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2-2. Charging
■If the charging port lid does not open using the normal procedure
If the charging port lid does not open when using the normal procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by performing the following steps.
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Prepare the wheel nut wrench. ( →P. 610)
Insert a wheel nut wrench as shown in the illustration.
Press the center of the rear edge of the charging port lid to open it.
( →P. 103)
This unlocking method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency
use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately. Pull the knob and remove the cover
shown in the illustration.
Insert the end of the wheel nut
wrench along the cutout of the cover
installation area.
Temporarily place the L-shaped part
of the wheel nut wrench where it con-
tacts the deck board.
(Place the wheel nut wrench so that it
is perpendicular to the work hole.)
From the condition in step , insert the
wheel nut wrench upwards into the
vehicle.
Pressing the emergency release lever
inside the work hole will unlock the
charging port lid.
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■Locking and unlocking the charging connector
Carry the electric key on your person, for example in your pocket.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
( → P. 137)
Press the charging connector
lock switch.
The charging connector is
locked and unlocked each time
the switch is pressed.
Using the charging connector locking system
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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.
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“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”
The charging connector is automatically locked
when the charging connector is connected and
automatically unlocked when charging is com-
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■Charging connector locking system
●If the charging connector lock switch is operated repeatedly, the charging
connector locking system may not work to protect the system. In this case,
wait for a while before operating the switch again.
● The charging connector locking system does not guarantee to prevent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivated. If the
smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the
charging connector can be locked and unlocked by performing the following
procedure.
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control or door lock switch.
(→ P. 268, 269)
Insert the charging connector into the charging inlet (only when locking
the charging connector).
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will lock or unlock.
● When the charging connector lock setting ( →P. 118) is set to “Auto Lock”,
the above procedures are only necessary when unlocking. When set to
“Auto Lock & Auto Unlock”, the connector lock function operates, even if the
smart key system is deactivated.
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock the connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Connector lock pin
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2-2. Charging
■If the charging cable cannot be unlocked using the normal procedure
If the charging connector cannot be unlocked by pressing the charging co\
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nector lock switch even after carrying an electronic key or unlocking the
doors, the charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
Approximately 2.0 in. (50 mm)
Approximately 0.9 in. (20 mm)
Open the back door. ( →P. 273)
Pull the knob and remove the cover as
shown in the illustration.
Insert a hand from the lower side of the
vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a
finger to the emergency release lever.
Move the emergency release lever in
the direction shown in the illustration.
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The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying force
in other directions may damage the
emergency release lever.
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Plug-in hybrid system
Reinstall the cover to the its original position.
This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If
the problem persists, have the vehicle in spected by your Toyota dealer imme-
diately.
Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector
can be unlocked in the normal procedure.
WARNING
■ When connecting the charging co nnector to the charging inlet
NOTICE
■When locking the charging connector
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunc-
tion in the charging connector locking system.
● Check that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle
A charging connector of the different type or a charging connector with
damaged or deformed insertion part may not be locked.
● Do not operate the charging connector lock switch before the charging
connector is connected
● Operate the charging connector lock switch after firmly inserting the
charging connector into the charging inlet
● Do not apply excessive force to the charging connector when the charging
connector is locked
When removing the charging connector, make sure to unlock the charging
connector.
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Do not insert hand into the connector
lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the connector
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2-2. Charging
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
● Connect to an AC 120 V outlet (NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-
Interrupter (GFCI) and supplied by a circuit breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is strongly recommended.
● Use of a block heater for charging is prohibited.
● Make sure to connect the charging connector and charging inlet directly.
Do not connect a converting adaptor or extension cord between the
charging connector and charging inlet.
●Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-outlet adapter, multi-plugs, or con-
version plug.
● Connecting the charging cable to an
extension cord is strictly prohibited. The
extension cord may overheat and does
not contain a Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI).
● Do not connect to a power strip.
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WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask
someone else to do it.
● Do not approach the charging equipment and charging cable while
charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
● Do not remain in the vehicle during charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
● Do not enter the vehicle even to take something out of the luggage com-
partment.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
■ When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event that the charging cable has been damaged, the shift
position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could move,
possibly leading to an accident.
NOTICE
■Precautions when hand ling charging cable
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in damage to the charging cable and charging inlet.
● Insert the charging connector straight into the charging inlet.
● After inserting the charging connector, do not apply excessive force to or
twist the connector. Also, do not lean on the connector or hang any objects
from it.
● Do not step on or trip over the charging cable.
● Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system: Before removing the
charging connector, make sure that it is unlocked. ( →P. 142)
● After removing the charging cable, promptly return it to its proper location.
● After removing the charging connector, securely install the charging inlet
cap.