2023 TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME battery

1192-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging
cable is in good condition.
(P.104)
■During charging
●The charging starting time may
differ depending on the state of
the vehicle, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. ( P.89)
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”
( P.114).
●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.
●Depending on radio wave condi-
tions, 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
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will diffe r 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 sunlight when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-
ing frequently an
d suddenly when
EV driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. ( P.80)
●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
t o H V m o d e , t u r n t h e p o w e r s w i t c h
off.
●Use the charging schedule func-
tion as much as possible in order
to fully charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) immediately
before starting off. ( P.128)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction
battery) capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases.
However, vehicle performance does
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low a fter charging
In the following si tuations, the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction batte ry) after charging
completes may be less than normal
in order to p rotect the system (the
EV driving range after the battery is
fully charged may be shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the
outside temperature is low or high.
●Charging is carried out immedi-
ately after high-load driving or in
extreme heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in
the remaining char ge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) after
Inspecting the AC
charging cable

1202-2. Charging
charging completes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the
hybrid battery (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 battery (traction battery), the
charging amount sen t to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
decrease.
■Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference tha t may cause unde-
sired operation.
■Charging time may increase
In the following si tuations, charging
time may become longer than nor-
mal:
●In very hot or very cold tempera-
tures.
●When the hybrid battery (traction
battery) becomes hot, such as
immediately after high-load driv-
ing.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of
electricity, for example, when the
headlights are on etc.
●When using “My Room Mode”.
(  P.148)
●There is a power outage during
charging.
●There is an interruption in the
electrical supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of
external 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.111)
●When the “Battery Heater” oper-
ates. ( P.113)
●When the “Battery Cooler” is oper-
ated before charging. ( P.114)
●When the plug generates heat
due to a loose outlet connection
etc.
*: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-
tion battery charger only
■Using a DC Charger
DC Chargers cannot be used with
this vehicle.
■Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to
approximately 3.5 kW or 7 kW
*.
However, depending on the used
charger or AC charging cable,
charging electrici ty may be limited.
*: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-
tion battery charger only

1212-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
P.118
1 Prepare the AC charging
cable.
2 Insert the AC charging cable
into the outlet of the external
power source.
Make sure to hold the body of the
plug and insert it f irmly into the out-
let.
Check that the power indicator on
the CCID (Chargi ng Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it
is not illuminated, refer to P.152)
In order to reduce the load on the
outlet and plug, when inserting the
plug, use a string, etc. to hang the
CCID (Charging Cir cuit Interrupting
How to charge
This section explains the
procedure for charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with the equipped AC
charging cable.
When using a charging sta-
tion, make sure to check the
operation instructions of
the AC charger.
When the charging schedule
is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. (P.135,
141, 147)
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
connector before removing the
plug.
●When removing the AC
charging cable, check that the
charging connector 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 connect or into the AC
charging inlet.
●When inserting the plug into or
removing the plu g from the out-
let, make sure to hold the body
of the plug.
●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 entan-
gled, disentangle it before
using.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the AC charging inlet.
When the AC charging inlet
needs to be repaired, consult
your Toyota dealer.
Charging precautions
When charging

1232-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.98)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.128)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.123 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn
off when charging is interrupted. In
this case, refer to P.152.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.128) is
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging
using the charging schedule and
start charging, per form any of the
following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” to ON
(  P.135, 141, 147)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector immedi-
ately
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
 P.108
■Safety function
If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin
even if the AC charging cable is
connected.
Also, charging will be
stopped if the
latch release button is pressed and
held for several seconds during
charging. When restarting charging,
reinsert the charging connector after
pulling it out, and check that the
charging indicator of the charging
port illuminates.
■Charging time may increase
 P.120
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the Multimedia Display,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.213).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 7 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temperature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melti ng when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. After the
temperature has decreased,
charging resumes by performing the
operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suit-
able for charging. ( P.110)

