2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID lock

982-1. Plug-in hybrid system
There is an air intake vent under
the rear seat for cooling the DC/DC
converter.
Blocking the air intake vent may
prevent the plug-in hybrid system
from operating properly.
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off system blocks
off the high voltage current and
NOTICE
QNotice about fuel
OFor Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles,
fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and undergo changes in quality depending on the how the
vehicle is used. Refuel at least 20 L (5.3 gal., 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 12 months (refuel a total of at least
20 L [5.3 gal., 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month period), as this may affect components of the fuel sys-
tem or the gasoline engine.
OIf the vehicle has not been refueled
for a certain amount of time and it is possible that the quality of the fuel remaining in the tank has changed,
“No New Fuel has been Added Recently Please refuel” is displayed on the multi-information display
when the power switch is turned to ON. If the message is displayed, refuel the vehicle immediately.
DC/DC converter air intake
vent
NOTICE
QDC/DC converter air intake vent
OMake sure not to block the air
intake vent with anything, such as a seat cover, plastic cover, or lug-gage. Blocking the air intake vent
may prevent the plug-in hybrid sys- tem from operating properly.
OWhen dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vacuum cleaner to prevent the vent
from clogging.
ODo not wet or allow foreign sub-
stances to enter the air vent as this may cause a short circuit and dam-age the DC/DC converter.
ODo not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the DC/DC converter, the converter may be damaged. Have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
OA filter is installed to the air intake vent. When the filter remains
noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or replacement is recommended.
When cleaning the filter, refer to P.479.
OIf “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 P.479 for informa-
tion on how to clean the air intake vent.
Emergency shut off system

1062-2. Charging
QOpening the charging port lid
Unlock the charging port lid by
unlocking the doors.
Slightly open the charging port lid
by pressing the rear edge of it (the
position shown in the illustration).
Push and take your hand away to
slightly open the charging port lid. Then
open the lid fully by hand.
QClosing the charging port lid
Close the charging port lid and
press the central rear edge of the
charging port lid (the location
shown in the illustration).
When the doors are locked, the
charging port lid is also locked.
(P.120)
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

1082-2. Charging
*: If the AC charging cable is equipped.
AC charging cable*
The function, correct operating
procedure, etc. of the AC
charging cable are explained.
WARNING
QWhen using the AC charging cable and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex- pected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
ODo not attempt to disassemble or repair the AC charging cable,
charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
If a problem arises with the AC charging cable or the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), stop charging immediately and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
ODo not subject the AC charging cable, charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) to strong force or impact.
ODo not apply excessive force to the
AC charging cable by forcefully folding, twisting, pulling or dragging the AC charging cable.
ODo not damage the AC charging cable with sharp objects.
ODo not fold the charging connector or plug or insert foreign objects into
them.
ODo not put the charging connector
and plug into water.
ODo not bring the AC charging cable to a high-temperature item such as a heating device.
ODo 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 connector).
ODo not use or leave the AC
charging cable in situations where a load is applied to the socket and the plug (such as when the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is hanging in the air without contacting the ground).
OMode 3 AC charging cable: Do not use outside the rated voltage (less
than 277 V) or rated current (less than 20 A).
NOTICE
QPrecautions when handling AC
charging cable
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in damage to the AC charging cable and AC charging inlet.
OInsert the charging connector straight into the AC charging inlet.
OAfter inserting the charging connec-tor, do not apply excessive force to
or twist the connector. Also, do not lean on the connector or hang any objects from it.
ODo not step on or trip over the AC charging cable.
OBefore removing the charging con-nector, make sure that it is
unlocked. ( P.120)
OAfter removing the AC charging
cable, promptly return it to its proper location.

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

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Plug-in hybrid system
the emergency release lever.
5Press the central rear edge of the
charging port lid to open it. (P.106)
This unlocking method is a temporary
correction procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
QLocking the charging connec-
tor
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when inserting
it into the AC charging inlet.
QUnlocking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart entry &
start system or wireless remote
control.
QCharging connector lock function
The charging connector lock function
does not guarantee that theft of the AC
charging cable will be prevented, and is
not necessarily effective for all mis-
chiefs.
QUnlocking the charging connector
using the smart entry & start sys-
tem
If the charging connector is locked while
the doors are unlocked, lock and then
unlock the doors to unlock the charging
connector.
QSecurity function for unlocking
If the charging connector is not removed
within approximately 30 seconds after
the vehicle is unlocked, the security
function automatically locks the connec-
tor again.
QUnlocking the charging connector
during charging
If the charging connector is unlocked
during charging, charging will be
stopped. Once the security function
(P.121) works, charging may not
restart automatically. In this case,
remove the charging connector
* and
insert it again.
*: When the charging connector is
removed, the charging schedule will
be updated. (P.143)
QWhen the charging connector can-
not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Unlock the
doors using the smart entry & start sys-
tem or wireless remote control and
unlock the charging connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
Locking and unlocking the
charging connector

1222-2. Charging
QIf the charging connector cannot be
unlocked
The charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
1 Open the back door. (P.210, 211)
2 Remove the cover as shown in the illustration.
3 Insert a hand from the lower side of the vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a finger to the emergency
release lever.
4 Move the emergency release lever
in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.*
The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may damage
the emergency release lever.
5 Reinstall the cover to the its original
position.
This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If the
problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector can
be unlocked in the normal procedure.
WARNING
QWhen connecting the charging connector to the AC charging
inlet
Be careful not to touch the charging port lid lock portion.
When the connector lock operates, the charging port lid lock will also operate. The charging port lid lock pin
may hit a hand, resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
QWhen inserting the charging con- nector
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause a mal- function in the charging connector locking system.
OCheck that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle.A charging connector of the differ-
ent type or a charging connector with damaged or deformed inser-tion part may not be locked.

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
*: If the AC charging cable is equipped.
 Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V
socket with a Residual Current
Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) and a
circuit breaker. Use of a 13A
individual circuit is strongly rec-
ommended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate prop-
erly.
 We strongly recommend that you
use an exclusive connection
from the junction box for
charging. If you connect on a
socket that is on a shared circuit,
and other electrical appliances
are used on other sockets on the
same circuit, then the circuit
breaker might trip.*
NOTICE
ODo not apply excessive force to the charging connector after the
charging connector is inserted. When removing the charging con-nector, make sure to unlock the
charging connector.
Power sources that can
be used*
An external power source that
fulfills the following criteria is
necessary for charging this
vehicle. Confirm this before
charging.
WARNING
QWarnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precautions in this Owner’s Manual when charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that ful- fills the requirements, or failure to observe regulations while charging
could lead to an accident, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
Power sources

1342-2. Charging
fully charged, the remaining charge
rapidly decreases faster than normal.
QWhen the charging amount sent to the hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases
When the amount of power supplied by the charger is low or operation of the
“Battery Heater”, etc., reduces the charging power sent to the hybrid bat-tery (traction battery), the charging
amount sent to the hybrid battery (trac- tion battery) may decrease.
How to charge
This section explains the pro-
cedure for charging the hybrid
battery (traction battery) with
the equipped AC charging
cable.
When using a charging station,
make sure to check the opera-
tion instructions of the AC
charger.
When the charging schedule is
registered, make sure “Charge
Now” is turned on before
charging. ( P.149)
NOTICE
QWhen using the AC charging
cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the AC charging cable and related parts,
observe the following precautions.
OWhen interrupting or canceling charging, remove the charging con-
nector before removing the plug.
OWhen removing the AC charging
cable, check that the charging con- nector is unlocked.
ODo not forcefully pull the charging connector cap and AC charging inlet cap.
ODo not apply a vibration to the charging connector while charging.
Charging may be stopped.
ODo not insert anything but the
charging connector into the AC charging inlet.
OWhen inserting the plug into or removing the plug from the socket, make sure to hold the body of the
plug.