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■“Traction Battery Cooler” (if equipped)
When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is hot, this function pro-
tects it by using the vehicle air conditioning to cool it before
charging is carried out.
When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is above a certain
temperature and the power
switch is turned off, a check
screen is displayed on the
multi-information display that
indicates whether “Traction Bat-
tery Cooler” is implemented.
When “No” is selected, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling sys-
tem does not operate.
■“Traction Battery Heater”
●“Traction Battery Heater” may operate when charging is not being per-
formed.
●When “Traction Battery Heater” is operating, the charging indicator illumi-
nates.
●When “Traction Battery Heater” is operating during charging, the charging
time may be longer than normal.
●If the outside temperature becomes high while “Traction Battery Heater” is
operating, charging may complete earlier than the “Departure” time set.
(P. 166)
●“Traction Battery Heater” can be turned on and off in the “Vehicle Settings”
settings on the multi-information display. (P. 726)
●“Traction Battery Heater” may operate even when the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is fully charged depending on the temperature of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
• The remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) decreases
when “Traction Battery Heater” operates. The charging operation may
start again to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
• “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” may be shown
when the charging connector is removed while recharging. (P. 187)
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■“Traction Battery Cooler” (if equipped)
●When the hybrid battery (traction battery) is above a certain temperature
and the power switch is turned off, a check screen is displayed on the multi-
information display that indicates whether “Traction Battery Cooler” is imple-
mented. Approximately 5 minutes after selecting “Yes” on this screen, sys-
tem operation becomes possible.
●When charging starts, “Traction Battery Cooler” only operates if the hybrid
battery (traction battery) temperature is hot.
●The charging indicator is illuminated while “Traction Battery Cooler” is on
standby or operating.
●“Traction Battery Cooler” is implemented for a maximum of approximately
30 minutes. However, when the “Departure” time is set (P. 166) and there
is not sufficient time between the current time and the time that charging will
complete, “Traction Battery Cooler” operation time may become shorter.
●When there is a small amount of remaining charge in the hybrid battery
(traction battery), even if the hybrid battery (traction battery) is hot, “Traction
Battery Cooler” may not be implemented.
●When the following operations are performed while “Traction Battery Cooler”
is operating, the hybrid battery (traction battery) cooling operation stops.
• A door is opened
• The hood is opened
• The power switch is turned to any mode other than off
• The alarm operates (if equipped) (P. 7 6 )
• The shift position is changed to any position other than P
• The Remote Air Conditioning System is operated (P. 535)
• “Charge Now” is implemented (P. 167)
• The amount of remaining charge in the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
below a certain amount
●When the power switch is turned off, a check screen is displayed on the
multi-information display that indicates whether “Traction Battery Cooler” is
implemented. This check screen can be turned on and off in the “Meter Cus-
tomize” settings on the multi-information display (P. 250). However, when
the check screen is set to “Off”, “Traction Battery Cooler” is no longer oper-
ates.
●“Traction Battery Cooler” uses the power of the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) and external power source.
• While “Traction Battery Cooler” is operating, the amount of the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) increases and decreases in
a certain range, and does not increase as in normal charging.
• The operation of “Traction Battery Cooler” is recognized as charging by a
charger. The charger that calculates the fee according to charging time
causes a charging fee.
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Information related to charging can be displayed and checked on the
multi-information display.
■While charging
When any door is opened
during charging, the current
charging condition and remain-
ing time until charging is com-
plete can be checked.
■After charging is complete
After charging is complete, the
first time that the hybrid system
is started, a message detailing
the results of the charging is
displayed. Also, a message is
displayed if an operation that
stops charging is performed or
a situation where charging can-
not be performed occurs.
When a message is displayed, follow the instructions displayed on the
screen. (P. 187)
■Combination meter display during charging
If approximately 100 seconds elapse after the power switch is turned to ON
mode during charging, the power switch will automatically turn off and the dis-
play will disappear.
