light TOYOTA BZ4X 2022 (in English) Owner's Guide

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2-1. Electric vehicle system
When a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensors, the
emergency shut off system turns off
the EV system and blocks the high
voltage current. If the emergency
shut off system activates, your vehi-
cle will not restart. To restart the EV
system, contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
A message is automatically dis-
played when a malfunction occurs
in the EV system or an improper
operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read
the message and follow the instruc-
tions. ( P.160, 523)
■If a warning light comes on, a warn- ing message is displayed, or the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The EV system may not start.
In that case, try to start the system again. If the “READY” indicator does not
come on, contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■When the traction battery is com-
pletely discharged
When the EV system cannot be started due to the traction battery being com-
pletely discharged, restart the system after AC charging or DC charging. When
charging, it is recommended to charge the traction battery until the traction bat-tery charge warning light turns off in
order to ensure sufficient driving dis- tance.
WARNING
●If the vehicle under floor area receives strong shock or impact
while driving, stop the vehicle in a safe place and check around the bottom of the vehicle. If there is
damage to the traction battery or liquid leakage, it may lead to a vehi-cle fire, etc. Do not touch the vehi-
cle and immediately contact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. Even if no damage can be seen under the floor, the traction battery
may be damaged. If the vehicle received an impact under the floor, have the traction battery inspected
at any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Modifications
Do not make modifications that lower
the height of the vehicle. The traction battery in the under floor area may come into contact with the ground
when the height of vehicle is lowered. If the traction battery is damaged, a vehicle fire may occur, possibly result-
ing in death or serious injury.
Emergency shut off system
Warning message

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Electric Vehicle system
Shift the shift position to D when
stopped at a traffic light, or driving
in heavy traffic, etc. Shift the shift
position to P when parking. When
shifting the shift position to N while
driving, there is no positive effect
on electricity consumption. In the N,
the traction battery cannot be
charged. Also, when using the air
conditioning system, etc., the trac-
tion battery electricity is consumed.
( P.248)
Repeated acceleration and decel-
eration due to traffic congestion,
long waits at traffic lights, and driv-
ing on steep inclines will lead to
poor electricity consumption. In
order to avoid those situations 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
unnecessary electricity consump-
tion.
Make sure to operate the brakes
gently and a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy
can be regenerated when slowing
down.
Control and maintain the vehicle at
a constant speed. Before stopping
at a toll booth or similar, allow
plenty of time to release the accel-
erator and gently apply the brakes.
A greater amount of electrical
energy can be regenerated when
slowing down.
Batter y Electric Vehicle
driving tips
Unlike the conventional vehi-
cles, the electricity consump-
tion efficiency of battery
electric vehicles will decline if
they continue driving on high-
ways (or freeways) or at high
average speeds, causing the
possible driving distance to
reduce. Therefore, if the
remaining charge of the trac-
tion battery is low, avoid rely-
ing on the displayed possible
driving distance too much as
well as driving on highways (or
freeways). Driving the vehicle
at moderate speeds, the trac-
tion battery’s electricity con-
sumption can be controlled.
The following driving tips will
contribute to reduction in the
battery consumption and
increase in the driving range.
Shift position operation
Delays
When braking
Highway (or freeways) driv-
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2-2. Charging
Electric Vehicle system
2-2.Charging
AC charging inlet
Charging indicator ( P.97) and Charging inlet light
DC charging inlet
Charging port lid ( P. 9 6 )
Caution label/identification label ( P.95)
AC charging cable* ( P.98)
Charging port
*: The number of equipped charging cables may differ depending on the target
region
■Identification label
Identification labels are attached to the vehicle, charging cab le and charger to inform
the user of which device they should use.
The meaning of the each identification label is as follows:
Charging equipment
Charging equipment and names

