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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 l ocal 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.
ITO12P109
ITO12P110
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■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.
WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchro nization
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 lugg age 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 handling charging cable
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to obse rve 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. 152)
● After removing the charging cable, promptly return it to its pr oper location.
● After removing the charging connector, securely install the charging inlet
cap.
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Plug-in hybrid system
NOTICE
■Charging equipment cool ing air intake vents
● Do not block the air intake vents with seat covers or luggage
● 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
● Do not spill large amounts of water near the air intake vents
If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer and do
not charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) before the ins pection.
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.
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Plug-in hybrid system
Remove the charging inlet cap
and secure it as shown in the
illustration.
Remove the protective cap of
the charging connector and
secure it to the cable.
Insert the charging connector
into the charging inlet.
Align the guide position on the bot-
tom of the charging connector, and
push the charging connector
straight into the charging inlet as
far as possible.
Once a “click” sound is heard,
check that the charging connector
is securely locked.
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Confirm that the charging indi-
cator is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. (P. 181)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charge schedule is registered.
( P. 149)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit In terrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 118 and follow the co rrection
procedure.
Vehicles with smart lid & con-
nector locki ng 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, the charging
connector cannot be unlocked by
pressing the charging connector
lock switch if the electronic key is
not in detection area of charging
port lid. ( P. 291)
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed .
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Plug-in hybrid system
■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 o n the
radio.
● The current charging condition and the estimated time until cha rging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display or 11. 6-inch dis-
play (if equipped). ( P. 140, 271)
● During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status i ndicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount .
( P. 112)
■ If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule ( P. 157) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the timer and start charging, perform any of
the following procedures.
● Turn “Charge Now” on ( P. 166, 175)
● While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■ When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the chargin g inlet
(vehicles with smart lid & connector locking system)
P. 127
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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 light 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.
After charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
Remove the plug from the out-
let when the charging equip-
ment 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.
(P. 155)
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect the plug and connector once a
month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
■ Charging time
P. 134
■ 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.
■ When the outside tempe rature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display ( P. 229) may drop slightly
when the power switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging ha s been com-
pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charg ed. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Charging time may increase
P. 135
■ While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON mode and the energy monitor dis-
plays, the charging connector is displayed on the energy monito r and the flow
of electricity during charging is displayed ( P. 221). Also, when the charging
connector is locked, is displayed.
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