1252-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■If the error warning indicator
on the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) illumi-
nates or flashes during
charging
There may be an electrical leak-
age in the power source path, or
there may be a mal function in the
AC charging cable or CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device). Refer to P.103 and follow
the correction p rocedure. If the
error warning indicator does not
turn off even afte r performing the
correction procedure, immediately
stop charging, remove the AC
charging cable and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to
charge the vehicle in that condi-
tion may lead to unforeseen acci-
dents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery
charger
The onboard traction battery char-
ger is located under the rear
seats. Make sure to observe the
following precautions regarding
the onboard traction battery char-
ger. Failure to observe these pre-
cautions may result in death or
serious injury suc h as burns and
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery
charger is hot during charging.
Do not touch the onboard trac-
tion battery charger, as doing so
may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the onboard traction bat-
tery charger. When the onboard
traction battery charger needs
to be repaired, consult your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be
damaged.
■Using private power genera-
tor
Do not use private power genera-
tors as a power source for
charging.
Doing so may make charging
unstable, the voltage may be
insufficient, and the error warning
indicator on the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) of the
AC charging cable may flash.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which
the power equipment is located,
charging may be unstable due to
noise, the voltage may be insuffi-
cient, and the error warning indi-
cator on the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) of the
AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard traction battery
charger 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 follow-
ing precautions regarding the
cooling air intake vent. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in a charging system mal-
function.

1262-2. Charging
1Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
( P.106)
The charging co nnector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet
light will illuminate when the doors
are unlocked.
2 Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the latch release button is
pressed during charging (while the
charging indicator is illuminated),
charging will be interrupted.
3Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.
4 Attach the AC charging inlet
cap and close the charging
port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging
port lid. ( P.106)
5 Remove the plug from the
outlet when the charging
equipment will not be used
for a prolonged period of
time.
Hold the body of the plug when
removing.
Make sure to put the cable away
immediately after disconnecting.
( P.127)
When leaving the plug inserted,
inspect the plug and connector
once a month to check if dirt or dust
NOTICE
●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 t he air intake
vent
●Do not spill large amounts of
water near the air intake vent
If water is spilled, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer and do not charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
before the inspection.
After charging

1272-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature
is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State
of Charge) gauge ( P.173, 178)
may drop slightly when the power
switch is turned to ON, even if
charging has bee n completed and
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging
connector
Press the latch release button,
check that the lever raises up, and
then pull the charging connector
towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even
after the latch release button is
pressed, the charging connector is
locked. If this occurs, unlock the
doors using the smart key system or
wireless remote control to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.105)
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P.108
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be
used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate
plug or outlet, which could cause
a malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out
of reach from infants and chil-
dren.
●After disconnecting the charging
connector from the AC charging
inlet, make sure to put on the
AC charging inlet cap and close
the charging port lid. If the AC
charging inlet cap is not put on,
water or foreign objects may
enter the AC cha rging inlet,
which could lead to vehicle
damage.
●After removing the plug from the
outlet, keep it in a safe place
free from moisture and dust.
The AC charging cable or plug
may be damaged if the cable is
stepped on or ridden over by
the vehicle.

1282-2. Charging
■Calendar settings
The current date an d time is auto-
matically set using GPS. However, if
the automatic setti ng of the clock is
turned off on the Multimedia Dis-
play, it is necessary to set the calen-
dar on the multi-information display
(  P.191, 203). For details, refer to
the “MULTIMEDIA OWNER’S MAN-
UAL”.
If the calendar settings check
screen is displayed when an
attempt is made to register a
charging schedule, make sure that
the calendar settings are correctly. If
the calendar is not set correctly, the
charging schedule function will not
operate properly.
When registering the charging
schedule, the following settings
can be changed.
■Select the charging mode
One of the two following
charging modes can be
selected.
“Start” or “Start at set time”
Starts charging at the set time
*1,
2
and finishes charging when
fully charged.
“Departure” or “Departure
time”
Starts charging to finish at the
set time.
*3, 4
When this setting is selected,
the air conditioning-linked func-
tion can be used.
*1: There might be a slight error in the timing when charging starts
due to the state of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery).
*2: Charging schedule function is performed in accordance with
the clock. Before registering the
charging schedule, check and
set the clock to t he proper time.
*3: If the system de termines that
charging cannot be completed
by the set depart ure time, it will
start charging. Check the
charging schedule.
*4: If the outside temperature changes suddenly o r the state of
the power source being used is
changed during charging, the
system may not complete the
charging as estimated.
■Repeated setting
The periodic charging schedule
can be set by selecting your
desired day of the week. (If no
days are selected, charging is
only carried out once.)
Using the charging
schedule function
Charging can be carried out
at the desired time by regis-
tering the charging sched-
ule. Also, it is possible to
set the charging schedule to
one’s preferences, such as
having charging complete
by a certain departure time
or be carried out at the
same time on certain days.
Settings of the charging
schedule function