Plug-inhybridsystem for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Fifth Generation (2023-2026)

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Plug-in hybrid system  
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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system  
Plug-in hybrid system fea-  
tures .............................72  
Plug-in hybrid system pre-  
cautions........................83  
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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi-  
cle driving tips ..............88  
EV driving range ............90  
2-2. Charging  
Charging equipment.......94  
AC charging cable..........97  
Locking and unlocking AC  
charging connector.... 102  
Power sources that can be  
used .......................... 106  
Charging methods....... 108  
Charging tips............... 110  
Things to know before  
charging .................... 113  
How to charge............. 116  
Using the charging sched-  
ule function................ 123  
Using the “My Room Mode”  
.................................. 134  
Solar charging system 136  
When charging cannot be  
carried out ................. 139  
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2-1.Plug-in hybrid system  
Plug-in hybrid system features  
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both eco-  
nomical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of Plug-  
in Hybrid Electric Vehicles  
EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an  
external power source.*  
If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled  
in such a way that it can be driven as a Plug-in Hybrid Electric  
Vehicle through the joint use of the gasoline engine.  
*
: The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions such as  
vehicle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gas-  
oline engine may also be used simultaneously in accordance with driv-  
ing conditions.  
System components  
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual  
item.  
A
Gasoline engine  
B
Electric motor (traction motor)  
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■ AUTO EV/HV mode  
Plug-in hybrid system  
operation mode  
The plug-in hybrid system oper-  
ates in the following modes.  
The meter display can be used to  
check which mode the plug-in  
hybrid system is currently being  
driven in. (P.150)  
■ EV mode  
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Normally, the electricity stored  
in the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is used for EV driving.  
However, when more power is  
required, such as for driving  
uphill or accelerating suddenly,  
the gasoline engine starts and  
provides powerful acceleration  
by strongly depressing the  
accelerator pedal.  
When a sufficient amount of  
electricity is remaining after  
charging*1, EV driving is per-  
formed using electricity stored in  
the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
When the vehicle is in a condi-  
tion where EV driving is possi-  
ble, EV mode and AUTO EV/HV  
mode can be switched by oper-  
ating the switch. (P.74)  
tery).*2  
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the  
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-  
nates.  
When in EV mode, the EV drive  
mode indicator illuminates.  
*1  
:The amount of remaining charge  
■ HV mode  
can be checked on the SOC  
(State of Charge) gauge.  
(P.155)  
*2  
:Depending on the situation, EV  
driving may be canceled and  
both gasoline engine and electric  
motor are used. (P.79)  
When in HV mode, the vehicle is  
driven using both the gasoline  
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remaining.*  
engine and electric motor.  
(P.77)  
• 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.76)  
• Charging time differs depend-  
ing on the driving state of the  
vehicle when driving in hybrid  
battery (traction battery)  
charge mode.  
• 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.74).* Switching  
to HV mode when driving on a  
highway or when driving uphill  
is recommended in order to  
conserve battery power.  
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.  
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.75)  
Plug-in hybrid system  
operation mode selection  
switches  
The plug-in hybrid system oper-  
ation modes can be switched  
using the switches.  
■ Switching the plug-in  
hybrid system operation  
modes  
Electricity generated by the gas-  
oline engine can be used to  
charge the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) by switching to the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
charge mode when electricity  
needed for EV driving is not  
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  
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mode indicator illuminates.  
Mode after  
switching  
Current mode  
EV mode  
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the  
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-  
nates.  
HV mode  
AUTO EV/HV  
mode  
When in HV mode, the HV drive  
mode indicator illuminates.  
HV mode  
*
HV mode  
AUTO EV/HV mode switch  
EV mode  
*
: If there is not enough charge  
remaining in the hybrid battery  
2
(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.  
Mode after  
Current mode  
switching  
Take your hand off the switch once  
the hybrid battery charge mode  
indicator starts to blink.  
AUTO EV/HV  
EV mode  
mode  
AUTO EV/HV  
EV mode  
mode  
The hybrid battery charge mode  
indicator illuminates when the  
switch to hybrid battery (traction  
battery) charge mode is complete.  
AUTO EV/HV  
*
HV mode  
mode  
When the hybrid battery (traction  
*
*
: If there is not enough charge  
battery) is sufficient charged , the  
remaining in the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-  
ing, AUTO EV/HV mode will not  
be selectable.  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
charge mode is automatically can-  
celed and the operation mode will  
be switched to HV mode.  
EV/HV mode selection switch  
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 sufficient  
charged capacity for the charging  
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from an external power source.  
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.  
■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.)  
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.  
●When electricity needed for EV  
driving is not remaining (when in  
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode)  
●When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is almost completely  
charged (hybrid battery [traction  
battery] charge mode)  
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.  
■When switching from EV mode  
to another mode using the  
switch  
●Do not stop the vehicle near  
flammable materials.  
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  
●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.  
*
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.  
Control when driving in  
each mode  
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
■ When in EV mode  
charge mode  
In EV mode, EV driving (driving  
●The following may occur to protect  
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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.79). Also, if a little  
electricity is remaining in the  
hybrid battery (traction battery),  
HV mode is automatically  
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.  
selected. To drive in EV mode  
long, observe the followings.  
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*
: The EV driving range can be  
checked using the meter.  
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.  
(P.155)  
■ When in HV mode  
The vehicle can be used in the  
same way as a standard Plug-in  
Hybrid Electric Vehicle  
In HV mode, controls are pri-  
marily carried out as follows in  
accordance with the driving con-  
ditions.  
Restrain your speed as much  
as possible. The distance that  
can be driven in EV mode will  
reduce considerably at high  
speeds.  
The gasoline engine stops*  
when the vehicle is stopped.  
During start off, the electric  
motor (traction motor) drives  
the vehicle.  
*
: The EV driving range can be  
checked using the meter.  
(P.155)  
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).  
■ 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.79)  
Also, when the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) level is low, the  
mode switches to HV mode  
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when the Regeneration Boost is  
operating. (P.260)  
■EV driving range  
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.  
●The EV driving range is displayed  
on the meter. (P.155)  
●The EV driving range changes in  
accordance with the charge status  
of the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery), the speed of the vehicle, etc.  
*
: When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) requires charging or the  
engine is warming up, etc., the  
gasoline engine will not automati-  
cally stop. (P.79)  
●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.79)  
■ When braking (regenera-  
tive braking)  
The electric motor (traction  
motor) charges the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery).  
■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 EV driving range can be  
extended by actively using this  
regenerative braking to store  
electricity in the hybrid battery  
(traction battery).  
The on/off operation of the EV indi-  
cator can be changed. (P.166)  
Moreover, as fuel consumption  
is also reduced when in HV  
mode, the regenerative braking  
system can be used effectively.  
■After EV mode has switched to  
HV mode due to low hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) charge  
■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 bat-  
tery (traction battery).  
• The accelerator pedal is released  
while driving with the shift position  
in D or B.  
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 meter 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.  
• The brake pedal is depressed  
while driving with the shift position  
in D or B.  
●The Regeneration Boost oper-  
ates when the shift position is  
shifted to B. The regenerative  
braking force can be changed  
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■Gasoline engine operation in  
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode  
■If “Engine Started to Clean Sys-  
tem EV driving unavailable” is  
displayed on the multi-informa-  
tion display  
Even if there is a sufficient amount  
of electricity remaining in the hybrid  
battery (traction battery) and EV  
driving range (P.155) is being dis-  
played on the meter, EV driving  
(driving using only the electric  
motor) may be canceled and both  
gasoline engine and electric motor  
are used depending on the situation  
(EV driving will be returned to auto-  
matically after EV driving becomes  
possible again).  
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.  
Depending on the conditions, driv-  
ing that combines the use of the  
gasoline engine may continue for a  
short while. However, this is not a  
malfunction.  
2
EV driving may be canceled auto-  
matically in the following circum-  
*1  
■Conditions in which the gaso-  
line engine may not stop  
stances :  
The gasoline engine starts and  
stops automatically. However, it  
may not stop automatically in the  
●When vehicle speed is more than  
approximately 84 mph (135 km/h).  
*
following conditions :  
●When power is needed temporar-  
ily, for example when the acceler-  
ator pedal is depressed firmly or  
●During gasoline engine warm-up  
●During hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) charging  
*2  
when accelerating suddenly.  
●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 battery (traction battery) is  
high or low  
●When the windshield defogger  
switch is pressed. (P.434)  
●When the temperature of the  
hybrid system is low.  
*
: Depending on the circumstances,  
the gasoline engine may also not  
stop automatically in situations  
other than those above.  
●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.434)  
●When the system determines that  
the gasoline engine needs to be  
started.  
■Sounds and vibrations specific  
to a Plug-in Hybrid Electric  
Vehicle  
Because there is no engine sound  
or vibration, it is easy to mistake the  
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle for  
being off when it is actually still run-  
ning, as indicated by the “READY”  
indicator being illuminated. For  
safety, make sure to always shift the  
shift position to P and apply the  
parking brake when parked.  
*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).  
The following sounds or vibrations  
may occur when the hybrid system  
is operating and are not a malfunc-  
tion.  
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●Motor sounds may be heard from  
the engine compartment.  
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.  
●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), under the rear seats or  
under the floor, when the hybrid  
system is started or stopped.  
●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.  
■Refilling fuel  
●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.109)  
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles can  
be driven using electricity charged  
from an external power source.  
However, as the gasoline engine is  
used depending on the situation  
(P.79) even if in EV mode or  
AUTO EV/HV mode, and the gaso-  
line engine is provided on board as  
a power source for driving in HV  
mode, it is needed to refueling the  
vehicle.  
■Maintenance, repair, recycling,  
and disposal  
Contact your Toyota dealer regard-  
ing maintenance, repair, recycling  
and disposal. Do not dispose of the  
vehicle yourself.  
Check the fuel amount and refill  
immediately when the fuel level  
becomes low. (P.279)  
Charging (P.94)  
■If the vehicle is not used for a  
long time  
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.  
●The 12-volt battery may dis-  
charge. In this event, charge the  
12-volt battery. (P.589)  
In order to prevent the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) from becom-  
ing extremely low in charge,  
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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  
switch can be turned to off without  
any further action.)  
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.  
