2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PHEV warning

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Plug-in hybrid system
fully charged, the remaining charge
rapidly decreases faster than normal.
■When the charging amount sent to
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases
When the amount of power supplied by
the charger is low or operation of the
“Battery Heater”, etc., reduces the charging power sen t to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), the charging
amount sent to the hy brid battery (trac- tion battery) may decrease.
How to charge
This section explains the pro -
cedure for charging the hybrid
battery (traction battery) with
the equipped AC charging
cable.
When using a charging station,
make sure to check the opera -
tion instructions on the
charging station.
When the charging schedule is
registered, make sure “Charge
Now” is turned on before
charging. ( →P.150)
WARNING
■AC charging inlet
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the AC charging inlet. Doing so may lead to unforeseen accidents or seri -
ous injury. When the AC charging
inlet needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
NOTICE
■When using the AC charging
cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the AC charging cable and related parts,
observe the following precautions.
●When interrupting or canceling charging, remove the charging con -
nector before removing the plug.
●When removing the AC charging
cable, check that the charging con -
nector is unlocked.

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the charging connector is not locked.*
*: If the charging connector is not firmly
inserted, locking operation will be
performed se veral times.
7If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after
inserting the charging connec -
tor:
The charging schedule is regis -
tered ( →P.144).
After temporarily removing the charging connector, reinsert it within approxi -
mately 5 seconds. ( →P.138)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check
P.113 and follow the correction proce - dure.
The charging indicator will turn off when
charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn off
when charging is stopped for some rea -
son before completi on. In this case,
refer to P.156.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con - necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( →P.144) is reg-
istered and charging cannot be per - formed. To cancel charging using the
charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on ( →P.150)
●While the charging indicator is flash-
ing, remove and reconnect the
charging connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector can - not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
→ P.122
■Charging time
→ P.127
■Safety function
Charging will not start when the
charging connector is not locked. If the charging indicator does not illuminate
even when the charging connector is
inserted, remove a nd reinsert the con- nector, and then check that the charging
indicator of the charging port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
→ P.128
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON and the energy monitor is displayed on
the audio system scr een, the charging
connector is displayed on the energy monitor and the flow of electricity during

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Plug-in hybrid system
charging is displayed ( →P.195).
■Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authenti cation function
When a door is unlocked during
charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and chargi ng will be stopped. In this case, the charging station
authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect the charging connector and perform
authentication for the charging station.
■Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction battery char -
ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from
melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter ent ering the charging connector. When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is displayed on the multi-information dis -
play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per - forming the operation to start charging
again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex -
pected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. ( →P.124)
●Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign
matter.
●Before charging, check that the AC
charging inlet is not deformed, damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is fr ee of foreign mat-
ter such as dirt , snow and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting
the charging connector.
●Before inserting the charging plug into the charger, make sure there is
no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely before
inserting the charging plug.
●Do not get the terminals of the AC
charging inlet wet.
●Only use sockets where the plug
can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC
charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
●Do not touch the te rminals of the
charging connector and AC charging inlet with a sharp metal
objects (needles etc.) or hands, or
short them with foreign objects.
●When charging ou tdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight socket for outdoor u se. Ensure the
rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight cover that
will close.
●In order to stop charging at the
charging station, f ollow the instruc-
tions of the charger.
●If any heat, smoke , odors, noise or
other abnormaliti es are noticed during charging, stop charging
immediately.
●Do not insert the plug if the socket
is submerged in water or snow.
●When charging while it is raining or
snowing, do not connect or discon -
nect the plug if your hands are wet.
Also, do not get the plug or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back
door.

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WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC
charging cable, plug, charging con -
nector and CCID (C harging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an ex tension cord and
converting adaptor.
●Close the hood bef ore using the
charging system. The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. Touching or getting close
to rotating parts such as the fan may cause your hands or clothes
(especially a neckt ie or scarf) to
become caught and result in a seri - ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indica tor on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi -
ately.
■If the error warnin g indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter -
rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in
the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Cha rging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device). Refer to P.112 and
follow the correcti on procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn
off even after performing the correc -
tion procedure, immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging
cable and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con -
tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may le ad to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger
is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction
battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char - ger is hot during charging. Do not
touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod - ify the onboard traction battery
charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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Plug-in hybrid system
To prevent electrical shock, be sure
to remove by following the proce -
dures below.
1 Unlock the doors to unlock the
charging connector. ( →P.122)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are
unlocked.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be dam -
aged.
■Using private power generator
Do not use private power generators
as a power source for charging.
Doing so may mak e charging unsta- ble, the voltage may be insufficient,
and the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may
flash.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which the
power equipment is located, charging may be unstable due to noise, the
voltage may be insu fficient, and the
error warning indi cator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
of the AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard traction battery char- ger cooling air intake vent
Cooling air inta ke vent for the
onboard traction battery charger is installed under the rear seats.
Make sure to observe the following
precautions regarding the cooling air intake vent. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in a charging
system mal function.
●Do not block the air intake vent with
seat covers or luggage
●If the air intake v ent is clogged with
dust, clean it with a vacuum cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent
●Do not spill large amounts of water
near the air intake vent If water is spilled, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer
and do not charge the hybrid bat -
tery (traction batt ery) before the inspection.
After charging

