed lightly during decel-
eration, the regeneration
amount increases, enabling
more electrical energy to be
recovered.

If the brake pedal is depressed too
strongly, the recovered amount
indicator will reach the maximum
level and the upper limit of the
recoverable energy will be
exceeded. Therefore, be sure to
operate the brake pedal early.

■

Use the air conditioning
system appropriately, and
also utilize the heated steer-
ing wheel (if equipped) and
seat heaters

In EV mode, the vehicle is
cooled and heated by electrical
energy. (Except in extremely
cold temperatures of approxi-
mately 14°F (-10°C) or less.)
Preventing excessive cooling or
heating of the vehicle will reduce
power consumption and
improve electrical efficiency.

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When eco air conditioning mode
is used, the air conditioning con-
trol is switched automatically to
a lower setting. (



P.397)

The heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and seat heaters are
efficient heating device that
directly warm the body using
less electric power.

When used together with the air
conditioning system, a low tem-
perature setting can be used to
improve electrical and fuel effi-
ciency.

■

Check the tire pressure

If the tire pressure is lower than
the specified value, it will
worsen the electrical and fuel
efficiency.

A pressure level 7 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm

2

or bar) lower than the spec-

ified value will cause a worsening of
several percentage points.

■

When driving on highways,
use the EV/HV mode selec-
tion switch to drive in HV
mode

The power consumption will
increase significantly if the vehi-
cle is driven in EV mode on
highways.

■

Do not load unnecessary
objects in the vehicle

Driving with objects weighing
220 lb. (100 kg) in the vehicle
will worsen the electrical and
fuel efficiency by approximately
3%.

Air resistance also greatly
affects electrical and fuel effi-
ciency. Remove any exterior
accessories such as a roof lug-
gage carrier when they are not
being used.
The running resistance of snow
tires is high and they will worsen
electrical and fuel efficiency.
Replace them with standard
tires as soon as they are no lon-
ger needed.

■

Know your vehicle’s electri-
cal and fuel efficiency

If you know your vehicle’s daily
electrical and fuel efficiency, you
will understand the benefits of
Eco drive.
Use the Power Consump-
tion/Fuel Economy, ECO Accel-
erator Guidance/“Eco Score”
and other data displayed on the
multi-information display.

The following indicate that
charging has been carried out
properly.



The charging indicator of the
charging port turns off



“Charging Complete” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display when a door is
opened with the power switch
off (



P.119)

Regardless of the type of power

Display when charging is
completed

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source or whether the charging
schedule function is used,
charging is completed if the
above can be confirmed.

Charging-related messages:



P.152

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AC charging inlet

AC charging inlet light

Charging indicator (



P.100)

AC charging inlet cap

Charging port lid (



P.100)

AC charging cable (



P.102)

Charging port

Charging equipment

This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external
power source.

Charging equipment and names

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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■

Opening the charging port
lid

Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion shown in the illustration)
with the doors unlocked.

Push and take your hand away to
slightly open the charging port lid.
Then open the lid fully by hand.

■

Closing the charging port
lid

Close the charging port lid and
press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion shown in the illustration).

When the doors are locked, the
charging port lid is also locked.
(



P.107)

The illumination/flashing pattern changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following ways.

Opening and closing the
charging port lid

Charging indicator

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*

: Flashes for a certain period of time, and then turns off.

■

Charging indicator of the charging port

When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air

Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for a certain

period of time, and then turns off.
If this occurs, when a door is opened with the power switch off, a message

is displayed on the multi-information display. When a message is displayed,

follow the instructions displayed on the screen.

Illumination/flashing pat-

tern

Vehicle condition

Illuminated



Charging is in progress



Charging is possible



“Battery Heater” (



P.115) is operating



“Battery Cooler” (



P.116) is operating

Flashing (normally)

*

When charging schedule is registered (



P.130)

and AC charging cable is connected to vehicle

Rapidly flashing

*

When charging cannot be carried out due to
malfunction in a power source or the vehicle etc.
(



P.149)

Not illuminated



Charging connector is not inserted into AC
charging inlet



When the charging schedule (



P.130) is on

standby



When charging is completed

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AC charging cable

The function, correct oper-
ating procedure, etc. of the
AC charging cable are
explained.

WARNING

■

When using the AC charging

cable and CCID (Charging

Circuit Interrupting Device)

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may cause an

unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

Do not attempt to disassemble

or repair the AC charging cable,

charging connector, plug or

CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device).

If a problem arises with the AC

charging cable or the CCID

(Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device), stop charging immedi-

ately and contact your Toyota

dealer.

●

Do not subject the AC charging

cable, charging connector, plug

or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-

rupting Device) to strong force

or impact.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

the AC charging cable by force-

fully folding, twisting, pulling or

dragging the AC charging cable.

