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2. Charging operation
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Charging operation
Charging equipment
Charging equipment and names
AC charging inlet
AC charging inlet light
Charging indicator
AC charging inlet capCharging port lid
AC charging cable
Charging portA
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Charging operation
■Opening the charging port lid
Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion 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.
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Closing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion shown in the illustration).
When the doors are locked, the
charging port lid is also locked.
The illumination/flashing pattern
changes to inform the user of the
charging status.
For details about charging indica-
tor, refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Opening and closing the charging port lid
Charging indicator

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Charging operation
Before charging, always check the following items.
● The parking brake is applied.
● Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are turned off.
If these light switches are turned on, then these features will consume
electricity, and charging time will increase.
● The power switch is turned to OFF.
The time required to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) differs
according to the charging vol tage and charging current.
*1: If equipped
*2: This is the maximum value.
*3: The time required to complete charging depends on conditions such as the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery), the outside tem-
perature and specifications of a charger (charging station).
*4: When using “My Room Mode”, the time required for charging to c omplete
may be longer or the charging may not be completed.
Confirm the following before charging
Estimated charging time
Connected
power sourceHome power source
Charging station
(3.3 kW onboard
traction battery charger)Charging station
(6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger
*1)
Charging voltageAC 120 VAC 240 VAC 240 V
Charging
current
*212A16A32A
Estimated charging
time
*3, 4
Approximately 12 hoursApproximately 4
hours 30 minutesApproximately 2
hours 30 minutes

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Prepare the AC charging cable.
Insert the AC 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.
Unlock the doors and open the
charging port lid.
The AC charging inlet light ()
will illuminate.
Remove the AC charging inlet
cap and secure it into the
holder on the charging port lid.
When charging
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Charging operation
Unlock the doors to unlock the charging connector.
The charging connector will be unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will
illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
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 illuminated),
charging will be interrupted.
Attach the charging connector cap.
Attach the AC charging inlet ca p 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.
After charging
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WARNING
■ AC charging inlet
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the AC charging inlet. Doi ng so may
lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury. When the AC cha rging inlet
needs to be repaired, consult your Toyota dealer.
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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.
● Check that the AC charging cable, plug and outlet are free of f oreign mat-
ter.
● Before charging, check that the AC charging inlet is not deform ed, dam-
aged or corroded, and check that the inlet is free of foreign matter such as
dirt, snow and ice.
If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely befo re inserting
the charging connector.
● Do not get the terminals of the AC charging inlet wet.
● Only use outlets 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 terminals of the charging connector and AC cha rging
inlet with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or sh ort them with
foreign objects.
● When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a weatherproof outlet
for outdoor use. Ensure the weatherproof outlet cover closes co mpletely. If
the weatherproof outlet cover cannot be closed, install a weath erproof out-
let cover that will close.
● In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instructions of
the charger.
● 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 while it is raining or snowing, do not connect or disconnect
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.
● Do not let the wheels on the AC 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.

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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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