2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID battery

1202-2. Charging
QUnlocking the charging port
lid
1Unlock the doors using the
smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control.
2Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion shown in the illustration)
and open it.
QLocking the charging port lid
The charging port lid will be locked
when the lid is closed and the doors
are locked using the smart entry &
start system or wireless remote
control.
QSecurity feature
If the doors are locked by the security
function when the charing port lid is
closed, the charging port lid will also be
locked. (P.204)
QLocking the charging port lid
If the charging port lid is closed after the
doors are locked, the lid will not be
locked. In this case, close the lid and
then lock the doors again.
QIf the charging port lid does not
open
If the charging port lid does not open
when using the normal procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by perform-
ing the following steps.
1Open the back door. (P.210, 211)
2Pull the 12-volt battery cover and
remove it. (P.462)
3Hook a finger to the emergency
release lever as shown in the illus-
tration.
4Move the emergency release lever
in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
*
The charging port lid is unlocked and
can be opened.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may damage
Locking and unlocking
the charging port lid and
charging connector
The charging port lid and
charging connector can be
locked/unlocked by the follow-
ing procedures.
Using the smart entry & start
system
*: P.203
Using the wireless remote con-
trol
*: P.201
*: If the smart entry & start system or
the wireless remote control does
not operate properly, use the
mechanical key. (P.545)
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid

1242-2. Charging
Ensure that the junction box is
equipped with a Residual Cur-
rent Circuit-Breaker (RCCB). If it
is not, have one installed by a
duly qualified professional.
When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket that is certified for outdoor
use. Checking Residual Current
Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) opera-
tion before its use is recom-
mended.
Check whether there are any
local EV-charging regulations in
place, and adhere to them.
*: For detailed information, consult an
electrician.
QThe charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings are
recommended.
ORain-tight socket
When charging outdoors, connect the
plug to a rain-tight socket, and ensure
that the plug remains waterproof while
the plug is connected.
ODedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only
to an at least 13A branch circuit with
an over-current protection.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock
when working with the plug, connect
to a socket that has a Residual Cur-
rent Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) installed.
ORemote switch
Allows the electricity from the socket to
be interrupted by operating a switch,
thus allowing safe removal and insertion
of the plug on rainy days.
QWhen your circuit breaker trips
during charging
The upper limit of the charging current
can be changed in “Vehicle Settings” on
the multi-information display.
1Press or of the meter control
switches to select .
2Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press and hold .
3Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will
be displayed.
4Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Cur-
rent”, and then press .
The “Charging Current” screen will
be displayed.
5Press or of the meter control
switches to select “16A”
*1 or “8A”,
and then press .
During charging, the maximum
charging current will be restricted to
the set current or lower.
*2
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.123)
*1: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard trac-
tion battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will
lengthen the charging time.

1262-2. Charging
QCharging from an external
power source (P.134)
This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC socket
(220 V - 240 V) with the AC
charging cable equipped to the
vehicle or charging at a public
charging station.
The charging start time (or departure
time) and day can be set to carry out
charging using the charging schedule
at the desired date and time. (P.143)
QUsing the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode
(P.87)
The plug-in hybrid system can be
switched to hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
using electricity generated by gaso-
line engine operation.
The maximum charge amount in the
hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
mode is approximately 80% of the fully
charged capacity for the charging from
an external power source.
The time required to charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) dif-fers according to the charging volt-
age and charging current.
Home power source (except for
France, Finland and Switzerland)
Charging voltage*1: AC 230 V
Charging current
*2: 10A
Estimated charging time
*3, 4: Approxi-
mately 7 hours 30 minutes
Home power source (for France,
Finland and Switzerland)
Charging voltage*1: AC 230 V
Charging current
*2: 8A
Estimated charging time
*3, 4: Approxi-
mately 9 hours
Charging station (3.3 kW
onboard traction battery charger)
Charging voltage*1: AC 230 V
Charging current
*2: 16A
Estimated charging time
*3, 4: Approxi-
mately 5 hours
Charging station (6.6 kW
onboard traction battery char-
ger
*5)
Charging voltage*1: AC 230 V
Charging current
*2: 32A
Estimated charging time
*3, 4: Approxi-
mately 2 hours 30 minutes
*1: The charging voltage may differ
depending on the target region.
*2: This is the maximum value. Further-
more, the upper limit of the charging
current can be changed in “Vehicle
Settings”. (P.124)
*3: The time required to complete
charging depends on conditions
Charging methods
The following methods can be
used to charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
Types of charging methods
Estimated charging time

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2 2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
such as the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery), the
outside temperature and specifica-
tions of an AC charger.
*4: When using “My Room Mode”
(P.152), the time required for
charging to complete may be longer
or the charging may not be com-
pleted.
*5: If equipped
QCharging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time
may become longer than normal:
OIn very hot or very cold temperatures.
OWhen the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes hot, such as immedi-
ately after high-load driving.
OThe vehicle is consuming a lot of elec-
tricity, for example, when the head-
lights are on etc.
OWhen using “My Room Mode”.
(P.152)
OThere is a power outage during
charging.
OThere is an interruption in the electri-
cal supply.
OThere is a drop in the voltage of exter-
nal power source.
OThe charge in the 12-volt battery is
low, for example due to the vehicle
being left unused for a long period of
time.
OThe maximum charging current is set
to 8A or 16A* through “Vehicle Set-
tings”. (P.124)
OWhen the “Battery Heater” operates.
(P.127)
OWhen the “Battery Cooler” is operated
before charging. (P.128)
OWhen the plug generates heat due to
a loose socket connection etc.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
QUsing a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this
vehicle.
QCharging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.3 kW or 6.6 kW
*.
However, depending on the used char-
ger or AC charging cable, charging elec-
tricity may be limited.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
This vehicle is equipped with sev-
eral functions that are linked with
charging.
Q“My Room Mode” (P.152)
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, electrical
components such as the air condi-
tioning system or audio system can
be used using the external power
source
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may be used depending
on the situation.
Q“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature is
low and the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, this func-
tion automatically warms the hybrid
battery (traction battery) until it
reaches or exceeds a certain tem-
perature.
“Battery Heater” will operate when
the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on. (P.185)
Charging-linked functions

1282-2. Charging
QHybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control (Green-
land only)
This control operates after the AC
charging cable remains connected
to the vehicle for 3 days and “Bat-
tery Heater” automatically stops. It
automatically insulates the hybrid
battery (traction battery) in
extremely low temperatures.
This control stops 31 days after
the AC charging cable is con-
nected, even if it is still con-
nected to the vehicle.
When this control operates,
charging schedule settings are
ignored and charging starts.
Q“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is hot and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehicle,
this function cools the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) before
charging is carried out.
“Battery Cooler” will operate when
the “Battery Cooler” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on. (P.185)
QTraction battery heating and cool-
ing system (“Battery Heater” and
“Battery Cooler”)
OThe system operates when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is below or
above a certain temperature.
OThe system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
OWhen the charging schedule is used
(P.143), this function will operate according to the charging schedule.
Q“Battery Heater”
OWhen “Battery Heater” is operating,
the charging indicator illuminates.
OWhen the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or remains
connected to the vehicle for approxi-
mately 3 days, the system automati-
cally stops.
OWhen “Battery Heater” is operating
during charging, the charging time
may be longer than normal.
OIf the outside temperature becomes
high while “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, charging may complete earlier
than the “Departure” time set.
(P.143)
OWhen the traction battery is almost
completely charged, “Battery Cooler”
may not be implemented.
OWhen the following operations are
performed while “Battery Heater” is
operating, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) heating operation stops.
• The shift lever is changed to any posi-
tion other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning System
is operated (P.414)
O“Battery Heater” may operate even
when the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is fully charged depending on the
temperature of the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) decreases
when “Battery Heater” operates. The
charging operation may start again to
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled
Charging Connector” may be shown
when the charging connector is
removed while recharging. (P.159)
Q“Battery Cooler”
OThe charging indicator is illuminated
while “Battery Cooler” is on standby or
operating.
O“Battery Cooler” is implemented for a

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2 2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
maximum of approximately 30 min-
utes. However, when the “Departure”
time is set (P.143) and there is not
sufficient time between the current
time and the time that charging will
complete, “Battery Cooler” operation
time may become shorter.
OWhen there is a small amount of
remaining charge in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), even if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is hot, “Bat-
tery Cooler” may not be implemented.
OWhen the following operations are
performed while “Battery Cooler” is
operating, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) cooling operation stops.
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any
mode other than off
• The Remote Air Conditioning System
is operated (P.414)
• “Charge Now” is implemented
(P.144)
O“Battery Cooler” uses the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) and
external power source.
• While “Battery Cooler” is operating,
the amount of the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
increases and decreases in a certain
range, and does not increase as in
normal charging.
• The operation of “Battery Cooler” is
recognized as charging by a charger.
The charger that calculates the fee
according to charging time causes a
charging fee.
To enable the use of EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, we recom-
mend systematically charging the
vehicle.
QBefore leaving home
In order to use EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode, charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery) at home
before leaving.
The charging schedule function
(P.143) can be used to set the sys-
tem to automatically fully charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) before
your desired departure time. It is also
possible to set the air conditioning to
make the interior in a comfortable state
before your desired departure time.
QAt your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (traction
Charging tips
This section explains methods
for using the charging function
for this vehicle and checking
information related to
charging.
Systematically charging

1302-2. Charging
battery).
If there are no charging facilities at
your destination, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) can be charged
using the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode. (P.87)
*
*: When using the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) charge mode while
parked, make sure that no flammable
objects are near the vehicle and the
vehicle is parked in a well-ventilated
area. (P.88)
QAfter returning home
In order to drive the next time,
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Settings the charging schedule allows
you to charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) at the desired time such as
late at night or early in the morning.
Furthermore, the charging schedule
can be set to automatically charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) every
day or at the same time on certain
days. (P.143)
Information related to charging is
displayed and can be checked on
the multi-information display.
QWhile charging
When any door is opened during
charging, the current charging con-
dition and approximate time
remaining until charging is com-
plete are displayed for a certain
period of time.
QAfter charging is complete
When any door is opened with the
power switch off after charging is
complete, a message detailing the
results of the charging is displayed
for a while. Also, a message is dis-
played if an operation that stops
charging is performed or a situation
Checking information
related to charging

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
where charging cannot be per-
formed occurs.
When a message is displayed, follow
the instructions displayed on the
screen. ( P.159)
QMulti-information display during charging
If approximately 100 seconds elapse
after the power switch is turned to ON during charging, the power switch will automatically turn off and the display will
disappear.
QSafety functions
OThe hybrid system will not start while the AC charging cable is attached to the vehicle, even if the power switch is
operated.
OIf the AC charging cable is connected
while the “READY” indicator is illumi- nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving will not be
possible.
Things to know before
charging
Make sure to read the follow-
ing precautions before con-
necting the AC charging cable
to the vehicle and charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
WARNING
QCaution when charging
People with implantable cardiac pace-
makers or cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask
someone else to do it.
ODo not approach the charger and
AC charging cable while charging. Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
ODo not remain in the vehicle during charging.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.
ODo not enter the vehicle even to take something out of the luggage compartment.
Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices.