TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 Owners Manual

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WARNING
ODo not let the wheels on the AC charging cable, plug, charging con-
nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
OFirmly insert the plug into the socket.
ODo not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
OClose the hood before using the charging system.The cooling fan may start operating
suddenly. Touching or getting close to rotating parts such as the fan may cause your hands or clothes
(especially a necktie or scarf) to become caught and result in a seri-ous injury.
OAfter connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
OIf the power indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket-outlet, unplug it immedi- ately.
QIf the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device) illuminates or
flashes during charging
There may be an electrical leakage in the power source path, or there may
be a malfunction in the AC charging cable or CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-rupting Device). Refer to P.112 and
follow the correction procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn off even after performing the correc-
tion procedure, immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging cable and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer. Con-tinuing to charge the vehicle in that
condition may lead to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
QOnboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located under the rear seats. Make
sure to observe the following precau- tions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to observe
these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.
OThe onboard traction battery char-ger is hot during charging. Do not touch the onboard traction battery
charger, as doing so may result in burns.
ODo not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the onboard traction battery charger. When the onboard traction
battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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To prevent electrical shock, be sure
to remove by following the proce-
dures below.
1 Unlock the doors to unlock the
charging connector. ( P.121)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
NOTICE
QWhen charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be dam- aged.
QUsing private power generator
Do not use private power generators
as a power source for charging.
Doing so may make charging unsta- ble, the voltage may be insufficient,
and the error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may
flash.
QUsable temperature range
ODo not charge if the outside tem- perature is -30°C (-22°F) or below, as it is likely that charging will take
longer.
ODo not leave the vehicle or the
charging cable in areas where the outside temperature is lower than -40°C (-40°F).
QCharging station
Due to the environment in which the
power equipment is located, charging may be unstable due to noise, the voltage may be insufficient, and the
error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may flash.
QOnboard traction battery char-ger 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 following
precautions regarding the cooling air intake vent. Failure to observe these precautions may result in a charging
system malfunction.
ODo not block the air intake vent with
seat covers or luggage
OIf the air intake vent is clogged with dust, clean it with a vacuum cleaner
ODo not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vent
ODo not spill large amounts of water
near the air intake vent If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer and do not charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) before the inspection.
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If the charging connector is unlocked
during charging (while the charging indicator is illuminated), charging will be interrupted.
2 Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and pull
it towards you.
3 Attach the charging connector
cap.
4 Attach the AC charging inlet cap
and close the charging port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging port lid. ( P.120)
When using the Mode 2 AC
charging cable
5 Remove the plug from the
socket when the charging equip-
ment will not be used for a pro-
longed period of time.
Hold the body of the plug when remov- ing.
Make sure to put the cable away imme- diately after disconnecting. ( P.142)
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect
the plug and connector once a month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
When using the Mode 3 AC
charging cable (if equipped)
5 After removing the charging
plug from the charging device,
install the cap to the charging
plug.
Make sure to hold the body of the
charging plug when removing it.
Make sure to put the cable away imme- diately after disconnecting. ( P.142)

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QWhen the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State of Charge) gauge ( P.172) may drop slightly when the power switch is turned
to ON, even if charging has been com- pleted and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is fully charged. However, this
does not indicate a malfunction.
QWhen removing the charging con- nector
Unlock the doors using the smart entry
& start system or wireless remote con- trol to unlock the charging connector, check that the lock is released, and then
pull the charging connector towards you. ( P.120)
QIf the charging connector cannot be unlocked
 P.122
WARNING
QAfter charging
Remove the plug if it will not be used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate plug or
socket, which could cause a malfunc- tion or fire, possibly leading to death or serious injury.
NOTICE
QAfter charging
OStore the AC charging cable out of
reach from infants and children.
OAfter 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 for-eign objects may enter the AC
charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.
OAfter removing the plug from the socket, keep it in a safe place free from moisture and dust. The AC
charging cable or plug may be dam- aged if the cable is stepped on or ridden over by the vehicle.

