2022 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME lock

1072-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Unlocking the charging port
lid
1 Unlock the doors using the
smart key system or wireless
remote control.
2 Press the central rear edge
of the charging port lid (the
WARNING
■Maintaining the AC charging
cable
When the AC charging cable is
dirty, first remove the dirt with a
hard, wringed cloth, and then
wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with
water. If the AC charging cable is
washed with water, fire or electric
shock may occur during charging,
possibly resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When not using the AC
charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet.
Dust could accumulate on the
plug or in the outlet, possibly
causing overheating which could
lead to a fire.
Also, keep the ca ble in a place
free from moisture.
Locking an d unlock-
ing the charging port
lid and cha rging con-
nector
The charging port lid and
charging connector can be
locked/unlocked by the fol-
lowing procedures.
 Using the smart key sys-
tem
*:  P.198
 Using the wireless remote
control
*:  P.196
*: If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control does
not operate properly, use the
mechanical key. ( P.533)
Locking and unlocking
the charging port lid

1082-2. Charging
location shown in the illustra-
tion) and open it.
■Locking the charging port
lid
The charging port lid will be
locked when the lid is closed
and the doors are locked using
the smart key system or wire-
less remote control.
■Security feature
If the doors are l ocked by the secu-
rity function when the charing port
lid is closed, the cha rging port lid will
also be locked. ( P.199)
■Locking the char ging port lid
If the charging port lid is closed after
the doors are lock ed, the lid will not
be locked. In this case, close the lid
and then lock the doors again.
■If the charging port lid does not
open
If the charging port lid does not
open when using the normal proce-
dure, it can be ope ned in an emer-
gency by performing the following
steps.
1 Open the back door. ( P.205,
206)
2 Pull the 12-volt battery cover and
remove it. ( P.463)
3 Hook a finger to the emergency
release lever as shown in the
illustration. 4
Move the emergency release
lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.
*
The charging port lid is unlocked
and can be opened.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illust ration. Applying
force in other directions may dam-
age the emergency release lever.
5 Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid to open it.
( P.100)
This unlocking method is a tempo-
rary correction procedure for emer-
gency use only. If the problem
persists, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■Locking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging
inlet. (The setting can be
changed: P.109)
Locking and unlocking
the charging connector

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

1102-2. Charging
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
The charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emer-
gency release lever.
1 Open the back door. ( P.205,
206)
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 emer-
gency release lever.
4 Move the emergency release
lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.
*
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 dam-
age the emergency release lever. 5
Reinstall the cove r to the its orig-
inal position.
This method is a temporary correc-
tion procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have
the vehicle insp ected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency
release lever when the charging
connector can be unlocked in the
normal procedure.
WARNING
■When connecting the
charging connector to the AC
charging inlet
●Do not insert h and into the con-
nector lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the
connector lock pin, resulting in
an injury.

1112-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.
 When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended.
WARNING
●Be careful not to touch the
charging port lid lock portion.
When the connector lock oper-
ates, the charging port lid lock
will also operate. The charging
port lid lock pin may hit a hand,
resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■When locking the charging
connector
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may cause
a malfunction in the charging con-
nector locking system.
●Check that the charging con-
nector is compatible with this
vehicle.
A charging connector of the dif-
ferent type or a charging con-
nector with damaged or
deformed insertion part may not
be locked.
●Do not apply excessive force to
the charging connector when
the charging connector is
locked.
When removing the charging
connector, make sure to unlock
the charging connector.
Power sources that
can be used
An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.
WARNING
■Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precau-
tions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that
fulfills the requirements, or failure
to observe regulations while
charging could lead to an acci-
dent, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
Power sources

1232-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
P.121
1 Prepare the AC charging
cable.
2 Insert the AC charging cable
into the outlet of the external
power source.
Make sure to hold the body of the
plug and insert it f irmly into the out-
let.
Check that the power indicator on
the CCID (Chargi ng Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it
is not illuminated, refer to P.148)
In order to reduce the load on the
outlet and plug, when inserting the
plug, use a string, etc. to hang the
CCID (Charging Cir cuit Interrupting
How to charge
This section explains the
procedure for charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with the equipped AC
charging cable.
When using a charging sta-
tion, make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the AC charger.
When the charging schedule
is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. (P.137,
142)
NOTICE
■When using the AC charging
cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the AC
charging cable and related parts,
observe the following precautions.
●When interrupting or canceling
charging, remove the charging
connector before removing the
plug.
●When removing the AC
charging cable, check that the
charging connector is unlocked.
●Do not forcefully pull the
charging connector cap and AC
charging inlet cap.
●Do not apply a vibration to the
charging connector while
charging. Charging may be
stopped.
●Do not insert anything but the
charging connect or into the AC
charging inlet.
●When inserting the plug into or
removing the plu g from the out-
let, make sure to hold the body
of the plug.
●Do not damage the AC charging
inlet cap with a sharp object.
●Do not forcefully pull the AC
charging cable that is caught or
entangled. If the cable is entan-
gled, disentangle it before
using.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the AC charging inlet.
When the AC charging inlet
needs to be repaired, consult
your Toyota dealer.
Charging precautions
When charging

1242-2. Charging
Device) on a hook or equivalent.
3Unlock the doors and open
the charging port lid.
( P.107)
The AC charging inlet light ( ) will
illuminate.
4Remove the AC charging
inlet cap and secure it into
the holder on the charging
port lid. 5
Remove the charging con-
nector cap and secure it to
the cable.
6 Insert the charging connector
into the AC charging inlet.
Align the guide position on the bot-
tom of the charging connector, and
push the charging connector
straight into the AC charging inlet
as far as possible.
Once a click sound is heard, check
that the charging connector is
securely locked.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock. ( P.108)
7 Confirm that the charging
indicator of the charging port
is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the
A

1282-2. Charging
1Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
( P.109)
The charging co nnector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet
light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
2
Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the latch release button is
pressed during charging (while the
charging indicator is illuminated),
charging will be interrupted.
3 Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.
4 Attach the AC charging inlet
cap and close the charging
port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging
port lid. ( P.108)
NOTICE
■Onboard traction battery
charger cooling air intake
vent
Cooling air inta ke vent for the
onboard traction battery charger
is installed under the rear seats.
Make sure to observe the follow-
ing precautions regarding the
cooling air intake vent. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in a charging system mal-
function.
●Do not block the air intake vent
with seat covers or luggage
●If the air intake vent is clogged
with dust, clean it with a vacuum
cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign
matter to enter t he air intake
vent
●Do not spill large amounts of
water near the air intake vent
If water is spilled, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer and do not charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
before the inspection.
After charging