2021 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME Owners Manual

972-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
When eco air conditioning mode
is used, the air conditioning con-
trol is switched automatically to
a lower setting. (P.397)
The heated steering wheel (if
equipped) and seat heaters are
efficient heating device that
directly warm the body using
less electric power.
When used togethe r with the air
conditioning system, a low tem-
perature setting can be used to
improve electrical and fuel effi-
ciency.
■Check the tire pressure
If the tire pressure is lower than
the specified value, it will
worsen the electrical and fuel
efficiency.
A pressure level 7 psi (50 kPa, 0.5
kgf/cm
2 or bar) lower than the spec-
ified value will cause a worsening of
several percentage points.
■When driving on highways,
use the EV/HV mode selec-
tion switch to drive in HV
mode
The power consumption will
increase significantly if the vehi-
cle is driven in EV mode on
highways.
■Do not load unnecessary
objects in the vehicle
Driving with objects weighing
220 lb. (100 kg) in the vehicle
will worsen the electrical and
fuel efficiency by approximately
3%. Air resistance also greatly
affects electrical and fuel effi-
ciency. Remove any exterior
accessories such as a roof lug-
gage carrier when they are not
being used.
The running resistance of snow
tires is high and they will worsen
electrical and fuel efficiency.
Replace them with standard
tires as soon as they are no lon-
ger needed.
■Know your vehicle’s electri-
cal and fuel efficiency
If you know your vehicle’s daily
electrical and fuel efficiency, you
will understand the benefits of
Eco drive.
Use the Power Consump-
tion/Fuel Economy, ECO Accel-
erator Guidance/“Eco Score”
and other data displayed on the
multi-information display.
The following indicate that
charging has been carried out
properly.
 The charging indicator of the
charging port turns off
 “Charging Complete” is dis-
played on the multi-informa-
tion display when a door is
opened with the power switch
off ( P.119)
Regardless of the type of power
Display when c harging is
completed

982-1. Plug-in hybrid system
source or whether the charging
schedule function is used,
charging is completed if the
above can be confirmed.
Charging-related messages:
P.152

992-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
2-2.Charging
AC charging inlet
AC charging inlet light
Charging indicator (P.100)
AC charging inlet cap
Charging port lid ( P.100)
AC charging cable ( P.102)
Charging port
Charging equipment
This vehicle features equipment for connecting to an external
power source.
Charging equipment and names
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

1002-2. Charging
■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 c harging port lid.
Then open the lid fully by hand.
■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.
(  P.107)
The illumination/flashing pattern changes to inform the user of the
charging status in the following ways.
Opening and closing the
charging port lid
Charging indicator

1012-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
*: Flashes for a certain period of time, and then turns off.
■Charging indicator of the charging port
When a system malfunction occurs while charging or using the Remote Air
Conditioning System, the charging indicator rapidly flashes for a certain
period of time, and t hen turns off.
If this occurs, when a door is o pened with the power switch off , a message
is displayed on the multi-informa tion display. When a message is displayed,
follow the instructions d isplayed on the screen.
Illumination/flashing pat-
ternVehicle condition
Illuminated
Charging is in progress
 Charging is possible
 “Battery Heater” ( P.115) is operating
 “Battery Cooler” ( P.116) is operating
Flashing (normally)*When charging schedule is registered ( P.130)
and AC charging cable is connected to vehicle
Rapidly flashing*When charging cannot be carried out due to
m a lfu nct ion in a p ow er so ur ce or th e v eh icle et c.
(  P.149)
Not illuminated
Charging connector is not inserted into AC
charging inlet
 When the charging schedule ( P.130) is on
standby
 When charging is completed

1022-2. Charging
AC charging cable
The function, correct oper-
ating procedure, etc. of the
AC charging cable are
explained.
WARNING
■When using the AC charging
cable and CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device)
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Do not attempt to disassemble
or repair the AC charging cable,
charging connector, plug or
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device).
If a problem arises with the AC
charging cable or the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), stop charging immedi-
ately and contact your Toyota
dealer.
●Do not subject the AC charging
cable, charging connector, plug
or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) to strong force
or impact.
●Do not apply excessive force to
the AC charging cable by force-
fully folding, twisting, pulling or
dragging the AC charging cable.
●Do not damage the AC charging
cable with sh arp objects.
●Do not fold the charging con-
nector or plug or insert foreign
objects into them.
●Do not put the charging connec-
tor and plug into water.
●Do not bring the AC charging
cable to a high-temperature
item such as a heating device.
●Do not apply a load to the AC
charging cable and plug-cord
(such as wrapping the AC
charging cable around the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) and the charging con-
nector).
●Do not use or leave the AC
charging cable in situations
where a load is applied to the
outlet and the plug (such as
when the CCID (Charging Cir-
cuit Interrupting Device) is
hanging in the air without con-
tacting the ground).
NOTICE
■Precautions when handling
AC charging cable
Make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in damage to the AC
charging cable and AC charging
inlet.
●Insert the charging connector
straight into the AC charging
inlet.
●After inserting the charging con-
nector, do not a pply excessive
force to or twist the connector.
Also, do not lean on the connec-
tor or hang any objects from it.
●Do not step on or trip over the
AC charging cable.
●Before removing the charging
connector, make sure that it is
unlocked. (P.107)
●After removing the AC charging
cable, promptly re turn it to its
proper location.

1032-2. Charging
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Plug-in hybrid system
Charging connector
Latch release button
Plug
NOTICE
●After removing the charging
connector, securely install the
AC charging inlet cap.
■When using the AC charging
cable and related parts
 P.123
■Precautions for low tempera-
tures
In low temperatures, the AC
charging cable and plug-cord may
become hard.
Therefore, make sure to not apply
excessive force when they are
hard. If excessive force is applied
to the hardened AC charging
cable and plug-cord, they may be
damaged.
The names of each part of the AC charging cable
A
B
C

1042-2. Charging
Plug-cord
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Power indicator (P.104)
Charging indicator ( P.104)
Error warning indicator (P.104)
The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) has the fol-
lowing safety features.
■Electrical leakage detec-
tion function
If an electrical leakage is
detected during charging, the
power source will be automati-
cally interrupted, thus prevent-
ing fires or electrical shocks
caused by electrical leakage.
If the power source is interrupted,
the error warning indicator flashes.
If the power source is interrupted:
 P.105
■Automatic check function
This is an automatic system
check that is run before
charging begins to check for
problems in the operation of the
electrical leakage detection
function.
If a malfunction is found in the elec-
trical leakage detection function as
a result of the c heck, the error
warning indicator flashes to inform
the user. ( P.105)
■Temperature detection
function
A temperature detection func-
tion is equipped to the plug.
While charging, if heat is gener-
ated due to looseness on the
outlet side etc., this function
suppresses heat by controlling
the charging current.
■Conditions for supplying
current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is designed
to prevent electrical current from
being supplied to the charging
connector when it is not con-
nected to the vehicle, even if the
plug is inserted into the outlet.
■Indicator operation
3 indicators are used to indicate
the following conditions.
D
E
F
G
H
Safety functions
CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) indi-
cators