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■Safety function
Charging will not start when the charging connector is not locked.
If the charging indicator does not illumi-
nate even when the charging connector is inserted, remove and reinsert the con-nector, and then check that the charging
indicator of the charging port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
P. 1 2 0
■Charging at a public charging sta- tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during charging, the charging connector is unlocked and charging 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.
■When your circuit breaker trips during charging
The upper limit of the charging current can be changed on the multi-information display or multimedia.
●Setting operations on multi-informa-tion display
1 Press or of the meter control
switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press and hold .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will be displayed.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Cur-
rent”, and then press .
The “Charging Current” screen will be
displayed.
5 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “16A” or “8A” and
then press .
●Setting operations on multimedia
1 Select .
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 Select “Charging”.
4 Select “Charging current”.
5 Select “16A” or “8A”.
The maximum charging current is lim-
ited to less than or equal to the selected
current.*
If the breaker still trips while charging,
even after changing the upper limit of the charging current, check if the con-nected power source meets the speci-
fied charging conditions. ( P.112)*: Restricting the charging current will
lengthen the charging time.
■Changing the “Charging Limit” set- tings
The upper limit of the charge capacity
can be changed on the multi-information display or multimedia.
The selected upper limit value is com-
mon to AC charging and DC charging.
●Setting operations on multi-informa-
tion display
1 Press or of the meter control
switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press and hold .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
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The “Charging Settings” screen will be
displayed.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Limit”,
and then press .
The “Charging Limit” screen will be dis- played.
5 Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”, “70%”,
“60%” or “50%” and then press .
●Setting operations on multimedia
1 Select .
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 Select “Charging”.
4 Select “Charging limit”.
5 Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”, “70%”, “60%” or “50%”.
If the setting is changed during DC charging, charging may stop due to the operation of the DC charger timer and
the traction battery cannot be fully charged.
■Protection function of AC charging inlet overheating
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature increase is
detected, charging is stopped immedi- ately.
After this, when the power switch is off,
a message will be displayed on the multi-information display ( P.160)
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.112)
●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 free 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 terminals of the charging connector and AC charging inlet with a sharp metal
objects (needles, etc.,) or hands, or short them with foreign objects.
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WARNING
●When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight socket cover closes completely. If the rain-tight
socket cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight socket cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instruc-
tions 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 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 socket 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 con- nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before 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 necktie 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 indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket, unplug it immediately.
■If the error warning 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 (Charging Circuit Inter- rupting Device).
Refer to P.102 and follow the correc-
tion procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn off even after performing the correction procedure,
immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging cable and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer. Continuing to charge the vehicle in that condition may lead
to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located in the motor compartment.
Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
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lid. ( P. 9 6 )
5Remove the plug from the
socket when the charging equip-
ment will not be used for a pro-
longed period of time.
Hold the body of the plug when remov- ing.
Make sure to put the cable away imme- diately after disconnecting. ( P.128)
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect
the plug and connector once a month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature is
low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State of Charge) gauge ( P.172) may drop
slightly when the power switch is turned to ON, even if charging has been com-pleted and the traction battery is fully
charged. However, this does not indi- cate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging con-nector
Unlock the doors using the smart entry & start system or wireless remote con-
trol to unlock the charging connector,
check that the lock is released, and then pull the charging connector towards you.
■If the AC charging connector can-not be unlocked
P. 1 1 1
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 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 damaged if the cable is stepped on or ridden over by the vehicle.
●After disconnecting the charging connector from the AC charging inlet, make sure to close the AC
charging inlet cap and close the charging port lid.If the AC charging inlet cap is left
open, water or foreign objects may enter the AC charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
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dures of the DC charger.
5 Operate the DC charger and
start the charging.
Follow the handling procedures of the DC charger to start charging.
Charging starts after a system check is
done.
6 Confirm that the charging indi-
cator on the charging port lights
up.
When the charging indicator is not lit, charging has not started.
Stop the charging in accordance to the
handling procedures of the DC charger when it is desired to interrupt the DC charging.
■Charging time may increase
P. 1 2 0
■When the DC charging connector cannot be inserted into the DC charging inlet
P. 1 1 0
■If a message indicating vehicle
error on the DC charger side is dis- played
Even if a message indicating vehicle
error on the DC charger side (ex. vehicle error found, vehicle error occurred, etc.) is displayed, there is no vehicle fault but
possibly a communication error between the DC charger and vehicle. In this case, there may be terminal damage (bad
contact) in the DC charging connector. If there is no error with the vehicle, contact the facility manager of the DC charger.
■During DC charging
●The current charging condition can be checked on the multi-information dis-
play.
●The actual charging time may differ
from that displayed on the DC charger during charging.
●There may be occasions the radio cannot be heard due to noise occur-rence during DC charging
●As the battery approaches full charge, the charging speed will decrease and
it will take longer to complete charging.
●The time to complete charging may change, or charging may stop before reaching the upper limit of the charge
capacity, due to the remaining charge of the traction battery, the outside tem-perature, the specifications of the
charger (stand), etc.
●It is recommended to avoid frequent
DC charging to prevent a decline in the traction battery capacity.
●Quickly move from the DC charging space for other users after the DC charging is completed.
■How to set the DC charging power
You can change the DC charging power limit on the multi-information display or multimedia.
●Setting operations on multi-informa-tion display
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1Press or of the meter control
switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press and hold .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will be displayed.
4 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “DC charging
power”, and then press .
The “DC charging power” screen will be displayed.
5 Press or of the meter control
switches to select the charging
power from “MAX”, “125kW”,
“100kW”, “75kW”, “50kW” and then
press .
*The maximum power when charging is
limited to the selected power or less.
If “MAX” is selected, the vehicle will be charged with the maximum power that
can be charged.
●Setting operations on multimedia
1 Select .
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 Select “Charging”.
4 Select “DC charging power”.
5 Select from “MAX”, “125kW”,
“100kW”, “75kW”, “50kW”.
*The maximum power when charging is limited to the selected power or less.
If “MAX” is selected, the vehicle will be charged with the maximum power that can be charged.
■Changing the “Charging Limit” set-
tings
P. 1 2 4
■If “Check Charging System Close Charging Port Lid See Owner’s
Manual” is displayed on the multi- information display
If the system check after DC charging is
not completed successfully, the EV sys- tem will not start even if the power switch is pressed while depressing the
brake pedal.
Perform a system check with the follow- ing procedures.
1 Be sure to engage the parking brake
and then turn the power switch off.
2 Close the charging inlet cap, close the charging port lid.
3 Check if “Checking Charging Sys- tem” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display when the power switch is turned to ON.
Do not open the charging port lid while
the charging system is checking.
When the system check is completed, the power switch automatically turns off.
4 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal. The “READY” indicator turns on.
Contact any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer if the charging system check is done and the message on the
multi-information display does not go off.
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■Warnings for DC charging
Be sure to observe the following when
using DC charging.
Failure to do so may cause an acci- dent that could lead to death or seri-
ous injury.
●Check that the DC charger and DC charging inlet are not damaged. If
there is any damage to the DC charging inlet, do not perform a DC charge and have it inspected imme-
diately at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not touch the terminals of the DC charging connector or inlet with
metallic sharp tips (wires and nee- dles), or allow a short circuit to occur with foreign objects.
●Do not insert anything other than the DC charging connector into the
DC charging inlet.
●Check that the DC charging cable is
not coiled up or pinned underneath heavy objects.
●Be sure the DC charging inlet makes direct contact with the DC charging connector.
Do not connect conversion adapt- ers, extension cords, etc., between the DC charging connector and DC
charging inlet.
●When DC charging is interrupted,
follow the handling procedures of the DC charger. Immediately stop the DC charging when there is an
outbreak of heat, smoke, strange noises or smells, etc., during charging.
●Check that the DC charging con-nector and DC charging inlet do not have foreign objects or snow or ice
attached to it. If anything is attached to the inlet, be sure to completely remove the material
before connecting the DC charging connector.
●Do not charge the vehicle when there is a possibility of lightning. If you notice lightning while charging
the vehicle, do not touch the vehicle and the DC charging cable.
●Do not get the DC charging inlet terminals wet.
●Close the hood when using DC charging. The cooling fan may sud-denly start to run. Keep hands and
clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from the fan. Fail-ure to do so may cause the hands
or clothing to be caught, resulting in serious injury.
■When connecting the DC charging connector
●Follow the handling procedures of
the DC charger to connect the DC charging connector. If the connector is not connected properly, the sys-
tem cannot recognize the connec- tion, and it may be possible to start the EV system.
After charging is completed, make sure to remove the DC charging con-
nector from the DC charging inlet before starting the EV system.
If the vehicle is started off with the
connector still connected, it could lead to an accident, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not remove the DC charging connector from the DC charging
inlet during DC charging. After operating the DC charger to stop charging, remove the DC charging
connector from the DC charging inlet.
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1Operate the DC charger to stop
the charging.
DC charging connector will be unlocked automatically when charging is com-
pleted.
2 Remove the DC charging con-
nector.
The DC charging connector shape and
treatment will differ depending on the type of DC charger. Perform the opera-tions in accordance to handling proce-
dures of the DC charger.
Return the removed DC charging con- nector to its original position.
3 Close the AC charging inlet cap
and close the DC charging inlet
cap, and then close the charging
port lid.
■When DC charging cannot be
stopped
If charging cannot be stopped from the DC charger side due to a malfunction,
etc.
You can also stop DC charging by pressing the door unlock button (on the
electronic key, or driver’s door) three times at 1 to 2 seconds intervals.
■If the DC charging connector can-not be unlocked
P. 1 1 1
■After DC charging
Even if the traction battery is charged to the upper limit value that is set, the level
of charge displayed on the DC charger may be lower than the actual one.
NOTICE
■When using DC charging
Make sure to follow the handling pro-
cedures of the DC charger. If the pro- cedures are not followed properly, the vehicle and the DC charger may be
damaged.
After charging
NOTICE
■Caution after DC charging
●Be sure to attach the DC charging inlet cap to the DC charging inlet
and then close the charging port lid after removing the DC charging connector from the inlet. If the DC
charging inlet cap is not closed, for- eign materials may get into the inlet and the EV system may be mal-
functioning.