2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME Owners Manual

1052-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■Unlocking the charging port
lid
1 Unlock the doors using the
smart key system or wireless
remote control.
2 Press the central rear edge
of the charging port lid (the
location shown in the illustra-
tion) and open it.
WARNING
■Maintaining the AC charging
cable
When the AC charging cable is
dirty, first remove the dirt with a
hard, wringed cloth, and then
wipe the cable with a dry cloth.
However, never wash it with
water. If the AC charging cable is
washed with water, fire or electric
shock may occur during charging,
possibly resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When not using the AC
charging cable for a long time
Remove the plug from the outlet.
Dust could accumulate on the
plug or in the outlet, possibly
causing overheating which could
lead to a fire.
Also, keep the ca ble in a place
free from moisture.
Locking an d unlock-
ing the charging port
lid and cha rging con-
nector
Using the smart key system
or wireless remote control,
the charging port lid can be
locked/unlocked and the
charging connector can be
unlocked. ( P.220, 222)
If the smart key system or
the wireless remote control
does not operate properly,
use the mechanical key.
(P.568)
Locking and unlocking
the charging port lid

1062-2. Charging
■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 key system or wire-
less remote control.
■Security feature
If the doors are l ocked by the secu-
rity function when the charing port
lid is closed, the cha rging port lid will
also be locked. ( P.223)
■Locking the char ging port lid
If the charging port lid is closed after
the doors are lock ed, 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 proce-
dure, it can be ope ned in an emer-
gency by performing the following
steps.
1 Open the back door. ( P.229,
231)
2 Pull the 12-volt battery cover and
remove it. ( P.496)
3 Hook a finger to the emergency
release lever as shown in the
illustration.
4 Move the emergency release
lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.
*
The charging port lid is unlocked
and can be opened.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illust ration. Applying
force in other directions may dam-
age the emergency release lever.
5 Press the central rear edge of
the charging port lid to open it.
( P.98)
This unlocking method is a tempo-
rary correction procedure for emer-
gency use only. If the problem
persists, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dea ler immediately.
■Locking the charging con-
nector
The charging connector will be
automatically locked when
inserting it into the AC charging
inlet. (The setting can be
changed: P.107)
■Unlocking the charging
connector
The charging connector will be
unlocked when the doors are
unlocked using the smart key
system or wireless remote con-
trol.
The charging connector locks
when connected and unlocks
when the doors are unlocked.
As a result, the locked and
Locking and unlocking
the charging connector

1072-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
unlocked condition of the
charging connector may not
match the locked or unlocked
condition 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 key
system, unlock the doors
again after performing a lock-
ing operation once. ( P.222)
 When using the wireless
remote control, perform an
unlock operation by pressing
the unlock button. ( P.222)
■Changing the charging con-
nector lock settings
The method for locking and
unlocking the charging connec-
tor can be changed as follows
on the screen on the multi-
information display.
Refer to P.191, 203 for details on
how to change the settings.
The charging connector lock
settings cannot be changed
when the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle.
*1: The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is inter-
rupted due to a power outage
etc. after the charging connector
is automatically locked.
*2: The charging connector can be unlocked by similar operations to
that of “Auto Loc k” (Default set-
ting).
■Charging connector lock func-
tion
The charging connector lock func-
tion does not guarantee that theft of
the AC charging cable will be pre-
vented, and is not necessarily effec-
tive for all mischiefs.
■Unlocking the charging connec-
tor using the smart key system
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
SettingOperation description
“Auto
Lock”
(Default
setting)The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected.
“Auto Lock
& Unlock”
The charging connec-
tor is automatically
locked when the
charging connector is
connected and auto-
matically unlocked
when charging is com-
pleted.
*1, 2
“OFF”
Not using the charging
connector locking sys-
tem

1082-2. Charging
removed within approximately 30
seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security function auto-
matically locks the connector again.
■When the charging connector
cannot 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
key system or wireless remote con-
trol and unlock the charging connec-
tor lock and check that the
connector lock pin is not lowered.
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
The charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emer-
gency release lever.
1 Open the back door. ( P.229,
231)
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 emer-
gency release lever. 4
Move the emergency release
lever in the direction shown in
the illustration.
*
The charging connector is unlocked
and can be removed.
*: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illust ration. Applying
force in other directions may dam-
age the emergency release lever.
5 Reinstall the cove r to the its orig-
inal position.
This method is a temporary correc-
tion procedure for emergency use
only. If the problem persists, have
the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency
release lever when the charging
connector can be unlocked in the
normal procedure.

1092-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■When connecting the
charging connector to the AC
charging inlet
●Do not insert hand into the con-
nector lock portion.
A hand may be caught in the
connector lock pin, resulting in
an injury.
●Be careful not to touch the
charging port lid lock portion.
When the connector lock oper-
ates, the charging port lid lock
will also operate. The charging
port lid lock pin may hit a hand,
resulting in an injury.
NOTICE
■When locking the charging
connector
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may cause
a malfunction in the charging con-
nector locking system.
●Check that the charging con-
nector is compatible with this
vehicle.
A charging connector of the dif-
ferent type or a charging con-
nector with damaged or
deformed insertion part may not
be locked.
●Do not apply excessive force to
the charging connector when
the charging connector is
locked.
When removing the charging
connector, make sure to unlock
the charging connector.

1102-2. Charging
Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.
 When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended. NEMA 5-15R outlet
The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.
■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings
are recommended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weath erproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect
only to an at least 15A branch cir-
cuit with an over-current protec-
tion in accordance with the
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock when working with the plug,
connect to a outlet with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or
that has an Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker installed.
Power sources that
can be used
An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.
WARNING
■Warnings for ele ctrical faults
Make sure to observe the precau-
tions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that
fulfills the requirements, or failure
to observe regulations while
charging could lead to an acci-
dent, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
Power sources
Outlets that can be con-
nected

1112-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■When your circuit breaker trips
during charging (vehicles with
7-inch multi-information dis-
play)
The upper limit of the charging cur-
rent can be changed in “Vehicle Set-
tings” on the multi-information
display.
1 Press or of the meter
control switches to select .
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Vehi-
cle Settings”, and then press and
hold .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen
will be displayed.
4 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Current”, and then
press .
The “Charging Current” screen
will be displayed.
5 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 curre nt or lower.
*2
If the breaker s till trips while
charging, even after changing the
upper limit of the charging current,
check if the connected power
source meets the specified charging
conditions. ( P.110)
*1: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-
tion 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 dis-
play)
The upper limit of the charging cur-
rent can be changed in “ Vehi-
cle Settings” on the multi-
information display.
1 Press and hold to display the
cursor on the content display
area (center) of the multi-infor-
mation display.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
and then press .
3 Press or of the meter
control switch es and select
“ Vehicle Settings”. Then
press and hold .
4 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen
will be displayed.
5 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Current”, 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

1122-2. Charging
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 connected power
source meets the specified charging
conditions. (P.110)
*1: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-
tion battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will lengthen the charging time.
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
If you do not follow them, fire,
electrical shock or damage may
occur, possibly resulting in death
or serious injury.
●Connect to an AC 120 V outlet
(NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)
and supplied by a circuit
breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is
strongly recommended.
●Do not connect the AC charging
cable to a multi-outlet adaptor,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
●Connecting the AC charging
cable to an extension cord is
strictly prohibited. The exten-
sion cord may overheat and
does not contain a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
The leakage detection function
of the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ( P.102)
may not operate correctly.
●Do not connect to a branch
electrical socket.
●Make sure to connect the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet directly. Do not
connect a converting adaptor or
extension cord between the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet.