1092-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Unlocking the charging
connector
The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.
■Changing the charging con-
nector lock settings
The method for locking and
unlocking the charging connec-
tor can be changed as follows
on the screen on the multi-
information display.
Refer to P.177 for details on how to
change the settings.
*1: The charging co nnector will be
unlocked if power supply is inter-
rupted due to a power outage
etc. after the charging connector
is automatically locked.
*2: The charging connector can be unlocked by similar operations to
that of “Auto Loc k” (Default set-
ting).
■Charging connector lock func-
tion
The charging connector lock func-
tion does not guarantee that theft of
the AC charging cable will be pre-
vented, and is not necessarily effec-
tive for all mischiefs.
■Unlocking the charging connec-
tor using the smart key system
If the charging connector is locked
while the doors are unlocked, lock
and then unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
■Security function for unlocking
If the charging connector is not
removed within approximately 30
seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security function auto-
matically locks the connector again.
■Changing the charging connec-
tor lock settings
The charging co nnector lock set-
tings cannot be changed when the
AC charging cable is connected to
the vehicle.
■When the charging connector
cannot 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 u sing the smart
key system or wirel ess remote con-
trol and unlock the charging connec-
tor lock and check that the
connector lock pin is not lowered.
SettingOperation description
“Auto
Lock”
(Default
setting)The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected.
“Auto Lock
& Unlock”
The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected and auto-
matically unlocked
when charging is com-
pleted.
*1, 2
“OFF”
Not using the charging
connector locking sys-
tem
1122-2. Charging
NEMA 5-15R outlet
The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.
■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings
are recommended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weatherproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect
only to an at least 15A branch cir-
cuit with an over- current protec-
tion in accordance with the
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock when working with the plug,
connect to a outlet with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or
that has an Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker installed.
■When your circuit breaker trips
during charging
The upper limit of the charging cur-
rent can be changed in “Vehicle Set- tings” on the multi-information
display.
1
Press or of the meter
control switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Vehi-
cle Settings”, and then press and
hold .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen
will be displayed.
4 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Current”, and then
press .
The “Charging Current” screen
will be displayed.
5 Press 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 connected power
source meets the specified charging
conditions. ( P.111)
*1: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will lengthen the charging time.
Outlets that can be con-
nected
1152-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
( P.144), the time required for
charging to complete may be
longer or the charging may not
be completed.
*4: If equipped
■Charging time may increase
In the following si tuations, charging
time may become longer than nor-
mal:
●In very hot or very cold tempera-
tures.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes hot, such as
immediately after high-load driv-
ing.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of
electricity, for example, when the
headlights are on etc.
●When using “My Room Mode”.
( P.144)
●There is a power outage during
charging.
●There is an interruption in the
electrical supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of
external power source.
●The charge in the 12-volt battery
is low, for examp le due to the
vehicle being left unused for a
long period of time.
●The maximum charging current is
set to 8A or 16A* through “Vehicle
Settings”. ( P.112)
●When the “Battery Heater” oper-
ates. ( P.115)
●When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-
ated before charging. ( P.116)
●When the plug generates heat
due to a loose outlet connection
etc.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger only
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this vehicle.
■Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3. 3 kW or 6.6 kW
*.
However, depending on the used
charger or AC charging cable,
charging electrici ty may be limited.
*: Vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger only
This vehicle is equipped with
several functions that are linked
with charging.
■“My Room Mode” ( P.144)
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
*.
*: The power of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may be used
depending on the situation.
■“Battery Heater”
When the outside temperature
is low and the AC charging
cable is connected to the vehi-
cle, this function automatically
warms the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) until it reaches or
exceeds a certain temperature.
“Battery Heater” will operate
when the “Battery Heater” of the
“Charging Settings” on the multi-
information display is on.
( P.178)
Charging-linked functions
1162-2. Charging
■Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) warming control
(Alaska and Canada only)
This control operates after the
AC charging cable remains con-
nected to the vehicle for 3 days
and “Battery Heater” automati-
cally stops. It automatically insu-
lates the hybrid battery (traction
battery) in extremely low tem-
peratures.
This control stops 31 days
after the AC charging cable is
connected, even if it is still
connected to the vehicle.
When this control operates,
charging schedule settings
are ignored and charging
starts.
■“Battery Cooler”
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is hot and the AC
charging cable is connected to
the vehicle, this function cools
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) 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.178)
When the charging voltage is
120 V, the function does not
operate.
■Traction battery heating and
cooling system (“Battery
Heater” and “Battery Cooler”)
●The system ope rates when the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below or above a certain tempera-
ture.
●The system may operate when
charging is not being performed.
●When the charging schedule is
used ( P.130), this function will
operate according to the charging
schedule.
■“Battery Heater”
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
●When the AC charging cable is
removed from the vehicle or
remains connected to the vehicle
for approximately 3 days, the sys-
tem automatically stops.
●When “Battery Heater” is operat-
ing during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
●If the outside temperature
becomes high w hile “Battery
Heater” is operating, charging
may complete ear lier than the
“Departure” time set. ( P.130)
●When the following operations are
performed while “Battery Heater”
is operating, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) heating opera-
tion stops.
• The shift lever is changed to any position other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning Sys-
tem is operated ( P.399)
●“Battery Heater” may operate
even when the hybrid battery
(traction battery) is fully charged
depending on the temperature of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
• The remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
decreases when “Battery Heater”
operates. The charging operation
1192-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Information related to charging
is displayed and can be checked
on the multi-information display.
■While charging
When any door is opened during
charging, the current charging
condition and approximate time
remaining until charging is com-
plete are displayed for a certain
period of time.
■After charging is complete
When any door is opened with
the power switch off after
charging is complete, a mes-
sage detailing the results of the
charging is displayed for a while.
Also, a message is displayed if
an operation that stops charging is performed or a situation
where charging cannot be per-
formed occurs.
When a message is displayed, fol-
low the instructio
ns displayed on
the screen. ( P.153)
■Multi-information display
during charging
If approximate ly 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.
Checking information
related to charging
1212-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
the AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the
AC charging cable out of
reach of infants.
When charging with a char-
ger, follow the procedures for
using each charger.
When charging using a public
charging facility, check the
setting of the charging sched-
ule function.
• When the charging schedule is
registered, temporarily turn off
the function or turn “Charge Now”
on. ( P.137, 142)
• When the charging schedule is set to on, charg ing will not start
even if the AC charging cable is
connected. Also, charging fee
may occur due to connection of
the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check
the following items.
The parking brake is applied.
( P.287)
Lights such as the head-
lights, emergency flashers
and interior lights etc. are
turned off.
If these light switches are turned
on, then th ese features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.
The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.280) Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
(
P.106)
■During charging
●The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of
the vehicle, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. ( P.91)
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”
( P.116).
●During and after charging, the rear
seat and its surrounding area in
which the onboard traction battery
charger is installed may get warm.
●The surface of the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) may become hot, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
●Depending on radio wave condi-
tions, interference may be heard
on the radio.
●The current charging condition
and the estimated time until
charging will complete can be
checked on the mu lti-information
display.
■Capacity reduction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will diff er in accordance
with environmental conditions and
the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the fo llowing can help
Confirm the following
before charging
Inspecting the AC
charging cable
1222-2. Charging
suppress battery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas
with a high temperature under
direct sunlight when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-
ing frequently and suddenly when
EV driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. (P.82)
●Leave a low level of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
when leaving the vehicle undriven
for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched
to HV mode, turn the power switch
off.
●Use the charging schedule func-
tion as much as possible in order
to fully charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) immediately
before starting off. ( P.130)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction
battery) capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases.
H ow ev er , ve hic le p er fo rm an ce do e s
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low after charging
In the following situations, the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) after charging
completes may be less than normal
in order to protect the system (the
EV driving range after the battery is
fully charged may be shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the
outside temperature is low or high.
●Charging is carried out immedi-
ately after high-load driving or in
extreme heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in
the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) after charging completes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*: When this occurs, even if the
remaining charge display of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
shows that it is f ully charged, the
remaining charge rapidly
decreases faster than normal.
■When 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 Heate r”, etc., reduces
the charging pow er sent to the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
charging amount sent to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
decrease.
■Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
1252-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.105)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
( P.130)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.125 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn
off when charging is interrupted. In
this case, refer to P.148.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.130) is
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging
using the charging schedule and
start charging, per form any of the
following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on ( P.137,
142)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector within 5
seconds
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
P.109
■Charging time
P.114
■Safety function
If the latch release button is
pressed, charging will not begin
even if the AC cha rging cable is
connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the
latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during
charging. When restarting charging,
reinsert the charging connector after
pulling it out, and check that the
charging indicator of the charging
port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
P.115
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the audio system screen,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.187).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temp erature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melti ng when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediat ely and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. After the
temperature has decreased,
charging resumes by performing the
operation to start charging again.