●

Do not damage the AC charging

cable with sharp objects.

●

Do not fold the charging con-

nector or plug or insert foreign

objects into them.

●

Do not put the charging connec-

tor and plug into water.

●

Do not bring the AC charging

cable to a high-temperature

item such as a heating device.

●

Do not apply a load to the AC

charging cable and plug-cord

(such as wrapping the AC

charging cable around the CCID

(Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) and the charging con-

nector).

●

Do not use or leave the AC

charging cable in situations

where a load is applied to the

outlet and the plug (such as

when the CCID (Charging Cir-

cuit Interrupting Device) is

hanging in the air without con-

tacting the ground).

NOTICE

■

Precautions when handling

AC charging cable

Make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions. Failure to

observe these precautions may

result in damage to the AC

charging cable and AC charging

inlet.

●

Insert the charging connector

straight into the AC charging

inlet.

●

After inserting the charging con-

nector, do not apply excessive

force to or twist the connector.

Also, do not lean on the connec-

tor or hang any objects from it.

●

Do not step on or trip over the

AC charging cable.

●

Before removing the charging

connector, make sure that it is

unlocked. (



P.107)

●

After removing the AC charging

cable, promptly return it to its

proper location.

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Charging connector

Latch release button

Plug

NOTICE

●

After removing the charging

connector, securely install the

AC charging inlet cap.

■

When using the AC charging

cable and related parts



P.123

■

Precautions for low tempera-

tures

In low temperatures, the AC

charging cable and plug-cord may

become hard.
Therefore, make sure to not apply

excessive force when they are

hard. If excessive force is applied

to the hardened AC charging

cable and plug-cord, they may be

damaged.

The names of each part of the AC charging cable

A

B

C

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Plug-cord

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)

Power indicator (



P.104)

Charging indicator (



P.104)

Error warning indicator (



P.104)

The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has the fol-
lowing safety features.

■

Electrical leakage detec-
tion function

If an electrical leakage is
detected during charging, the
power source will be automati-
cally interrupted, thus prevent-
ing fires or electrical shocks
caused by electrical leakage.

If the power source is interrupted,
the error warning indicator flashes.
If the power source is interrupted:



P.105

■

Automatic check function

This is an automatic system
check that is run before
charging begins to check for
problems in the operation of the
electrical leakage detection
function.

If a malfunction is found in the elec-
trical leakage detection function as
a result of the check, the error
warning indicator flashes to inform
the user. (



P.105)

■

Temperature detection
function

A temperature detection func-
tion is equipped to the plug.
While charging, if heat is gener-
ated due to looseness on the
outlet side etc., this function
suppresses heat by controlling
the charging current.

■

Conditions for supplying
current to the vehicle

The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is designed
to prevent electrical current from
being supplied to the charging
connector when it is not con-
nected to the vehicle, even if the
plug is inserted into the outlet.

■

Indicator operation

3 indicators are used to indicate
the following conditions.

D

E

F

G

H

Safety functions

CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) indi-
cators

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Power indicator

Illuminates when electricity is flow-

ing to the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device).

Charging indicator

Illuminates when charging is in
progress.

Error warning indicator

Flashes when there is an electrical
leakage or when a malfunction
occurs in the CCID (Charging Cir-
cuit Interrupting Device).

■

When a malfunction occurs during charging

The indicators on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
use a combination of different statuses (not illuminated, illuminated
or flashing) to inform the user of internal malfunctions.

When the error warning indicator is illuminated or flashing, temporarily
remove the plug from the outlet and then reconnect it to check if the error
indicator turns off.
If the error warning indicator turns off, charging is now possible.
If it does not turn off, perform the correction procedure in the following
chart.

A

B

C

Status

Power indi-

cator

Error warning

indicator

Cause/Correction procedure

Charging sys-
tem error

Not illumi-

nated

Not illumi-

nated or illu-

minated

An electrical leakage is
detected and charging is
canceled, or there is a mal-
function in the AC charging
cable.



Consult your Toyota
dealer

Illuminated

Flashes

Plug tempera-
ture detection
malfunction

Flashes

Flashes

There is a malfunction in the
plug temperature detection
part.

*1



Consult your Toyota
dealer

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*1

:When this occurs, charging is carried out without a limited charging cur-

rent.

*2

:When this occurs, charging is carried out with a limited charging current.

For safety, inspect the AC
charging cable on a routine
basis.

Plug tempera-
ture increase
detection

Flashes

Not illumi-

nated

An increase in the tempera-
ture of the plug is detected
due to an improper connec-
tion between the outlet and
plug.

*2



Check that the plug is
securely connected to
the outlet

AC charging
cable life span
notice

Illuminated

Flashes

The number of charges
using the AC charging cable
is nearing the end of its
usable life span.