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QCalendar settings
Current date and time information is
automatically set using GPS. However,
if GPS calibration of clock is turned off in
the multimedia system settings, the date
needs to be set on the multi-information
display.
If the calendar settings check screen is
displayed when an attempt was made to
register a charge schedule, check that
the correct date is set. If it is incorrect,
be sure to correct it.
If the calendar information is wrong, the
charging schedule function will not oper-
ate normally.
When registering the charging
schedule, the following settings can
be changed.
QSelect the charging mode
One of the two following charging
modes can be selected.
“Start”
Starts charging at the set time*1 and fin-ishes charging when fully charged.
*2
“Departure”
Starts charging to finish at the set
time.
*3, 4
When this setting is selected, the air
conditioning-linked function can be
used.
*1: Charging schedule function is per-
formed in accordance with the clock
in the multi-information display.
Before registering the charging
schedule, check the clock settings to
the proper time.
*2: There might be a slight error in the
timing when charging starts due to
the state of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
*3: When the system determines that
there is no time to finish charging by
the set scheduled departure time, it
starts charging. Check the charging
schedules.
*4: If sudden changes in temperature or
changes in the condition of the
power source occur while charging,
charging may not end exactly at the
time estimated by the system.
QRepeated 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.)
QAir conditioning-linked set-
ting (“Climate Prep”)
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, the vehicle air condi-
tioning system (P.406) can be set
to automatically operate
* according
Using the charging
schedule function
Charging can be carried out at
the desired time by registering
the charging schedule. Also, it
is possible to set the charging
schedule to one’s prefer-
ences, 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

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to the set time.
By adjusting the cabin temperature in
advance, passengers can enjoy a
pleasant interior immediately after
entering the vehicle.
*: Operation starts approximately 20
minutes before the set departure
time.
QTurning “Charge Now” on and
off
If even one charging schedule is
registered, charging does not start
until the set time, even if the AC
charging cable is connected to the
vehicle. To start charging without
changing the charging schedule
setting, turn “Charge Now” on to
temporarily cancel the charging
schedule and enable charging after
connecting the AC charging cable.
*
*: If the charging connector is removed
during charging while the charging
schedule is registered and “Charge
Now” is on, “Charge Now” turns off.
QChanging “Next Event”*1
It is possible to temporarily set the
time of the next charging schedule
without changing the registered
repeated setting.
*2
*1: The “Next Event” refers to the clos-
est charging schedule from the cur-
rent time among the registered
charging schedules. Charging
schedule is performed based on the
“Next Event”.
*2: When “Next Event” is changed, the
current charging schedule will be
temporarily ignored and charging will
not be carried out until the time specified by “Next Event”. (For
example, when “Next Event” is set
for 2 days later, even if items are
registered on the charging schedule,
charging will not be carried out until
the time specified by “Next Event”.)
The charging schedule can be reg-
istered on the multi-information dis-
play: P.146
QCharging schedule
OThe charging schedule cannot be set
while driving.
OA maximum of 15 charging schedules
can be registered.
QTo make sure that the charging
schedule function operates cor-
rectly
Check the following items.
OAdjust the clock to the correct time
(P.177)
OThe calendar is set to the correct date
(P.184)
OCheck that the power switch is turned
off
OAfter registering the charging sched-
ule, connect the AC charging cable
The charging start time is determined
based on the charging schedule at the
time that the AC charging cable was
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connected.
OAfter connecting the AC charging
cable, check that the charging indica-
tor of the charging port flashes
(P.106)
ODo not use an socket that has a power
cut off function (including a timer func-
tion)
Use an socket that constantly supplies
electricity. For sockets where the
power is cut off due to a timer func-
tion, etc., charging may not be carried
out according to plan if the power is
cut off during the set time.
QWhen the AC charging cable
remains connected to the vehicle
Even if multiple consecutive charging
schedules are registered, the next
charge will not be carried out according
to the charging schedule until the AC
charging cable is removed and recon-
nected after charging completes. Also,
when the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging according to
the charging schedule will not be carried
out.
Q“Climate Prep”
OWhen the air conditioning-linked set-
ting is turned on, the air conditioning
operates until the set departure time.
Therefore, the air conditioning will
consume electricity and charging may
not complete by the set departure
time.
OIf the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging will not be
carried out, even if the charging
schedule is set. However, if “Climate
Prep” is turned on, the air conditioning
will operate only once when it nears
the time set in “Departure”. If this
occurs, the air conditioning will con-
sume electricity and the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) when departing may be
decreased.
OWhen the doors are unlocked, the air
conditioning system does not operate.
QWhen charging schedules are
ignored
When the following operations are per-
formed while the charging schedule is
on standby, charging schedule is tempo-
rarily canceled and charging is started.
OWhen the Remote Air Conditioning
System (P.414) is operated
OWhen turning “My Room Mode” on
(P.152)
OWhen turning “Charge Now” on
(P.149)
OWhen an operation that temporarily
cancels charging using the charging
schedule is performed (P.137)
QEffects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, charging schedule may be
ignored due to the outside temperature
and charging may start.
Q“Battery Heater” (P.127) /“Battery
Cooler” (P.128)
When charging is carried out using the
charging schedule, the hybrid battery
(traction battery) heating or cooling func-
tion may operate according to the tem-
perature of the hybrid battery (traction
battery).
OWhen the charging mode is set to
“Start”, the function starts at the set
charging start time.
O“Battery Heater”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure”, the func-
tion starts automatically to complete
heating by the desired departure time.
O“Battery Cooler”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure”, cooling
starts approximately 30 minutes
before the charging start time. How-
ever, if there is no time to finish
charging by the charging schedule,
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
cooling time may be shortened and
“Battery Cooler” may not operate.

