TOYOTA RAV4 EV 2014 1.G Workshop Manual

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1-3. Charging
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Before driving
■
The charging environment
For safer charging, the following charging equipment and settings are rec-
ommended.
●Weatherproof electrical receptacle
When charging outside using the Toyota-provided charging cable, con-
nect to an appropriate outdoor receptacle with a “while-in-use” cover.
● Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect only to a circuit provided with 15A or
20A maximum branch circuit over-current protection in accordance
with the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock when working with the plug, con- nect to an electrical receptacle with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
(GFCI) or that has an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker installed.
■ Using a DC charger
DC charging equipment cannot be used with this vehicle.
CAUTION
■Electrical Malfunctions
When charging the vehicle, make sure you observe the precautions included
in this manual.
Failure to do so or using a power source that does not meet the necessary
conditions can cause a fire, from electrical leakage or overheating, or elec-
tric shock that may result in death or serious injury.

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CAUTION
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precautions.
If you do not follow them, fire, electrical shock or damage may occur, possi-
bly resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to an AC 120 V electrical re ceptacle (NEMA 5-15R or NEMA 5-
20R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and with an over cur-
rent circuit breaker in a service panel.
● Do not perform charging with a damaged electrical receptacle.
●Do not connect the charging cable to a
multi-outlet adapter, multi-plugs, or con-
version plug.
● Do not connect the charging cable to an
extension cable. The cable may over-
heat and does not contain a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
● Do not connect to a power strip.

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1-3. Charging
Before driving
Charging and pre-climate (Remote Climate Control) procedures
On the RAV4 EV, setting the charge and pre-climate (Remote Climate
Control) schedule is performed on the navigation system's screen. A
variety of settings are available including charging and pre-climate
operations according to departure ti me. After thoroughly reading the
following instructions, make sure to correctly follow the procedures
when charging your vehicle.
■ Charging and pre-climate (Remote Climate Control)
Depending on the settings of the following functions, this vehicle
does not start charging by simply just plugging in the charging
cable.
Set any of the following functions before or after charging.
SystemDetails
Charging
Charge immediately function
Regardless of the charging schedule settings,
starts charging immediately. ( P. 64)
However, when this function is used, pre-cli-
mate schedule operations cannot be per-
formed simultaneously.
Scheduled charging function
The time when charging is to be completed by
can be set for each day of the week. ( P. 6 6 )
Even when the schedule is set, the charge
immediately function can be selected if the EV
system is off. ( P. 64)
After the immediate charge is complete, the
schedule will be returned to.
If the schedule is not set for any days of the
week, the charge immediately function will be
automatically selected.

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*: By using a smart phone, pre-climate operations and so forth can
be performed from a distant location. ( P. 58)
■ Important things to check be fore charging and pre-climate
operations (Remote Climate Control)
Before charging and pre-climate operations, always check that:
● The parking brake is securely set ( P. 216)
● The shift position is in P ( P. 206)
● All windows and doors are closed
● The motor compartment hood is securely closed
If the hood is open the electric cooling fans will not operate, raising
the temperature of the charger and traction battery. This may
increase charging time or cause charging to be aborted.
●All lights are turned off (For example, the headlights, emer-
gency flashers, interior lights, etc.)
If any lights are turned on, then these features will consume electric-
ity, and charging time will increase.
SystemDetails
Pre-climate
(Remote Climate
Control)*
The time when pre-climate operations are to be
completed by can be set for each day of the
week. Cabin temperature is adjusted before depar-
ture by performing climate control operations,
thereby reducing traction battery consumption
after departure. If these operations are per-
formed while the vehicle is plugged in, the
traction battery's power consumption is
reduced, increasing driving range. ( P. 66)
If the amount of charge remaining in the trac-
tion battery is 50% or less at the time pre-cli-
mate operations begin, pre-climate operations
will not be performed in order to preserve driv-
ing range.

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Before driving
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Items to be regularly inspected
P. 9 2
■ By My Departure Schedule Setting
When the EV system is turned off, the screen changes to the
charging and pre-climate settings screen. If no operations are
performed for approximately 30 seconds, the screen turns off.
The actual screen may vary slightly, depending on settings.

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FunctionDetails
Charge start
Displays the time that charging
started (if charging is in progress or
complete) or will start (if charging
schedule is set).
Battery charge amount
Displays the current amount of
charge remaining in the traction bat-
tery.
Charge complete schedule
Displays the schedule when charging
will be completed according to volt-
age.
Charge immediately button Sets the immediate charge function
on/off.
Next departure schedule
Displays the currently set next depar-
ture schedule and charge/pre-cli-
mate settings.
Departure schedule Edit
button Edits and sets the next departure
schedule and charge/pre-climate
schedule.
Extended charge mode
setting button Sets extended charge mode on/off.

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Before driving
■
Charge and Pre-Climate Schedule Setting Screen
The actual screen may vary slightly, depending on settings.
FunctionDetails
Set departure time dial Set the desired time and day by flick-
ing up or down.
Charge Only Button To finish charging before the set
departure time.
Pre-Climate Only Button To finish pre-climate operations
before the set departure time.
Charge and Pre-Climate
Button To finish both charging and pre-cli-
mate operations before the set
departure time.
Add/Edit/Delete Button
To add, edit or delete items in the
schedule that were set using screen
buttons to .

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■Charge mode
The RAV4 EV has the following 2 charge modes.
After understanding the characterist ics of each mode, select the
appropriate mode according to usage instructions.
*: This value is only a reference value, for a traction battery without any capacity deterioration. Depending on conditions such as air-
conditioning system usage, road conditions, years of usage and
so forth, the value may increase or decrease.
■ Linked smart phone function
For drivers who own a smart phone and have an active Entune
subscription, several features are available to remotely interact
with your vehicle.
For details, please refer to http://www.toyota.com/entune/
or call
1-800-331-4331
Charge modeCharge
amount*Details
Normal
charge
modeApproxi-
mately
80%
A mode that combines maximizing vehicle
performance and traction battery life. Toyota recommends charging using this
mode whenever long distance driving is
not necessary.
Extended
charge
mode
(P. 72)Approxi-
mately
100%A mode that maximizes driving range on a
single charge. Continued use of this mode
may contribute to the reduction of the trac-
tion battery capacity over the vehicle life.

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Before driving
Plugging in the charging cable
Prepare the charging cable Insert the charging cable’s plug
into the electrical receptacle of
the external power source.
Make sure that the standards of
the electrical receptacle and
charging cable's plug match.
(P. 50)
Check that the power indicator of
the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it
does not illuminate, refer to the
text on page 88.)
To reduce the burden on the elec-
trical receptacle and charging
cable plug, Toyota recommends
hanging the CCID (Charging Cir-
cuit Interrupting Device) on a
hook or similar.
When charging outdoors, make
sure to use a “while-in-use” cover
as shown in the illustration.
*: “While-in-use” cover.
STEP 1
STEP 2
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Press the test button on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) to check that the
electrical leakage detection func-
tion operates properly.
If the error warning indicator illu-
minates when the test button is
pressed, the function is operating
correctly.
After the test has been com-
pleted, press the reset button to
turn off the error warning indica-
tor. Charging cannot be carried
out while the error warning indica-
tor is illuminated.
If the error warning indicator does
not come on even if the test but-
ton is pressed, it is likely that the
function is not operating correctly.
Stop charging immediately and
contact your Toyota dealer.
Pull up the charging port door
lever.
STEP 3
STEP 4