2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID warning

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2-1. Plug-in hybrid system
Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
●Never touch, disassemble, remove or replace the high voltage parts,
cables or their connectors.
●The hybrid system will become hot
after starting as the system uses high voltage. Be careful of both the high voltage and the high tempera-
ture, and always obey the caution labels attached to the vehicle.
●Never try to open the service plug access hole located in the luggage compartment. The service plug is
used only when the vehicle is ser- viced and is subject to high voltage.
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, apply
the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, and turn the hybrid sys-tem off.
●Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
●If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
●Do not touch the battery if liquid is leaking from or adhering to it.If electrolyte (carbonic-based
organic electrolyte) from the hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes into contact with the eyes or
skin, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
●If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do
not approach the vehicle. Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
damaged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount of electrolyte from leaking
out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and
eyes and could cause acute poi- soning if inhaled.
●Do not bring burning or high-tem-perature items close to the electro-lyte. The electrolyte may ignite and
cause a fire.
●If a fire occurs in the Plug-in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible. Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant
for electric fires. Using even a small amount of water may be danger-ous.
●If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground when towing, the motor may
continue to generate electricity. This may cause a fire. ( P.529)

982-1. Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
●Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid
has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.
■Hybrid battery (traction battery)
●Your vehicle contains a sealed lith- ium-ion battery.
●Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent acci-dents, hybrid batteries that have
been removed from a disposed vehicle are collected through any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Do not dispose of the bat-tery yourself. Unless the battery is
properly collected, the following may occur, resulting in death or serious injury:
• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is
hazardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part, resulting in an electric shock.
• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your Plug-in
Hybrid Electric Vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehi-cle or modified in any way, acci-
dents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage
may occur. When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an
accident is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be aware of these dangers.
●If your vehicle is disposed of with-out the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of seri-
ous electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your
vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer, or a qualified ser-vice shop. If the hybrid battery is
not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
If the vehicle under floor area
receives strong shock or impact while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe area and check around the bottom of the
vehicle. If there is damage to the hybrid battery (traction battery) or liq-uid leakage, it may lead to a vehicle
fire, etc. Do not touch the vehicle and immediately contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Modifications
Do not modify the vehicle to make the height lower.
It is easier for the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) in the under floor area to come in contact with the ground when the vehicle is lowered. If the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is damaged, a vehicle fire may occur which could lead to death or serious injury.

1002-1. Plug-in hybrid system
stops the fuel pump to minimize the
risk of electrocution and fuel leak-
age.
If the emergency shut off system
activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid sys-
tem, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction occurs
in the hybrid system or an improper
operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc-
tions.
■If a warning light comes on, a warn-
ing message is displayed or the 12-
volt battery is disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that
case, try to start the system again. If the
“READY” indicator does not come on,
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Primarily using EV mode and
AUTO EV/HV mode when driving in
cities and using HV mode when
driving on highways (or freeways)
can help conserve fuel and electric-
ity. (P.86)
When using Eco drive mode, the
torque corresponding to the accel-
erator pedal depression amount
can be generated more smoothly
than it is in normal conditions. In
addition, the operation of the air
conditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) will be minimized, improving
fuel and electricity economy.
(P.411)
Eco-friendly driving is possible by
keeping the Hybrid System Indica-
tor within Eco area. (P.190, 196)
Hybrid warning message
Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological
driving, pay attention to the
following points:
Using EV mode, AUTO
EV/HV mode and HV mode
effectively
Using Eco drive mode
Use of Hybrid System Indi-
cator

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
*: If the AC charging cable is equipped.
AC charging cable*
The function, correct operating
procedure, etc. of the AC
charging cable are explained.
WARNING
■When using the AC charging cable and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex- pected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
●Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the AC charging cable,
charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
If a problem arises with the AC charging cable or the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device), stop charging immediately and contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Do not subject the AC charging cable, charging connector, plug or CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) to strong force or impact.
●Do not apply excessive force to the
AC charging cable by forcefully folding, twisting, pulling or dragging the AC charging cable.
●Do not damage the AC charging cable with sharp objects.
●Do not fold the charging connector or plug or insert foreign objects into
them.
●Do not put the charging connector
and plug into water.
●Do not bring the AC charging cable to a high-temperature item such as a heating device.
●Do not apply a load to the AC charging cable and plug-cord (such
as wrapping the AC charging cable around the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) and the
charging connector).
●Do not use or leave the AC
charging cable in situations where a load is applied to the socket and the plug (such as when the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is hanging in the air without contacting the ground).
●Mode 3 AC charging cable: Do not use outside the rated voltage (less
than 277 V) or rated current (less than 20 A).
NOTICE
■Precautions when handling AC
charging cable
Make sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in damage to the AC charging cable and AC charging inlet.
●Insert the charging connector straight into the AC charging inlet.
●After inserting the charging connec-tor, do not apply excessive force to
or twist the connector. Also, do not lean on the connector or hang any objects from it.
●Do not step on or trip over the AC charging cable.
●Before removing the charging con-nector, make sure that it is
unlocked. ( P.121)
●After removing the AC charging
cable, promptly return it to its proper location.