2
When the 12-volt battery is dis-  
charged, refer to P.589, “If the 12-  
volt battery is discharged” and  
perform the correction procedure.  
Predictive efficient drive  
(vehicles with navigation  
*
●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,  
remove it from the vehicle.  
system)  
*
: 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.  
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting  
System  
For details about Predictive effi-  
cient drive, refer to “MULTIME-  
DIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.  
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).  
■ Predictive deceleration sup-  
port  
When the vehicle approaches  
to predictive deceleration sup-  
port points registered in the  
navigation system, the refer-  
A
ence operation range ( ) of  
■Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Sys-  
tem  
the ECO Accelerator Guid-  
ance (P.163) on the multi-  
information display will be  
turned off to encourage the  
driver to reduce excessive  
acceleration.  
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-  
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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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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  
2
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the actual  
item.  
A
Caution label  
B
High voltage cables (orange)  
C
AC charging inlet  
D
Onboard traction battery charger  
E
Service plug  
F
Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
G
Electric motor (traction motor)  
H
Power control unit and DC/DC converter  
I
Air conditioning compressor  
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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.  
■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.562)  
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 2.1 gal.  
[8.0 L, 1.8 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.)  
In order to reduce the possibility of  
the capacity reducing, follow the  
directions listed on P.113, “Capacity  
reduction of the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery)”.  
■Starting the hybrid system in an  
extremely cold environment  
■Electromagnetic waves  
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.  
●High voltage parts and cables on  
the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi-  
cles incorporate electromagnetic  
shielding, and therefore emit  
approximately the same amount  
of electromagnetic waves as con-  
ventional gasoline powered vehi-  
cles or home electronic  
appliances.  
●Your vehicle may cause sound  
interference in some third party-  
produced radio parts.  
WARNING  
■High voltage precautions  
■Effect of magnetic forces  
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.  
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)  
●Never touch, disassemble,  
remove or replace the high volt-  
age parts, cables or their con-  
nectors.  
The hybrid battery (traction battery)  
has a limited service life.  
The hybrid battery (traction battery)  
capacity (the ability to hold a  
●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  
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  
attached to the vehicle.  
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●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  
WARNING  
●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.  
and eyes and could cause acute  
poisoning if inhaled.  
2
●Do not bring burning or high-  
temperature items close to the  
electrolyte. The electrolyte may  
ignite and cause a fire.  
■Road accident cautions  
Observe the following precautions  
to reduce the risk of death or seri-  
ous injury:  
●If a fire occurs in the Plug-in  
Hybrid Electric 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 dan-  
gerous.  
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place  
to prevent subsequent acci-  
dents. While depressing the  
brake pedal, apply the parking  
brake and shift the shift position  
to P to stop the Plug-in hybrid  
system. Then, slowly release  
the brake pedal.  
●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.550)  
●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.  
●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.  
●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.  
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery)  
●Your vehicle contains a sealed  
lithium-ion battery.  
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WARNING  
■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.  
Even if no damage can be seen  
under the floor, the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) may be dam-  
aged. If the vehicle under floor  
area receives strong shock or  
impact, have the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) inspected by  
your Toyota dealer.  
●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 Electric Vehicle. If the  
hybrid battery 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.  
■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.  
NOTICE  
●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.  
■Notice about fuel  
●For Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi-  
cles, 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 components of the fuel  
system or the gasoline engine.  
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NOTICE  
●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.  
■If a warning light comes on, a  
2
warning message is displayed  
or the 12-volt battery is discon-  
nected  
Emergency shut off sys-  
tem  
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.  
When a certain level of impact is  
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.  
Hybrid warning message  
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.  
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Plug-in Hybrid Elec -  
tric Vehicle driving  
tips  
Changing the shift posi-  
tion  
Shift the shift position to D when  
stopped at a traffic light, or driv-  
ing in heavy traffic etc. Shift the  
shift position 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.  
For economical and ecolog-  
ical driving, pay attention to  
the following points:  
Using EV mode, AUTO  
EV/HV mode and HV  
mode effectively  
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.74)  
Accelerator pedal/brake  
pedal operation  
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.  
Using Eco drive mode  
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.422)  
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.  
Use of Hybrid System  
Indicator  
Eco-friendly driving is possible  
by keeping the Hybrid System  
Indicator within Eco area.  
(P.158)  
When braking  
Make sure to operate the brakes  
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it is recommended to drive in  
HV mode while on the free-  
way and change to EV mode  
or AUTO EV/HV mode after  
leaving the freeway. (P.74)  
gently and a timely manner.  
A greater amount of electrical  
energy can be regenerated  
when slowing down.  
Delays  
Air conditioning  
Repeated acceleration and  
Turn the “A/C” switch off  
when it is not needed. Doing  
so can help reduce excessive  
electricity and fuel consump-  
tion.  
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  
2
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.  
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.  
In winter: Avoid excessive and  
unnecessary use of the heater.  
Usage of the heated steering wheel  
(if equipped) and seat heaters (if  
equipped) are effective. (P.443)  
Highway driving  
Control and maintain the vehi-  
cle at a constant speed.  
Checking tire inflation  
pressure  
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.  
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.  
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,  
Also, as snow tires can cause  
large amounts of friction, their  
use on dry roads can lead to  
increased fuel and electricity  
consumption.  
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EV driving range  
Carrying heavy luggage will lead  
to poor fuel economy. Avoid car-  
rying unnecessary luggage.  
The EV driving range dis-  
played on the meter shows  
the reference distance that  
EV driving (driving using  
only the electric motor) is  
possible, and the actual dis-  
tance that can be driven  
may differ from that dis-  
played.  
Installing a large roof rack will  
also cause poor fuel economy.  
Warming up before driv-  
ing  
Since the gasoline engine starts  
up and cuts out automatically,  
warming up is not necessary.  
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.79)  
Displayed value  
The value displayed on the SOC  
(State of Charge) gauge  
(P.155) 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  
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of occupants.  
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  
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  
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.  
As a guide, accelerate up to  
approximately 12mph (20 km/h)  
in the first 5 seconds.  
2
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.163)  
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 driving mode is set to  
Eco drive mode, depressing the  
accelerator pedal generates  
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.  
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.437) to  
reduce the strength of the air condi-  
tioning operation.  
■ Maintain sufficient vehicle-  
to-vehicle distance and do  
not accelerate or decelerate  
unnecessarily  
Tips for extending the EV  
driving range  
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.  
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  
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■ Release the accelerator  
pedal early before stopping  
the vehicle, such as at a  
traffic light  
When eco air conditioning mode  
is used, the air conditioning con-  
trol is switched automatically to  
a lower setting. (P.437)  
The regenerative brake will  
The heated steering wheel and  
seat heaters are efficient heat-  
ing device that directly warm the  
body using less electric power.  
operate to convert the kinetic  
energy of the vehicle into electri-  
cal energy, which will charge the  
hybrid battery (traction battery).  
When used together with the air  
conditioning system, a low tem-  
perature setting can be used to  
improve electrical and fuel effi-  
ciency.  
The regeneration status can be  
checked from the Hybrid Sys-  
tem Indicator. (P.158)  
When the brake pedal is  
depressed lightly during decel-  
eration, the regeneration  
amount increases, enabling  
more electrical energy to be  
recovered.  
■ 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  
2
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  
kgf/cm 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  
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 (if equipped)  
The power consumption will  
increase significantly if the vehi-  
cle is driven in EV mode on  
highways.  
In EV mode, the vehicle is  
■ Do not load unnecessary  
objects in the vehicle  
cooled and heated by electrical  
energy. (Except in extremely  
cold temperatures of approxi-  
mately 14°F [-10°C] or less.)  
Driving with objects weighing  
220 lb. (100 kg) in the vehicle  
will worsen the electrical and  
fuel efficiency by approximately  
3%.  
Preventing excessive cooling or  
heating of the vehicle will reduce  
power consumption and  
Air resistance also greatly  
improve electrical efficiency.  
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affects electrical and fuel effi-  
ciency. Remove any exterior  
accessories such as a roof lug-  
gage carrier when they are not  
being used.  
schedule function is used,  
charging is completed if the  
above can be confirmed.  
Charging-related messages:  
P.143  
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.  
2
■ 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.  
Display when charging is  
completed  
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.112)  
Regardless of the type of power  
source or whether the charging  
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2-2.Charging  
Charging equipm ent  
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external  
power source.  
Charging equipment and names  
A
AC charging inlet  
B
C
D
E
F
AC charging inlet light  
Charging indicator (P.96)  
AC charging port lid (P.94)  
AC charging port  
AC charging cable (P.97)  
(the position shown in the illus-  
tration).  
Opening/closing the  
charging port lid  
Fully open the charging port lid by  
hand.  
■ Open  
Slightly open the charging port  
lid by pressing the rear edge of it  
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■Lid lifter  
The charging port lid is not closed if  
the lid lifter is pushed in before clos-  
ing the charging port lid. In that  
case, push again with the door  
unlocked and release the lid lifter,  
and close the charging port lid  
again.  
2
■Charging port lid open/close  
detection switch  
When the charging port lid is open,  
be careful not to touch the charging  
port lid open/close detection switch  
(position shown in the illustration). If  
you accidentally touch the switch,  
the vehicle may incorrectly indicate  
that the opened/closed status of the  
charging port lid, or the charging  
connector may not be able to  
■ Close  
Move the charging port lid to the  
slightly open position and then  
press the rear edge (the position  
shown in the illustration) to close  
it.  
lock/unlock normally.  
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Charging indicator  
The illumination/flashing pattern changes to inform the user of the  
charging status in the following ways.  
Illumination/flashing pat-  
Vehicle condition  
tern  
*1  
Charging is in progress  
Illuminated  
“Battery Heater” (P.108) is operating  
When charging schedule is registered (P.123)  
and AC charging cable is connected to vehicle  
*2  
Flashes normally  
When charging cannot be carried out due to  
malfunction in a power source or the vehicle etc.  
*2  
Flashes rapidly  
(P.141)  
*1  
*2  
:The indicator is dimmed when the charging is done  
:Flashes for a certain period of time, and then turns off.  
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●Do not bring the AC charging  
cable to a high-temperature  
item such as a heating device.  
AC charging cable  
The function, correct oper-  
ating procedure, etc. of the  
AC charging cable are  
explained.  