Checking information related to charging
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■Capacity reduction of the hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery (traction battery) will decline gradually
when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in use. The rate at which it
declines will differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way
in which the vehicle is used. Observing the following can help suppress bat-
tery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas with a high temperature under direct sun-
light when the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly when EV driv-
ing.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top speed for EV driving. (P. 9 4 )
●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 has switched to HV mode, turn the power
switch off.
●Use the charging schedule function as much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) immediately before starting off.
(P. 166)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction battery) capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven in EV mode decreases. However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is low
after charging
In the following situations, the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (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 immediately 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 com-
pletes, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) shows that it is fully 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
“Traction Battery Heater”, etc., reduces the charging power sent to the hybrid
battery (traction battery), the charging amount sent to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may decrease.
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If the charging indicator flashes
after inserting the charging con-
nector:
The charge schedule is regis-
tered (P. 166). Carry an elec-
tronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch
to unlock the charging connec-
tor.
After temporarily removing the charging connector, reinsert it within
approximately 5 seconds. (P. 158)
If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check P. 120 and follow the correction
procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off when charging is completed.
■During charging
●The surface of the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) may become
hot, but this does not indicate a malfunction. (When using Mode 2 charging
cable.)
●Depending on radio wave conditions, interference may be heard on the
radio.
●The current charging condition and the estimated time until charging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display. (P. 149)
●During charging, the hybrid battery (traction battery) status indicator illumi-
nates and flashes, and changes according to the charging amount.
(P. 113)
■If the charging indicator flashes after connecting the charging cable
The charge schedule (P. 166) is registered and charging cannot be per-
formed. To cancel charging using the charging schedule and start charging,
perform any of the following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on (P. 174)
●While the charging indicator is flashing, remove and reconnect the charging
connector within 5 seconds
■When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the charging inlet
P. 135
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■Charging time
P. 143
■ Safety function
Charging will not start when the charging connector is not locked. If the
charging indicator does not illuminate even when the charging connector is
inserted, remove and reinsert the connector, and then check that the charging
indicator illuminates.
■ When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the remaining charge display ( P. 232) may drop slightly
when the power switch is turned to ON mode, even if charging has been com-
pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Charging time may increase
P. 144
■ While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON mode and the energy monitor dis-
plays, the charging connector is displayed on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is displayed ( P. 223). Also, when the charging
connector is locked, is displayed.
■ If the charging cable cannot be unlocked
P. 136
■ When removing the charging connector
■ Push lifter
Carry an electronic key and press the
charging connector lock switch and check
that the lock is released, and then pull the
charging connector towards you.
When the charging port lid is open, make
sure not to touch the push lifter. If it is
touched accidentally, the charging port lid
or connector lock may operate.
If they are accidentally operated, carry an
electronic key or unlock the doors, and
then press the charging connector lock
switch to unlock.Push lifter
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Plug-in hybrid system
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When operating charging schedule, use the charging schedule switch
and meter control switches.
Charging schedule switch
Meter control switches
(P. 195)
Multi-information display
■Registering the charge schedule
Press the charging schedule switch.
The “Charge Schedule” screen will display on the multi-information dis-
play.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select “Scheduled Events”,
and then press .
The “Scheduled Events” screen
will display.
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select “+”, and then press
.
The “Edit Charging Event”
screen will display.
Setting procedure
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Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the charging mode/
time settings row, and then
press .
The charging mode/time set-
tings screen will display.
The clock display (12-hour dis-
play/24-hour display) changes
according to the clock settings.
(P. 200)
Press or of the
meter control switches to
select the item to change
with the cursor, and then
press or to change
the setting.
Set the desired charging mode
and charging start (or departure)
time.
When the charging mode is “Start”, this sets the charging start time.
When it is “Departure”, this sets the charging end time.
After changing the settings to the desired settings, press to return to
the previous screen.
To activate the repeated set-
ting, press or of the
meter control switches to
select “Repeat”, and then
press .
A screen where the repeated
day can be selected will display.
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