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131. Charging operation
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Charging operation
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
When you wish to lock the
charging connector, carry an
electronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will be
locked by the smart lid & connector
locking system. After the charging
connector is locked, even if some-
one not carrying an electronic key
presses the charging connector
lock switch, they cannot unlock the
charging connector.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
■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).
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
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1. Charging operation
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
When the charging connector is
locked, carry an electronic key
and press the charging connec-
tor lock switch.
The charging connector is
unlocked by the smart lid & con-
nector locking system.
Carrying an electronic key and moving near the charging inlet will cause
the charging inlet illumination to illuminate.
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing the
latch release button.
If the charging connector is discon-
nected during charging (while the
charging indicator is on), charging
will be interrupted.
Attach the charging connector cap.
Attach the charging inlet cap and close the charging port lid.
Remove the plug from the outlet when the charging equipment will
not be used for a prolonged period of time.
Hold the body of the plug when removing.
Make sure to put the cable away immediately after disconnecting.
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect the plug and connector once a
month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
■Safety function
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, reinsert the
charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charging indicator
illuminates.
After charging
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1. Charging operation
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or outlet, which could cause a malfunc-
tion or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
■Charging equipment
There is charging equipment under the rear seats. Make sure to observe
the following precautions regarding the charging equipment. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as
burns and electric shocks.
●The charging equipment is hot during charging. Do not touch the charging
equipment, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify the charging equipment.
When the charging equipment needs to be repaired, consult your To y o t a
dealer.
NOTICE
■When use the charging cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the charging cable and related parts, observe the fol-
lowing precautions.
●When interrupting or canceling charging, remove the charging connector
before removing the plug.
●Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system: When removing the
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Charging may be stopped.
●Do not insert anything but the charging connector.
●When inserting the plug into or removing the plug from the outlet, make
sure to hold the body of the plug.
●Do not damage the charging inlet cap with a sharp object.
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If the cable is entangled, disentangle it before using.
●When charging from the external device, use the charging cable equipped
with the vehicle.
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the charging inlet.
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1. Charging operation
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Charging operation
Charging tips
Information related to charging can be displayed and checked on the
multi-information display.
For details on the screen display for the 11.6-inch display (if equipped),
refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
■
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.
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293. Basic operation
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Basic operation
■Stopping the hybrid system
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift position to P.
Check that the shift position indi-
cator shows P.
Press the power switch.
The hybrid system will stop.
Slowly release the brake pedal and check that the display on the
instrument cluster is off.
The meter display sequentially turns off after the hybrid system stops.
■
Changing power switch modes
Modes can be changed by pressing the power switch with the
brake pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is
pressed.)
Off
The emergency flashers can be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some electrical components
such as the audio system can
be used.
“Accessory” is displayed on the
main display.
ON mode
All electrical components can be
used.
“Ignition ON” is displayed on the
main display.
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4. Things you must know
NOTICE
■Charging equipment cooling air intake vents
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●If the air intake vents are clogged with dust, clean them with a vacuum
cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vents
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If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer and do
not charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) before the inspection.
■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 12 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.
●If the vehicle has not been refueled for a certain amount of time and it is
possible that the quality of the fuel remaining in the tank has changed, “No
new fuel has been added recently. Please refuel” is displayed on the multi-
information display when the power switch is turned to ON mode. If the
message is displayed, refuel the vehicle immediately.
The grilles under the rear seats are the
cooling air intake vents for the charging
equipment installed under the seats.
Make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions regarding the cooling air intake
vents. Failure to observe these precau-
tions may result in a charging system
malfunction.