●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).  
WARNING  
■When using the AC charging  
cable and CCID (Charging  
Circuit Interrupting Device)  
●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).  
2
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).  
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.  
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.  
●Insert the charging connector  
straight into the AC charging  
inlet.  
●Do not subject the AC charging  
cable, charging connector, plug  
or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-  
rupting Device) to strong force  
or impact.  
●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 apply excessive force to  
the AC charging cable by force-  
fully folding, twisting, pulling or  
dragging the AC charging cable.  
●Do not step on or trip over the  
AC charging cable.  
●Do not damage the AC charging  
cable with sharp objects.  
●Before removing the charging  
connector, make sure that it is  
unlocked. (P.102)  
●Do not fold the charging con-  
nector or plug or insert foreign  
objects into them.  
●After removing the AC charging  
cable, promptly return it to its  
proper location.  
●Do not put the charging connec-  
tor and plug into water.  
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NOTICE  
●After removing the charging  
connector, securely close the  
charging lid.  
■When using the AC charging  
cable and related parts  
P.116  
■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
Charging connector  
B
Latch release button  
C
Plug  
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D
E
F
Plug-cord  
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)  
Power indicator (P.99)  
G
H
Charging indicator (P.99)  
Error warning indicator (P.99)  
■ Temperature detection  
function  
Safety functions  
2
The CCID (Charging Circuit  
Interrupting Device) has the fol-  
lowing safety features.  
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.  
■ 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.  
■ 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.  
If the power source is interrupted,  
the error warning indicator flashes.  
If the power source is interrupted:  
P.100  
■ 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.  
CCID (Charging Circuit  
Interrupting Device) indi-  
cators  
■ Indicator operation  
3 indicators are used to indicate  
the following conditions.  
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.100)  
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ing to the CCID (Charging Circuit  
Interrupting Device).  
B
Charging indicator  
Illuminates when charging is in  
progress.  
C
Error warning indicator  
Flashes when there is an electrical  
leakage or when a malfunction  
occurs in the CCID (Charging Cir-  
cuit Interrupting Device).  
A
Power indicator  
Illuminates when electricity is flow-  
■ 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.  
Power indi- Errorwarning  
cator  
Status  
Cause/Correction procedure  
indicator  
Not illumi- An electrical leakage is  
nated or illu- detected and charging is  
Not illumi-  
nated  
minated  
canceled, or there is a mal-  
function in the AC charging  
cable.  
Charging sys-  
tem error  
Illuminated  
Flashes  
Flashes  
Consult your Toyota  
dealer  
There is a malfunction in the  
plug temperature detection  
part.  
Plug tempera-  
ture detection  
malfunction  
Flashes  
Consult your Toyota  
dealer  
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Power indi- Errorwarning  
Status  
Cause/Correction procedure  
cator  
indicator  
An increase in the tempera-  
ture of the plug is detected  
due to an improper connec-  
tion between the outlet and  
plug.  
Plug tempera-  
ture increase  
detection  
Not illumi-  
nated  
Check that the plug is  
securely connected to  
the outlet. While the  
power indicator is  
flashing, charging is  
performed with limited  
current.  
Flashes  
2
The number of charges  
using the AC charging cable  
is nearing the end of its  
usable life span.  
AC charging  
cable life span  
notice  
Illuminated  
Illuminated  
Flashes  
Consult your Toyota  
dealer  
The number of charges  
using the AC charging cable  
has exceeded its usable  
number of charges.  
AC charging  
cable life span  
Illuminated  
Consult your Toyota  
dealer  
●The AC charging cable, plug,  
charging connector, CCID  
(Charging Circuit Interrupting  
Device) etc. have not been  
damaged.  
Inspecting and maintain-  
ing the AC charging cable  
For safety, inspect the AC  
charging cable on a routine  
basis.  
●The outlet has not been dam-  
aged.  
●The plug can be securely  
WARNING  
inserted into the outlet.  
■Routine inspection  
●The plug does not get extremely  
hot during use.  
Check the following points regu-  
larly.  
●The tip of the plug has not been  
deformed.  
Failure to do so may cause an  
unexpected accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
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WARNING  
Locking and unlock-  
ing AC charging con-  
nector  
●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.  
The AC charging connector  
will be locked when it is  
connected to the AC  
charging inlet, preventing  
the AC charging cable from  
being disconnected while  
charging.  
■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.  
Locking and unlocking  
the AC charging connec-  
tor  
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.  
■ Locking the charging con-  
nector  
The charging connector will be  
automatically locked when  
inserting it into the AC charging  
inlet.  
(The setting can be changed:  
P.103)  
■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.  
■ Unlocking the charging  
connector  
The AC charging connector will  
be unlocked when the doors are  
unlocked using the smart key  
system or wireless remote con-  
trol.  
The AC charging connector  
locks when connected and  
unlocks when the door is  
unlocked, so locking/unlocking  
the AC charging connector does  
not necessarily correspond to  
locking/unlocking the door.  
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If the door is unlocked and the  
AC charging connector is  
locked, you can unlock it by  
doing the following:  
“Charging Settings”, and then  
press  
.
The “Charging Settings” screen will  
be displayed.  
When using the smart key  
system, lock the door once  
and then unlock it again.  
(P.185)  
4 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Connector Lock”, and then  
press  
.
When using the wireless  
remote control, press the  
unlock button to unlock the  
door. (P.185)  
The “Connector Lock” screen will  
be displayed.  
2
Multimedia Display operation  
1 Touch  
on the main menu.  
■ Changing the AC charging  
connector lock settings  
2 Touch “Vehicle customize”  
on the sub menu.  
The method for locking and  
unlocking can be changed on  
the multi-information display or  
Multimedia Display.  
3 Touch “Charging”.  
4 Touch “Connector lock”.  
AC charging connector lock-  
ing/unlocking settings can be  
changed as follows.  
The charging connector lock  
settings cannot be changed  
when the AC charging cable is  
connected to the vehicle.  
Setting  
Operation description  
The AC charging con-  
nector is automatically  
locked when the  
charging connector is  
connected.  
The settings cannot be changed  
when the power switch is in  
ACC.  
“Auto  
Lock”  
(Default  
setting)  
Multi-information display  
operation  
The AC charging con-  
nector is automatically  
locked when the AC  
charging connector is  
connected and auto-  
matically unlocked  
1 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
.
“AutoLock  
& Unlock”  
2 Press  
or  
control switches to select  
of the meter  
when charging is com-  
*1, 2, 3  
“
Vehicle Settings”, and  
then press and hold  
3 Press or of the meter  
control switches to select  
pleted.  
.
Not using the AC  
charging connector  
locking system  
“OFF”  
*1  
:The AC charging connector will  
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2-2. Charging  
be unlocked if power supply is  
interrupted due to a power out-  
age, etc., after the AC charging  
connector is automatically  
locked.  
charging connector lock and check  
that the connector lock pin is not  
lowered.  
*2  
*3  
:The AC charging connector can  
be unlocked by similar opera-  
tions to that of “Auto Lock”  
(Default setting).  
:When the end time of the  
charging schedule “Start-Stop”  
or “Start and stop at set times”  
setting is reached, the AC  
charging connector is unlocked  
even if it is not fully charged.  
■If the AC charging connector  
cannot be unlocked  
The AC charging connector can be  
unlocked by operating the emer-  
gency release lever.  
1 Open the back door. (P.193,  
194)  
2 Remove the cover inside the lug-  
gage compartment as shown in  
the illustration.  
■AC charging connector lock  
function  
●If the AC charging connector is  
locked/unlocked repeatedly, it  
may not work temporary to protect  
the system. In this case, wait for a  
while before connecting the AC  
charging connector to AC  
charging inlet again.  
●The AC charging connector lock  
function does not guarantee that  
theft of the AC charging cable will  
be prevented, and is not neces-  
sarily effective for all mischiefs.  
3 Move the emergency release  
lever in the direction shown in  
■Security function for unlocking  
*
the illustration.  
If the AC charging connector is not  
removed within approximately 30  
seconds after the vehicle is  
unlocked, the security function auto-  
matically locks the connector again.  
The charging connector is unlocked  
and can be removed.  
*
: Move the emergency release  
lever only in the direction shown in  
the illustration. Even if a click  
sound is heard after beginning  
operation, do not stop pulling the  
emergency release lever until it  
cannot be moved. If the emer-  
gency release lever is moved in  
any other direction, it may be  
damaged.  
■When the AC charging connec-  
tor cannot be inserted into the  
AC charging inlet  
Check that the connector lock pin is  
not lowered.  
If the connector lock pin is  
extended, the connector lock is  
operating. Unlock the doors using  
the smart key system or wireless  
remote control and unlock the AC  
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NOTICE  
■When locking the AC  
charging connector  
Observe the following precau-  
tions. Failure to do so may cause  
a malfunction in the charging con-  
nector locking system.  
After operating the connector lock  
emergency release lever, push it  
back to its original position until a  
click sound is heard.  
●Check that the AC charging  
connector is compatible with  
this vehicle.  
A charging connector of the dif-  
ferent type or a charging con-  
nector with damaged or  
deformed insertion part may not  
be locked.  
2
●Do not apply excessive force to  
the AC charging connector after  
the charging connector is  
inserted.  
When removing the AC  
charging connector, make sure  
to unlock the AC charging con-  
nector.  
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 con-  
nector lock pin, resulting in an  
injury.  
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Power sources that  
can be used  
Outlets that can be con-  
nected  
NEMA 5-15R outlet  
An external power source  
that fulfills the following cri-  
teria is necessary for  
charging this vehicle. Con-  
firm this before charging.  
The illustration is an example  
shown for demonstration pur-  
poses, and may differ from the  
actual configuration.  
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.  
■The charging environment  
For safe charging, the following  
charging equipment and settings  
are recommended.  
Power sources  
●Weatherproof outlet  
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  
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,  
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  
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.  
recommended.  
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●Do not connect to a branch  
electrical outlet.  
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  
●Use of a block heater for  
charging is prohibited.  
2
breaker per your local code.  
Use of a 15A individual circuit is  
strongly recommended.  
●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.  
●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 extension cord may overheat  
and does not contain a Ground-  
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).  
The leakage detection function of  
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-  
rupting Device) (P.99) may not  
operate correctly.  
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vehicle is parked, the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) can be  
charged by using electricity gen-  
erated by the solar panel  
equipped to the roof of the vehi-  
cle.  
Charging m ethods  
The following methods can  
be used to charge the  
hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery).  
Charging-linked functions  
Types of charging meth-  
ods  
This vehicle is equipped with  
several functions that are linked  
with charging.  
■ AC charging (P.116)  
This is a charging method used  
when charging from an AC out-  
let with the AC charging cable or  
charging that use an AC char-  
ger.  
■ “My Room Mode” (P.134)  
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  
By setting charging schedule, it is  
also possible to charge at the  
desired date and time. (P.123)  
external power source*.  
*
: The power of the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) may be used  
depending on the situation.  
■ Using the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) charge  
mode (P.75)  
■ “Battery Heater”  
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.  
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.  
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.  
“Battery Heater” will operate  
when the “Battery Heater” of the  
“Charging Settings” on the multi-  
information display is on.  
(P.169)  
■ Solar charging system (if  
equipped) (P.136)  
By setting charging schedule,  
“Battery Heater” operates  
according to the charging  
In certain conditions, when the  
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2-2. Charging  
start time. (P.123)  
■Traction battery heating and  
cooling system (“Battery  
Heater” and “Battery Cooler”)  
■ Hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) warming control  
(Alaska and Canada only)  
●The system operates when the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
below or above a certain tempera-  
ture.  
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.  
●The system may operate when  
charging is not being performed.  
●When the charging schedule is  
used (P.123), this function will  
operate according to the charging  
schedule.  
2
■“Battery Heater”  
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-  
ing, the charging indicator illumi-  
nates.  
This control stops 31 days  
after the AC charging cable is  
connected, even if it is still  
connected to the vehicle.  
●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 this control operates,  
charging schedule settings  
are ignored and charging  
starts.  
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-  
ing during charging, the charging  
time may be longer than normal.  
■ “Battery Cooler”  
●When the shift position is changed  
to any position other than P while  
“Battery Heater” is operating, the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
heating operation stops.  
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 Heater” may operate  
even when the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) is fully charged  
depending on the temperature of  
the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery).  
• The remaining charge of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
decreases when “Battery Heater”  
operates. The charging operation  
may start again to charge the  
hybrid battery (traction battery).  
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled  
Charging Connector” may be  
shown when the charging connec-  
tor is removed while recharging.  
(P.143)  
“Battery Cooler” will operate  
when the “Battery Cooler” of  
the “Charging Settings” on the  
multi-information display is  
on. (P.169)  
When the charging voltage is  
120 V, the function does not  
operate.  
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■“Battery Cooler”  
Charging tips  
●The charging indicator is illumi-  
nated while “Battery Cooler” is on  
standby or operating.  
This section explains meth-  
ods for using the charging  
function for this vehicle and  
checking information  
●“Battery Cooler” is implemented  
for a maximum of approximately  
30 minutes.  
●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.  
related to charging.  
Systematically charging  
To enable the use of EV mode  
or AUTO EV/HV mode, we rec-  
ommend systematically  
●When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is almost completely  
charged, “Battery Cooler” may not  
be implemented.  
charging the vehicle.  
●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  
■ Before leaving home  
In order to use EV mode or  
AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
at home before leaving.  
• “Charge Now” is implemented  
(P.124)  
●“Battery Cooler” uses the power of  
the hybrid battery (traction battery)  
and external power source.  
• While “Battery Cooler” is operat-  
ing, the remaining charge of the  
hybrid battery may not increase  
the same amount as during nor-  
mal 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.  
■ 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.75)*  
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*
: 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.76)  
automatically charge the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) every day or  
at the same time on certain days.  
(P.123)  
Vehicles with solar charging sys-  
tem: When the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) is fully charged,  
charging the battery via the solar  
charging system is not performed.  
If you are not planning on driving  
the vehicle for a few days, refrain-  
ing from charging the vehicle until  
right before you plan on using it will  
allow the solar charging system to  
be used effectively.  
2
■ While parking (vehicles  
with solar charging system)  
Solar charging is performed to  
charge the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) when the neces-  
sary conditions such as parking  
are met. (P.136)  
Checking information  
related to charging  
Information related to charging  
is displayed and can be checked  
on the multi-information display.  
■ While charging  
■ After returning home  
When any door is opened during  
charging with the power switch  
off, the current charging condi-  
tion and approximate time  
remaining until charging is com-  
plete are displayed for a certain  
period of time.  
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  
The actual charging time may differ  
depending on conditions such as  
the remaining capacity of the hybrid  
charging schedule can be set to  
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battery (traction battery), outside  
temperature, and specifications of  
the AC charger.  
■Multi-information display  
during charging  
If approximately 100 seconds  
The time until charging completed  
may not be displayed if the  
charging current to the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) becomes  
smaller and the charging time  
becomes longer.  
elapse after the power switch is  
turned to ON during charging, the  
power switch will automatically turn  
off and the display will disappear.  
■ 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.143)  
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charging facility, check the setting of  
the charging schedule function.  
Things to know before  
charging  
●When the charging schedule is  
registered, temporarily turn off the  
function or turn “Charge Now” on.  
(P.128, 132)  
●When the charging schedule is set  
to on, charging will not start even  
if the AC charging cable is con-  
nected. Also, charging fee may  
occur due to connection of the AC  
charging cable.  
Make sure to read the fol-  
lowing precautions before  
charging the hybrid battery  
(traction battery).  
■Safety functions  
2
●The hybrid system will not start  
while the AC charging cable is  
attached to the vehicle, even if the  
power switch is operated.  
■Using a DC Charger  
DC Chargers cannot be used with  
this vehicle.  
■Capacity reduction of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
●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.  
The capacity of the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) will decline gradu-  
ally when the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is in use. The rate at which  
it declines will differ in accordance  
with environmental conditions and  
the way in which the vehicle is used.  
Observing the following can help  
suppress battery capacity decline.  
■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 luggage compart-  
ment.  
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas  
with a high temperature under  
direct sunlight when the hybrid  
battery (traction battery) is fully  
charged.  
●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”.  
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-  
ing frequently and suddenly when  
EV driving.  
●During and after charging, the lug-  
gage compartment and its sur-  
rounding area in which the  
onboard traction battery charger is  
installed may get warm.  
●Avoid frequent driving near the top  
speed for EV driving. (P.79)  
●Leave a low level of charge in the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
when leaving the vehicle undriven  
for a long period of time.  
●The surface of the CCID  
(Charging Circuit Interrupting  
Device) may become hot, but this  
does not indicate a malfunction.  
After confirming that EV mode or  
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched  
to HV mode, turn the power switch  
off.  
●Depending on radio wave condi-  
tions, interference may be heard  
on the radio.  
●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.123)  
■When charging using a public  
charging facility  
When charging using a public  
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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.  
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.  
■When the remaining charge of  
the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) is low after charging  
■Charging time may increase  
In the following situations, charging  
time may become longer than nor-  
mal:  
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 hybrid  
battery [traction battery] is fully  
●In very hot or very cold tempera-  
tures.  
●When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) becomes hot, such as  
immediately after high-load driv-  
ing.  
*
charged may be shorter).  
●Charging is carried out when the  
outside temperature is low or high.  
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of  
electricity, for example, when the  
headlights are on etc.  
●Charging is carried out immedi-  
ately after high-load driving or in  
extreme heat.  
●When using “My Room Mode”.  
(P.134)  
●There is a power outage during  
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.  
charging.  
●There is an interruption in the  
electrical supply.  
*
●There is a drop in the voltage of  
external power source.  
: 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  
●The charge in the 12-volt battery  
is low, for example due to the  
vehicle being left unused for a  
long period of time.  
decreases faster than normal.  
●When the upper limit of charging  
current is changed in the charging  
current setting of the vehicle.  
(P.119)  
■When the charging amount sent  
to the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) decreases  
●When the “Battery Heater” oper-  
ates. (P.108)  
●When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-  
ated before charging. (P.109)  
●When the plug generates heat  
due to a loose outlet connection  
etc.  
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.  
●When the temperature of  
charging-related parts is high.  
■Certification  
This device complies with Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
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2-2. Charging  
■AC charging electricity  
■Charging precautions  
This vehicle can be charged up to  
approximately 3.5 kW.  
This vehicle has been designed to  
allow charging from an external  
power source using an AC  
However, depending on the used  
charger or AC charging cable,  
charging electricity may be limited.  
charging cable for exclusive use  
with standard household AC out-  
lets. However, the vehicle differs  
greatly from standard household  
electrical goods in the following  
ways, and incorrect usage could  
cause fire or electric shock, possi-  
bly leading to death or serious  
injury.  
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.  
2
●When charging, a large amount  
of current will flow for a long  
time. (P.106)  
●Do not approach the charger  
and AC charging cable while  
charging.  
●Depending on the charging  
environment, perform charging  
outdoors.  
Charging procedure may affect  
the operation of such devices.  
NOTICE  
●Do not remain in the vehicle  
during charging.  
■Charging precautions  
To charge properly, follow the  
procedure after reading the expla-  
nation below. Charging is  
intended to be carried out by  
licensed drivers only who properly  
understand the charging proce-  
dure.  
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.  
●Do not allow people who is not  
used to charging, such as chil-  
dren, to perform charging with-  
out supervision.  
■When the AC charging cable  
is connected to the vehicle  
Do not change the shift position  
from P.  
Also, keep the AC charging cable  
out of reach of infants.  
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.  
●When charging with a charger,  
follow the procedures for using  
each charger.  
Confirm the following  
before charging  
Before charging, always check  
the following items.  
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2-2. Charging  
The parking brake is applied.  
(P.263)  
How to charge  
Lights such as the head-  
lights, emergency flashers  
and interior lights etc. are  
turned off.  
This section explains the  
procedure for charging the  
hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) with AC charging  
cable.  
If these light switches are turned  
on, then these features will con-  
sume electricity, and charging time  
will increase.  
When using an AC charger,  
make sure to check the  
operation instructions on  
the AC charger.  
The power switch is turned to  
OFF. (P.251)  
When the charging schedule  
is registered, make sure  
“Charge Now” is turned on  
before charging. (P.128,  
132)  
Inspecting the AC  
charging cable  
Before charging, make sure that  
each part of the AC charging  
cable is in good condition.  
(P.101)  
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.  
●Do not apply a vibration to the  
charging connector while  
charging.  
Charging may be stopped.  
●Do not insert anything but the  
charging connector into the AC  
charging inlet.  
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2-2. Charging  
Device) on a hook or equivalent.  
NOTICE  
●When inserting the plug into or  
removing the plug from the out-  
let, make sure to hold the body  
of the plug.  
●Do not forcefully pull the AC  
charging cable that is caught or  
entangled.  
If the cable is entangled, disen-  
tangle it before using.  
2
●Do not disassemble, repair or  
modify the AC charging inlet.  
When the AC charging inlet needs  
to be repaired, consult your  
Toyota dealer.  
3 Open the charging port lid.  
(P.102)  
Charging precautions  
A
The AC charging inlet light  
illuminate.  
will  
P.115  
When charging  
1 Prepare the AC charging  
cable.  
2 Insert the plug of the AC  
charging cable into the elec-  
trical outlet of the external  
power source.  
Make sure to hold the body of the  
plug and insert it firmly into the out-  
let.  
When the remote switch is  
equipped, turn it on.  
Check that the power indicator on  
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-  
rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it  
is not illuminated, refer to P.100)  
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  
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2-2. Charging  
charging indicator does not illumi-  
nate when the charging connector  
is inserted. (P.96)  
If the charging indicator is flashing,  
the charging schedule is registered.  
(P.123)  
4 Remove the charging con-  
nector cap and secure it to  
the cable.  
If the error warning indicator on the  
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting  
Device) flashes during charging,  
check P.118 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 stopped for  
some reason before completion. In  
this case, refer to P.139.  
5 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 connecting the AC  
charging connector  
When the charging connector is  
inserted straight as far as possible,  
it will automatically lock. (P.102)  
If the door is opened or the power  
switch is turned to ON with the AC  
charging connector connected, the  
charging cable indicator turns on to  
inform that the AC charging connec-  
tor is connected.  
6 Confirm that the charging  
indicator of the charging port  
is illuminated.  
■If the charging indicator of the  
charging port flashes after con-  
necting the AC charging cable  
Charging will not start if the  
The charging schedule (P.123) is  
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2-2. Charging  
registered and charging cannot be  
performed. To cancel charging  
using the charging schedule and  
start charging, perform any of the  
following procedures.  
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.106)  
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P.128,  
132)  
*
: Restricting the charging current  
will lengthen the charging time.  
●While the charging indicator is  
flashing, remove and reconnect  
the charging connector immedi-  
ately  
●Setting operations on multi-infor-  
mation display  
For detail regarding the multi-infor-  
mation display, refer to P.161.  
■When the charging connector  
cannot be inserted into the AC  
charging inlet  
2
1 Press  
or  
of the meter  
P.104  
■Safety function  
control switches to select  
.
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
If the latch release button is  
pressed, charging will not begin  
even if the AC charging cable is  
connected.  
control switches to select “  
Vehicle Settings”, and then press  
and hold  
3 Press  
.
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.  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Charging Settings”, and then  
press  
.
The “Charging Settings” screen will  
be displayed.  
4 Press  
■Charging time may increase  
P.114  
■While charging  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Charging Current”, and then  
When the power switch is turned to  
ON and the energy monitor is dis-  
played on the Multimedia Display,  
the charging connector is displayed  
on the energy monitor and the flow  
of electricity during charging is dis-  
played (P.173).  
press  
.
The “Charging Current” screen will  
be displayed.  
5 Press  
control switches to select “8A”,  
and then press  
or  
of the meter  
■When your circuit breaker trips  
during charging  
.
The upper limit of the charging cur-  
rent can be changed on the multi-  
information display or Multimedia  
Display.  
●Setting operations on Multimedia  
Display  
For detail regarding the Multimedia  
Display, refer to “MULTIMEDIA  
OWNER’S MANUAL”.  
The maximum charging current is  
limited to less than or equal to the  
*
selected current.  
1 Touch  
on the main menu.  
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2-2. Charging  
2 Touch “Vehicle customize” on  
●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.  
the sub menu.  
3 Touch “Charging”.  
4 Touch “Charging current”.  
5 Touch “8A”, and touch “OK”.  
WARNING  
■When charging  
●In order to stop charging at the  
charging station, follow the  
instructions of the charger.  
Observe the following precau-  
tions.  
Failure to do so may cause an  
unexpected accident, resulting in  
death or serious injury.  
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise  
or other abnormalities are  
noticed during charging, stop  
charging immediately.  
●Connect to a power source suit-  
able for charging. (P.106)  
●Do not insert the plug if the out-  
let is submerged in water or  
snow.  
●Check that the AC charging  
cable, plug and outlet are free of  
foreign matter.  
●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.  
●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 charge the vehicle  
during a lightning storm.  
●Prevent the AC charging cable  
from being caught in the door or  
back door.  
●Only use outlets where the plug  
●Do not let the wheels on the AC  
charging cable, plug, charging  
connector and CCID (Charging  
Circuit Interrupting Device).  
can be securely inserted.  
●Do not bundle or wind the AC  
charging cable while charging,  
as doing so may result in over-  
heating.  
●Firmly insert the plug into the  
outlet.  
●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.  
●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.  
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●The onboard traction battery  
WARNING  
charger is hot during charging.  
Do not touch the onboard trac-  
tion battery charger, as doing so  
may result in burns.  
●After connecting the charging  
cable, confirm that it is not  
wound around anything.  
●If the power indicator on the  
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-  
rupting Device) does not illumi-  
nate after plugging the AC  
charging cable into the socket-  
outlet, unplug it immediately.  
●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.  
2
■If the error warning indicator  
on the CCID (Charging Circuit  
Interrupting Device) illumi-  
nates or flashes during  
charging  
NOTICE  
■When charging  
Do not insert the plug into the AC  
charging inlet.  
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).  
The AC charging inlet may be  
damaged.  
■Using private power genera-  
tor  
Refer to P.100 and follow the cor-  
rection procedure. If the error  
warning indicator does not turn off  
even after performing the correc-  
tion procedure, immediately stop  
charging, remove the AC  
charging cable and contact your  
Toyota dealer. Continuing to  
charge the vehicle in that condi-  
tion may lead to unforeseen acci-  
dents or serious injury.  
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 charging  
operation may stop.  
■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 charging operation  
may stop.  
■Onboard traction battery  
charger  
The onboard traction battery char-  
ger is located under the luggage  
compartment. Make sure to  
observe the following precautions  
regarding the onboard traction  
battery charger. Failure to  
observe these precautions may  
result in death or serious injury  
such as burns and electric  
shocks.  
After charging  
1 Unlock the doors to unlock  
the charging connector.  
(P.102)  
The charging connector will be  
unlocked and the AC charging inlet  
light will illuminate when the doors  
are unlocked.  
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2 Pull the charging connector  
towards you while pressing  
the latch release button.  
for a prolonged period of  
time.  
Hold the body of the plug when  
removing.  
If the latch release button is  
pressed during charging (while the  
charging indicator is illuminated),  
charging will be interrupted.  
Make sure to put the cable away  
immediately after disconnecting.  
(P.123)  
When leaving the plug inserted,  
inspect the plug and connector  
once a month to check if dirt or dust  
has accumulated.  
3 Attach the charging connec-  
tor cap.  
■When the outside temperature  
is low or high  
The level shown on the SOC (State  
of Charge) gauge (P.155) 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.  
4 Close the charging port lid.  
■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.102)  
5 Remove the plug from the  
outlet when the charging  
equipment will not be used  
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Using the charging  
schedule function  
AC charging can be carried  
out at the desired time by  
registering the charging  
schedule.  
■If the charging connector can-  
not be unlocked  
P.104  
■Calendar settings  
2
Charging schedule is performed  
according to the date and time  
shown on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
WARNING  
■After charging  
Remove the plug if it will not be  
used for a long time.  
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.  
Dirt and dust may accumulate  
plug or outlet, which could cause  
a malfunction or fire, possibly  
leading to death or serious injury.  
If the calendar information is wrong,  
the charging schedule function will  
not operate normally.  
NOTICE  
■After charging  
The current date and time is auto-  
matically set using GPS. However, if  
the automatic setting of the clock is  
turned off on the Multimedia Dis-  
play, it is necessary to set the date  
and time. For details regarding the  
setting of date, refer to P.166, and  
regarding setting of the time, refer to  
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-  
UAL”.  
●Store the AC charging cable out  
of reach from infants and chil-  
dren.  
●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.  
Settings of the charging  
schedule function  
●After removing the AC charging  
connector from the AC charging  
inlet, make sure to close the AC  
charging port lid.  
When registering the charging  
schedule, the following settings  
can be changed.  
If the AC charging port lid is left  
open, water or foreign objects  
may enter the AC charging inlet,  
which could lead to vehicle dam-  
age.  
■ Select the charging mode  
One of the two following  
charging modes can be  
selected.  
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“Start” or “Start at set time”  
is called the “Next Event”.  
Starts charging at the set time*  
and finishes charging when fully  
charged.  
For charging schedule, AC  
charging will be performed  
according to the “Next Event”.  
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop  
at set times”  
Registering the charging  
schedule  
AC charging is performed  
according to the set start time  
and stop time.*  
The charging schedule can be  
registered on the multi-informa-  
tion display or Multimedia Dis-  
play.  
*
: There might be a slight error in  
the timing when charging starts  
due to the state of the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery).  
Multi-information display  
operation: P.126  
■ Repeated setting  
Multimedia Display opera-  
tion: P.130  
The periodic charging schedule  
can be set by selecting your  
desired day of the week. Select  
one or more day of the week to  
do the charging schedule.  
■ Turning “Charge Now” on  
and off  
To start charging without chang-  
ing the charging schedule set-  
ting, turn “Charge Now” on to  
temporarily cancel the charging  
schedule and enable charging  
after connecting the AC  
■Charging schedule function  
●The charging schedule cannot be  
set while driving.  