Consult your Toyota
dealer

AC charging
cable life span

Illuminated

Illuminated

The number of charges
using the AC charging cable
has exceeded its usable
number of charges.



Consult your Toyota
dealer

Status

Power indi-

cator

Error warning

indicator

Cause/Correction procedure

Inspecting and maintain-
ing the AC charging cable

WARNING

■

Routine inspection

Check the following points regu-

larly.
Failure to do so may cause an

unexpected accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

●

The AC charging cable, plug,

charging connector, CCID

(Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) etc. have not been

damaged.

●

The outlet has not been dam-

aged.

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Unlocking the charging port
lid

1

Unlock the doors using the
smart key system or wireless
remote control.

2

Press the central rear edge
of the charging port lid (the

WARNING

●

The plug can be securely

inserted into the outlet.

●

The plug does not get extremely

hot during use.

●

The tip of the plug has not been

deformed.

●

The plug is not dirtied by dust

etc.

Remove the plug from the outlet
before inspecting it. If any abnor-
malities are found in the AC
charging cable as a result of the
inspection, immediately stop use
and consult your Toyota dealer.

■

Maintaining the AC charging

cable

When the AC charging cable is

dirty, first remove the dirt with a

hard, wringed cloth, and then

wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with

water. If the AC charging cable is

washed with water, fire or electric

shock may occur during charging,

possibly resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

■

When not using the AC

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.

Locking and unlock-

ing the charging port

lid and charging con-

nector

The charging port lid and
charging connector can be
locked/unlocked by the fol-
lowing procedures.



Using the smart key sys-
tem

*

:



P.198



Using the wireless remote
control

*

:



P.196

*

: If the smart key system or the

wireless remote control does
not operate properly, use the
mechanical key. (



P.537)

Locking and unlocking
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location shown in the illustra-
tion) and open it.

■

Locking the charging port
lid

The charging port lid will be
locked when the lid is closed
and the doors are locked using
the smart key system or wire-
less remote control.

■

Security feature

If a door or charging port lid is not

opened within approximately 60

seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the security feature auto-

matically locks the lid again when

the doors are automatically locked.

(



P.199)

■

Locking the charging port lid

If the charging port lid is closed after

the doors are locked, the lid will not

be locked. In this case, close the lid

and then lock the doors again.

■

If the charging port lid does not

open

If the charging port lid does not

open when using the normal proce-

dure, it can be opened in an emer-

gency by performing the following

steps.

1

Open the back door. (



P.205,

207)

2

Pull the luggage side cover and

remove it. (



P.467)

3

Hook a finger to the emergency

release lever as shown in the

illustration.

4

Move the emergency release

lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.

*

The charging port lid is unlocked

and can be opened.

*

: Make sure to move in the direction

shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may dam-
age the emergency release lever.

5

Press the central rear edge of

the charging port lid to open it.

(



P.100)

This unlocking method is a tempo-

rary correction procedure for emer-

gency use only. If the problem

persists, have the vehicle inspected

by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

Locking the charging con-
nector

The charging connector will be
automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging

Locking and unlocking
the charging connector

109

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

inlet. (The setting can be
changed:



P.109)

■

Unlocking the charging
connector

The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.

■

Changing the charging con-
nector lock settings

The method for locking and
unlocking the charging connec-
tor can be changed as follows
on the

screen on the multi-

information display.

Refer to P.177 for details on how to
change the settings.

*1

:The charging connector will be

unlocked if power supply is inter-
rupted due to a power outage

etc. after the charging connector
is automatically locked.

*2

:The charging connector can be

unlocked by similar operations to
that of “Auto Lock” (Default set-
ting).

■

Charging connector lock func-

tion

The charging connector lock func-

tion does not guarantee that theft of

the AC charging cable will be pre-

vented, and is not necessarily effec-

tive for all mischiefs.

■

Unlocking the charging connec-

tor using the smart key system

If the charging connector is locked

while the doors are unlocked, lock

and then unlock the doors to unlock

the charging connector.

■

Security function for unlocking

If the charging connector is not

removed within approximately 30

seconds after the vehicle is

unlocked, the security function auto-

matically locks the connector again.

■

Changing the charging connec-

tor lock settings

The charging connector lock set-

tings cannot be changed when the

AC charging cable is connected to

the vehicle.

■

When the charging connector

cannot be inserted into the AC

charging inlet

Check that the connector lock pin is

not lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered,
the connector lock is operating.
Unlock the doors using the smart
key system or wireless remote con-
trol and unlock the charging connec-
tor lock and check that the
connector lock pin is not lowered.

Setting

Operation description

“Auto
Lock”
(Default
setting)

The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected.

“Auto Lock
& Unlock”

The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected and auto-
matically unlocked
when charging is com-
pleted.

