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2-2. Charging
The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following
ways.
*1: Flashes for approximately 15 seconds.
*2: Flashes for approximately 10 seconds.
■Charging indicator
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for approximately
10 seconds, and then turns off.
If this occurs, the next time the hybrid system is started, a message is dis-
played on the multi-information display. When a message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the screen.
Charging indicator
Illumination/flashing
patternVehicle condition
Illuminated
• Charging is in progress
• Charging is possible
• “Traction Battery Heater” ( →P. 126) is operating
• “Traction Battery Cooler” ( →P. 127) is operating
Flashing
(normally)
*1When charge schedule is registered ( →P. 147) and
charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*2When charging cannot be carried out due to mal-
function in a power source or the vehicle etc.
( →P. 171)
Not illuminated
• Charging connector is not inserted into charging
inlet
• When the charging timer ( →P. 147) is on standby
• When charging is completed
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2-2. Charging
■Changing the charging connector lock settings
The method for locking and unlocking the charging connector can
be changed as follows in the “Vehicle Settings” settings on the
multi-information display.
Refer to P. 231 for details on how to change the settings.
*1: Carrying the electric key and unlocking the doors is not necessary.
*2: The charging connector can be locked and unlocked by similar operationsto that of “Manual Lock”.
*3: The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is interrupted dueto a power outage etc. after the charging connector is automatically locked.
SettingOperation description
“Manual Lock”
(Default setting)The charging connector is locked and unlocked by
pressing the charging connector lock switch when
carrying the electric key or after unlocking the doors.
“Auto Lock”The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected.
*1, 2
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”
The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected and
automatically unlocked when charging is com-
pleted.
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■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following charging equipment and settings are recom-
mended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect the plug to a weatherproof outlet, and
ensure that the plug remains waterproof while the plug is connected.
● Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to an at least 15A branch circuit
with an over-current protection in accordance with the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, connect to a outlet with a Ground-Fault Circuit- Interrupter (GFCI) or that has an
Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker installed.
■ When your circuit breaker trips during charging
The upper limit of the charging current can be changed in the “Vehicle Set-
tings” settings on the multi-information display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select (Vehicle
Settings) in the screen, and then press .
Press or of the meter control switches to select “Charge Setting”,
and then press .
The “Charge Setting” screen will display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select “Charge Setting”,
and then press .
The “Charge Current” screen will display.
Press or of the meter control switches to select “8A”, and then
press .
The maximum charging current during charging will be restricted to 8A.
*
If the breaker still trips while charging, even after changing the upper limit of
the charging current, check if the connected power source meets the speci-
fied charging conditions. ( →P. 122)
*: Restricting the charging current will lengthen the charging time.
1
2
3
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■Hybrid battery (traction battery) warming control (Alaska and
Canada only)
This control operates after the charging cable remains connected to
the vehicle for 3 days and “Traction Battery Heater” automatically
stops. It automatically insulates th e hybrid battery (traction battery)
in extremely low temperatures.
● This control stops 31 days after the charging cable is connected,
even if it is still co nnected to the vehicle.
● When this control operates, timer charging settings are ignored
and charging starts immediately.
■“Traction Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (traction ba ttery) is hot, this function pro-
tects it by using the vehicle ai r conditioning to cool it before
charging is carried out.
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is above a certain
temperature and the power
switch is turned off, a check
screen is displayed on the
multi-information display that
indicates whether “Traction Bat-
tery Cooler” is implemented.
When “No” is selected, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling sys-
tem does not operate.
■ “Traction Battery Heater”
●“Traction Battery Heater” may operate when charging is not being per-
formed.
● When “Traction Battery Heater” is operating, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
● When “Traction Battery Heater” is operating during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
● If the outside temperature becomes high while “Traction Battery Heater” is
operating, charging may complete earlier than the “Departure” time set.
(→P. 147)
● “Traction Battery Heater” can be turned on and off in the “Vehicle Settings”
settings on the multi-information display. ( →P. 732)
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■“Traction Battery Cooler”
●When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is above a certain temperature
and the power switch is turned off, a check screen is displayed on the multi-
information display that indicates whether “Traction Battery Cooler” is imple-
mented. Approximately 5 minutes after selecting “Yes” on this screen, sys-
tem operation becomes possible.