●A maximum of 15 charging sched-  
ules can be registered.  
charging connector.*  
*
: If the charging connector is  
●If the charging mode is set to  
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at  
set times” and the start time and  
end time are set to the same time,  
charging will be performed for 24  
hours from the start time.  
removed while the charging  
schedule is registered and  
“Charge Now” is on, “Charge  
Now” turns off.  
■ “Next Event”  
■To make sure that the charging  
schedule function operates cor-  
rectly  
Of the registered charging  
schedules, the closest charging  
schedule after the current time  
Check the following items.  
●The clock is adjusted to the proper  
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2-2. Charging  
*
■When the AC charging connec-  
tor remains connected to the  
vehicle  
time  
*
: For details regarding setting clock,  
refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S  
MANUAL”.  
●When the charging mode is set to  
“Start” or “Start at set time”, even  
if multiple consecutive charging  
schedules are registered, the next  
charge will not be carried out  
according to the charging sched-  
ule until the AC charging connec-  
tor is removed and reconnected  
after charging completes. Also,  
when the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is fully charged, charging  
according to the charging sched-  
ule will not be carried out.  
●The calendar is set to the correct  
date (P.166)  
●Check that the power switch is  
turned off  
●After registering the charging  
schedule, connect the AC  
charging connector  
2
The charging start time is deter-  
mined based on the charging  
schedule at the time that the AC  
charging connector was connected.  
●If the charging stop time is  
reached before the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) is fully charged  
and the charging mode is set to  
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at  
set times”, the nearest charging  
schedule after the stop time is  
updated as the next charging  
schedule, and charging is  
●Connect the AC charging connec-  
tor before the start time  
When the charging mode is set to  
“Start” or “Start at set time”, if you  
connect the AC charging connector  
after the set start time, the next  
charging schedule will be refer-  
enced.  
repeated until the battery is fully  
charged.  
■Smartphone-linked operation (if  
equipped)  
When the charging mode is set to  
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at set  
times”, if you connect the AC  
charging connector after the start  
time, charging will start immediately  
and charging will be performed until  
the stop time.  
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/  
connectedservices in the United  
States and  
http://www.toyota.ca/connected in  
Canada.  
●After connecting the AC charging  
connector, check that the  
charging indicator of the charging  
port flashes (P.96)  
●Do not use an outlet that has a  
power cut off function (including a  
charging schedule function)  
■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.  
Use an outlet that constantly sup-  
plies electricity. For outlets where  
the power is cut off due to a  
charging schedule function, etc.,  
charging may not be carried out  
according to plan if the power is cut  
off during the set time.  
●When turning “My Room Mode”  
on (P.134)  
●When turning “Charge Now” on  
(P.128, 132)  
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2-2. Charging  
●When an operation that temporar-  
ily cancel charging using the  
charging schedule (P.118)  
3 Press  
or  
control switches to select  
of the meter  
“Charging Settings”, and then  
■“Battery Heater” (P.108) /  
“Battery Cooler” (P.109)  
press  
.
Depending on the temperature of  
the hybrid battery (traction battery),  
“Battery Heater” or “Battery Cooler”  
may be activated and the charging  
indicator may light up while the  
charging schedule is waiting for  
charging.  
The “Charging Settings” screen will  
be displayed.  
4 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Charging Schedule”, and  
then press  
.
Setting operations on  
multi-information display  
The “Charging Schedule” screen  
will be displayed.  
When operating charging  
schedule, use the meter control  
switches.  
■ Registering the charging  
schedule  
1 Display the “Charging Sched-  
ule” screen. (P.126)  
A
Meter control switches  
(P.162)  
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Scheduled Events”, and  
B
Multi-information display  
■ Display the “Charging  
Schedule” screen  
then press  
.
The “Scheduled Events” screen will  
1 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
.
2 Press  
or  
control switches and select  
of the meter  
“
Vehicle Settings”, and  
then press and hold  
.
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be displayed.  
6 Select the day desired to  
activate the repeated setting,  
and then press  
.
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.  
2
3 Press  
or  
control switches to select  
of the meter  
When settings are complete, select  
“Done” and then press  
.
“add”, and then press  
.
A screen where the settings can be  
saved will be displayed.  
The “Charging Mode” screen will be  
displayed.  
7 Select “Save” and press  
.
The settings will be saved.  
After setting operations are com-  
plete, when the AC charging con-  
nector 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.  
4 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select the  
charging mode, and then  
1 Display the “Charging Sched-  
ule” screen. (P.126)  
press  
.
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
Set the time that is desired to start  
the charging when charging mode  
is “Start”.  
control switches to select  
“Scheduled Events”, and  
Set the time that is desired to start  
and completion time when charging  
mode is “Start-Stop”.  
then press  
.
A list of the registered charging  
schedule will be displayed.  
5 Setting desired charging  
time, and press  
.
3 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select the  
item to turn on/off, and then  
If you selected the charging mode  
“Start-Stop” in step 4, continue to  
set the stop time.  
press  
.
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item to operate, and perform  
the necessary operation.  
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  
carried out.  
■ Changing the registered  
charging schedules  
The registered charging sched-  
ules can be modified or deleted.  
1 Display the “Charging Sched-  
ule” screen. (P.126)  
“Edit”  
Select the contents are desired to  
be changed, press and hold  
and then select “Edit”.  
Change the desired settings as  
described starting from step 4 of  
the “Registering the charging  
schedule” procedure. (P.126)  
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
control switches to select  
“Scheduled Events”, and  
then press  
.
A list of the registered charging  
schedule will be displayed.  
Select “Save” and press  
the settings.  
to save  
“Delete”  
Select the contents are desired to  
be deleted, press and hold  
then select “Delete”.  
and  
A deletion confirmation screen will  
be displayed.  
Press  
trol switches to select “Yes”, and  
then press to delete the  
or  
of the meter con-  
3 Press  
or  
control switches to select the  
of the meter  
selected charging schedule.  
To cancel deletion of the registered  
contents, select “No” and then  
press  
.
■ Setting “Charge Now” to on  
The “Charge Now” setting can  
be changed by performing one  
of the two following procedures.  
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Operation on “Charging  
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
Schedule” screen  
control switches to select  
1 Display the “Charging Sched-  
ule” screen. (P.126)  
“Next Event”, and then press  
.
2 Press  
or  
of the meter  
The “Next Event” screen will be dis-  
played.  
control switches to select  
“Charge Now”, and then  
■When charging schedule set-  
ting operations are canceled  
press  
.
When the vehicle is in the following  
conditions, charging schedule set-  
ting operations are canceled.  
2
Each time  
Now” switches between on and off.  
is pressed, “Charge  
Operation on “Trip Summary”  
●The power switch is operated  
before the settings are confirmed  
screen  
●The vehicle starts off  
1 Turn the power switch off.  
●A display with a higher priority  
than that of the charging schedule  
setting is shown  
*
The “Trip Summary” screen is dis-  
played on the multi-information dis-  
play.  
■When charging schedule are  
changed while charging  
(If the door is opened while waiting  
for charging schedule, the same  
screen will be displayed.)  
If the charging schedule is changed,  
the next event will be updated and  
charging may stop. After changing  
the charging schedule, check the  
next event.  
If you want to continue charging,  
turn on “Charge Now”.  
*
: If “Trip Summary” is not set to  
“Charging Schedule” on the  
screen of the multi-informa-  
tion display, the “Trip Summary”  
is not displayed. In this case,  
check the settings on the multi-  
information display.  
WARNING  
■Cautions while performing  
the setting operation  
2 Press  
to set “Charge  
Now” to on.  
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  
Each time  
Now” switches between on and off.  
is pressed, “Charge  
After setting operations are  
complete, charging starts when  
the AC charging connector is  
connected. (P.116)  
death or a serious health hazard.  
■ Displaying “Next Event”  
1 Display the “Charging Sched-  
ule” screen. (P.126)  
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are actually displayed on the  
Multimedia Display.  
NOTICE  
■While performing the setting  
operation  
■ Displaying the “Charging  
schedule” screen  
When performing the setting  
operation while the hybrid system  
is stopped, be careful that the 12-  
volt battery will not be discharged.  
1 Turn the power switch to ON.  
The charging schedule settings  
cannot be controlled if the power  
switch is in ACC.  
Setting operations on the  
Multimedia Display  
2 Touch  
on the main  
menu, then touch “Charging  
schedule” on the sub menu.  
For details on how to operate  
the Multimedia Display, refer to  
“MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-  
UAL”.  
The “Charging schedule” screen  
will be displayed.  
Setting operations related to the  
charging schedule are per-  
formed on the “Charging sched-  
ule” screen.  
The illustrations used in the text  
may differ from the images that  
■ How to read the “Charging schedule” screen  
The image is an example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.  
A
Charging schedules  
Displays the week-long registered charging schedule in a list using icons.  
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B
“Add” button  
Touch to add a new item to the charging schedule. (P.131)  
C
“Edit” button  
Touch to change or delete registered items on the charging schedule.  
(P.132)  
D
“Charge now” button  
Each time the button is touched, “Charge now” switches between on and  
off. (P.132)  
2
E
Return button  
Touch to close the “Charging schedule” screen.  
charging stop time.  
■ Registering the charging  
schedule  
1 Display the “Charging sched-  
ule” screen. (P.130)  
2 Touch “Add”.  
The “Add event” screen will be dis-  
played on the screen.  
3 Select charging mode.  
Touch the button in the row of the  
“Start at set time” or “Start and stop  
at set times”.  
5 Touch “Repeat”, and touch  
the desired day to activate  
the repeated setting, and  
then touch “OK”.  
Each time the day is touched, the  
repeated setting for the selected  
day switches between on and off.  
When turned on, the check box is  
highlighted and the charging sched-  
ule is repeated on that day. It is  
possible to turn more than one day  
on.  
4 Touch buttons on the screen,  
operate the screen and  
select desired time, and then  
touch “OK”.  
When the charging mode is “Start  
at set time”, set the charging start  
time.  
When the charging mode is “Start  
and stop at set times”, also set the  
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6 After setting operations are  
complete, touch “Save”.  
3 Touch “Edit” on the “Events”  
screen.  
The charging schedule is added to  
the list and an icon is added to the  
“Charging schedule” screen.  
■ Switching charging sched-  
ules between on and off  
1 Display the “Charging sched-  
ule” screen. (P.130)  
2 Touch “Edit”.  
The “Events” screen will be dis-  
played on the screen.  
