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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Charging cable
Charging port door
Charging port cap
Charging port
Charging indicator
Charging equipmentCharging-Power sources
A Level 1 charging cable is provided with your RAV4 EV. However, a Level 2 (240V)
charging station is strongly recommended. Level 2 charging offers a faster charge
time than AC120V charging. Please contact your Authorized Toyota RAV4 EV Dealer
for more information on obtaining a Level 2 charging station for your home.
-Connect your Level 1 charging cable to an AC 120V electrical receptacle (NEMA 5-15R or NEMA 5-20R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and an over
current circuit breaker in the service panel.
-Toyota recommends using a dedicated receptacle with a single socket. If the receptacle has two sockets, do not plug any other item into the other socket.
-For public charging, this vehicle may only be charged at stations that are SAE J1772 compliant. Use your navigation system to search for nearby public charging
stations.
-When charging outdoors, be sure to connect to a rain tight electrical receptacle that is appropriate for outdoor use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use a damaged or loose electrical receptacle to
charge your vehicle.
See the Owner’s Manual for important precautionary information.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Plug
Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button
The charging cable included with the vehicle is designed to be connected only
to an AC 120V power source.
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Charging cable
Charging port door
Charging port cap
Charging port
Charging indicator
Charging-Power sources
A Level 1 charging cable is provided with your RAV4 EV. However, a Level 2 (240V)
charging station is strongly recommended. Level 2 charging offers a faster charge
time than AC 120V charging. Please contact your Authorized Toyota RAV4 EV Dealer
for more information on obtaining a Level 2 charging station for your home.
-Connect your Level 1 charging cable to an AC 120V electrical receptacle (NEMA 5-15R or NEMA 5-20R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and an over
current circuit breaker in the service panel.
-Toyota recommends using a dedicated receptacle with a single socket. If the receptacle has two sockets, do not plug any other item into the other socket.
-For public charging, this vehicle may only be charged at stations that are SAE J1772 compliant. Use your navigation system to search for nearby public charging
stations.
-When charging outdoors, be sure to connect to a rain tight electrical receptacle that is appropriate for outdoor use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use a damaged or loose electrical receptacle to
charge your vehicle.
Do not connect the charging
cable to a multi-outlet adapter,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
Do not connect the charging cable
to an extension cable. The cable
may overheat and does not contain
a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
(GFCI).
Do not connect to a power strip.
See the Owner’s Manual for important precautionary information.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Plug
Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button
The charging cable included with the vehicle is designed to be connected only
to an AC 120V power source.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Charging cable-Plugging in
Step 1 Plug the charging cable into the electrical receptacle of the external power source.
- Ensure that the standards of the electrical receptacle and the
charging cable’s plug match.
- Check that the power indicator of the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is illuminated.
- Hanging the CCID on a hook is recommended to reduce the strain
on the electrical receptacle and
charging cable plug.
- When charging outdoors, use a “while-in-use” cover.
Step 2 Press the test button on the CCID to check that the electrical leakage detection function operates properly.
- If the error warning indicator illuminates when test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
- After the test is completed, press reset button to turn off the error
warning. Charging cannot occur
while error warning is illuminated.
- If the error warning indicator does not come on when test button is
pressed, the function may not be
operating correctly. Stop charging
immediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Step 3 Pull up the charging port door lever.
Step 4 Open the charging port cap by releasing the clip.
Step 5 Remove the charging connector cap. Affix the cap to the cable.
“While-in-use”
cover
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Step 1 Plug the charging cable into the electrical receptacle of the external
power source.
- Ensure that the standards of the electrical receptacle and the
charging cable’s plug match.
- Check that the power indicator of the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is illuminated.
- Hanging the CCID on a hook is recommended to reduce the strain
on the electrical receptacle and
charging cable plug.
- When charging outdoors, use a “while-in-use” cover.
Step 2 Press the test button on the CCID to check that the electrical leakage detection function operates properly.
- If the error warning indicator illuminates when test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
- After the test is completed, press reset button to turn off the error
warning. Charging cannot occur
while error warning is illuminated.
- If the error warning indicator does not come on when test button is
pressed, the function may not be
operating correctly. Stop charging
immediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Step 3 Pull up the charging port door lever.
Step 4 Open the charging port cap by releasing the clip.
Step 5 Remove the charging connector cap. Affix the cap to the cable.
Push to
open
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Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
Adjusting cabin temperature before driving reduces traction battery consumption
after departure, thereby increasing driving range. If the amount of charge
remaining in the traction battery is less than 50% at the time Pre-climate
operation is scheduled to begin, Pre-climate operations will not be performed in
order to preserve driving range.
The climate control system can be turned on before entering the vehicle by
setting the Pre-climate schedule or using the Smartphone Entune
® EV Remote
Climate application on a smartphone.
Pre-climate operations completion can be set for a specific time on each day of
the week.
Charging settings
The RAV4 EV may be charged immediately, or scheduled to charge at a specific
time each day.
Smartphone Entune® EV Applications
Drivers with a smartphone and active Entune® and Safety Connect® subscriptions
may remotely interact with several features of the RAV4 EV.
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune or call
1-800-331-4331.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Start Charge Immediately
Step 1 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed. If no actions are performed, screen will turn off after 30 seconds.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Immediately.”
Step 3 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start.
Preset Charge Immediately
Step 1 Touch EV on the Main Menu.
