2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID ECO mode

1302-2. Charging
To enable the use of EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, we recom-
mend systematically charging the
vehicle.
■Before leaving home
In order to use EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode, charge the hybrid
battery (traction battery) at home
before leaving.
The charging schedule function
(P.144) can be used to set the sys-
tem to automatically fully charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery) before
your desired departure time. It is also
possible to set the air conditioning to
make the interior in a comfortable state
before your desired departure time.
■At your destination
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
If there are no charging facilities at
your destination, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) can be charged
using the hybrid battery (traction
battery) charge mode. (P.87)
*
*: When using the hybrid battery (trac-
tion 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.88)
■After returning home
In order to drive the next time,
charge the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
Settings the charging schedule allows
you to charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion 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 battery (traction battery) every
day or at the same time on certain
days. (P.144)
Charging tips
This section explains methods
for using the charging function
for this vehicle and checking
information related to
charging.
Systematically charging

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Plug-in hybrid system
When charging with a charger,
follow the procedures for using
each charger.
When charging using a public
charging facility, check the set-
ting of the charging schedule
function.
• When the charging schedule is regis-
tered, temporarily turn off the function
or turn “Charge Now” on. (P.150,
156, 162)
• When the charging schedule is set to
on, charging will not start even if the
AC charging cable is connected.
Also, charging fee may occur due to
connection of the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check the
following items.
The parking brake is applied.
(P.320)
Lights such as the headlights,
emergency flashers and interior
lights etc. are turned off.
If these light switches are turned on,
then these features will consume elec-
tricity, and charging time will increase.
The power switch is turned to
OFF. (P.313)
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging cable
is in good condition. (P.117)
■During charging
●The charging starting time may differ
depending on the state of the vehicle,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. (P.99)
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance with
the operation of the air conditioning
system or “Battery Cooler” (P.128).
●During and after charging, the rear
seat and its surrounding 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. (When using Mode 2
AC 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.
■Capacity reduction of the hybrid
battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) will decline gradually when
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is in
use. The rate at which it declines will dif-
fer 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 sun-
light when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerating
frequently and suddenly when EV
driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
Confirm the following before
charging
Inspecting the AC charging
cable

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speed for EV driving. (P.90)
●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 function as
much as possible in order to fully
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) immediately before starting off.
(P.144)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven in EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode decreases. However, vehi-
cle 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).
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●Charging is carried out when the out-
side 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 remain-
ing charge display of the hybrid bat-
tery (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 bat-
tery (traction battery), the charging
amount sent to the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) may decrease.
■Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time
may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
●When the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) becomes hot, such as immedi-
ately after high-load driving.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of elec-
tricity, for example, when the head-
lights are on etc.
●When using “My Room Mode”.
(P.164)
●There is a power outage during
charging.
●There is an interruption in the electri-
cal supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of exter-
nal 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.
●The maximum charging current is set
to 8A or 16A*. (P.125, 126)
●When the “Battery Heater” operates.
(P.128)
●When the “Battery Cooler” is operated
before charging. (P.128)
●When the plug generates heat due to
a loose socket connection etc.
*: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction
battery charger only
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with this
vehicle.

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●A maximum of 15 charging schedules
can be registered.
■To make sure that the charging
schedule function operates cor-
rectly
Check the following items.
●The clock is adjusted to the proper
time
●The calendar is set to the correct date
●Check that the power switch is turned
off
●After registering the charging sched-
ule, connect the AC charging cable
The charging start time is determined
based on the charging schedule at the
time that the AC charging cable was
connected.
●After connecting the AC charging
cable, check that the charging indica-
tor of the charging port flashes
(P.107)
●Do not use an socket that has a power
cut off function (including a timer func-
tion)
Use an socket that constantly supplies
electricity. For sockets where the
power is cut off due to a timer func-
tion, etc., charging may not be carried
out according to plan if the power is
cut off during the set time.
●The automatic adjustment of the clock
by GPS is set to on.
For details regarding setting clock, refer
to “Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
■When the AC charging cable
remains connected to the vehicle
Even if multiple consecutive charging
schedules are registered, the next
charge will not be carried out according
to the charging schedule until the AC
charging cable is removed and recon-
nected after charging completes. Also,
when the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging according to
the charging schedule will not be carried
out.
■“Climate Prep” or “Climate prepa-
ration”
●When the air conditioning-linked set-
ting is turned on, the air conditioning
operates until the set departure time.
Therefore, the air conditioning will
consume electricity and charging may
not complete by the set departure
time.
●If the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging will not be
carried out, even if the charging
schedule is set. However, if “Climate
Prep” or “Climate preparation” is
turned on, the air conditioning will
operate only once when it nears the
time set in “Departure” or “Departure
time”. If this occurs, the air condition-
ing will consume electricity and the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) when departing may
be decreased.
●When the doors are unlocked, the air
conditioning system does not operate.
■When charging schedules are
ignored
When the following operations are per-
formed while the charging schedule is
on standby, charging schedule is tempo-
rarily canceled and charging is started.
●When the Remote Air Conditioning
System (P.438) is operated
●When turning “My Room Mode” on
(P.164)
●When turning “Charge Now” on
(P.150, 156, 162)
●When an operation that temporarily
cancels charging using the charging
schedule is performed (P.138)
■Effects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure” or “Departure time”,
charging schedule may be ignored due
to the outside temperature and charging
may start.

