
752-1. Plug-in hybrid system
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Plug-in hybrid system
mode indicator illuminates.
When in AUTO EV/HV mode, the 
AUTO EV/HV mode indicator illumi-
nates.
When in HV mode, the HV drive 
mode indicator illuminates.
AUTO EV/HV mode switch
*: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, AUTO EV/HV mode will not 
be selectable.
EV/HV mode selection switch
*: If there is not enough charge remaining in the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) to allow EV driv-
ing, EV mode will not be select-
able.
■Switching to the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) 
charge mode
Press and hold the EV/HV mode 
selection switch.
Take your hand off the switch once 
the hybrid battery charge mode 
indicator starts to blink.
The hybrid battery charge mode 
indicator illuminates when the 
switch to hybrid battery (traction 
battery) charge mode is complete.
When the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) is sufficient charged
*, the 
hybrid battery (traction battery) 
charge mode is automatically can-
celed and the operation mode will 
be switched to HV mode.
The hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode will be canceled 
by pressing AUTO EV/HV mode 
switch or EV/HV  mode selection 
switch.
*: The maximum charge amount in  the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge mode is approxi-
mately 80% of the sufficient 
charged capacity for the charging 
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeAUTO EV/HV  mode
AUTO EV/HV modeEV mode
HV modeAUTO EV/HV 
mode
*
Current modeMode after switching
EV modeHV mode
AUTO EV/HV  modeHV mode
HV modeEV mode* 

842-1. Plug-in hybrid system
■Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel 
and the hybrid system cannot be 
started, refuel th e vehicle with at 
least enough gasoline to make the 
low fuel level warning light ( P.562) 
go off. If there is only a small 
amount of fuel, the hybrid system 
may not be able to start. (The stan-
dard amount of fuel is about 2.1 gal. 
[8.0 L, 1.8 Imp.gal.], when the vehi-
cle is on a level surface. This value 
may vary when the vehicle is on a 
slope. Add extra fuel when the vehi-
cle is inclined.)
■Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on 
the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi-
cles incorporate electromagnetic 
shielding, and therefore emit 
approximately the same amount 
of electromagnetic waves as con-
ventional gasoline powered vehi-
cles or home electronic 
appliances.
●Your vehicle may cause sound 
interference in some third party-
produced radio parts.
■Effect of magnetic forces
If objects that generate strong mag-
netic forces, such  as large speak-
ers, are placed inside the luggage 
compartment or installed nearby, 
the generated magnetic forces may 
negatively affect the hybrid system.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) 
(lithium-ion battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) 
has a limited service life.
The hybrid battery (traction battery) 
capacity (the ability to hold a 
charge) reduces with time and use 
in the same way as other recharge-
able batteries. The extent at which 
capacity reduces  changes drasti-
cally depending on the environment 
(ambient temperature, etc.) and 
usage conditions, such as how the 
vehicle is driven and how the hybrid  battery (traction battery) is charged. 
This is a natural characteristic of 
lithium-ion batteries, and is not a 
malfunction. Also, even though the 
EV driving range becomes shorter 
when the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) capacity reduces, vehicle 
performance does not significantly 
become worse.
In order to reduce the possibility of 
the capacity reducing, follow the 
directions listed on P.113, “Capacity 
reduction of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery)”.
■Starting the hybrid system in an 
extremely cold environment
When the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) is extremely cold (below 
approximately -22°F [-30°C]) under 
the influence of the outside tem-
perature, it may not be possible to 
start the hybrid system. In this case, 
try to start the hybrid system again 
after the temperature of the hybrid 
battery increases due to the outside 
temperature increase etc.
WARNING
■High voltage precautions
The vehicle has high voltage DC 
and AC systems as well as a 12-
volt system. DC and AC high volt-
age is very dangerous and can 
cause severe burns and electric 
shock that may result in death or 
serious injury.
●Never touch, disassemble, 
remove or replace the high volt-
age parts, cables or their con-
nectors.
●The hybrid system will become 
hot after starting as the system 
uses high voltage. Be careful of 
both the high voltage and the 
high temperature, and always 
obey the caution labels 
attached to the vehicle. 

