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1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system features
The illustration is an example for explanation and may differ from the
actual item.
Gasoline engine
Front electric motor (traction motor)
Rear electric motor (traction motor)
The plug-in hybrid system is a system excellent in both econom-
ical efficiency of electric vehicles and practicality of hybrid vehi-
cles.
● EV driving can be performed using electricity charged from an
external power source.
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●If the amount of electricity remaining in the hybrid battery (t raction
battery) becomes low, the vehicle is automatically controlled i n
such a way that it can be driven as a hybrid vehicle through the
joint use of the gasoline engine.
*: The EV driving range will vary in accordance with conditions s uch as
vehicle speed, the amount of charge remaining in the hybrid bat tery
(traction battery) and the usage of the air conditioning system. The gaso-
line engine may also be used simultaneously in accordance with driving
conditions.
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1. Plug-in hybrid system
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or cannot
cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) charge mode
● If a load to the system is large, such as when the power consumption of the
air conditioning system is large or when the temperature of the engine cool-
ant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge mode, or charging to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may not be performed.
When driving with the gasolin e engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
The sound will stop when the vehicle speed exceeds approximatel y 22
mph (35 km/h).
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2. Charging operation
■During charging
●The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle,
but this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from near the rear seat.
● During charging, sounds may be heard from near the hybrid batte ry (traction
battery) in accordance with the operation of the air conditioni ng system or
“Battery Cooler”.
● During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding ar ea in which
the onboard traction battery charger is installed may get warm.
● 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.
■ Safety function
If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the AC
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
of the charging port illuminates.

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2. Charging operation
Using the charging schedule function
Charging can be carried out at the desired time by registering the
charging schedule.
When registering the charging schedule, the following settings can be
changed.
● Select the charging mode (“Start”/“Departure”)
● Repeated setting
● Air conditioning-linked setting (“Climate Prep”)
● Turning “Charge Now” on and off
● Changing “Next Event”
For details of each settings, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
The charging schedule can be registered on the multi-informatio n dis-
play or audio system screen (vehicles wit h Premium Audio).
When operating timer settings, use the meter cont rol switches.
Meter control switches
Multi-information display
Charging schedule function
Setting operations on multi-information display
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2. Charging operation
“Climate Prep”
When the charging mode is set to “Departure”, the “Climate Prep” is dis-
played.
To operate the air conditioning system, press the “Climate Prep ” button
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 charging schedule is regis-
tered and an icon is added to
the calendar.
To cancel registration of the
timer settings, press the return
button.
After setting operations are
complete, when the power
switch is turned off and the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, charging is carried
out according to the charging
schedule settings.
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Changing the register ed charging schedules
Display the “Charging Schedule” screen.
Press “Edit”.
The “Scheduled Events” screen will be displayed on the screen.
From the items displayed on
the screen, press “Edit” in the
row of the charging schedule
you wish to change.
The settings screen will be dis-
played on the screen.
It is also possible to display the
“Edit Charging Event” screen by
pressing the icon of the charging
schedule you wish to change
from those displayed on the cal-
endar.
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2. Charging operation
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Charging operation
Using the “My Room Mode”
Connect the AC charging cable to the vehicle and start charging
Turn the power switch on during charging
The setting screen of My Room Mode is displayed automatically o n the
multi-information display.
Press or of the meter
control switches, select “Yes”,
and then press .
My Room Mode starts and systems
such as the air conditioning system
and audio system can be used
inside the vehicle.
When not using My Room Mode,
select “No”, and then press .
To stop My Room Mode, turn the power switch off.
■ While using My Room Mode
Any of the following may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction batte ry) reaches
the lower limit, the air conditioning system automatically turns off. In this sit-
uation, the air conditioning system cannot be used 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 temperature is low, the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system operation being restricted.
● Warning lights and indicators such as electric power steering s ystem warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indicator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the surrounding
area is dark, the headlights are turned on.
When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electri -
cal components such as the air conditioning system or audio
system can be used using the external power source.
Starting My Room Mode
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333. Things you must know
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Things you must know
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
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● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the windshield defogger switch is pressed.
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
WARNING
■ While driving
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the v ehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even though
the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Syst em, drive with
care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the ve hicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
NOTICE
■ DC/DC converter air intake vent
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. Blocking the air intake vent may prevent
the plug-in hybrid system from operating properly.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the DC/DC converter.
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottle s in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the DC/DC converter, the converte r may be
damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● A filter is installed to the air intake vent. When the filter r emains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or replacement
is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to “OWNER’S MAN UAL”.
● If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the multi-information display, the air intake vent and
filter may be clogged. Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL” for information on
how to clean the air intake vent.