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Plug-in hybrid system
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-infor-
mation display
Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display
Discharging status
Charging status
When the electricity supply from the AC
charging cable is larger than the power
consumption inside the vehicle,
becomes larger. When the power con-
sumption is larger than the electricity
supply, becomes larger.
When the electricity supply and con-
sumption are balanced (when the
power balance is judged to be zero),
and are displayed as the same
size.
■When a door is unlocked while
using “My Room Mode”
The charging connector unlocks,
charging stops and “My Room Mode”
stops. In order to use “My Room Mode”
again, reconnect the AC charging cable
and start “My Room Mode” (P.164).
When using “My Room Mode” with pub-lic charging station, operation to start
charging using the charger may be
required again before starting “My Room
Mode”.
■Meter display during charging
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on for
approximately 100 seconds after the
power switch is turned on during
charging, the power switch will automat-
ically turn off.
■While using “My Room Mode”
Any of the following may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower limit, the air condi-
tioning system automatically turns off.
In this situation, the air conditioning
system cannot be used until the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) increases. Turn the
power switch off and use “My Room
Mode” after the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
restored.
●When the outside temperature is low,
the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system opera-
tion being restricted.
●Warning lights and indicators such as
electric power steering system warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indi-
cator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the surrounding area is
dark, the headlights are turned on.
(P.326)
■When a charging schedule is regis-
tered
When “My Room Mode” starts while the
charging schedule is on standby,
charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts.
■When “My Room Mode” is used
while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on
while the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged and the charging con-
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1662-2. Charging
nector that supplies power is connected,
“Charging Port Lid is Open” is displayed
on the multi-information display. In this
case, press of the meter control
switches to display the setting screen of
“My Room Mode”, and then select “My
Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode” is used while the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
fully charged, the electric power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) may be
consumed. In this case, charging may be performed again.
■When a message related to “My Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on the multi-information display while using or attempting to start “My Room Mode”,
take the following correction proce- dures.
●“Traction battery is too low for “My Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining charge in
the hybrid battery (traction battery) for
starting “My Room Mode”.
Wait until the charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) increases, then
start “My Room Mode”.
●““My Room Mode” has stopped due to low traction battery”
The remaining charge in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is insufficient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
●““My Room Mode” will stop when trac- tion battery is too low Reduce power usage to continue using “My Room
Mode””
The power consumption inside the vehi-
cle is greater than the power being
charged to the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
low.*
• “My Room Mode” will end unless the
power consumption inside the vehicle is improved.• To continue using “My Room Mode”,
turn off the power of systems such as the air conditioning system and audio system to increase the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery).*: The power balance status during “My
Room Mode” can be checked from the
remaining charge display screen for
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.164)
WARNING
■Cautions for using “My Room
Mode”
Make sure to observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious health problems or even death.
●Do not leave children, people who need assistance, or pets inside the vehicle. The system may turn off
automatically and the interior tem- perature may become high or low, resulting in heat stroke, dehydration
or hypothermia. Devices such as the wipers can also be used, which may lead to mistaken operation and
an accident.
●Check the safety around the vehicle
carefully before use.

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■Charging indicator of the charging port flashes and charging can-
not be carried out.
*: Refer to P.107 for details regarding charging indicator of the charging port illumi-
nation and flashing.
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction proce-
dure.
■Cannot charge at desired time
*1: The automatic adjustment of the clock by GPS is set to ON. For details regarding
Likely causeCorrection procedure
When charging indicator of the charging
port flashes
*: charging schedule is regis-
tered
When you wish to charge according to
the charging schedule, wait until the set
time.
To start charging, set “Charge Now” to
on. (P.150, 156, 162)
When charging indicator of the charging
port rapidly flashes
*: Malfunction
occurred in an external power source or
the vehicleStart the hybrid system and follow the
instructions displayed by the message on
the multi-information display. (P.172)
When charging schedule function does not operate normally
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Vehicle clock is not properly adjusted or
the calendar is not set correctly
Check the clock settings and adjust it to
the proper time.
*1
Check the calendar settings and adjust it
to the correct date.
*2 (P.206, 217)
AC charging cable is not connected to
vehicleBefore using the charging schedule, con-
nect the AC charging cable.
Incorrect charging mode selected
Check the charging mode setting.
(P.144)
When the charging mode is “Start” or
“Start at set time”, charging starts at the
set time, but when it is “Departure” or
“Departure time”, charging is completed
by the set time. (The charging start time
is automatically controlled by the sys-
tem.)

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setting clock, refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
*2: This can only be set if GPS calibration of clock is turned off in the Multimedia Dis-
play settings.
■Charging starts, even though charging schedule is registered
Likely causeCorrection procedure
“Charge Now” is set to on
When charging according to the charging
schedule, set “Charge Now” to off.
(P.150, 156, 162)
charging schedule is set to offCheck that charging schedule is not set
to off. (P.149, 155, 161)
Charging mode is set to “Departure” or
“Departure time” and schedule departure
time is close to current timeWhen the system determines that there
is no time to finish charging by the set
scheduled departure time, it starts
charging. Check the charging schedules.
AC charging cable was removed and
reinserted while charging indicator of the
charging port was flashing
If the AC charging cable is removed and
reinserted while the charging indicator is
flashing, the charging schedule is can-
celed (P.138).
Temporarily remove the AC charging
cable, and then reconnect it.
The “My Room Mode” or the Remote Air
Conditioning System was operated
When the “My Room Mode” or the
Remote Air Conditioning System is oper-
ated, the system will start charging, even
if the charging schedule is registered. To
carry out charging using the charging
schedule, stop the “My Room Mode” or
the Remote Air Conditioning System,
and then reconnect the AC charging
cable.