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■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State of
Charge) gauge ( →P.174) may drop slightly when the power switch is turned
to ON, even if charging has been com -
pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging con -
nector
Unlock the doors using the smart entry
& start system or wir eless remote con-
trol to unlock the ch arging connector, check that the lock is released, and then
pull the charging connector towards you.
( →P.121)
■If the charging connector cannot be unlocked
→ P.123
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or
socket, which could cause a malfunc - tion or fire, possibly leading to death
or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out of
reach from infants and children.
●After disconnecting the charging
connector from the AC charging
inlet, make sure t o put on the AC charging inlet cap and close the
charging port lid. If the AC charging
inlet cap is not put on, water or for- eign objects may enter the AC
charging inlet, which could lead to
vehicle damage.
●After removing the plug from the socket, keep it in a safe place free
from moisture and dust. The AC
charging cable or plug may be dam - aged if the cable i s stepped on or
ridden over by the vehicle.

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the settings are confirmed
●The vehicle starts off
●A display with a high er priority than that of the charging schedule setting
is shown
■“Next Event”
After charging completes, the “Next Event” displayed on the multi-informa -
tion display will no t change until the AC
charging cable is removed, even after charging is performed according to the
“Next Event” schedule.
■To return to original setting after
changing “Next Event” setting
Turning the setting of “Charge Now” on
and then off can return the setting of
“Next Event” to its original setting.
■When “Next Event” is changed while charging
●When the charging mode is “Depar - ture”, the current charging is inter -
rupted or continued depending on the
remaining time until the charging is completed.
●When the charging mode is “Start”, the current charging is interrupted, the
next charging will start at the set time.
■When the power switch is turned
off
You can check the next charging sched -
ule (“Next Event”) on the “Closing Dis -
play” screen* when “Closing Display” is
set to “Charging Schedule” on
screen of the multi-in formation display
and the power switc h is turned off.*: The “Closing Display” screen may not
be displayed during charging.
WARNING
■Cautions while performing the
setting operation
When performing the setting opera- tion while the hybrid system is oper -
ated, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage,
exhaust gases including harmful car -
bon monoxide (CO) may collect and
enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
NOTICE
■While performing the setting operation
When performing the setting opera-
tion while the hybrid system is stopped, be careful that the 12-volt
battery will not be discharged.

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■When a door is unlocked while using “My Room Mode”
The charging connector unlocks,
charging stops and “My Room Mode” stops. In order to use “My Room Mode”
again, reconnect the AC charging cable
and start “My Room Mode” ( →P.153). When using “My Room Mode” with pub -
lic charging station, operation to start
charging using the charger may be required again before starting “My Room
Mode”.
■Meter display during charging
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on for approximately 100 seconds after the
power switch is turned on during
charging, the power switch will automat- ically turn off.
■While using “My Room Mode”
Any of the follo wing may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower l imit, the air condi- tioning system automat ically turns off.
In this situation, the air conditioning
system cannot be us ed until the remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) increases. Turn the
power switch off and use “My Room Mode” after the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery ( traction battery) is
restored.
●When the outside te mperature is low,
the heater o utput may be limited due
to the air conditioning system opera - tion being restricted.
●Warning lights and indicators such as electric power steering system warn -
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indi -
cator lamp may turn on, but this is not a malfunction.
Also, when the surrounding area is
dark, the headlight s are turned on. ( →P.332)
■When a charging schedule is regis-
tered
When “My Room Mode” starts while the charging schedule is on standby,
charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts.
■When “My Room Mode” is used while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on while the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged and the charging con -
nector that supplies power is connected, “Charging Port Lid i s Open” is displayed
on the multi-informati on display. In this
case, press of th e meter control
switches to display the setting screen of “My Room Mode”, and then select “My
Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode ” is used while the hybrid battery ( traction battery) is
fully charged, the ele ctric power of the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery) may be consumed. In this case, charging may
be performed again.
■When a message related to “My
Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on the
multi-information display while using or
attempting to start “My Room Mode”, take the following correction proce -
dures.
●“Traction battery is too low for “My
Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining charge in
the hybrid battery ( traction battery) for
starting “My Room Mode”.
Wait until the charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction batter y) increases, then
start “My Room Mode”.
●““My Room Mode” has stopped due to
low traction battery”
The remaining charge in the hybrid bat -
tery (traction battery) is insufficient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat -
tery).
●““My Room Mode” will stop when trac -
tion battery is too low Reduce power
usage to continue using “My Room