2011 TOYOTA VERSO S warning

133
2
2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
This vehicle has been designed to
allow charging from an external
power source using a AC charging
cable for exclusive use with stan-
dard household AC sockets.
However, the vehicle differs greatly
from standard household electrical
goods in the following ways, and
incorrect usage could cause fire or
electric shock, possibly leading to
death or serious injury.
 The charging operation is
designed to operate at 8A-10A
continuously for the charge dura-
tion (approximately 9 hours).
( P.127)
 Charging can be conducted out-
doors.
To charge properly, follow the pro-
cedure after reading the explana-
tion below. Charging is intended to
be carried out by licensed drivers
only who properly understand the
charging procedure.
 Do not allow children to use the
AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the AC
charging cable out of reach of
infants.
 When charging with a charger,
follow the procedures for using
each charger.
 When charging using a public
charging facility, check the set-
ting of the charging schedule
function.
• When the charging schedule is regis-
tered, temporarily turn off the function
or turn “Charge Now” on. ( P.145)
• When the charging schedule is set to
on, charging will not start even if the
AC charging cable is connected.
Also, charging fee may occur due to
connection of the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check the
following items.
 The parking brake is applied.
( P.326)
 Lights such as the headlights,
emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are turned off.
If these light switches are turned on,
then these features will consume elec-
tricity, and charging time will increase.
 The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.320)
Before charging, make sure that
WARNING
■When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event that the AC charging cable has been damaged,
the shift position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an
accident.
Charging precautions
Confirm the following before
charging
Inspecting the AC charging
cable

135
2
2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
fully charged, the remaining charge
rapidly decreases faster than normal.
■When the charging amount sent to the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases
When the amount of power supplied by the charger is low or operation of the
“Battery Heater”, etc., reduces the charging power sent to the hybrid bat-tery (traction battery), the charging
amount sent to the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) may decrease.
How to charge
This section explains the pro-
cedure for charging the hybrid
battery (traction battery) with
the equipped AC charging
cable.
When using a charging station,
make sure to check the opera-
tion instructions on the
charging station.
When the charging schedule is
registered, make sure “Charge
Now” is turned on before
charging. ( P.150)
WARNING
■AC charging inlet
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the AC charging inlet. Doing so may lead to unforeseen accidents or seri-
ous injury. When the AC charging inlet needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
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 con-nector before removing the plug.
●When removing the AC charging cable, check that the charging con-
nector is unlocked.

1382-2. Charging
the charging connector is not locked.
*
*
: If the charging connector is not firmly
inserted, locking operation will be
performed several times.
7If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after
inserting the charging connec-
tor:
The charging schedule is regis-
tered (P.144).
After temporarily removing the charging
connector, reinsert it within approxi-
mately 5 seconds. (P.138)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check
P.113 and follow the correction proce-
dure.
The charging indicator will turn off when
charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn off
when charging is stopped for some rea-
son before completion. In this case, refer to P.156.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule (P.144) is reg-
istered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the
charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P.150)
●While the charging indicator is flash-
ing, remove and reconnect the
charging connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector can-
not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
P.122
■Charging time
P.127
■Safety function
Charging will not start when the
charging connector is not locked. If the
charging indicator does not illuminate
even when the charging connector is
inserted, remove and reinsert the con-
nector, and then check that the charging
indicator of the charging port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
P.128
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON
and the energy monitor is displayed on
the audio system screen, the charging
connector is displayed on the energy
monitor and the flow of electricity during

139
2
2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
charging is displayed ( P.195).
■Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and charging will be stopped. In this case, the charging station authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect the charging connector and perform authentication for the charging station.
■Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction battery char-ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging connector. When a certain temperature increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is displayed on the multi-information dis-play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per- forming the operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex-
pected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. ( P.124)
●Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the AC charging inlet is not deformed, damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is free of foreign mat- ter such as dirt, snow and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting the charging connector.
●Before inserting the charging plug into the charger, make sure there is no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely before inserting the charging plug.
●Do not get the terminals of the AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use sockets where the plug can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
●Do not touch the terminals of the
charging connector and AC charging inlet with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or
short them with foreign objects.
●When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instruc-
tions of the charger.
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or
other abnormalities are noticed during charging, stop charging immediately.
●Do not insert the plug if the socket is submerged in water or snow.
●When charging while it is raining or snowing, do not connect or discon-
nect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back
door.

1402-2. Charging
WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC charging cable, plug, charging con-
nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before using the charging system.The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. 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 seri-ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi- ately.
■If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device). Refer to P.112 and
follow the correction 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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char-ger is hot during charging. Do not touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the onboard traction battery charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

141
2
2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
To prevent electrical shock, be sure
to remove by following the proce-
dures below.
1 Unlock the doors to unlock the
charging connector. ( P.122)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be dam- aged.
■Using private power generator
Do not use private power generators
as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsta- ble, the voltage may be insufficient,
and the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may
flash.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which the power equipment is located, charging may be unstable due to noise, the
voltage may be insufficient, and the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
of the AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard traction battery char- ger cooling air intake vent
Cooling air intake vent for the
onboard traction battery charger is installed under the rear seats.
Make sure to observe the following
precautions regarding the cooling air intake vent. Failure to observe these precautions may result in a charging
system malfunction.
●Do not block the air intake vent with
seat covers or luggage
●If the air intake vent is clogged with dust, clean it with a vacuum cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent
●Do not spill large amounts of water
near the air intake vent If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer and do not charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) before the inspection.
After charging

143
2
2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State of Charge) gauge ( P.174) may drop slightly when the power switch is turned
to ON, even if charging has been com- pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging con- nector
Unlock the doors using the smart entry
& start system or wireless remote con- trol to unlock the charging connector, check that the lock is released, and then
pull the charging connector towards you. ( P.121)
■If the charging connector cannot be unlocked
 P.123
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or
socket, which could cause a malfunc- tion or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out of
reach from infants and children.
●After disconnecting the charging
connector from the AC charging inlet, make sure to put on the AC charging inlet cap and close the
charging port lid. If the AC charging inlet cap is not put on, water or for-eign objects may enter the AC
charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
●After removing the plug from the socket, keep it in a safe place free from moisture and dust. The AC
charging cable or plug may be dam- aged if the cable is stepped on or ridden over by the vehicle.

1522-2. Charging
the settings are confirmed
●The vehicle starts off
●A display with a higher priority than that of the charging schedule setting is shown
■“Next Event”
After charging completes, the “Next Event” displayed on the multi-informa-tion display will not change until the AC
charging cable is removed, even after charging is performed according to the “Next Event” schedule.
■To return to original setting after
changing “Next Event” setting
Turning the setting of “Charge Now” on and then off can return the setting of
“Next Event” to its original setting.
■When “Next Event” is changed while charging
●When the charging mode is “Depar-ture”, the current charging is inter-rupted or continued depending on the
remaining time until the charging is completed.
●When the charging mode is “Start”, the current charging is interrupted, the next charging will start at the set time.
■When the power switch is turned
off
You can check the next charging sched- ule (“Next Event”) on the “Closing Dis-
play” screen* when “Closing Display” is
set to “Charging Schedule” on
screen of the multi-information display
and the power switch is turned off.*: The “Closing Display” screen may not
be displayed during charging.
WARNING
■Cautions while performing the setting operation
When performing the setting opera- tion while the hybrid system is oper-ated, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful car-
bon monoxide (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 opera- tion while the hybrid system is stopped, be careful that the 12-volt
battery will not be discharged.