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
Plug
Plug-cord
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Power indicator ( P.114)
Charging indicator ( P.114)
Error warning indicator ( P.114)
Mode 3 AC charging cable (if equipped)
Charging connector (vehicle side)
Identification label (on the charging connector)
Charging plug (charger side)
Identification label (on the charging plug)
■AC charging cable types
The following charging modes are categorized according to the availability of a
charging control device, which detects malfunctions such as electrical leakages, and its location (whether it is attached to the charger or AC charging cable). The type of AC charging cable that can be used differs according to the charging mode
Charging modeOutline
Mode 1
A charging method which does not use charging control to
detect electrical leakages between an external power source
and the vehicle. Does not apply to this vehicle.
C
D
E
F
G
H
A
B
C
D

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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
This product must be grounded. In
case of malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a
grounding conductor and a ground-
ing plug. The grounding plug must
be plugged into an appropriate
socket that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
The CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) has the following
safety features.
■Electrical leakage detection
function
If an electrical leakage is detected
during charging, the power source
will be automatically interrupted,
thus preventing fires or electrical
shocks caused by electrical leak-
age.
If the power source is interrupted, the
error warning indicator flashes.
If the power source is interrupted:
 P.114
■Automatic check function
This is an automatic system check
that is run before charging begins
to check for problems in the opera-
tion of the electrical leakage detec-
tion function.
If a malfunction is found in the electrical
leakage detection function as a result of
the check, the error warning indicator
flashes to inform the user. ( P.114)
■Temperature detection func-
tion
A temperature detection function is
equipped to the plug. While
charging, if heat is generated due
to looseness on the socket side
etc., this function suppresses heat
by controlling the charging current.
■Conditions for supplying cur-
rent to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is designed to pre-
vent electrical current from being
supplied to the charging connector
when it is not connected to the
vehicle, even if the plug is inserted
into the socket.
Grounding (Mode 2 AC
charging cable)
WARNING
■Grounding precautions
●Improper connection of the ground-
ing conductor increases the risk of electric shock.Check with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly grounded.
●Do not modify the grounding plug provided with the product. If it does
not fit the socket, have a proper socket installed by a qualified elec-trician.
Safety functions (Mode 2 AC
charging cable)

1142-2. Charging
■Indicator operation
3 indicators are used to indicate the
following conditions.Power indicator
Illuminates when electricity is flowing to
the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device).
Charging indicator
Illuminates when charging is in prog-
ress.
Error warning indicator
Flashes when there is an electrical
leakage or when a malfunction occurs
in the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device).
■When a malfunction occurs during charging
The indicators on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) use a
combination of different statuses (not illuminated, illuminated or flashing) to
inform the user of internal malfunctions.
When the error warning indicator is illuminated or flashing, temporarily remove the
plug from the socket and then reconnect it to check if the error indicator turns off.
If the error warning indicator turns off, charging is now possible.
If it does not turn off, perform the correction procedure in the following chart.
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) indicators
(Mode 2 AC charging cable)A
B
C
StatusPower indica-
torError warning
indicatorCause/Correction procedure
Charging system
error
Not illuminated
Not illumi-
nated or illumi-
natedAn electrical leakage is
detected and charging is can-
celed, or there is a malfunction
in the AC charging cable.
Consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
IlluminatedFlashes

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Plug-in hybrid system
The plug-cord can be replaced
using the following procedure.
Plug temperature
detection mal-
function
FlashesFlashes
There is a malfunction in the
plug temperature detection
part.
Consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
Plug temperature
increase detectionFlashesNot illuminated
An increase in the temperature
of the plug is detected due to
an improper connection
between the socket and plug.
Check that the plug is
securely connected to the
socket
AC charging cable
life span noticeIlluminatedFlashes
The number of charges using
the AC charging cable is near-
ing the end of its usable life
span.
Consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
AC charging cable
life spanIlluminatedIlluminated
The number of charges using
the AC charging cable has
exceeded its usable number of
charges.
Consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer
StatusPower indica-
torError warning
indicatorCause/Correction procedure
Replacing the plug-cord
(Mode 2 AC charging cable)
(if equipped)