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■Locking the charging con-
nector
The AC charging connector will
be automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging
inlet.
(The setting can be
changed: P.93)
■Unlocking the charging
connector
The AC charging connector will
be unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.
The AC charging connector
locks when connected and
unlocks when the door is
unlocked, so locking/unlocking
the AC charging connector does
not necessarily correspond to
locking/unlocking the door. If the door is unlocked and the
AC charging connector is
locked, you can unlock it by
doing the following:
• When using the smart key
system, lock the door once
and then unlock it again.
( P.167)
• When using the wireless remote control, press the
unlock button to unlock the
door. ( P.167)
■Changing the AC charging
connector lock settings
The method for locking and
unlocking the AC charging con-
nector can be changed on the
multi-information display or mul-
timedia.
The charging connector lock
settings cannot be changed
when the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle.
The settings cannot be changed
when the power switch is in
ACC.
Multi-information display
operation
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 .
Locking and unlock-
ing AC charging con-
nector
The AC charging connector
will be locked when it is
connected to the AC
charging inlet, preventing
the AC charging cable from
being disconnected while
charging.
Locking and unlocking
the AC charging connec-
tor
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3Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will
be displayed.
4Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Connector Lock”, and then
press .
The “Connector L ock” screen will
be displayed.
Multimedia operation
1 Select on the main menu.
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 Select “Charging”.
4 Select “Connector lock”.
AC charging connector lock-
ing/unlocking settings can be
changed as follows.
*1: The AC charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is
interrupted due to a power out-
age, etc., after the AC charging
connector is automatically
locked.
*2: The AC charging connector can be unlocked by similar opera-
tions to that of “Auto Lock”
(Default setting).
*3: When the stop time of the charging schedule “Start-Stop”
setting is reached, the AC
charging connector is unlocked
even if it is not fully charged.
SettingOperation
description
“Auto Lock”
(Default setting)
The AC charging
connector is
automatically
locked when the
AC charging
connector is con-
nected.
“Auto Lock & Unlock”
The AC charging
connector is
automatically
locked when the
AC charging
connector is con-
nected and auto-
matically
unlocked when
charging is com-
pleted.
*1, 2, 3
“OFF”
Not using the AC
charging con-
nector locking
system
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■AC charging connector lock
function
If the AC charging connector is
locked/unlocked repeatedly, it may
not work temporarily due to protect
the system by AC charging system.
In this case, wait for a while before
connecting the AC charging connec-
tor to AC charging inlet again.
The AC charging connector lock
function does not guarantee that
theft of the AC charging cable will be
prevented, and is not necessarily
effective for all mischiefs.
■Security function for unlocking
If the AC charging connector is not
removed within approximately 30
seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the secur ity function auto-
matically locks the connector again.
■When the AC charging connec-
tor cannot be inserted into the
AC charging inlet
If the connector lock pin is
extended, the connector lock is
operating.
Unlock the doors using the smart
key system or wireless remote con-
trol and unlock the AC charging con-
nector lock and check that the
connector lock pin is not extended.
■If the AC charging connector
cannot be unlocked
The AC charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emer-
gency release wire.
1 Open the hood. ( P.462)
2 Pull the emergency release wire.
The AC charging connector is unlocked and can be removed.
3
After unlocking the AC charging
connector, fix the handle of the
emergency release wire to the
attachment.
This method is a temporary correc-
tion procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency
release wire when the charging con-
nector can be unlocked in the nor-
mal procedure.
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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
■When connecting the AC
charging connector to the AC
charging inlet
●Do not insert hand into the con-
nector lock portion. A hand may
be caught in the connector lock
pin, resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■When locking the AC
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 AC charging
connector 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 AC charging connector
when the AC charging connec-
tor is locked.
When removing the AC
charging connector, make sure
to unlock the AC charging con-
nector.
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
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■AC charging (P.105)
This is a charging method used
when charging from an AC out-
let with the AC charging cable or
charging that uses AC charger.
By setting charging schedule, it is
also possible to charge at the
desired date and time. ( P. 1 1 8 )
■DC charging ( P.113)
This is a charging method that
uses a DC charger that com-
plies with SAE J 1772. The trac-
tion battery can be charged in a
shorter time than AC charging.
SAE is an abbreviation for an
industrial standard issued by the
Society of Automotive Engi-
neers.
This vehicle is equipped with
several functions that are linked
with charging.
■My Room Mode ( P.129)
When the charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, electrical
components such as the air con-
ditioning system and audio sys-
WARNING
●Do not connect to a power strip.
●Use of a block heater for
charging is prohibited.
●Make sure to connect the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet directly. Do not
connect a converting adaptor or
extension cord between the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet.
Charging methods
The following methods can
be used to charge the trac-
tion battery.
Types of charging meth-
ods
Charging-linked functions
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■Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 7 kW.
However, depending on the used
charger or AC charging cable,
charging electrici ty may be limited.How to use AC
charging
This section explains the
procedure for charging the
traction battery with an AC
charging cable.
When using an AC charger,
make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the AC charger.
When the charging sched-
ule is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. ( P.124,
128)
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 connector into the AC
charging inlet.
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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. 9 3 )
7 Confirm that the charging
indicator of the charging port
is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the
charging indicator does not illumi- nate when the charging connector
is inserted. (
P.133)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
( P.107)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Cir cuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.90 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.133
■When connecting the AC
charging connector
If the door is opene d or the power
switch is turned to ON with the AC
charging connector connected, the
charging cable indicator turns on to
notify that the AC charging connec-
tor is connected.
■If the charging i ndicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P. 1 1 8 ) i s
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging using
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1 Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
( P.93)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet
light will illuminate when the doors
are unlocked.
2Pull 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.
WARNING
■Onboard traction battery
charger
The onboard traction battery char-
ger is located in the motor com-
partment. Make sure to observe
the following precautions regard-
ing the onboard traction battery
charger. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in death or
serious injury suc h as burns and
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery
charger is hot during charging.
Do not touch the onboard trac-
tion battery charger, as doing so
may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the onboard traction bat-
tery charger. When the onboard
traction battery charger needs
to be repaired, consult your Toy-
ota dealer.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the p lug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be
damaged.
■Using private power genera-
tor
Do not use private power genera-
tors as a power source for
charging.
Doing so may make charging
unstable, the voltage may be
insufficient, and the charging
operation may stop.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which
the power equipme nt is located,
charging may be unstable due to
noise, the voltage may be insuffi-
cient, and the charging operation
may stop.
After charging