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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equip-
ment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for
equipment not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound
of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunct\
ion.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Mod-
ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi-
tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may
not be covered under warranty.
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1-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Electromagnetic waves
● High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery) (lithium-ion battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity (the ability to hold a charge)
reduces with time and use in the same way as other rechargeable batteries.
The extent at which capacity reduces changes drastically depending on the
environment (ambient temperature, etc.) and usage conditions, such as \
how
the vehicle is driven and how the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
This is a natural characteristic of lithium-ion batteries, and is not a malfunc-
tion. Also, even though the EV driving range decreases when the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) capacity reduces, vehicle performance does not
significantly become worse.
In order to reduce the possibility of the capacity reducing, follow the direc-
tions listed on P. 93, “Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)”.
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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents
● Do not put foreign objects near the air vents. The hybrid battery (traction
battery) may overheat, leading to a reduction in hybrid battery (traction
battery) output or a malfunction.
● Clean the air vents regularly to prevent the hybrid battery (traction battery)
from overheating.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vents as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● If the rear seat belt becomes separated from the guide ( P. 150), it could
obstruct the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent. Set the rear seat belt
into the guide to use.
■ Notice about fuel
For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 6 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 6-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.
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1-2. Charging
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Setting the charging timer function
Stop the vehicle and press the
charging timer switch.
The multi-information display will
switch to the charging timer dis-
play.
If not changing the set time: go to
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
The time display will change from
solid to flashing.
Press the charging timer switch
to select a setting mode.
Start time setting mode
Finish time setting mode
The mode will switch with each
press of the charging timer
switch.
STEP 1
STEP 6
STEP 2
STEP 3
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Adjust the set time using the time
adjustment button. (P. 275)
Adjust hours.
Adjust minutes.
Round to the nearest hour.
*
*
: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 2:00
Press and hold the charging
timer switch.
Once set, the time display will
change from flashing to solid, and
the charging timer indicator on
the instrument cluster will come
on.
Turn the “POWER” switch off. ( P. 240)
The charging timer indicator will start flashing.
Connect the charging cable to the vehicle. ( P. 8 0 )
Check that the charging indicator ( P. 73) has come on. It will turn
off after several seconds.
If the indicator does not come on, re-insert the charging connector. If
it still does not come on, check the power supply status using the
power indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP7
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■Charging messages
The first time the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode
after charging is completed, a
message detailing the results of
the charging will be displayed.
Also, if an operation which can-
not be carried out is attempted
during charging, a warning mes-
sage will be displayed.
( P. 562)
Comply with the instructions in
the message and carry out any
necessary operations.
The message may not be dis-
played if the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System ( P. 371) has
been used.
■ Amount of time until charging is complete
Charging fully from an EV driving range of 0 mile (0 km) ( P. 58) will take
approximately 2.5 hours (AC120 V).
The amount of time until charging is complete will change in accordance with
the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature, etc.
■ During charging
● The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may
become hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
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Safety functions
● The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is attached to
the vehicle, even if the “POWER” switch is operated.
● If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible.
● When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position
cannot be changed from P to another position.
● If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the
charging cable is connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during charging. When restarting charging, rein-
sert the charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charg-
ing indicator illuminates.
■ For correct operat ion of the charging timer function
Check the following points.
● Check that the time is correct.
● Check that the “POWER” switch is OFF.
● Do not use a connector which has an electricity interruption function
(including timer functions).
(Use a connector which supplies electricity normally.)
■ Automatic cancelation of the charging timer function
● If the Remote Air Conditioning System is operated while the charging
cable is connected, the charging timer function will be canceled. Charg-
ing will commence after the Remote Air Conditioning System has been
turned off.
● Charging will not commence if the “POWER” switch is not OFF, even at
the set time.
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Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the but-
ton on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat .)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 2
Multi-information displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver’s door
handle to unlock only the
driver’s door. Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the passenger’s door
handle or back door
opener to unlock all the
doors.
Hold the front door handle
or back door opener to
unlock all the doors. Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