● When charging starts, “Traction Battery Cooler” only operates if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) temperature is hot.
● The charging indicator is illuminated while “Traction Battery Cooler” is on
standby or operating.
● “Traction Battery Cooler” is implem ented for a maximum of approximately
30 minutes. However, when the “Departure” time is set ( →P. 147) and there
is not sufficient time between the current time and the time that charging will
complete, “Traction Battery Cooler” operation time may become shorter.
● When there is a small amount of remaining charge in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), even if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is hot, “Traction
Battery Cooler” may not be implemented.
● When the following operations are performed while “Traction Battery Cooler”
is operating, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling operation stops.
• A door is opened
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any mode other than off
• The shift position is changed to any position other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated ( →P. 509)
• “Charge Now” is implemented ( →P. 156, 165)
• The amount of remaining charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below a certain amount
● When the power switch is turned off, a check screen is displayed on the
multi-information display that indicates whether “Traction Battery Cooler” is
implemented. This check screen can be turned on and off in the “Meter Cus-
tomize” settings on the multi-information display ( →P. 234). However, when
the check screen is set to “Off”, “Traction Battery Cooler” is no longer oper-
ates.
● “Traction Battery Cooler” uses the power of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) and external power source.
• While “Traction Battery Cooler” is operating, the amount of the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases and decreases in
a certain range, and does not increase as in normal charging.
• The operation of “Traction Battery Cooler” is recognized as charging by a
charging equipment. The charging equipment that calculates the fee
according to charging time causes a charging fee.
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■Searching charging stations (vehicles with 11.6-inch display)
After applying to Entune, it is possible to use the smartphone application to
search the nearby charging stations.
For details about Entune, refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/.
Information related to charging can be displayed and checked on the
vehicle’s multi-information display or 11.6-inch display (if equipped).
Refer to P. 252 for details on the screen display for the 11.6-inch display (if
equipped).
■
While charging
When any door is opened
during charging, the current
charging condition and remain-
ing time until charging is com-
plete can be checked.
■After charging is complete
After charging is complete, the
first time that the hybrid system
is started, a message detailing
the results of the charging is
displayed. Also, a message is
displayed if an operation that
cannot be performed or a situa-
tion that charging cannot be
performed occurs during
charging is performed.
When a message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed on the
screen. ( →P. 175)
■Combination meter display during charging
If approximately 100 seconds elapse after the power switch is turned to ON
mode during charging, the power switch will automatically turn off and the dis-
play will disappear.
Checking information related to charging
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■Capacity reduction of the hybr id battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery (traction battery) will decline gradually
when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use. The rate at which it
declines will differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way
in which the vehicle is used. Observing the following can help suppress bat-
tery capacity decline.
● Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct su\
n-
light when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
● Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly when EV driv-
ing.
● Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving. ( →P. 87)
● Leave a low level of charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) when
leaving the vehicle undriven for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode has switched to HV mode, turn the power
switch off.
● Use the charging timer function as much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) immediately before starting
off. ( →P. 147)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven in EV mode decreases. However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■ When the remaining charge of the hybr id battery (traction battery) is low
after charging
In the following situations, the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) after charging completes may be less than normal in order to protect
the system (the EV driving range after the battery is fully charged may be
shorter).
*
● Charging is carried out when the outside temperature is low or high
● Charging is carried out immediately af ter high-load driving or in extreme
heat
When none of the above situations apply and there is a drastic drop in the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) after charging com-
pletes, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the hybrid battery (traction battery) shows that it is fully charged, the remaining charg\
e rapidly
decreases faster than normal.
■ Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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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.
● The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display or 11.6-inch dis-
play (if equipped). ( →P. 130)
● During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
(→P. 104)
■ If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule ( →P. 147) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed immediately. To cancel chargi ng using the timer and start charging
immediately, perform any of the following procedures.
● Turn “Charge Now” on ( →P. 156, 165)
● While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
(vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system)
→P. 1 1 9