2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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■Warning symbols
This device is for use with electric vehicles. (This device does
not require ventilation)
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the AC charging
cable, charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device).
There may be a risk of electrical shock when using this device
improperly.
If the plug, charging connector or CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) is abnormally hot during use, unplug it
immediately.
Connecting the AC charging cable to an extension cord is
strictly prohibited.
Do not connect the device to a socket that is loose, worn, or
broken. Ensure the plug fits the socket tightly.
When the plug is used with a rain-tight socket for outdoor use,
protect the plug and socket from rain and snow by using a
rain-tight cover.
Do not immerse the plug or cord in water or other liquid. Do
not expose the plug to rain and snow.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect only to a properly
grounding type socket.

1202-2. Charging
■Caution symbols
■Information symbols
Do not hang the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
on the plug. Ensure the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) is supported.
Do not subject the AC charging cable, charging connector,
plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) to strong
force or impact.
Do not place heavy objects on the AC charging cable,
charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
Do not use this device if the AC charging cable is frayed, has
broken insulation, or any other signs of damage.
Do not wind the power cord or AC charging cable around the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) or charging con-
nector.
This device may not operate if used with IT or other unearthed
systems such as an isolated winding generator or isolating
transformer.
This device has a non-switched protective conductor.
Do not use this device at an altitude over 4000 meter.

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■Unlocking the charging port
lid
1Unlock the doors using the
smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control.
2Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid (the loca-
tion shown in the illustration)
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 entry &
start system or wireless remote
control.
■Security feature
If the doors are locked by the security
function when the charing port lid is
closed, the charging port lid will also be
locked. (P.236)
■Locking the charging port lid
If the charging port lid is closed after the
doors are locked, 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 procedure, it can
be opened in an emergency by perform-
ing the following steps.
1Open the back door. (P.242, 243)
2Pull the 12-volt battery cover and
remove it. (P.486)
3Hook a finger to the emergency
release lever as shown in the illus-
tration.
4Move the emergency release lever
in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
*
The charging port lid is unlocked and
can be opened.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may damage
Locking and unlocking
the charging port lid and
charging connector
Using the smart entry & start
system or wireless remote
control, the charging port lid
can be locked/unlocked and
the charging connector can be
unlocked. (P.235)
If the smart entry & start sys-
tem or the wireless remote
control does not operate prop-
erly, use the mechanical key.
(P.572)
Locking and unlocking the
charging port lid

1222-2. Charging
the emergency release lever.
5Press the central rear edge of the
charging port lid to open it. (P.107)
This unlocking method is a temporary
correction procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have the
vehicle inspected by any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer immedi-
ately.
■Locking the charging connec-
tor
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when inserting
it into the AC charging inlet.
■Unlocking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart entry &
start system or wireless remote
control.
The charging connector locks when
connected and unlocks when the
doors are unlocked. As a result, the
locked and unlocked condition of
the charging connector may not
match the locked or unlocked con-
dition of the doors.If the charging connector is locked
while the doors are unlocked, it can
be unlocked using the following
operations.
When using the smart entry &
start system, unlock the doors
again after performing a locking
operation once. (P.235)
When using the wireless remote
control, perform an unlock oper-
ation by pressing the unlock but-
ton. (P.235)
■Charging connector lock function
The charging connector lock function
does not guarantee that theft of the AC
charging cable will be prevented, and is
not necessarily effective for all mis-
chiefs.
■Unlocking the charging connector
using the smart entry & start sys-
tem
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 automatically locks the connec-
tor again.
■Unlocking the charging connector
during charging
If the charging connector is unlocked
during charging, charging will be
stopped. Once the security function
(P.122) works, charging may not
restart automatically. In this case,
remove the charging connector
* and
insert it again.
*: When the charging connector is
removed, the charging schedule will
be updated. (P.144)
Locking and unlocking the
charging connector

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■When the charging connector can-
not 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 using the smart entry & start sys-
tem or wireless remote control and
unlock the charging connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
■If the charging connector cannot be unlocked
The charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emergency release lever.
1 Open the back door. (P.242, 243)
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 emergency release lever.
4 Move the emergency release lever
in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.*
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 damage
the emergency release lever.
5 Reinstall the cover to the its original
position.
This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If the
problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector can
be unlocked in the normal procedure.

