2014 TOYOTA RAV4 EV charging

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Before driving
When the charging schedule is not
set or charging immediately
has been set while the EV system was on.
Confirm that charge immediately
mode is set.
When the charging schedule is set. Confirm the next charging/pre-
climate schedule.
If it is desirable to charge before
the next scheduled charge, use
one time departure.
Touch “Edit”.
Touch “Yes”.
Changing the charging schedule.
For details on changing the
charging schedule, refer to Step 2
of one time departure. (P. 70)
STEP 3
STEP 3
STEP 4

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■When leaving the vehicle
To prevent vehicle theft and to increase the efficiency of pre-climate opera-
tion, check that all windows are closed.
■ Amount of time required for charging
The amount of time required to fully charge the traction battery varies
according to a number of factors, such as the amount of charge remaining in
the traction battery, the power source being used, the charge settings, ambi-
ent temperature, battery temperature and so forth.
Only use the following times as a guide to estimate charging time. The esti-
mated times are to fully charge a completely discharged battery in normal
charge mode or extended charge mode.
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1: Charging time will vary with ambient temperature.
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2: Toyota supplied charging cable at time of purchase
Because a 240 V power source charges more quickly than a 120 V power
source, Toyota recommends charging at 240 V.
■ Automatic OFF function when th e charging cable is connected
If the charging cable is connected while the EV system is on, the EV system
is automatically turned off.
■ Default charge mode setting
The factory default setting is normal charge mode.
■ Charge mode setting
The charge mode will remain in the last charge mode selected for the next
time charging is performed.
Charge specification
(Amps/Voltage)Charging time*1 (hours)
Normal charge mode Extended charge mode
40 A/240 V 5 6
30 A/240 V 6.5 8
16 A/240 V 12 15
12 A/120 V*
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Before driving
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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.
■ If charging has been interrupted
If charging is interrupted before the traction battery is fully charged (before
both charging indicator lights illuminate), the EV system cannot be started
and the shift position cannot be shifted from P for approximately 6 seconds.
Start the EV system after 6 seconds have elapsed.
■ Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
● The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when pre-cli-
mate is used.
● There is a power outage during charging.
● There is an interruption in the electrical supply.
● There is a drop in the voltage of your panel’s AC supply.
● The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of time.

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■Capacity reduction of the traction battery
The capacity of the traction battery will decline gradually with normal use
over the life of the vehicle. The rate at which it declines is dependant on a
number of factors, including environmental conditions and the way the vehi-
cle is used. By observing the following precautions, battery capacity decline
can be suppressed.
●Avoid parking the vehicle for prolonged periods in areas with a high tem-
perature under direct sunlight when the traction battery is fully charged.
When storing the vehicle for prolonged periods, it is recommended to
park the vehicle in a shaded area or a cool garage. This helps minimize
traction battery capacity decline.
● When not driving long distances, it is recommended to charge using nor-
mal charge mode to help minimize traction battery capacity decline.
( P. 58, 72)
● Regular use of the scheduled charging function helps mitigate battery
capacity decline by avoiding storage at high SOC.

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Before driving
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When not using the vehicle for an extended period of time
In order to preserve the traction battery, Toyota recommends plugging in the
vehicle whenever it is not in use.
Pre-climate operations will occur while the amount of charge remaining in
the traction battery is more than 50% at the time pre-climate operations
begin. If the schedule is left set, pre-climate operations will continue to func-
tion up to the maximum of 15 minutes even if the vehicle is not used for
extended periods of time. Because this uses energy from the traction bat-
tery, temporarily suspend the pre-climate schedule (smart phone exclusive
setting P. 58) or delete the pre-climate schedule, if the vehicle is not being
regularly used.
When using navigation screen operations, only canceling the schedule is
available. Because the schedule will need to be set once again when it is
used next time, Toyota recommends using a smart phone and temporarily
suspending the schedule.
■ If the amount of charge remaining in the traction battery becomes low
while driving
The driving power restriction output control warning light illuminates and
driving range is extended by automatically restricting driving power and air
conditioning system operations. Using the navigation system, promptly
search for the closest charging station and charge the vehicle. If the traction
battery fully discharges, driving will not be possible.
For information on how to search for a charging station, refer to the “Naviga-
tion System Owner's Manual”.
■ Charging schedule confirmation disp lay after switching the EV system
off
The current charging schedule will be displayed for a while after the EV sys-
tem is turned off. To change the charging schedule, set the schedule using
the navigation system’s screen. ( P. 64, 70)
■ If the charging port door is frozen
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■Pre-climate operations automatic shut-off
Pre-climate will automatically shut off under the following conditions:
●After about 15 minutes have passed since operations began
● If any one of the operating conditions are not met
● If there is only a slight difference between the air conditioning set temper-
ature and the inside temperature.
● When a door is opened.
■ While pre-climate is operating
●The effectiveness of the pre-climate operations may differ according to
outside temperature. Pre-climate operations may be unable to reach the
set temperature during very cold or very hot weather.
● Sometimes during normal operation of the pre-climate schedule, the
electric fan may spin and an operating noise may be heard. However,
this does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Safety functions
●For safety purposes, the EV system cannot be started while the charging
cable is connected to the vehicle, even if the “POWER” switch is oper-
ated. ( P. 443)
● If the charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicator light is\
illuminated, the EV system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible. ( P. 443)
● When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position
cannot be shifted out of P.
● For safety reasons, even if the charging cable is connected, charging will
not start while the latch release button is being pressed.
However, if the latch release button is pressed and held for a few seconds or
more while charging, charging will be canceled. To recommence charging,
reinsert the charging cable.

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Before driving
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If charging has not been car ried out in a long time
The charging port cap's lever may get stuck and not open automatically
even if the knob is moved. If this occurs, push aside the release button and
open the cap by hand.
■ When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the SOC gauge ( P. 218) may drop slightly when the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been com-
pleted and the traction battery is fully charged. However, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
■ Charging in extremely cold temperatures
If the vehicle is parked in ambient temperatures below freezing, 240 V
charging is recommended.
If only a 120 V outlet is available, the following will improve your charge pro-
cess:
●Charge at mid-day (when it is warmest)
● Protect the vehicle from wind during charging.
If the vehicle is still too cold to charge, please contact your Toyota dealership
or tow it to a warmer charging location.
■ Handling the traction battery
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CAUTION
■Caution while charging
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers should keep away from the charging equipment and/or
charging cables while the vehicle is charging.
Charging may affect the operation of such devices.
■ When charging
●When charging the vehicle, make sure you observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so can cause a fire or electric shock that may result in
death or serious injury.
• Check that the electrical receptacle, charging cable and charging port
do not have any damage.
• Check that charging cable plug's prongs are not bent.
• Check that the charging cable plug prongs are not dirty from dust and so forth.
• Insert the charging cable plug all the way into the electrical receptacle.
• Do not use an electrical receptacle that leaves the charging cable plug unstable after being inserted, such as an electrical receptacle that is in
an extremely high location.
• Do not perform charging with the charging cable bundled or coiled.
• Check that the charging cable is not bent or underneath any heavy objects.
• Use a hook or mounting bracket to support the charging cable, so that it is not supported by the AC 120 V electrical receptacle.
• Use a dedicated AC 120 V electrical receptacle (NEMA 5-15R or NEMA 5-20R).