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■Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration).
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locking system:
• When the doors are locked with the smart key system,
wireless remote control or
door lock switch, the charging
port lid is also locked.
(P. 279, 281)
• If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked,
the charging port lid locks.
When the charging cable is con-
nected to the charging inlet, the
user is informed of the charging
status of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) by the statuses of 3
indicators (turned off, illuminated
or flashing).
■During charging
Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
Charging status of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
About less than halfFlashesNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedFlashesNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedFlashes
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Plug-in hybrid system
■Except during charging
The hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicators illuminate
*1
while the charging port lid is open and any of the followings are per-
formed.
●When an electronic key is carri ed near the effective range
*2, 3
( P. 291)
● When the doors are unlocked
*1: The indicators illuminate for a maximum of approximately 15 se conds.
*2: Excluding the effective range of the charging port lid.
*3: Vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system only
■When the hybrid battery (tract ion battery) is fully charged
When the charging cable is connected, all 3 hybrid battery (tra ction battery)
status indicators illuminate to inform the user that the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
*
*
: If the push lifter ( P. 152) is pushed in, the hybrid battery (traction battery)
status indicators may flash.
Charging status of the hybrid battery
(traction battery)Hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator
About less than halfIlluminatedNot illuminatedNot illuminated
About more than halfIlluminatedIlluminatedNot illuminated
FullIlluminatedIlluminatedIlluminated
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2
Plug-in hybrid system
Smart lid & connector locking system
Smart lid system
Operating the charging port lid carrying the electronic key on your
person, for example in your pocket, can unlock only the chargin g
port lid with the doors of the vehicle locked.
Charging connecto r locking system
Operating the charging connector lock switch carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person, for e xample in your pocket, can lock and
unlock the char ging connector.
It can be used to prevent the charging cable removed or stolen while
charging.
■ Antenna location
P. 290
■ Effective range (areas within wh ich the electronic key is detected)
P. 291
: If equipped
When carrying the electronic k ey on your person, for example in
your pocket, only the charging port lid can be unlocked, and the
charging connector can be locked or unlocked with the doors of
the vehicle locked.
Smart lid & connector lo cking system operation
1
2
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■Unlocking the charging port lid
Pressing the rear edge of the
charging port lid (the position
shown in the illustration) carry-
ing the electronic key on your
person, for example in your
pocket, can unlock the charging
port lid.
Push and take your hand away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.
■
Locking the charging port lid Close the charging port lid
and press the rear edge of
the charging port lid (the
position shown in the illustra-
tion).
Using the smart lid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
Locking the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote
control. (P. 279, 280)
The charging port lid will be locked.
If the charging port lid is closed with the doors locked, the charging port
lid locks.
■Charging port lid
●If the rear edge of the charging port lid (the position shown i n the illustra-
tions on P. 111 and 122) is pressed when the doors are locked a nd you are
not carrying the electronic key, the charging port lid opens slightly, but
remains locked. Carry an electronic key or unlock the doors, and then press
the charging port lid twice to open it.
● If the charging port lid is opened and closed repeatedly, the charging port lid
lock may not operate in order to protect the system. In this case, press the
charging port lid twice after a while.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivat ed. If the smart
key system has been deactivated in a customized setting, the ch arging port
lid can be locked and unlocked by performing the following proc edures.
● Locking the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid. ( P. 112)
Locking the doors using the wireless remote control or door loc k switch.
( P. 280, 281)
The charging port lid can be locked if the steps and are perf ormed in
reverse.
● Unlocking the charging port lid
Unlocking the doors using the wireless remote control or door l ock
switch. ( P. 280, 281)
Open the charging port lid. ( P. 111 )
2
1
2
12
1
2
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2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Locking and unlocking the charging connector
Carry the electronic key on your person, for example in your
pocket.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
( P. 147)
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
1
2
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■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. 244 for details on how to change the settings.
*1: Carrying the electronic key and unlocking the doors is not nec essary.
*2: The charging connector can be locked and unlocked by similar o perations
to that of “Manual Lock”.
*3: The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is int errupted due
to a power outage etc. after the charging connector is automati cally locked.
SettingOperation description
“Manual Lock”
(Default setting)
The charging connector is locked and unlocked by
pressing the charging connector lock switch when
carrying the electronic 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.
*1, 2, 3
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2
Plug-in hybrid system
■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 pre vent theft
of the charging cable, and is not necessarily effective for all the situations.
■ When the charging connector can not be inserted into the charging inlet
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● The smart lid & connector locking system will also be deactivat ed. 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. 280, 281)
Insert the charging connector into the charging inlet (only whe n locking
the charging connector).
Press the charging connector lock switch.
The charging connector will lock or unlock.
● When the charging connector lock setting ( P. 126) is set to “Auto Lock”,
the above procedures are only necessary when unlocking. When se t 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
1
2
3