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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 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 Sett ings” screen will
be displayed.
4 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Limit”, and then press
.
The “Charging Limit” screen will be
displayed.
5 Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”,
“70%”, “60%” or “50%” and then
press .
●Setting operations on multimedia
1 Select .
2 Select “Vehicle customize”.
3 Select “Charging”.
4 Select “Charging limit”.
5 Select “Full”, “90%”, “80%”,
“70%”, “60%” or “50%”.
If the setting is changed during DC
charging, charging may stop due to
the operation of the DC charger
timer and the traction battery cannot
be fully charged.
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
By installing a temp erature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melting when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector. When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately.
After this, when the power switch is
off, a message will be displayed on
the multi-information display
(
 P.140)
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suit-
able for charging. ( P. 9 6 )
●Check that the AC charging
cable, plug and outlet are free of
foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the
AC charging inlet is not
deformed, damaged or cor-
roded, and check that the inlet
is free of foreign matter such as
dirt, snow and ice.
If there is dirt or dust in these
areas, remove completely
before inserting the charging
connector.
●Do not get the te rminals of the
AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use outlets where the plug
can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC
charging cable while charging,
as doing so may result in over-
heating.
●Do not touch the terminals of
the charging connector and AC
charging inlet with a sharp metal
objects (needles, etc.,) or
hands, or short them with for-
eign objects.

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WARNING
●When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a weather-
proof outlet for outdoor use.
Ensure the weatherproof outlet
cover closes completely. If the
weatherproof outlet cover can-
not be closed, install a weather-
proof outlet cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the
charging station, follow the
instructions of the charger.
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise
or other abnormalities are
noticed during charging, stop
charging immediately.
●Do not insert the plug if the out-
let is submerged in water or
snow.
●When charging while it is raining
or snowing, do not connect or
disconnect the plug if your
hands are wet. Also, do not get
the plug or outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle
during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable
from being caught in the door or
back door.
●Do not let the wheels on the AC
charging cable, plug, charging
connector and CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the
outlet.
●Do not use an extension cord
and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before using the
charging system.
The cooling fan may start oper-
ating suddenly. Touching or get-
ting close to rotating parts such
as the fan may cause your
hands or clothes (especially a
necktie or scarf) to become
caught and result in a serious
injury.
●After connecting the charging
cable, confirm that it is not
wound around anything.
●If the power indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) does not illumi-
nate after plugging the AC
charging cable into the outlet,
unplug it immediately.
■If the error warn ing indicator
on the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) illumi-
nates or flashes during
charging
There may be an electrical leak-
age in the power source path, or
there may be a malfunction in the
AC charging cable or CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Refer to P.90 and follow the cor-
rection procedure. If the error
warning indicator does not turn off
even after performing the correc-
tion procedure, immediately stop
charging, remove the AC
charging cable and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to
charge the vehicle in that condi-
tion may lead to u nforeseen acci-
dents or serious injury.

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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

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4Close the AC charging inlet
cap and close the charging
port lid.
5 Remove the plug from the
outlet when the charging
equipment will not be used
for a prolonged period of
time.
Hold the body of the plug when
removing.
Make sure to put the cable away
immediately afte r disconnecting.
(  P. 1 1 2 )
When leaving the plug inserted,
inspect the plug and connector
once a month to check if dirt or dust
has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature
is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State
of Charge) gauge ( P.152) may
drop slightly when the power switch
is turned to ON, e ven if charging
has been completed and the trac-
tion battery is fully charged. How- ever, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
■When removing the charging
connector
Press the latch release button,
check that the lever raises up, and
then pull the charging connector
towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even
after the latch release button is
pressed, the charging connector is
locked. If this occurs, unlock the
doors using the smart key system or
wireless remote control to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.167)
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P. 9 5
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be
used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate
plug or outlet, which could cause
a malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out
of reach from infants and chil-
dren.

