2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID ECU

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Plug-in hybrid system
■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

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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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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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Plug-in hybrid system
■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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●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.

1602-2. Charging
(P.162)
Return button
Press to close the “Charging schedule” screen.
Main content displayed on the calendar:
When “Charge Now” is set to on, the blue icon will be displayed on the gray
line.
■Registering the charging
schedule
1Display the “Charging sched-
ule” screen. (P.159)
2Press “Add”.
The “Add event” screen will be dis-
played on the screen.
3Select charging mode.
Press “Start at set time” or “Departure
time” to set the desired charging mode,
and set the time by pressing buttons on
the screen.
When “Start at set time” is selected:
Set the charging start time (start time), then press “OK”.
When “Departure time” is selected:
Set the charging end time (departure
time), then press “OK”.
4When the charging mode is set
to “Departure time”, set the air
conditioning-linked function to
on or off.
DisplayContent
Gray lineCurrent time
Green iconThe charging mode is set to “Departure
time”
Blue iconThe charging mode is set to “Start at set
time”
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1682-2. Charging
■The error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) flashes.
■Charging indicator of the charging port does not illuminate, even
though charging connector is connected.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Electrical leakage detection function or
self-diagnostic function operates and
power is cut off
When the voltage is insufficient, the error
warning indicator may flash when there
is noise interference. Perform a reset
and connect to a proper power source.
(P.114)
If charging does not start, immediately
stop charging and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The plug is not properly connected to the
socketCheck whether the plug is properly con-
nected to the socket.
Charging connector is not securely con-
nected to AC charging inlet
Check the connection status of the
charging connector.
When connecting the charging con-
nector, insert the charging connector
securely.
After connecting the charging connec-
tor, check that the charging indicator of
the charging port is turned on.
If the charging indicator of the charging
port does not illuminate, even though the
charging connector is securely con-
nected, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Immediately stop charging and
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) is
already fully chargedWhen the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging is not per-
formed.
The charger does not operatePlease contact the facility manager when
there is a problem with charger.

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*: Electricity is consumed when operating “Battery Heater” (P.128), the air condi-
tioning-linked function (P.144) or Remote Air Conditioning System (P.438).
■If “Charging Complete Limited Due to Battery Temp” is shown
Charging connector is not securely con-
nected
Check the connection status of the
charging connector.
When connecting the charging con-
nector, insert the charging connector
securely.
After connecting the charging connec-
tor, check that the charging indicator of
the charging port is turned on.
If charging cannot be carried out, even
though the proper procedures were fol-
lowed, have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
Charging connector was unlocked while
charging
When the charging connector is
unlocked while charging, charging stops.
To continue charging, reconnect the
charging connector.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Charging was stopped to protect the
hybrid battery (traction battery) as it con-
tinued to remain hot for a certain period
of time.Allow the hybrid battery (traction battery)
to cool down and perform charging again
if the charging amount has not reached
the desired amount.
Likely causeCorrection procedure