4 From the items displayed on  
the screen, touch the  
charging schedule you wish  
to change.  
3 From the items displayed on  
the screen, touch  
in the row of the charging  
or  
Changing registered items:  
schedule you wish to change.  
Change the desired settings as  
described starting from step 3 of  
the “Registering the charging  
schedule” procedure. (P.131)  
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 touched,  
the charging schedule switches  
When a setting is changed, its icon  
on the calendar also changes.  
between  
(on) and  
(off).  
Deleting registered items:  
Touch “Delete”.  
A deletion confirmation message  
will be displayed.  
Touch “Delete” to delete the  
selected charging schedule.  
When a charging schedule is  
deleted, its icon is also deleted from  
the “Charging schedule” screen.  
■ Changing the registered  
charging schedules  
■ Turning “Charge now” on  
1 Display the “Charging sched-  
ule” screen. (P.130)  
1 Display the “Charging sched-  
ule” screen. (P.130)  
2 Touch  
of “Charge now”.  
2 Touch “Edit”.  
Each time the button is touched,  
“Charge now” switches between  
The “Events” screen will be dis-  
played on the screen.  
(on) and  
(off).  
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conditions, charging schedule set-  
ting operations are canceled.  
After setting operations are  
complete, charging starts when  
the AC charging connector is  
connected. (P.116)  
●The power switch is turned off  
before the settings are confirmed  
●The vehicle starts off  
■ Displaying “Next charging  
●A display with a higher priority  
than that of the charging schedule  
setting is shown  
event”  
Turn the power switch off.  
■When charging schedule are  
changed while charging  
Next event will be displayed  
according to the charging schedule  
If the charging schedule is changed,  
the next event will be updated and  
charging may stop. After changing  
the charging schedule, check the  
next event.  
2
*
settings.  
When “OK” is touched, “Next  
charging event” screen will be  
closed.  
If you want to continue charging,  
turn on “Charge now”.  
When “Charge now” is touched,  
charge now is turned on.  
WARNING  
*
: If “ACC customize” is not set to  
■Cautions performing the set-  
ting operation  
off on the “Vehicle customize” of  
the Multimedia Display, the “Next  
charging event” screen is not dis-  
played. In this case, check the  
settings of the Multimedia Dis-  
play.  
As the hybrid system needs to be  
operating during setting up the  
display, ensure that the vehicle is  
parked in a place with adequate  
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.  
■When all charging schedules  
are turned off  
The icon is not displayed on the  
“Charging schedule” screen.  
The icon will be displayed by turning  
it ON on the “Events” screen.  
■When charging schedule set-  
ting operations are canceled  
When the vehicle is in the following  
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screen for the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) is displayed  
automatically on the multi-infor-  
mation display. The approxi-  
mate power balance (balance  
between electricity supply and  
consumption) while using “My  
Room Mode” can be checked  
from the size of the arrows.  
Using the “My Room  
Mode”  
When the AC charging cable  
is connected to the vehicle,  
electrical components such  
as the air conditioning sys-  
tem or audio system can be  
used using the external  
power source.  
Starting “My Room Mode”  
1 Connect the AC charging  
cable to the vehicle and start  
charging  
2 Turn the power switch on  
during charging  
A
Discharging status  
The setting screen of “My Room  
Mode” is displayed automatically on  
the multi-information display.  
B
Charging status  
When the electricity supply from the  
AC charging cable is larger than the  
power consumption inside the vehi-  
3 Press  
or  
control switches, select  
of the meter  
B
cle, becomes larger. When the  
power consumption is larger than  
“YES”, and then press  
.
“My Room Mode” starts and sys-  
tems such as the air conditioning  
system and audio system can be  
used inside the vehicle.  
A
the electricity supply,  
larger.  
becomes  
When the electricity supply and  
consumption are balanced (when  
the power balance is judged to be  
When not using “My Room Mode”,  
select “NO”, and then press  
.
A
B
zero), and  
the same size.  
are displayed as  
To stop “My Room Mode”, turn  
the power switch off.  
■Meter display during charging  
Display of power balance  
information while using  
“My Room Mode”  
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on  
for approximately 100 seconds after  
the power switch is turned on during  
charging, the power switch will auto-  
matically turn off.  
When “My Room Mode” starts,  
the remaining charge display  
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■While using “My Room Mode”  
switches to display the setting  
screen of “My Room Mode”, and  
then select “My Room Mode”.  
Any of the following may occur.  
●When the remaining charge of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
reaches the lower limit, the air  
conditioning system automatically  
turns off.  
When “My Room Mode” is used  
while the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is fully charged, the electric  
power of the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) may be consumed. In this  
case, charging may be performed  
again.  
In this situation, the air conditioning  
system cannot be used until the  
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-  
tery (traction battery) increases.  
Turn the power switch off and use  
“My Room Mode” after the remain-  
ing charge of the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) is restored.  
■When a message related to “My  
Room Mode” is displayed  
2
When a message is displayed on  
the multi-information display while  
using or attempting to start “My  
Room Mode”, take the following cor-  
rection procedures.  
●When the outside temperature is  
low, the heater output may be lim-  
ited due to the air conditioning  
system operation being restricted.  
●“Traction battery is too low for “My  
Room Mode”.”  
There is insufficient remaining  
charge in the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) for starting “My Room  
Mode”.  
●Warning lights and indicators such  
as electric power steering system  
warning light (yellow) and mal-  
function indicator lamp may turn  
on, but this is not a malfunction.  
Also, when the headlight switch is  
in the AUTO position (if equipped)  
and the surrounding area is dark,  
the headlights are turned on.  
(P.269)  
Wait until the charge of the hybrid  
battery (traction battery) increases,  
then start “My Room Mode”.  
●““My Room Mode” has stopped  
due to low traction battery.”  
■When a charging schedule is  
registered  
The remaining charge in the hybrid  
battery (traction battery) is insuffi-  
cient.  
When “My Room Mode” starts while  
the charging schedule is on  
Stop using “My Room Mode” and  
charge the hybrid battery (traction  
battery).  
standby, charging schedules are  
ignored and charging starts.  
■When “My Room Mode” is used  
while the hybrid battery (trac-  
tion battery) is fully charged  
●““My Room Mode” will stop when  
traction battery is too low. Reduce  
power usage to continue using  
“My Room Mode”.”  
When the power switch is turned on  
while the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is fully charged and the  
charging connector that supplies  
power is connected, “Charging Port  
Lid is Open” is displayed on the  
multi-information display. In this  
The power consumption inside the  
vehicle is greater than the power  
being charged to the hybrid battery  
(traction battery), and the remaining  
charge of the hybrid battery (traction  
*
battery) is low.  
• “My Room Mode” will end unless  
case, press  
on the meter control  
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the power consumption inside the  
vehicle is improved.  
Solar charging sys-  
*
tem  
• To continue using “My Room  
Mode”, turn off the power of sys-  
tems such as the air conditioning  
system and audio system to  
increase the remaining charge of  
the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery).  
*
: If equipped  
A system that provides  
power to the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) and auxil-  
iary systems by performing  
solar charging via the large  
solar panel (solar roof)  
equipped on the vehicle  
roof.  
*
: The power balance status during  
“My Room Mode” can be checked  
from the remaining charge dis-  
play screen for the hybrid battery  
(traction battery) displayed on the  
multi-information display.  
(P.134)  
Even when a parking lot does  
not have charging equipment  
and in the event of a disaster,  
it is possible to charge* the  
hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) without any special oper-  
ations as long as sunlight is  
available.  
WARNING  
■Cautions for using “My Room  
Mode”  
Make sure to observe the follow-  
ing precautions.  
Failure to do so may result in seri-  
ous health problems or even  
death.  
*
: The charging amount via the  
●Do not leave children, people  
who need assistance, or pets  
inside the vehicle. The system  
may turn off automatically and  
the interior temperature may  
become high or low, resulting in  
heat stroke, dehydration or  
hypothermia. Devices such as  
the wipers can also be used,  
which may lead to mistaken  
operation and an accident.  
solar charging system differs  
depending on conditions, such  
as season and weather.  
Solar charging system  
operation  
This system generates solar  
power with the solar panel  
equipped to the roof of the vehi-  
cle (solar roof).  
●Check the safety around the  
vehicle carefully before use.  
The hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is charged while park-  
ing.  
The electrical consumption of  
the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is reduced during  
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• The “Battery Heater” is operating  
(P.108)  
driving.  
The electrical consumption of  
the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is suppressed  
increasing EV driving dis-  
tance by supplementing  
power consumption for the  
auxiliary systems using solar  
power.  
• AC charging has started  
• The hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) is fully charged  
• The hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) is completely discharged  
●In the following cases, the solar  
charging system stops solar  
power generation and power sup-  
ply to the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) and auxiliary systems.  
• The temperature preservation  
function of the solar charging sys-  
tem operates  
2
• There is a malfunction in the solar  
charging system  
• When the temperature of the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
approximately 23°F (-5°C) or less  
●The amount of power generated  
by the solar roof differs according  
to the season, climate, weather  
conditions, vehicle angle and sur-  
rounding conditions.  
A
B
C
D
Solar roof  
●If even part of the solar roof is in  
the shade, there may be an  
extreme drop in power generation.  
12-volt battery  
Solar ECU  
●Please adhere to the following in  
order to allow full performance of  
the solar roof.  
Hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery)  
• Clean the roof on a routine basis  
(Especially fallen leaves and bird  
droppings can lead to a substan-  
tial decrease in power generation)  
• Remove snow from the roof as  
soon as possible  
Displaying information  
related to the solar  
charging system  
• Do not attach any seals or stickers  
to the roof  
Information related to the solar  
charging system can be  
checked on the multi-informa-  
tion display and Multimedia Dis-  
play. (P.173)  
It is recommended not to install a  
roof carrier etc. unless it is neces-  
sary.  
●When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is fully charged, charging  
the battery via the solar charging  
system is not performed. When it  
is not necessary to perform  
charging from an external power  
source, charge the vehicle as  
much as possible using the solar  
charging system during the day  
■Solar charging system  
●In the following cases, charging  
the hybrid battery (traction battery)  
via the solar charging system is  
not performed.  
• The power switch is not off  
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and use the external power  
source only at night. As a result,  
the solar charging system can be  
used effectively.  