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 P.102
1 Open the charging port lid.
( P.85)
The charging inlet light will illumi-
NOTICE
●After removing the plug from the
outlet, keep it in a safe place
free from moisture and dust.
The AC charging cable or plug
may be damaged if the cable is
stepped on or ridden over by
the vehicle.
●After disconnecting the charging
connector from the AC charging
inlet, make sure to close the AC
charging inlet cap and close the
charging port lid.
If the AC charging inlet cap is
left open, water or foreign
objects may enter the AC
charging inlet, which could lead
to vehicle damage.
How to use DC
charging
This section explains the
DC charging procedure for
the traction battery.
When using a DC charger,
make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the DC charger.
WARNING
■When using a DC charger
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Use a SAE J 1772 compliant
DC charger.
●Do not use the charging cable
longer than 30 meters.
Confirm the following
before charging
When charging

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Be sure to engage the parking
brake and then turn the power
switch off.
2 Close the charging inlet cap,
close the charging port lid.
3 Check if “Checking Charging
System” is displayed on the
multi-information display when
the power switch is turned to ON.
Do not open the c harging port lid
while the charging system is check-
ing.
When the system check is com-
pleted, the power switch automati-
cally turns off.
4 Press the power switch while
depressing the brake pedal. The
“READY” indicator turns on.
Contact your Toyot a dealer if the
charging system check is done and
the message on the multi-informa-
tion display does not go off.
WARNING
■Warnings for DC charging
Be sure to observe the following
when using DC charging.
Failure to do so may cause an
accident that could lead to death
or serious injury.
●Check that the DC charger and
DC charging inlet are not dam-
aged. If there is any damage to
the DC charging inlet, do not
perform a DC charge and have
it inspected immediately at your
Toyota dealer.
●Do not touch the terminals of
the DC charging connector or
inlet with metallic sharp tips
(wires and needles), or allow a
short circuit to occur with foreign
objects.
●Do not insert anything other
than the DC charging connector
into the DC charging inlet.
●Check that the DC charging
cable is not coiled up or pinned
underneath heavy objects.
●Be sure the DC charging inlet
makes direct contact with the
DC charging connector.
Do not connect conversion
adapters, extension cords, etc.,
between the DC charging con-
nector and DC ch arging inlet.
●When DC charging is inter-
rupted, follow the handling pro-
cedures of the DC charger.
Immediately stop the DC
charging when the re is an out-
break of heat, smoke, strange
noises or smells, etc., during
charging.
●Check that the DC charging
connector and DC charging inlet
do not have foreign objects or
snow or ice attached to it. If any-
thing is attached t o the inlet, be
sure to complete ly remove the
material before connecting the
DC charging connector.
●Do not charge the vehicle when
there is a possibility of lightning.
If you notice lightning while
charging the vehicle, do not
touch the vehicle and the DC
charging cable.
●Do not get the DC charging inlet
terminals wet.
●Close the hood when using DC
charging. The cooling fan may
suddenly start to run. Keep
hands and clothing (especially a
tie, a scarf or a muffler) away
from the fan. Fa ilure to do so
may cause the hands or cloth-
ing to be caught, resulting in
serious injury.

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1 Operate the DC charger to
stop the charging.
DC charging connector will be
unlocked automatically when
charging is completed.
2Remove the DC charging
connector.
The DC charging connector shape
and treatment will differ depending
on the type of DC charger. Perform
the operations in accordance to
handling procedures of the DC
charger.
Return the removed DC charging
connector to its original position.
3Close the AC charging inlet
cap and close the DC
charging inlet cap, and then
close the charging port lid.
■When DC charging cannot be
stopped
If charging cannot be stopped from
the DC charger si de due to a mal-
function, etc.
You can also stop DC charging by
pressing the door unlock button (on
the electronic key, or driver’s door)
three times at 1 to 2 seconds inter-
vals.
WARNING
■When connecting the DC
charging connector
●Follow the handling procedures
of the DC charger to connect
the DC charging connector. If
the connector is not connected
properly, the system cannot rec-
ognize the connection, and it
may be possible to start the EV
system.
After charging is completed, make
sure to remove th e DC charging
connector from the DC charging
inlet before start ing the EV sys-
tem.
If the vehicle is started off with the
connector still connected, it could
lead to an accident, possibly
resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not remove the DC charging
connector from the DC charging
inlet during DC charging. After
operating the DC charger to
stop charging, remove the DC
charging connector from the DC
charging inlet.
NOTICE
■When using DC charging
Make sure to follo w the handling
procedures of the DC charger. If
the procedures are not followed
properly, the vehicle and the DC
charger may be damaged.
After charging