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2-2. Charging
Charging tips
To enable the use of EV mode, we recommend systematically
charging the vehicle.Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode, charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
at home before leaving.
The charging timer function
(P. 154) can be used to set the
system to automatically fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery) before your desired depar-
ture time. It is also possible to set
the air conditioning to make the
interior in a comfortable state
before your desired departure time.
At your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
If there are no charging facilities at
your destination, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) can be charged
using the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode. ( P. 87)
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After returning home
In order to drive the next time, charge the hybrid battery (tra ction battery).
Settings the charge schedule allows you to charge the hybrid ba ttery (trac-
tion battery) at the desired time such as late at night or earl y in the morn-
ing. Furthermore, the charging timer can be set to automatically charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) every day or at the same time on certain
days. ( P. 154)
*: When using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode w hile parked,
make sure that no flammable objects are near the vehicle and th e vehicle
is parked in a well-ventilated area. ( P. 95)
This section explains methods for using the charging function
for this vehicle and checking in formation related to charging.
Systematically charging
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Before charging, always check the following items.
● The parking brake is applied. ( P. 345)
● The headlights are switched off or set to AUTO, and lights such as
the emergency flashers and interi or lights etc. are switched off.
If these light switches are turned ON, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
●The power switch is off. ( P. 3 3 2 )
Before charging, make sure that each part of the charging cable is in
good condition. ( P. 11 8 )
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the charging cable is at tached 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 wi ll not be possi-
ble.
● When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, the shift position can-
not be changed from P to another position.
■ During charging
The followings occur, however, it does not indicate a malfuncti on.
● The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle.
● During charging, the sound of the fan may be heard from the cha rging
equipment cooling air intake vents. ( P. 142)
● During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding ar ea in which
the charging equipment is installed may get warm.
Confirm the following before charging
Inspecting the charging cable

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Using the charging timer function
When registering the charge schedule, the following settings ca n be
changed.
■Select the charging mode
One of the two following c harging modes can be selected.
*: There might be a slight error in the timing when charging star ts due to the
state of the hybrid battery (traction battery).
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Repeated setting
The periodic timer charging can be set by selecting your desire d
day of the week.
■Air conditioning-linked s etting (“Climate Prep”)
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, the vehicle air c ondi-
tioning system ( P. 496, 507) can be set to automatically operate*
according to the set time.
By adjusting the cabin temperature in advance, passengers can e njoy a
pleasant interior immediately after entering the vehicle.
*: Operation starts approximately 10 minutes before the set depar ture time.
Charging can be carried out at the desired time by registering
the charge schedule. Also, it is possible to set the timer to one’s
preferences, such as having charging complete by a certain
departure time or be carried out at the same time on certain
days.
Settings of the char ging timer function
Charging modeOperation description
“Start”Starts charging at the set time and finishes charging
when fully charged.
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“Departure”
Starts charging to finish at the set time.
When this setting is selected, the air conditioning-
linked function can be used.

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■Timer settings
A maximum of 15 charge schedules can be registered.
■ To make sure that the charging timer function operates correctl y
Check the following items.
● Adjust the clock to the correct time ( P. 193)
● The calendar is set to the correct date ( P. 194)
● Check that the power switch is turned off
● After registering the charge schedule, connect the charging cable
The charging start time is determined based on the charge sched ule at the
time that the charging cable was connected.
● After connecting the charging cable, check that the charging indicator
flashes ( P. 112)
● Do not use an outlet that has a power cut off function (including a timer func-
tion)
Use an outlet that constantly supplies electricity. For outlets where the
power is cut off due to a timer function, etc., charging may no t be carried
out according to plan if the power is cut off during the set ti me.
■ When the charging cable remains connected to the vehicle
Even if multiple consecutive charge schedules are registered, t he next
charge will not be carried out according to the timer until the charging cable is
removed and reconnected after charging completes. Also, when th e hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully charged, charging according to the timer will
not be carried out.
■ “Climate Prep”
●When the air conditioning-linked setting is turned on, the air conditioning
operates until the set departure time. Therefore, the air condi tioning will con-
sume electricity and charging may not complete by the set depar ture time.
● If the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged, char ging will not be
carried out, even if the charge schedule is set. However, if “Climate Prep” is
turned on, the air conditioning will operate only once when it nears the time
set in “Departure”. If this occurs, the air conditioning will c onsume electricity
and the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction batter y) when
departing may be decreased.
■ Smartphone-linked operation (vehicles with 11.6-inch display)
After applying to Entune, it is possible to use the smartphone application to
change charging timer settings.
For details about Entune, refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/.

