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1. Charging operation
Charging equipment
*: If equipped, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”
Charging equipment and names
Charging inlet
Charging inlet light
Charging port lid
Charging indicator
Charging  connector  lock
switch
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Hybrid  battery  (traction  bat-
tery) status indicator
Charging cable
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1. Charging operation
■Opening the charging port lid
Vehicles  without  smart  lid  &
connector locking system:
Press  the  rear  edge  of  the
charging  port  lid  (the  position
shown in the illustration).
Push  and  take  your  hand  away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.  Then  open  the  lid  fully  by
hand.
Vehicles  with  smart  lid  &  con-
nector locking system: 
Press  the  rear  edge  of  the
charging  port  lid  (the  position
shown  in  the  illustration)  with
the doors unlocked.
Push  and  take  your  hand  away
to slightly open the charging port
lid.  Then  open  the  lid  fully  by
hand.
While  the  doors  are  locked,  only  the  charging  port  lid  can  be  u nlocked
by carrying an electronic key and pressing the charging port li d.
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1. Charging operation
Before charging, always check the following items.
● The parking brake is applied.
● 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.
The time required to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) differs
according to the charging vol tage and charging current.
*1: This is the maximum value.
*2: The time required for charging to complete depends on conditions such as
the  remaining  charge  of  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  battery),  the  outside
temperature and specifications of a charger (charging station).
Confirm the following before charging
Estimated charging time
Connected power  sourceCharging stationHome power source
Charging voltageAC 240 VAC 120 V
Charging current*116A12A
Estimated charging 
time
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Charging operation
Prepare the charging cable.
Insert  the  charging  cable  into
the  outlet  of  the  external  power
source.
Make  sure  to  hold  the  body  of  the
plug and insert it firmly into the out-
let.
Check  that  the  power  indicator  on
the  CCID  (Charging  Circuit  Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated.
In  order  to  reduce  the  load  on  the
outlet  and  plug,  when  inserting  the
plug,  use  a  string,  etc.  to  hang  the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) on a hook or equivalent.
Open the charging port lid.
The  charging  inlet  light  will  illumi-
nate.
Remove the charging inlet cap
and  secure  it  as  shown  in  the
illustration.
When charging
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1. Charging operation
To prevent electrical shock, be sure to remove by following the proce-
dures below.
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  w ill  cause
the charging inlet light to illuminate.
Pull  the  charging  connector
towards  you  while  pressing  the
latch release button.
If  the  latch  release  button  is
pressed  during  charging  (while  the
charging  indicator  is  on),  charging
will be interrupted.
Attach the chargi ng 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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Charging operation
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure  to  do  so  may  cause  an  unexpected  accident,  resulting  in   death  or
serious injury.
● Connect to a power source suitable for charging.
● Before charging, check that the charging inlet does not have de formations,
damage,  corrosion,  dust  or  other  foreign  materials  such  as  snow  or ice
adhering  to  it.  If  anything  is  adhering  to  the  inlet,  be  sure  to  completely
remove the material before connecting the charging connector.
● Do not let the terminals of the charging inlet get wet.
● Make sure that the charging cable, plug and socket are free of  foreign mat-
ter and not deformed or damaged.
● Only use outlets where the plug can be securely inserted.
● Do not charge if the charging cable is coiled or bundled.
● Wrapping 120 V charging cable while in-use is not recommended b ecause
cable  may  overheat.  Failure  to  rewrap  charging  cable  when  not  in-use
could result in strangulation or tripping hazard.
● Do  not  touch  the  terminals  of  the  charging  connector  and  chargi ng  inlet
with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or short th em with for-
eign objects.
● When  charging  outdoors,  make  sure  to  connect  to  a  weatherproof  outlet
for outdoor use.
● If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or other abnormalities are noticed during
charging, stop charging immediately.
● Do not insert the plug if the outlet is submerged in water or s now.
● When  charging  during  rain or snow, do not  pull out  or  insert  th e plug  with
wet hands. Also, do not get the electrical socket and plug wet.
● Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
● Do not let the wheels on the charging cable, plug, charging connector and
CCID (Charging Circuit  Interrupting Device).
● Firmly insert the plug into the outlet.
● Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
● After  connecting  the  charging  cable,  confirm  that  it  is  not  wou nd  around
anything.
● If  the  power  indicator  light  does  not  illuminate  after  plugging   the  charging
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3. Basic operation
■Starting the hybrid systemCheck that the charging  cable is disconnected.
Check that the park ing brake is set. 
Firmly  depress  the  brake
pedal.
  and  a  message  will  be
displayed  on  the  multi-informa-
tion display. 
When  the  shift position is  N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when start-
ing the hybrid system.
Press  the  power  switch
shortly and firmly.
When  operating  the  power
switch,  one  short,  firm  press  is
enough.  It  is  not  necessary  to
press and hold the switch.
If  the  “READY”  indicator  turns
on,  the  hybrid  system  will  oper-
ate normally.
Continue depressing the brake pedal until the “READY” indicator  is illu-
minated.
The hybrid system can be started from any power switch mode.
Check that the “R EADY” indicator is illuminated.
If the “READY” indicator changes from a flashing light to a sol id light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the “READY” indicator is off.
The  vehicle  can  move  when  the  “READY”  indicator  is  on  even  if  the
engine is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automat ically in
accordance with the state of the vehicle.)
How to operate the pow er (ignition) switch
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313. Basic operation
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Basic operation
Shift  the  shift  position  to  P.
Check  that  the  P  position  is
highlighted  on  the  shift  posi-
tion indicator, and release the
brake  pedal  gently  after
applying the parking brake.
■About engine braking
When  shift  position  B  is  selected,  releasing  the  accelerator  pe dal  will  apply
engine braking.
● When  the  vehicle  is  driven  at  high  speeds,  compared  to  ordinary   gasoline-
fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less t han that of other
vehicles.
● The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is se lected.
If  the  vehicle  is  driven  continuously  in  the  B  position,  fuel  e fficiency  will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
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■ Hybrid battery (tract ion battery) charge
If  the  shift  position  is  in  N,  the  hybrid  battery  (traction  bat tery)  will  not  be
charged. To  help  prevent  the  battery  from  discharging,  avoid  leaving  the  N
position selected for an extended period of time.