Step 2 Touch “Charging & Pre-climate Setup.”
Step 3 Touch
to display the “Charge Immediately on Plug-in” screen.
Touch “Save.”
Step 4 A screen advising that charge mode has been changed to Charge
Immediately is displayed. The EV screen returns after a few seconds.
Step 5 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed for
about 30 seconds.
Step 6 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start. Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not automatically start
charging upon plug-in. You may set it to Charge Immediately in one of two ways.
This setting will temporarily override any schedule that may already be set.
Charge Immediately
System Details
Charging Charge immediately Starts charging immediately
regardless of charging schedule settings.
Scheduled charging Charge completion can be set
for a specific time on each day of the week. If no
schedule is set, the system defaults to the Charge
Immediately function.
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Pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
Adjusting cabin temperature before driving reduces traction battery consumption
after departure, thereby increasing driving range. If the amount of charge
remaining in the traction battery is less than 50% at the time Pre-climate
operation is scheduled to begin, Pre-climate operations will not be performed in
order to preserve driving range.
The climate control system can be turned on before entering the vehicle by
setting the Pre-climate schedule or using the Smartphone Entune
® EV Remote
Climate application on a smartphone.
Pre-climate operations completion can be set for a specific time on each day of
the week.
Charging settings
The RAV4 EV may be charged immediately, or scheduled to charge at a specific
time each day.
Smartphone Entune® EV Applications
Drivers with a smartphone and active Entune® and Safety Connect® subscriptions
may remotely interact with several features of the RAV4 EV.
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune or call
1-800-331-4331.
Start Charge Immediately
Step 1 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed. If no actions are performed, screen will turn off after 30 seconds.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Immediately.”
After operations have been
completed, the “Charge
Immediately” screen button
indicator illuminates.
Step 3 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start.
Preset Charge Immediately
Step 1 Touch EV on the Main Menu.
Step 2 Touch “Charging & Pre-climate Setup.”
Step 3 Touch
to display the “Charge Immediately on Plug-in” screen.
Touch “Save.”
Step 4 A screen advising that charge mode has been changed to Charge
Immediately is displayed. The EV screen returns after a few seconds.
Step 5 Turn the EV System off. The charge settings screen will be displayed for
about 30 seconds.
Step 6 Plug in the charging cable. Charging will start. Depending on the charge settings, the vehicle may not automatically start
charging upon plug-in. You may set it to Charge Immediately in one of two ways.
This setting will temporarily override any schedule that may already be set.
Charge Immediately
System Details
Charging Charge immediately Starts charging immediately
regardless of charging schedule settings.
Scheduled charging Charge completion can be set
for a specific time on each day of the week. If no
schedule is set, the system defaults to the Charge
Immediately function.
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
Confirming charge settings
The amount of charge remaining in the traction battery and charging/Pre-climate
schedule settings can be confirmed, and the schedule can be adjusted according
to your next departure time.
Step 1 Touch EV.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Summary.”
The next scheduled charge (if previously set) will also be shown on this screen. If
an earlier charge time is desired, a one-time departure may be scheduled here.
Step 3 Touch “Edit.”
Step 4 Touch “Yes.”
The previously scheduled charge
will be ignored until the one-time
departure is completed.
In the unlikely event that the electrical leakage detection function is not
operating properly, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Check that it is operating properly by following the procedure below.
Step 1 Insert the charging cable into the electrical receptacle of the external power source.
Step 2 Press the test button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
Step 3 Press the reset button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
Turn off the error warning indicator. Charging cannot be carried out while the
error warning indicator is illuminated.
Charging can be continued by following the normal procedure. If not charging,
store the charging cable.
See the Owner’s Manual for important precautionary information.
Charging information and warning messages The first time the POWER switch is
turned to ON mode after charging is completed, a message detailing the results
of the charge is shown. Also, if an operation that cannot be carried out during
charging was attempted, a warning message will be shown.Inspecting electrical leakage
detection function
For details on setting one-time departure, see Charging section.
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The amount of charge remaining in the traction battery and charging/Pre-climate
schedule settings can be confirmed, and the schedule can be adjusted according
to your next departure time.
Step 1 Touch EV.
Step 2 Touch “Charge Summary.”
The next scheduled charge (if previously set) will also be shown on this screen. If
an earlier charge time is desired, a one-time departure may be scheduled here.
Step 3 Touch “Edit.”
Step 4 Touch “Yes.”
The previously scheduled charge
will be ignored until the one-time
departure is completed.
In the unlikely event that the electrical leakage detection function is not
operating properly, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Check that it is operating properly by following the procedure below.
Step 1 Insert the charging cable into the electrical receptacle of the external
power source.
Step 2 Press the test button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
If the error warning indicator
illuminates when the test button
is pressed, the function is
operating correctly.
Step 3 Press the reset button on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
Turn off the error warning indicator. Charging cannot be carried out while the
error warning indicator is illuminated.
Charging can be continued by following the normal procedure. If not charging,
store the charging cable.
See the Owner’s Manual for important precautionary information.
Charging information and warning messages The first time the POWER switch is
turned to ON mode after charging is completed, a message detailing the results
of the charge is shown. Also, if an operation that cannot be carried out during
charging was attempted, a warning message will be shown.Inspecting electrical leakage
detection function
For details on setting one-time departure, see Charging section.
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