1242-2. Charging
*: If the AC charging cable is equipped.
Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V
socket with a Residual Current
Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) and a
circuit breaker. Use of a 13A
individual circuit is strongly rec-
ommended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate prop-
erly.
 We strongly recommend that you
use an exclusive connection
from the junction box for
charging. If you connect on a
socket that is on a shared circuit,
and other electrical appliances
are used on other sockets on the
same circuit, then the circuit
breaker might trip.*
WARNING
■When connecting the charging connector to the AC charging
inlet
Be careful not to touch the charging port lid lock portion.
When the connector lock operates, the charging port lid lock will also operate. The charging port lid lock pin
may hit a hand, resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■When inserting the charging con-
nector
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a mal-
function in the charging connector locking system.
●Check that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle.A charging connector of the differ-
ent type or a charging connector with damaged or deformed inser-tion part may not be locked.
●Do not apply excessive force to the charging connector after the
charging connector is inserted. When removing the charging con-nector, make sure to unlock the
charging connector.
Power sources that can
be used*
An external power source that
fulfills the following criteria is
necessary for charging this
vehicle. Confirm this before
charging.
WARNING
■Warnings for electrical faults
Make sure to observe the precautions in this Owner’s Manual when charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that ful- fills the requirements, or failure to observe regulations while charging
could lead to an accident, possibly resulting in death or serious injury.
Power sources

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Ensure that the junction box is
equipped with a Residual Cur-
rent Circuit-Breaker (RCCB). If it
is not, have one installed by a
duly qualified professional.
When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket that is certified for outdoor
use. Checking Residual Current
Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) opera-
tion before its use is recom-
mended.
Check whether there are any
local EV-charging regulations in
place, and adhere to them.
*: For detailed information, consult an
electrician.
■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings are
recommended.
●Rain-tight socket
When charging outdoors, connect the
plug to a rain-tight socket, and ensure
that the plug remains waterproof while
the plug is connected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only
to an at least 13A branch circuit with
an over-current protection.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock
when working with the plug, connect
to a socket that has a Residual Cur-
rent Circuit-Breaker (RCCB) installed.
●Remote switch
Allows the electricity from the socket to
be interrupted by operating a switch,
thus allowing safe removal and insertion
of the plug on rainy days.
■When your circuit breaker trips
during charging (vehicles with 7-
inch multi-information display)
The upper limit of the charging current
can be changed in “Vehicle Settings” on
the multi-information display.
1Press or of the meter control
switches to select .
2Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Vehicle Settings”,
and then press and hold .
3Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will
be displayed.
4Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Cur-
rent”, and then press .
The “Charging Current” screen will
be displayed.
5Press or of the meter control
switches to select “16A”
*1 or “8A”,
and then press .
During charging, the maximum
charging current will be restricted to
the set current or lower.
*2
If the breaker still trips while charging,
even after changing the upper limit of
the charging current, check if the con-
nected power source meets the speci-
fied charging conditions. (P.124)
*1: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will
lengthen the charging time.
■When your circuit breaker trips
during charging (vehicles with
12.3-inch multi-information display)
The upper limit of the charging current

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can be changed in “ Vehicle Set-
tings” on the multi-information display.
1 Press and hold to display the
cursor on the content display area
(center) of the multi-information dis-
play.
2 Press or of the meter control
switches to select and then
press .
3 Press or of the meter control
switches and select “ Vehicle
Settings”. Then press and hold .
4 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Set-
tings”, and then press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will
be displayed.
5 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “Charging Cur-
rent”, and then press .
The “Charging Current” screen will
be displayed.
6 Press or of the meter control
switches to select “16A”*1 or “8A”,
and then press .
During charging, the maximum
charging current will be restricted to
the set current or lower.*2
If the breaker still trips while charging,
even after changing the upper limit of the charging current, check if the con-nected power source meets the speci-
fied charging conditions. ( P.124)*1: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will
lengthen the charging time.
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electri- cal shock and/or damages may occur, possibly resulting in death or serious
injury.
●Connect to an AC 220 V - 240 V
socket with a Residual Current Cir- cuit-Breaker (RCCB) and supplied by a circuit breaker in line with local
regulations. Use of an individual cir- cuit provided with at least 13A is strongly recommended.
●Do not connect the AC charging cable to a multi-socket adaptor,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
●Connecting the AC charging cable
to an extension cord is strictly pro- hibited. The extension cord may overheat and does not contain a
Residual Current Circuit-Breaker (RCCB).The leakage detection function of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter- rupting Device) ( P.113) may not operate correctly.