*1, 2

“OFF”

Not using the charging
connector locking sys-
tem

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2-2. Charging

■

If the charging connector can-

not be unlocked

The charging connector can be

unlocked by operating the emer-

gency release lever.

1

Open the back door. (



P.205,

207)

2

Remove the cover as shown in

the illustration.

3

Insert a hand from the lower side

of the vehicle obliquely upward,

and hook a finger to the emer-

gency release lever.

4

Move the emergency release

lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.

*

The charging connector is unlocked

and can be removed.

*

: Make sure to move in the direction

shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may dam-
age the emergency release lever.

5

Reinstall the cover to the its orig-

inal position.

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 lever when the charging

connector can be unlocked in the

normal procedure.

WARNING

■

When connecting the

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.

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2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system



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

●

Be careful not to touch the

charging port lid lock portion.

When the connector lock oper-

ates, the charging port lid lock

will also operate. The charging

port lid lock pin may hit a hand,

resulting in an injury.

NOTICE

■

When locking the 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 charging con-

nector 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 charging connector when

the charging connector is

locked.

When removing the charging

connector, make sure to unlock

the charging connector.

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

■

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

112

2-2. Charging

NEMA 5-15R outlet

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

■

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.

●

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,

connect to a outlet with a Ground-

Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or

that has an Earth Leakage Circuit

Breaker installed.

■

When your circuit breaker trips

during charging

The upper limit of the charging cur-

rent can be changed in “Vehicle Set-

tings” on the multi-information

display.

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select “Vehi-

cle Settings”, and then press and
hold

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

“Charging Settings”, and then
press

.

The “Charging Settings” screen

will be displayed.

4

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

“Charging Current”, and then
press

.

The “Charging Current” screen

will be displayed.

5

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select “16A”

*1

or “8A”, and then press

.

The maximum charging current

during charging will be restricted
to 16A

*1

or 8A.

*2

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.111)

*1

:Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard

traction battery charger only

*2

:Restricting the charging current

will lengthen the charging time.

Outlets that can be con-
nected

113

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

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.104)

may not operate correctly.

●

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.

114

2-2. Charging

■

Charging from an external
power source (



P.123)

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.130)

■

Using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge
mode (



P.79)

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.

The time required to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
differs according to the charging
voltage and charging current.



Home power source

Charging voltage: AC 120 V

Charging current

*1

: 12A

Estimated charging time

*2, 3

:

Approximately 12 hours



Charging station (3.3 kW
onboard traction battery char-
ger)

Charging voltage: AC 240 V

Charging current

*1

: 16A

Estimated charging time

*2, 3

:

Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes



Charging station (6.6 kW
onboard traction battery char-
ger

*4

)

Charging voltage: AC 240 V

Charging current

*1

: 32A

Estimated charging time

*2, 3

:

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes

*1

:This is the maximum value. Fur-

thermore, the upper limit of the
charging current can be changed
in “Vehicle Settings”. (



P.112)

*2

:The time required to complete

charging depends on conditions
such as the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery), the outside temperature
and specifications of a charger
(charging station).

*3

:When using “My Room Mode”

Charging methods

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

Types of charging meth-
ods

Estimated charging time

115

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

(



P.144), the time required for

charging to complete may be
longer or the charging may not
be completed.

*4

:If equipped

■

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.144)

●

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

*

through “Vehicle

Settings”. (



P.112)

●

When the “Battery Heater” oper-

ates. (



P.115)

●

When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-

ated before charging. (



P.116)

●

When the plug generates heat

due to a loose outlet connection

etc.

*

: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard

traction 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 3.3 kW or 6.6 kW

*

.

However, depending on the used

charger or AC charging cable,

charging electricity may be limited.

*

: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard

traction battery charger only

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

■

“My Room Mode” (



P.144)

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.178)

Charging-linked functions

116

2-2. Charging

■

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-
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.178)



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.130), 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” time set. (



P.130)

●

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.405)

●

“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

117

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

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.152)

■

“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

30 minutes. However, when the

“Departure” time is set (



P.130)

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.405)

• “Charge Now” is implemented

(



P.131)

●

“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.

118

2-2. Charging

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.130) 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

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.79)

*

*

: 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.80)

■

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.130)

Charging tips

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

Systematically charging

119

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

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.

■

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.152)

■

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.

Checking information
related to charging

120

2-2. Charging

■

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.

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.



The charging operation is
designed to operate at 12A
continuously for the charge
duration (up to 12 hours).
(



P.114)



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

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.

■

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

121

2-2. Charging

2

Plug

-in hyb

rid system

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.137, 142)

• 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.290)



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.283)

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



P.106)

■

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.91)

●

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.116).

●

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

Confirm the following
before charging

Inspecting the AC
charging cable

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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.82)

●

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.130)

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

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.

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

P.121

1

Prepare the AC charging
cable.

2

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.147)
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 on
the charging station.

