TOYOTA iQ EV 2013 Owners Manual (in English)

912-2. Charging
2
EV system
Charge methods
The vehicle differs greatly from standard household electrical goods in
the following ways, and incorrect usage could cause fire and/or elec-
tric shock, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
● Large current flows for a long period of time.
● Charging can be conducted outdoors.
To charge properly, follow the procedure after reading the explanation
below. Charging is intended to be carried out by licensed drivers only
who properly understand the charging procedure. Charging should
not be carried out by children.
■Normal charging ( P. 181)
The traction battery can be charged from an AC outlet using the
vehicle’s charging cable or fr om charging equipment that is
installed at public charging stations or home.
■Quick charging (if equipped) ( P. 195)
The traction battery is charged in a short time with quick chargers
that are compliant with the CHA deMO (CHAdeMO is a trade name
of quick charging method) specifications.
The charging time varies depending on the battery temperature and the
type of a quick charger. However, the battery can only be charged from
when the SOC (State of Charge) warning light has come on up to 80%
in approximately 15 minutes.
In order to minimize decrease in the traction battery’s capacity, avoid
consecutive use of quick charging. Minimal use of quick charging is rec-
ommended.
The traction battery can be charged in the two ways: normal or
quick charging.
Charging methods

922-2. Charging
■Charging methods
*: Time to fully charge the battery will vary depending on the conditions suchas the remaining battery level and outside temperature.
Normal charging
(P. 181)Quick charging
(P. 195)
Charging inlet
Charging
connector
Charging
cable/battery
charger
Outlet shape
Estimated
time charge
*Approximately 7 hours
Approxi-
mately 3 hoursApproximately 15 minutes
CAUTION
■Warning for the normal charge
 P. 192
■ Warning for the quick charge
 P. 200

932-2. Charging
2
EV system
Before charging, always check that:
●The parking brake is securely set. ( P. 174)
● The shift lever is in P. ( P. 171)
If the charging cable is connected when the shift lever is in a posi-
tion other than P, the charging in dicator will come on, however,
charging will not start, so after a while the indicator will turn off.
● The power switch is off. ( P. 166)
● All light switches are turned off. (F or example, the headlights, emer-
gency flashers, inte rior light, etc.)
If these light switches are turned on, then th ese features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time will increase.
It is necessary to inspect the charging cable on a routine basis.
Refer to P. 262 for “Inspec ting the charging cable”.
Important things to check before charging
Items to be regularly inspected

942-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
EV (Electric Vehicle) driving tips
■Driving in D position
The D position allows the most efficient driving. (P. 171)
■Route selection
● Repeated acceleration and deceleration due to traffic conges-
tion, long waits at traffic lights, and driving on steep inclines will
lead to poor power consumption. In order to avoid those situa-
tions as much as possible, check traffic reports before leaving. If
the vehicle is driven in traffic congestion, gently release the brake
pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly, avoid overuse
of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help minimize unneces-
sary energy consumption.
● Whenever the EV system is start ed, 3 different possible driving
ranges will be displayed on the multi-information display. If a dif-
ferent route is used for drivin g, select an appropriate driving
route by taking into account thos e estimated possible driving dis-
tances.
Unlike the conventional vehicles, the energy consumption effi-
ciency of electric vehicles will decline if they continue driving on
highways or at high average speeds, causing the possible driv-
ing distance to reduce. Therefore, if the remaining charge of the
traction battery is low, avoid relying on the displayed possible
driving distance too much as we ll as driving on highways. Driv-
ing the vehicle at moderate speeds, the traction battery’s energy
consumption can be controlled.
The following driving tips will contribute to reduction in the bat-
tery consumption and increase in the driving range.

952-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
2
EV system
■Use of EV System Indicator
Keeping the EV System Indicator within Eco area or Charge area
can help minimize consumption of the traction battery, allowing the
vehicle to drive in an Eco-friendly manner. ( P. 107)
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Highway driving
● The 3 different possible driving ranges, displayed by the multi-
information display, are calculation results estimated by 3 differ-
ent calculation methods ( P. 109). For driving in comfort, it will
be very helpful to check the possible driving range for highways
before entering highways.
Energy consumption comparison chart
(electric vehicles and gasoline vehicles)
Good
Power
consumption
(fuel
consumption)
Poor Electric vehicles
Gasoline vehicles
020 4060 80 100 120 140
Vehicle speed
012
2532 50 62 75 85
(mph)
(km/h)

962-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
The chart shown above is for explaining the energy consumption differ-
ence between electric vehicles and gasoline engine vehicles.
Gasoline engine vehicles achieve the best fuel efficiency while they are
driven at a speed of approximately 43 mph (70 km/h). However, electric
vehicles obtain the best energy efficiency while being driven at speeds
between approximately 12 to 25 mph (20 to 40 km/h).
For electric vehicles, the faster the speed, the more power is consumed,
and the driving range decreases. If driven at a speed of approximately
62 mph (100 km/h), compared to approximately 25 mph (40 km/h), the
vehicle’s energy efficiency drops by approximately 40%. For instance,
an electric vehicle can achieve a driving range of approximately 62
miles (100 km) with a constant vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h), how-
ever, driving at 62 mph (100 km/h) will reduce such a driving range to
approximately 32 miles (60 km).
● Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before
stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release
the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of
electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.

972-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)
2
EV system
■Air conditioning on/off
●Switch the air conditioning off when it is not needed. Doing so
can help control excessive elec tricity and power consumption.
In summer:
In high temperatures, use the re circulated air mode. Doing so will
help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and reduce
power consumption as well.
In winter:
Excessive or unnecessary heating should be avoided. The use of
the seat heater ( P. 244) is effective to avoid excessive power
consumption.
● For efficiency, use the Remote Climate Control before departing
while the charging cable is connected. ( P. 228)
■Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire infl ation pressure frequently. Improper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor power consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads will lead to p oor power consumption. Use tires that are
appropriate for the season.
■Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can require excessive energy. Avoid leav-
ing unnecessary luggage in the vehicle.

982-3. Driving the EV (Electric Vehicle)

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Instrument cluster3
3. Instrument clusterWarning lights and indicators ................. 100
Gauges and meters .......... 105
Multi-information display ... 108

1003. Instrument cluster
War ning lights and indicators
◆Instrument cluster
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, cen-
ter panel and instrument panel inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.