●When the vehicle is left in the hot  
weather, the temperature preser-  
vation function of the solar  
charging system becomes easy to  
operate due to high temperature  
of the vehicle interior.  
●Applying a glass coating to the  
solar roof may change the refrac-  
tive index of light and reduce the  
amount of power generated.  
●Small dots, lines, and stains may  
be visible inside the solar roof,  
however there is no problem with  
the power generation function or  
safety.  
NOTICE  
■To protect the solar charging  
system from damage  
●Make sure to observe the fol-  
lowing precautions.  
• Do not modify the solar roof  
• Do not condense sunlight onto  
the solar roof  
• Do not place anything on top of  
the solar roof  
• Do not subject the solar roof to  
strong impacts or apply force  
with sharp objects from the  
inside roof of the vehicle.  
●If the solar roof is damaged, do  
not touch the damaged area  
and immediately request repairs  
from your Toyota dealer.  
■If luggage is loaded on the  
roof  
P.247  
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When charging cannot be carried out  
When charging does not start, even though the normal proce-  
dure is followed, check each of the following items.  
If a message is shown on the multi-information display, also refer  
to P.143.  
When charging cannot be carried out  
2
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction  
procedure.  
■ The error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit  
Interrupting Device) flashes.  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
When the voltage is insufficient, the  
error warning indicator may flash  
when there is noise interference.  
Perform a reset and connect to a  
proper power source. (P.100)  
Electrical leakage detection function  
or self-diagnostic function operates  
and power is cut off  
If charging does not start, immedi-  
ately stop charging and contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
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■ Charging indicator of the charging port does not illuminate,  
even though AC charging connector is connected.  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Check the connection status of the  
AC charging connector.  
When connecting the AC charging  
connector, make sure not to touch  
the latch release button. Insert the  
AC charging connector securely  
until you hear a click. The AC  
charging connector may not be  
connected correctly if the latch  
release button is pressed while  
inserting.  
After connecting the AC charging  
connector, check that the latch  
release button is not pressed and  
the charging indicator of the  
charging port is turned on.  
AC charging connector is not  
securely connected to AC charging  
inlet  
If the charging indicator of the  
charging port does not illuminate,  
even though the AC charging con-  
nector is securely connected, there  
may be a malfunction in the system.  
Immediately stop charging and con-  
tact your Toyota dealer.  
When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) is fully charged, charging is  
not performed.  
Hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
already fully charged  
Contact the facility manager when  
there is a problem with AC charger.  
The AC charger does not operate  
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■ Charging indicator of the charging port flashes and charging  
cannot be carried out.  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
When you wish to charge according  
to the charging schedule, wait until  
the set time.  
When charging indicator of the  
*
charging port flashes normally :  
Charging schedule is registered  
To start charging, set “Charge Now”  
to on. (P.128, 132)  
When a door is opened while the  
power switch is off, a message will  
be displayed on the multi-information  
display. Follow the instructions dis-  
played by the message on the multi-  
information display.  
2
When charging indicator of the  
*
charging port rapidly flashes : Mal-  
function occurred in an external  
power source or the vehicle  
*
: Refer to P.96 for details regarding charging indicator of the charging port  
illumination and flashing.  
When charging schedule function does not operate nor-  
mally  
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction  
procedure.  
■ Charging does not start at desired time  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Check the calendar setting and set it  
to the correct date. (P.166)  
The vehicle calendar and clock are  
not set correctly  
Check the clock setting and set it to  
*
the proper time.  
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Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
AC charging connector is not con-  
nected to vehicle  
Before using the charging schedule,  
connect the AC charging connector.  
Connect the AC charging connector  
before the time set in “Start” or “Start  
at set time”.  
When the charging mode is set to  
“Start-Stop” or “Start and stop at set  
times”, the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) will charge even if the start  
time has passed, if the AC charging  
connector is connected before the  
stop time.  
AC charging connector was con-  
nected after set time  
*
: For details regarding setting clock, refer to “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S  
MANUAL”.  
■ Cannot change charging schedule from smartphone applica-  
tion (if equipped)*  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Check the signal strength. If the  
Smartphone is outside its coverage smartphone is outside its coverage  
area  
area, move to a place with a better  
signal.  
*
: In order to use the smartphone application, it is necessary to apply to  
Toyota Apps. For details about Toyota Apps, refer to  
http://www.toyota.com/connectedservices in the United States and  
http://www.toyota.ca/connected in Canada.  
■ Charging starts, even though charging schedule is registered  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
When charging according to the  
charging schedule, set “Charge  
Now” to off. (P.128, 132)  
“Charge Now” is set to on  
Check that charging schedule is not  
set to off. (P.127, 132)  
Charging schedule is set to off  
143  
2-2. Charging  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
If the AC charging connector is  
removed and reinserted while the  
charging indicator is flashing, the  
charging schedule is canceled  
(P.118).  
AC charging connector was removed  
and reinserted while charging indica-  
tor of the charging port was flashing  
Temporarily remove the AC charging  
connector, and then reconnect it.  
When hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) warming control operates, the  
charging schedules are ignored  
and charging starts. In order to  
protect the hybrid battery (traction  
battery), allow charging to con-  
tinue.  
2
After the 12-volt battery is removed  
and reconnected, the charging  
schedule setting may be disabled  
due to the initial setting of the tem-  
perature control system for the 12-  
volt battery, even when the outside  
temperature is not low. In this  
case, after driving a few times, the  
system initial settings will be com-  
pleted and the charging schedule  
settings will be enabled when the  
outside temperature is not low.  
Outside temperature is low and  
hybrid battery (traction battery)  
warming control (P.109) operated  
(Alaska and Canada only)  
When charging-related message is displayed  
When a door is opened with the  
power switch off, after charging,  
a message is displayed in the  
multi-information display.  
When this occurs, follow the  
instructions displayed on the  
screen.  
144  
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■ If “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” is  
shown  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
AC charging connector is removed  
while AC charging  
When the AC charging connector is  
removed while AC charging,  
charging stops. If you want to fully  
charge the hybrid battery (traction  
battery), reconnect the AC charging  
connector.  
After the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) is fully charged, the AC  
charging connector is removed while  
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is  
being recharged again because  
*
electricity-consuming functions have  
been used and the remaining charge  
is now reduced.  
Check the connection status of the  
AC charging connector.  
When connecting the AC charging  
connector, make sure not to touch  
the latch release button. Insert the  
AC charging connector securely  
until you hear a click. The AC  
charging connector may not be  
connected correctly if the latch  
release button is pressed while  
inserting.  
AC charging connector is not  
securely connected  
After AC connecting the charging  
connector, check that the latch  
release button is not pressed and  
the charging indicator of the  
charging port is turned on.  
If charging cannot be carried out,  
even though the proper procedures  
were followed, have the vehicle  
inspected by your Toyota dealer.  
When the latch release button is  
pressed while AC charging, charging  
stops. To continue charging, recon-  
nect the AC charging connector.  
Latch release button of AC charging  
connector was pressed while AC  
charging  
*
: Electricity is consumed when operating “Battery Heater”. (P.108)  
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■ If “Charging Complete Limited Charge Due to Battery Temp”  
is shown  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Allow the hybrid battery (traction bat-  
tery) to cool down and perform  
charging again if the charging  
amount has not reached the desired  
amount.  
Charging was stopped to protect the  
hybrid battery (traction battery) as it  
continued to remain hot for a certain  
period of time.  
■ If “Charging Stopped Check Charging Source” is shown  
2
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Check the following items.  
The plug is securely inserted.  
Extension cord is not used and  
electrical outlet is not overloaded.  
The remote switch is not off.  
Connected to a dedicated power  
line.  
Power outage has occurred or not.  
The power indicator on the CCID  
(Charging Circuit Interrupting  
Device) is illuminated.  
The circuit breakers have not  
tripped.  
If all of the above conditions are met,  
the electrical outlet may be malfunc-  
tioning. Contact an electrician and  
request an inspection.  
Problem in power supply from exter-  
nal power source  
Furthermore, if the error warning  
indicator on the CCID (Charging Cir-  
cuit Interrupting Device) is flashing,  
there may be electrical leakage.  
Contact your Toyota dealer.  
If charging cannot be performed,  
even though there is no problem with  
the power source path, there may be  
a malfunction in the system. Have  
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota  
dealer.  
146  
2-2. Charging  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Depending on the specifications of  
charger, charging may be canceled  
by an interruption of power supply.  
Charging may be stopped by the fol-  
lowing. Refer to charger handling  
methods.  
The charging stop button of char-  
ger is pressed.  
Charger with off charging schedule  
function canceled charging  
Charger that is not compatible with  
the charging schedule function of  
the vehicle  
AC charging is stopped by AC char-  
ger  
Check if it is possible to charge with  
the AC charging cable equipped with  
the vehicle. If charging cannot be  
carried out even when using the gen-  
uine AC charging cable, contact your  
Toyota dealer.  
Check if it is possible to charge with  
the AC charging cable equipped with  
the vehicle.  
The AC charger is not compatible  
with the vehicle  
If charging cannot be carried out  
even when using the genuine AC  
charging cable, contact your Toyota  
dealer.  
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■ If “Charging Stopped High Energy Use See Owner’s Manual”  
is shown  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Check the following items, and then  
carry out charging again.  
If the headlights and audio are  
turned on, turn them off.  
Turn the power switch off.  
Power is being consumed by electri-  
cal components of vehicle  
If charging cannot be carried out,  
even after performing the above, the  
auxiliary battery may not be suffi-  
ciently charged. Operate the hybrid  
system for approximately 15 minutes  
or more to charge the 12-volt battery.  
2
■ If “Charging System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual” is  
shown  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
Malfunction occurred in charging  
system  
Have the vehicle inspected by your  
Toyota dealer.  
■ If “The Traction Battery Temp is low System put priority on  
charging to preserve battery condition” is shown (Alaska and  
Canada only)  
Likely cause  
Correction procedure  
When the hybrid battery (traction  
battery) warming control operates,  
the charging schedule is not used  
and charging is performed.  
The Hybrid battery (traction battery)  
warming control was operated  
(P.109)  
This is a control to protect the hybrid  
battery (traction battery), and not a  
malfunction.  
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