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When operating charging schedule,
use the meter control switches.
Meter control switches
(P.178)
Multi-information display
QRegistering the charging
schedule
1Press or of the meter
control switches to select .
2Press or of the meter
control switches to select “Vehi-
cle Settings”, and then press
and hold .
3Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Settings”, and then
press .
The “Charging Settings” screen will be
displayed.
4Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Charging Schedule”, and then
press .
The “Charging Schedule” screen will be displayed.
5Press or of the meter
control switches to select
“Scheduled Events”, and then
press .
The “Scheduled Events” screen will be
displayed.
6Press or of the meter
control switches to select “+”,
and then press .
The “Charging Mode” screen will be
displayed.
7Press or of the meter
control switches to select the
item to change with the cursor,
and then press or to
change the setting.
Set the desired charging mode and
charging start (or departure) time.
When the charging mode is “Start”, this
sets the charging start time. When it is
Setting procedure
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“Departure”, this sets the charging end
time.
After changing the settings to the
desired settings, press .
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure”, the “Climate Prep” screen
is displayed. When the charging mode
is set to “Start”, the “Repeat” screen
(step 9) is displayed.
8When the charging mode is set
to “Departure”, set the “Climate
Prep” to on or off.
*
Press or of the meter control
switches and select “Yes” or “No”, and
then press .
Select “Yes” to turn on the air condition-
ing system and select “No” to turn it
off.The “Repeat” screen will be dis-
played.
*: When the charging mode is set to
“Start”, “Climate Prep” screen will not
display.
9To activate the repeated setting,
press or of the meter
control switches to select the
desired day to activate for the
repeated setting, and then press
.
Each time is pressed, the repeated
setting switches between on and off.
When set to on, the charging schedule
is repeated on that day. It is possible to
set more than one day to on.
If no days are set to on, charging is only
carried out once according to the
charging schedule for the next 24
hours.
After changing the settings to the
desired settings, select “Done”, and
then press .
A screen where the settings can be
saved will be displayed.
10.Select “Save” and press to
save the settings.
The settings will be saved.
If you wish to change the settings,
press and perform the setting pro-
cedure again.
After setting operations are complete,
when the AC charging cable is con-
nected to the vehicle, charging will be
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schedule settings.
QSwitching charging schedules
between on and off
The registered charging schedules
can be turned on and off.
1Perform step 1 to 5 of the “Reg-
istering the charging schedule”
procedure (P.146) and display
“Scheduled Events” screen.
A list of the registered charging sched-
ule will be displayed.
2Press or of the meter
control switches to select the
item to turn ON/OFF, and then
press .
Each time is pressed, the selected
charging schedule switches between
on and off.
When set to off, a charging schedule is
ignored and charging according to the charging schedule is not carried out.
QChanging the registered
charging schedules
The registered charging schedules
can be modified or deleted.
1Perform step 1 to 5 of the “Reg-
istering the charging schedule”
procedure (P.146) and display
“Scheduled Events” screen.
A list of the registered charging sched-
ule will be displayed.
2Press or of the meter
control switches to select the
item to change, and then press
and hold .
The “Edit Event” screen will be dis-