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■When timer settings are ignored
When the following operations are performed while the charging timer is on
standby, timer charging is temporarily canceled and charging is started imme-
diately.
● When the Remote Air Conditioning System ( P. 518) is operated
● When turning “Charge Now” on ( P. 163, 172)
● When an operation that temporarily cancel charging using the timer
(P. 146)
■ Effects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, timer settings ma y be ignored
due to the outside temperature and charging may start immediate ly.
■ “Traction Battery Cooler” ( P. 133)
When charging is carried out using the timer, the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) cooling function may operate according to the temperature of the hybrid
battery (traction battery).
● When the charging mode is set to “Start”, cooling starts at the set charging
start time.
● When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, cooling starts ap proximately
30 minutes before the charging start time. However, if there is no time to fin-
ish charging by the timer setting, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling
time may be shortened and “Traction Battery Cooler” may not ope rate.

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Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the desired day to acti-
vate for the repeated setting,
and then press .
Each time is pressed, the
repeated setting switches
between on and off.
When set to on, the selected day is highlighted and the charging timer is
repeated on that day. It is possible to set more than one day to on.
If no days are set to on, charging is only carried out once according to
the timer for the next 24 hours.
After changing the settings to the desired settings, press to return to
the previous screen.
When the charging mode is
set to “Departure”, set the
“Climate Prep” ( P. 1 5 4 ) t o
on or off.
To turn the function on and oper-
ate the air conditioning, press
or of the meter control
switches to select “Climate
Prep”, and then press .
Each time is pressed, the function switches between on and off .
After setting operations are
complete, press .
A screen where the settings can
be saved will display.
Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Yes”,
and then press to save the
settings.
If you wish to change the settings, select “No” and perform the setting
procedure from step again.
After setting operations are complete, when the charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, charging will be carried out according to the
charging timer settings.
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■Changing “Next Charging Event”*
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: When “Charge Now” is set to “On” etc., it is not possible to c hange the reg-
istered “Next Charging Event”.
Press the charging timer switch.
The “Charge Schedule” screen will display on the multi-informat ion dis-
play.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select “Next Charging
Event”, and then press .
The “Edit Next Charging Event”
screen will display.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the item to change,
and then press .
Change the registered settings
in accordance with the following
table.
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SettingOperation
Charging Mode/Time
Operate , , and of the meter control
switches to set the charging mode (“Start” or
“Departure”) and charging start (or departure) time.
After changing the settings, press to return the
previous screen.
“Day”
Operate or of the meter control switches to
select the day to carry out charging according to the
timer.
After changing the setting, press to return the
previous screen.
“Climate Prep”
This can be set when the charging mode is set to
“Departure”. Each time is pressed, air condition-
ing-linked operation switches between “On” and
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Select the charging mode.
Press “Start” or “Departure” to turn the button (charging mode) on and
highlight the button.
Operate the time setting wheel to set the start (or departure)
time.
When the charging mode is “Start”, set the charging start time (start
time). When it is “Departure”, set the charging end time (depar ture
time).
Operate the each wheel up and down to display the desired time in the
center.
When activating the repeated settings, press the desired day bu t-
ton.
Each time the button is pressed, the repeated setting for the selected
day switches between on and off.
When turned on, the button is highlighted and the charging timer is
repeated on that day. It is possible to turn more than one day on.
If no buttons are turned on, charging is only carried out once according
to the timer for the next 24 hours.
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, set the “Climate
Prep” ( P. 154) to on or off.
To operate the air conditioning, press the “Climate Prep” butto n to set
the function to “ON”.
Each time the button is pressed, the function switches between “ON”
and “OFF”.
After setting operations are complete, press “Save”.
The charge schedule is added to the list and an icon is added to the cal-
endar.
To cancel registration of the timer settings, press .
After setting operations are complete, when the power switch is turned
off and the charging cable is connected to the vehicle, charging is car-
ried out according to the charging timer settings.
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