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1-2. Charging
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Before driving
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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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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procedure
Charging has been inter-
rupted because the plug 
has been disconnected 
or some kind of power 
failure has occurred. Charging has not fin-
ished properly. 
Refer to the procedures 
on P. 80 and perform 
charging again. 
The vehicle can be used 
even if charging has not 
finished. However, the 
EV driving range 
decreases.
One of the following situ-
ations has occurred:
• The charging connector  is not properly inserted
• The latch release button  has been pressed and 
held
• The charging connector  has been disconnected Reinsert the charging 
connector to restart 
charging.
Charging has been inter-
rupted by a malfunction 
in the charging system. Stop charging immedi-
ately, and contact your 
Toyota dealer.
Also, driving is possible 
when the hybrid system 
has been started.