2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID Owners Manual

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■Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.5 kW or 7 kW*.
However, depending on the used char-
ger or AC charging cable, charging elec- tricity may be limited.*: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
How to charge
This section explains the pro-
cedure for charging the hybrid
battery (traction battery) with
the equipped AC charging
cable.
When using a charging station,
make sure to check the opera-
tion instructions of the AC
charger.
When the charging schedule is
registered, make sure “Charge
Now” is turned on before
charging. ( P.150, 156, 162)
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 con-
nector before removing the plug.
●When removing the AC charging
cable, check that the charging con- nector 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.
●When inserting the plug into or removing the plug from the socket, make sure to hold the body of the
plug.

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P.133
1 Prepare the AC charging cable.
When using the Mode 2 AC
charging cable
2 Make sure to hold the body of
the plug and insert it firmly into
the socket.
If you have a remote switch, turn it on. Check that the power indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) is illuminated. (If it is not illumi- nated, refer to P.167)Use a string, etc. to hang the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) on a hook or equivalent when a load is applied to the socket and plug due to
the installation height of the socket.
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) can be hung by using the hole
in the back. Do not attach the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
to the wall with screws.
When using the Mode 3 AC
charging cable (if equipped)
2 Remove the cap of the charging
plug and then connect the
charging plug to the charger.
When connecting the charging plug into the charger, make sure that the identifi-cation symbols are the same.
Make sure to hold the body of the charging plug and insert it firmly and fully into the charger.
Follow the instructions of the charger for details regarding how to connect the AC charging cable and how to start
charging. Depending on the charger, it may be necessary to receive authoriza-tion to use it. For details, refer to the
NOTICE
●Do not damage the AC charging inlet cap with a sharp object.
●Do not forcefully pull the AC charging cable that is caught or
entangled. If the cable is entangled, disentangle it before using.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the AC charging inlet. When the AC charging inlet needs to be
repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Charging precautions
When charging

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information of the charger.
3Unlock the doors and open the
charging port lid. (P.121)
The AC charging inlet light ( ) will
illuminate.
4Remove the AC charging inlet
cap and secure it into the holder
on the charging port lid.
5Remove the charging connec-
tor cap and secure it to the
cable.
6Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and
insert it firmly and fully into the
AC charging inlet.
When connecting the charging connec-
tor into the AC charging inlet, make
sure that the identification symbols are
the same.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible, it
will automatically lock. Check that the
charging indicator illuminates. If the
charging indicator does not illuminate,
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the charging connector is not locked.
*
*
: If the charging connector is not firmly
inserted, locking operation will be
performed several times.
7If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after
inserting the charging connec-
tor:
The charging schedule is regis-
tered (P.144).
After temporarily removing the charging
connector, reinsert it within approxi-
mately 5 seconds. (P.138)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging, check
P.114 and follow the correction proce-
dure.
The charging indicator will turn off when
charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn off
when charging is stopped for some rea-
son before completion. In this case, refer to P.167.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule (P.144) is reg-
istered 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” to ON (P.150,
156, 162)
●While the charging indicator is flash-
ing, remove and reconnect the
charging connector immediately
■When the charging connector can-
not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
P.123
■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 con-
nector, and then check that the charging
indicator of the charging port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
P.134
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to ON
and the energy monitor is displayed on
the Multimedia Display, the charging
connector is displayed on the energy
monitor and the flow of electricity during
charging is displayed (P.227).

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■Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and charging will be stopped. In this case, the charging station authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect the charging connector and perform authentication for the charging station.
■Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction battery char-ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging connector. When a certain temperature increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is displayed on the multi-information dis-play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per- forming the operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex-
pected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. ( P.124)
●Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the AC charging inlet is not deformed, damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is free of foreign mat- ter such as dirt, snow and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting the charging connector.
●Before inserting the charging plug into the charger, make sure there is no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely before inserting the charging plug.
●Do not get the terminals of the AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use sockets where the plug can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
●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 foreign objects.
●When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instruc-
tions 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 socket is submerged in water or snow.
●When charging while it is raining or snowing, do not connect or discon-
nect 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.

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WARNING
●Do not let the wheels on the AC charging cable, plug, charging con-
nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before using the charging system.The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. Touching or getting 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 seri-ous injury.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi- ately.
■If the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device). Refer to P.113 and
follow the correction 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 any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery char-ger is hot during charging. Do not touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the onboard traction battery charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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To prevent electrical shock, be sure
to remove by following the proce-
dures below.
1 Unlock the doors to unlock the
charging connector. ( P.122)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be dam- aged.
■Using private power generator
Do not use private power generators
as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsta- ble, the voltage may be insufficient,
and the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may
flash.
■Usable temperature range
●Do not charge if the outside tem- perature is -30°C (-22°F) or below, as it is likely that charging will take
longer.
●Do not leave the vehicle or the
charging cable in areas where the outside temperature is lower than -40°C (-40°F).
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which the
power equipment is located, charging may be unstable due to noise, the voltage may be insufficient, and the
error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard traction battery char-ger cooling air intake vent
Cooling air intake vent for the
onboard traction battery charger is installed under the rear seats.
Make sure to observe the following
precautions regarding the cooling air intake vent. Failure to observe these precautions may result in a charging
system malfunction.
●Do not block the air intake vent with
seat covers or luggage
●If the air intake vent is clogged with dust, clean it with a vacuum cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent
●Do not spill large amounts of water
near the air intake vent If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer and do not charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) before the inspection.
After charging

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If the charging connector is unlocked
during charging (while the charging indicator is illuminated), charging will be interrupted.
2 Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and pull
it towards you.
3 Attach the charging connector
cap.
4 Attach the AC charging inlet cap
and close the charging port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging port lid. ( P.121)
When using the Mode 2 AC
charging cable
5 Remove the plug from the
socket when the charging equip-
ment will not be used for a pro-
longed period of time.
Hold the body of the plug when remov- ing.
Make sure to put the cable away imme- diately after disconnecting. ( P.143)
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect
the plug and connector once a month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
When using the Mode 3 AC
charging cable (if equipped)
5 After removing the charging
plug from the charging device,
install the cap to the charging
plug.
Make sure to hold the body of the
charging plug when removing it.
Make sure to put the cable away imme- diately after disconnecting. ( P.143)