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



P.137,

142)

WARNING

■

AC charging inlet

Do not disassemble, repair or

modify the AC charging inlet.

Doing so may lead to unforeseen

accidents or serious injury. When

the AC charging inlet needs to be

repaired, consult your Toyota

dealer.

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.

Charging precautions

When charging

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Device) on a hook or equivalent.

3

Unlock the doors and open
the charging port lid.
(



P.107)

The AC charging inlet light (

) will

illuminate.

4

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

5

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

6

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.108)

7

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

Charging will not start if the

A

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charging indicator does not illumi-

nate when the charging connector

is inserted. (



P.105)

If the charging indicator is flashing,

the charging schedule is registered.

(



P.130)

If the error warning indicator on the

CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting

Device) flashes during charging,

check P.125 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.147.

■

If the charging indicator of the

charging port flashes after con-

necting the AC charging cable

The charging schedule (



P.130) 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” on (



P.137,

142)

●

While the charging indicator is

flashing, remove and reconnect

the charging connector within 5

seconds

■

When the charging connector

cannot be inserted into the AC

charging inlet



P.109

■

Charging time



P.114

■

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.115

■

While charging

When the power switch is turned to

ON and the energy monitor is dis-

played on the audio system screen,

the charging connector is displayed

on the energy monitor and the flow

of electricity during charging is dis-

played (



P.187).

■

Protection function of AC

charging inlet overheating

(vehicles with 6.6 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.

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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.111)

●

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.

●

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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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.105 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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1

Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
(



P.109)

The charging connector will be

unlocked and the AC charging inlet

light will illuminate when the doors

are unlocked.

2

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.

3

Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.

4

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

Lock the doors to lock the charging

port lid. (



P.108)

5

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.129)

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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has accumulated.

■

When the outside temperature

is low or high

The level shown on the SOC (State

of Charge) gauge (



P.165) 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.107)

■

If the charging connector can-

not be unlocked



P.110

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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■

Calendar settings

Current date and time information is

automatically set using GPS. How-

ever, if GPS calibration of clock is

turned off in the multimedia system

settings, the date needs to be set on

the multi-information display.
If the calendar settings check

screen is displayed when an

attempt was made to register a

charge schedule, check that the cor-

rect date is set. If it is incorrect, be

sure to correct it.
If the calendar information is wrong,

the charging schedule function will

not operate normally.

When registering the charging
schedule, the following settings
can be changed.

■

Select the charging mode

One of the two following
charging modes can be
selected.



“Start”

Starts charging at the set time

*1

and finishes charging when fully
charged.

*2



“Departure”

Starts charging to finish at the
set time.

*3, 4

When this setting is selected,
the air conditioning-linked func-
tion can be used.

*1

:Charging schedule function is

performed in accordance with
the clock in the multi-information
display. Before registering the
charging schedule, check the
clock settings to the proper time.

*2

:There might be a slight error in

the timing when charging starts
due to the state of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).

*3

:When the system determines

that there is no time to finish
charging by the set scheduled
departure time, it starts charging.
Check the charging schedules.

*4

:If sudden changes in tempera-

ture or changes in the condition
of the power source occur while
charging, charging may not end
exactly at the time estimated by
the system.

■

Repeated setting

The periodic charging schedule
can be set by selecting your
desired day of the week. (If no
days are selected, charging is
only carried out once.)

Using the charging

schedule function

Charging can be carried out
at the desired time by regis-
tering the charging sched-
ule. Also, it is possible to
set the charging schedule to
one’s preferences, such as
having charging complete
by a certain departure time
or be carried out at the
same time on certain days.

Settings of the charging
schedule function

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■

Air conditioning-linked set-
ting (“Climate Prep”)

When the charging mode is set
to “Departure”, the vehicle air
conditioning system (



P.396)

can be set to automatically oper-
ate

*

according to the set time.

By adjusting the cabin temperature
in advance, passengers can enjoy
a pleasant interior immediately after
entering the vehicle.

*

: Operation starts approximately

20 minutes before the set depar-
ture time.

■

Turning “Charge Now” on
and off

If even one charging schedule is
registered, charging does not
start until the set time, even if
the AC charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle. To start
charging without changing the
charging schedule setting, turn
“Charge Now” on to temporarily
cancel the charging schedule
and enable charging after con-
necting the AC charging cable.

■

Changing “Next Event”

*1

It is possible to temporarily set
the time of the next charging
schedule without changing the
registered repeated setting.

*2

*1

:The “Next Event” refers to the

closest charging schedule from
the current time among the regis-
tered charging schedules.
Charging schedule is performed
based on the “Next Event”.

*2

:When “Next Event” is changed,

the current charging schedule
will be temporarily ignored and
charging will not be carried out
until the time specified by “Next
Event”. (For example, when
“Next Event” is set for 2 days
later, even if items are registered
on the charging schedule,
charging will not be carried out
until the time specified by “Next
Event”.)

The charging schedule can be
registered on the multi-informa-
tion display or audio system
screen (vehicles with Premium
Audio).



Multi-information display
operation:



P.133



Audio system screen opera-
tion (vehicles with Premium
Audio):



P.139

■

Charging schedule

●

The charging schedule cannot be

set while driving.

●

A maximum of 15 charging sched-

ules can be registered.

Registering the charging
schedule

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■

To make sure that the charging

schedule function operates cor-

rectly

Check the following items.

●

Adjust the clock to the correct time

(



P.169)

●

The calendar is set to the correct

date (



P.177)

●

Check that the power switch is

turned off

●

After registering the charging

schedule, connect the AC

charging cable

The charging start time is deter-

mined based on the charging

schedule at the time that the AC

charging cable was connected.

●

After connecting the AC charging

cable, check that the charging

indicator of the charging port

flashes (



P.100)

●

Do not use an outlet that has a

power cut off function (including a

timer function)

Use an outlet that constantly sup-

plies electricity. For outlets where

the power is cut off due to a timer

function, etc., charging may not be

carried out according to plan if the

power is cut off during the set

time.

■

When the AC charging cable

remains connected to the vehi-

cle

Even if multiple consecutive

charging schedules are registered,

the next charge will not be carried

out according to the charging

schedule until the AC charging

cable is removed and reconnected

after charging completes. Also,

when the hybrid battery (traction

battery) is fully charged, charging

according to the charging schedule

will not be carried out.

■

“Climate Prep”

●

When the air conditioning-linked

setting is turned on, the air condi-

tioning operates until the set

departure time. Therefore, the air

conditioning will consume electric-

ity and charging may not complete

by the set departure time.

●

If the hybrid battery (traction bat-

tery) is fully charged, charging will

not be carried out, even if the

charging schedule is set. How-

ever, if “Climate Prep” is turned

on, the air conditioning will oper-

ate only once when it nears the

time set in “Departure”. If this

occurs, the air conditioning will

consume electricity and the

remaining charge of the hybrid

battery (traction battery) when

departing may be decreased.

●

When the doors are unlocked, the

air conditioning system does not

operate.

■

Smartphone-linked operation

(vehicles with Premium Audio)

After applying to Toyota Apps, it is

possible to use the smartphone

application to change charging

schedule settings.
For details about Toyota Apps, refer

to

http://www.toyota.com/connectedse

rvices in the United States and

http://www.toyota.ca/connected in

Canada.

■

When charging schedules are

ignored

When the following operations are

performed while the charging

schedule is on standby, charging

schedule is temporarily canceled

and charging is started.

●

When the Remote Air Condition-

ing System (



P.405) is operated

●

When turning “My Room Mode”

on (



P.144)

●

When turning “Charge Now” on

(



P.137, 142)

●

When an operation that temporar-

ily cancel charging using the

charging schedule (



P.125)

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Effects of outside temperature

When the charging mode is set to

“Departure”, charging schedule may

be ignored due to the outside tem-

perature and charging may start.

■

“Battery Heater” (



P.115) /

“Battery Cooler” (



P.116)

When charging is carried out using

the charging schedule, the hybrid

battery (traction battery) heating or

cooling function may operate

according to the temperature of the

hybrid battery (traction battery).

●

When the charging mode is set to

“Start”, the function starts at the

set charging start time.

●

“Battery Heater”: When the

charging mode is set to “Depar-

ture”, the function starts automati-

cally to complete heating by the

desired departure time.

●

“Battery Cooler”: When the

charging mode is set to “Depar-

ture”, cooling starts approximately

30 minutes before the charging

start time. However, if there is no

time to finish charging by the

charging schedule, the hybrid bat-

tery (traction battery) cooling time

may be shortened and “Battery

Cooler” may not operate.

When operating charging
schedule, use the meter control
switches.

Meter control switches
(



P.171)

Multi-information display

■

Registering the charging
schedule

1

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select

.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select
“Vehicle Settings”, and then
press and hold

.

3

Press

or

of the meter

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

.

The “Charging Settings” screen will

be displayed.

4

Press

or

of the meter

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

.

The “Charging Schedule” screen

will be displayed.

5

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select
“Scheduled Events”, and
then press

.

The “Scheduled Events” screen will

Setting operations on
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be displayed.

6

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select “+”,
and then press

.

The “Charging Mode” screen will be

displayed.

7

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select the
item to change with the cur-
sor, and then press

or

to change the setting.

Set the desired charging mode and

charging start (or departure) time.
When the charging mode is “Start”,

this sets the charging start time.

When it is “Departure”, this sets the

charging end time.
After changing the settings to the
desired settings, press

.