1082-2. Charging
■AC charging (P.116)
This is a charging method used 
when charging from an AC out-
let with the AC charging cable or 
charging that use an AC char-
ger.
By setting charging schedule, it is 
also possible to charge at the 
desired date and time. ( P.123)
■Using the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) charge 
mode ( P.75)
The plug-in hybrid system can 
be switched to hybrid battery 
(traction battery) charge mode 
to charge the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) using electricity 
generated by gasoline engine 
operation.
The maximum charge amount in 
the hybrid battery (traction battery) 
charge mode is approximately 80% 
of the fully charged capacity for the 
charging from an external power 
source.
■Solar charging system (if 
equipped) ( P.136)
In certain conditions, when the  vehicle is parked, the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) can be 
charged by using electricity gen-
erated by the solar panel 
equipped to the roof of the vehi-
cle.
This vehicle is equipped with 
several functions that are linked 
with charging.
■“My Room Mode” (
P.134)
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.169)
 By setting charging schedule, 
“Battery Heater” operates 
according to the charging 
Charging methods
The following methods can 
be used to charge the 
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
Types of charging meth-
odsCharging-linked functions 

1112-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
*: When using the hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode 
while parked, make sure that no 
flammable objects are near the 
vehicle and the vehicle is parked 
in a well-ventilated area. ( P.76)
■While parking (vehicles 
with solar charging system)
Solar charging is performed to 
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) when the neces-
sary conditions such as parking 
are met. ( P.136)
■After returning home
In order to drive the next time, 
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
Settings the charging schedule 
allows you to charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) at the desired 
time such as late at night or early in 
the morning. Furthermore, the 
charging schedule can be set to  automatically charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) every day or 
at the same time on certain days. 
(
 P.123)
Vehicles with solar charging sys-
tem: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is fully charged, 
charging the battery via the solar 
charging system is not performed. 
If you are not planning on driving 
the vehicle for a few days, refrain-
ing from charging the vehicle until 
right before you plan on using it will 
allow the solar charging system to 
be used effectively.
Information related to charging 
is displayed and can be checked 
on the multi-information display.
■While charging
When any door is opened during 
charging with the power switch 
off, the current charging condi-
tion and approximate time 
remaining until charging is com-
plete are displayed for a certain 
period of time.
The actual charging time may differ 
depending on conditions such as 
the remaining capacity of the hybrid 
Checking information 
related to charging 

1132-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start 
while the AC charging cable is 
attached to the vehicle, even if the 
power switch is operated.
●If the AC charging cable is con-
nected while the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated, the hybrid 
system will stop automatically and 
driving will not be possible.
■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 luggage compart-
ment.
●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”.
●During and after charging, the lug-
gage compartment and its sur-
rounding 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.
■When charging using a public 
charging facility
When charging using a public  charging facility, check the setting of 
the charging schedule function.
●When the charging schedule is 
registered, temporarily turn off the 
function or turn “Charge Now” on. 
(
 P.128, 132)
●When the charging schedule is set 
to on, charging will not start even 
if the AC charging cable is con-
nected. Also, charging fee may 
occur due to connection of the AC 
charging cable.
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with 
this vehicle.
■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 following can help 
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.79)
●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 t he hybrid battery 
(traction battery) immediately 
before starting off. ( P.123)
Things to know before 
charging
Make sure to read the fol-
lowing precautions before 
charging the hybrid battery 
(traction battery). 

1142-2. Charging
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. 
However, vehicle performance does 
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 hybrid 
battery [traction 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 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 “Battery Heater”, etc., reduces 
the charging power sent to the 
hybrid battery (traction 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.
■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.134)
●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 example due to the 
vehicle being left unused for a 
long period of time.
●When the upper limit of charging 
current is changed in the charging 
current setting of the vehicle. 
( P.119)
●When the “Battery Heater” oper-
ates. ( P.108)
●When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-
ated before charging. ( P.109)
●When the plug generates heat 
due to a loose outlet connection 
etc.
●When the temperature of 
charging-related parts is high. 