When the charging mode is set to

“Departure”, the “Climate Prep”

screen is displayed. When the

charging mode is set to “Start”, the

“Repeat” screen (step

9

) is dis-

played.

8

When the charging mode is
set to “Departure”, set the
“Climate Prep” to on or off.

*

Press

or

of the meter con-

trol switches and select “Yes” or
“No”, and then press

.

Select “Yes” to turn on the air con-

ditioning system and select “No” to

turn it off.
The “Repeat” screen will be dis-

played.

*

: When the charging mode is set to

“Start”, “Climate Prep” screen will
not display.

9

To activate the repeated set-
ting, press

or

of the

meter control switches to
select the desired day to acti-
vate for the repeated setting,
and then press

.

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Each time

is pressed, the

repeated setting switches between

on and off.
When set to on, the charging

schedule is repeated on that day. It

is possible to set more than one

day to on.
If no days are set to on, charging is

only carried out once according to

the charging schedule for the next

24 hours.
After changing the settings to the

desired settings, select “Done”, and
then press

.

A screen where the settings can be

saved will be displayed.

10

Select “Save” and press

to save the settings.

The settings will be saved.
If you wish to change the settings,
press

and perform the setting

procedure again.
After setting operations are com-

plete, when the AC charging cable

is connected to the vehicle,

charging will be carried out accord-

ing to the charging schedule set-

tings.

■

Switching charging sched-
ules between on and off

The registered charging sched-
ules can be turned on and off.

1

Perform step

1

to

5

of the

“Registering the charging
schedule” procedure
(



P.133) and display

“Scheduled Events” screen.

A list of the registered charging

schedule will be displayed.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select the
item to turn ON/OFF, and
then press

.

Each time

is pressed, the

selected charging schedule

switches between on and off.
When set to off, a charging sched-

ule is ignored and charging accord-

ing to the charging schedule is not

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carried out.

■

Changing the registered
charging schedules

The registered charging sched-
ules can be modified or deleted.

1

Perform step

1

to

5

of the

“Registering the charging
schedule” (



P.133) proce-

dure and display “Scheduled
Events” screen.

A list of the registered charging

schedule will be displayed.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select the
item to change, and then
press and hold

.

The “Edit Event” screen will be dis-

played.

3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select the
item to operate, press

and perform the necessary
operation.



“Edit”

Change the desired settings as
described starting from step

7

of

the “Registering the charging
schedule” procedure. (



P.133)

Press

to return to the previous

screen.



“Delete”

A deletion confirmation screen will
be displayed.

Press

or

of the meter con-

trol switches to select “Yes”, and
then press

to delete the

selected charging schedule.
To cancel deletion, select “No” and

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then press

.

Press

to return to the previous

screen.

■

Setting “Charge Now” to on

The “Charge Now” setting can
be changed by performing one
of the two following procedures.



Operation on “Charging
Schedule” screen

1

Perform step

1

to

4

of the

“Registering the charging
schedule” procedure
(



P.133) and display

“Charging Schedule” screen.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select
“Charge Now”, and then
press

.

Each time

is pressed, “Charge

Now” switches between on and off.



Operation on “Closing Dis-
play” screen

*

*

: If “Closing Display” is not set to

“Charging Schedule” on the

screen of the multi-information
display, the “Closing Display” is
not displayed. In this case, check
the settings on the multi-informa-

tion display.

1

Turn the power switch off.

The “Closing Display” screen is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play. (



P.138)

2

Press

to set “Charge

Now” to on.

Each time

is pressed, “Charge

Now” switches between on and off.

After setting operations are
complete, charging starts when
the AC charging cable is con-
nected. (



P.123)

■

Changing “Next Event”

*

*

: When “Charge Now” is set to on

or when using “My Room Mode”
(



P.144) etc., it is not possible to

change the registered “Next
Event”.

1

Perform step

1

to

4

of the

“Registering the charging
schedule” procedure
(



P.133) and display

“Charging Schedule” screen.

2

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select
“Next Event”, and then press

.

The “Next Event” screen will be dis-

played.

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3

Press

or

of the meter

control switches to select
“Yes”, and then press

.

The confirmation message will be

displayed on the screen.

Press

, and the “Charging

Mode” screen will be displayed.

Press

to return to the previous

screen.

4

Change the desired settings
as described starting from
step

7

of the “Registering the

charging schedule” proce-
dure. (



P.133)

Press

to return to the previous

screen.

■

When charging schedule set-

ting operations are canceled

When the vehicle is in the following

conditions, charging schedule set-

ting operations are canceled.

●

The power switch is operated

before the settings are confirmed

●

The vehicle starts off

●

A display with a higher priority

than that of the charging schedule

setting is shown

■

“Next Event”

After charging completes, the “Next

Event” displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display will not change until

the AC charging cable is removed,

even after charging is performed

according to the “Next Event”

schedule.

■

To return to original setting

after changing “Next Event”

setting

Turning the setting of “Charge Now”

on and then off can return the set-

ting of “Next Event” to its original

setting.

■

When “Next Event” is changed

while charging

●

When the charging mode is

“Departure”, the current charging

is interrupted or continued

depending on the remaining time

until the charging is completed.

●

When the charging mode is

“Start”, the current charging is

interrupted, the next charging will

start at the set time.

■

When the power switch is

turned off

You can check the next charging

schedule (“Next Event”) on the
“Closing Display” screen

*

when

“Closing Display” is set to “Charging
Schedule” on

screen of the

multi-information display and the

power switch is turned off.

*

: The “Closing Display” screen may

not be displayed during charging.

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For details on how to operate the
audio system screen, refer to
“NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Setting operations related to the
charging schedule are per-
formed on the “Charging Sched-
ule” screen.

■

Displaying the “Charging
Schedule” screen

1

Press the “MENU” button to
display the menu screen.

2

Select “Info” and “Charging
Schedule”, in that order.

The “Charging Schedule” screen

will be displayed.

■

How to read the “Charging
Schedule” screen

Charging schedules (calen-
dar display)

Displays the week-long registered

WARNING

■

Cautions while performing

the setting operation

When performing the setting

operation while the hybrid system

is operated, ensure that the vehi-

cle is parked in a place with ade-

quate ventilation. In a closed area

such as a garage, exhaust gases

including harmful carbon monox-

ide (CO) may collect and enter

the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.

NOTICE

■

While performing the setting

operation

When performing the setting

operation while the hybrid system

is stopped, be careful that the 12-

volt battery will not be discharged.

Setting operations on the
audio system screen
(vehicles with Premium
Audio)

A

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charging schedule in a list using
icons.

“Add” button

Press to add a new item to the
charging schedule. (



P.140)

“Edit” button

Press to change or delete regis-
tered items on the charging sched-
ule. (



P.141)

“Charge Now” button

Press to set “Charge Now” to on.
(



P.142)

Return button

Press to close the “Charging
Schedule” screen.

Charging schedules (icon
display)

When an item is registered on the
charging schedule, an icon is dis-
played on the calendar.



Main content displayed on the
calendar:

*1

:A row with a red line indicates

the current time.

*2

:When “Charge Now” (



P.142) is

set to on, the orange icon moves

to the position of the red line and
changes to display “Charge
Now”.

■

Registering the charging
schedule

1

Display the “Charging Sched-
ule” screen. (



P.139)

2

Press “Add”.

The “Edit Charging Event” screen

will be displayed on the screen.

3

Change the schedule to the
desired time.

Charging mode

Press “Start” or “Departure” to set
the desired charging mode.

Start (or departure) time

When the charging mode is “Start”,
set the charging start time (start
time). When it is “Departure”, set
the charging end time (departure
time).
Press “+” or “-” to set the desired
time.

Repeated settings

Each time the button is pressed,
the repeated setting for the
selected day switches between on
and off.
When turned on, the charging
schedule is repeated on that day. It

Display

Content

Red line

*1

Current time

Orange icon

*2

Charging sched-
ule for Next
Event

Green icon

The charging
mode is set to
“Departure”

Blue icon

The charging
mode is set to
“Start”

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

C

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is possible to turn more than one
day on.
If no buttons are turned on,
charging is only carried out once
according to the charging schedule
for the next 24 hours.

“Climate Prep” (



P.131)

When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, the “Climate Prep” is
displayed.
To operate the air conditioning sys-
tem, press the “Climate Prep” but-
ton to set the function to on.
Each time the button is pressed,
the function switches between on
and off.

4

After setting operations are
complete, press “Save”.

The charging schedule is registered

and an icon is added to the calen-

dar.
To cancel registration of the

charging schedule, press the return

button.
After setting operations are com-

plete, when the power switch is

turned off and the AC charging

cable is connected to the vehicle,

charging is carried out according to

the charging schedule settings.

■

Switching charging sched-
ules between on and off

1

Display the “Charging Sched-
ule” screen. (



P.139)

2

Press “Edit”.

The “Scheduled Events” screen will

be displayed on the screen.

3

From the items displayed on
the screen, press on or off in
the row of the charging
schedule you wish to change.

If the charging schedule you wish to

change is not displayed on the

screen, scroll the list up and down

to display it.
Each time the button is pressed,

the charging schedule switches

between on and off.

■

Changing the registered
charging schedules

1

Display the “Charging Sched-
ule” screen. (



P.139)

2

Press “Edit”.

The “Scheduled Events” screen will

be displayed on the screen.

3

From the items displayed on
the screen, press “Edit” in the
row of the charging schedule
you wish to change.

The settings screen will be dis-

played on the screen.

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