5918-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8
When trouble arises
cal components when the vehicle 
is running at a low speed for an 
extended period, such as in heavy 
traffic.
■When the 12-volt battery is 
removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is 
cleared. When the 12-volt battery 
is depleted, have the vehicle 
inspected at your Toyota dealer.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. ( P.634)
■When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery terminals
When the 12-volt battery terminals 
are removed, the information stored 
in the ECU is cl eared. Before 
removing the 12-volt battery termi-
nals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■Charging the 12-volt battery
The electricity stored in the 12-volt 
battery will discharge gradually even 
when the vehicle is not in use, due 
to natural discharge and the drain-
ing effects of certain electrical appli-
ances. If the vehicle is left for a long 
time, the 12-volt battery may dis-
charge, and the hybrid system may 
be unable to start. (The 12-volt bat-
tery recharges automatically while 
the hybrid system is operating.)
■When recharging or replacing 
the 12-volt battery
●In some cases, it may not be pos-
sible to unlock the doors using the 
smart key system when the 12-
volt battery is discharged. Use the 
wireless remote control or the 
mechanical key to lock or unlock 
the doors.
●The hybrid system may not start 
on the first attemp t after reinstall-
ing the 12-volt battery. In that 
case, start the hybrid system in 
the same manner as when the 
electronic key does not operate 
properly ( P.588). This is not a 
malfunction, as the hybrid system 
will start normally  on the second 
attempt.
●The power switch mode is memo-
rized by the vehicle. When the 12-
volt battery is reconnected, the 
system will return to the mode it 
was in before the 12-volt battery 
was discharged. Before discon-
necting the 12-volt battery, turn 
the power switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the 
power switch was in before the 
12-volt battery discharged, be 
especially careful when recon-
necting the 12-volt battery.
●If the 12-volt battery discharges, it 
may not be possible to shift the 
shift position to other positions.
In this case, the vehicle can not be 
towed without lifting both front 
wheels because the front wheels 
will be locked.
●Some systems may require initial-
ization. ( P.634)
■When replacing the 12-volt bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery that con-
forms to Europ ean regulations.
●Use a battery that the case size is 
same as the previous one (LN1), 
20 hour rate capacity (20HR) is 
equivalent (45Ah) or greater, and 
performance rating (CCA) is 
equivalent (285A) or greater.
• If the sizes differ, the 12-volt bat-
tery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low,  even if the time period where the 
vehicle is not used is a short time, 
the 12-volt battery may discharge 
and hybrid system may not be 
able to start.
●Use a ventilation type calcium bat-
tery
●Use a 12-volt battery with a han-
dle. If a 12-volt battery without a 
handle is used, removal is more 
difficult.
●When removing the 12-volt bat-
tery:  P.512
●After replacing, firmly attach the 
following items to the exhaust hole  

6029-1. Specifications
■Oil capacity (Drain and refill  reference*)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference  quantity to be used when changing 
the engine oil. When actually adding the engine oil, make sure that the oil 
level is between the low level ma rk and refill upper limit mark (P.506). 
Warm up and turn off the hybrid syst em, wait about 5 minutes, and check 
the oil level on the dipstick.
■Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is 
used in your Toyota vehicle. 
Use Toyota approved “Toyota 
Genuine Motor Oil” or equiva-
lent to satisfy the following 
grade and viscosity.
Oil grade:
ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine 
oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE 0W-16 is the best choice 
for good fuel economy and good 
starting in cold weather. 
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, 
SAE 0W-20 oil may be used. 
However, it must be replaced 
with SAE 0W-16 at the next oil 
change.
Electric motor (traction motor)
TypePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output120 kW
Maximum torque153.4 ft•lbf (208 N•m, 21.2 kgf•m)
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
TypeLithium-ion battery
Voltage3.7 V/cell
Capacity51.0 Ah
Quantity72 cells
Nominal voltage266.4 V
Lubrication system
With filter4.1 qt. (3.9 L, 3.4 Imp. qt.)
Without filter3.7 qt. (3.5 L, 3.1 Imp. qt.)