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■Open
Unlock the charging port lid by
unlocking the doors. ( P.185)
Slightly open the charging port lid
by pressing the rear edge of it (the
position shown in the illustration)
Fully open the charging port lid by
hand.
■Close
Move the charging port lid to the
slightly open position and then
press the rear edge (the position
shown in the illustration) to close it.
Charging port lid also locks when
the doors are locked.
Identification
label
Supply
typeStandardConfigurationType of
accessoryVoltage range
ACEN 62196-2TYPE 2
 Charging
port lid
 Charging
connector
≤ 480V RMS
DCEN 62196-3FF
 Charging
port lid
 Charging
connector
50V to 500V
Opening/closing the
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2-2. Charging
Electric Vehicle system
Before charging, always check the
following items.
 The parking brake is applied.
( P.254)
 The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.243)
 Lights such as the headlights,
emergency flashers and interior
lights, etc., are turned off.
If these light switches are turned on,
then these features will consume elec-
tricity, and charging time will increase.
Before charging, make sure that
each part of the AC charging cable
is in good condition. ( P.106)
■During charging
●The charging starting time may differ
depending on the state of the vehicle, but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the traction battery in accordance with the operation of the air conditioning system or “Battery
Cooler” ( P.115).
●During and after charging, the motor
compartment 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 conditions,
interference may be heard on the
radio.
■When charging using a public charging facility
●When charging using a public charging facility, check the setting of the charging schedule function.
• When the charging schedule is regis- tered, temporarily turn off the function or turn “Charge Now” on. ( P.134)
• When the charging schedule is set to on, charging will not start even if the AC charging cable is connected. Also,
charging fee may occur due to con- nection of the AC charging cable.
■Capacity reduction of the traction battery
The capacity of the traction battery will decline gradually when the traction bat-tery is in use. The rate at which it
declines will differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the vehicle is used. Observing the
following can help suppress the decline in the traction battery capacity.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in high tem-perature areas, under direct sunlight when the traction battery is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerating
frequently and suddenly.
●Avoid frequent driving at high speed.
●Use the charging schedule function as much as possible in order to fully
charged the traction battery before starting off. ( P.134)
●Avoid frequent DC charging
Also, if the capacity of the traction bat-
tery capacity reduces, the distance that
can be driven decreases. However,
vehicle performance does not signifi-
cantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of the traction battery is low after charging
In the following situations, the remaining charge of the traction battery after
Confirm the following before
charging
Inspecting the AC charging
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charging completes may be less than
normal in order to protect the traction battery (the driving range after the bat-
tery is fully charged may be shorter).*
●Charging is performed when the out- side temperature is low or high
●Charging is performed immediately after high-load driving or in extreme
heat
In any other situation, if the remaining
charge of the traction battery is signifi-
cantly lower than normal after charging
completes, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
*: When this occurs, even if the remain-
ing charge display of the traction bat-
tery shows that it is fully charged, the
remaining charge rapidly decreases
faster than normal.
■When the charging amount sent to the 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 traction bat-
tery, the charging amount sent to the traction battery may decrease.
■Charging time may increase
In the following situations, charging time
may become longer than normal:
●In very hot or very cold temperatures.
●When the traction battery becomes hot, such as immediately after high-
load driving.
●The vehicle is consuming a lot of elec-
tricity, for example, when the head- lights are on, etc.
●When using “My Room Mode”. ( P.145)
●There is a power outage during charging.
●There is an interruption in the electri-cal supply.
●There is a drop in the voltage of exter-
nal 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.
●When the upper limit of charging cur-rent is changed in the charging cur-
rent setting of the vehicle ( P.124)
●When the battery heater operates.
( P. 1 1 5 )
●When the “Battery Cooler” is operated
before charging. ( P. 1 1 5 )
●When the plug generates heat due to
a loose socket connection, etc.
●When adjusting the power supply with
the charger.
●When frequently and repeatedly using
DC charging.
●When selecting “DC charging power”
setting other than “MAX”.
●When the temperature of charging-
related parts is high.
■Charging electricity
This vehicle can be charged up to approximately 7 kW.
However, depending on the used char- ger or AC charging cable, charging elec-tricity may be limited.

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to the wall with screws.
3 Unlock the doors and open the
charging port lid. ( P. 9 5 )
The charging inlet light will illumi-
nate.
4 Open the AC charging inlet cap.
5 Remove the charging connec-
tor cap and secure it to the
cable.
6 Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and
insert it firmly and fully into the
AC charging inlet.
When connecting the charging connec- tor into the AC charging inlet, make sure that the identification symbols are
the same.
When the charging connector is inserted straight as far as possible, it
will automatically lock.
Check that the charging indicator illumi- nates. If the charging indicator does not
illuminate, the charging connector is not
locked.*

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WARNING
●When charging outdoors, make sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight socket cover closes completely. If the rain-tight
socket cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight socket cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the charging station, follow the instruc-
tions of the charger.
●If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or
other abnormalities are noticed during charging, stop charging immediately.
●Do not insert the plug if the socket is submerged in water or snow.
●When charging while it is raining or snowing, do not connect or discon-
nect the plug if your hands are wet. Also, do not get the plug or socket wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back
door.
●Do not let the wheels on the AC
charging cable, plug, charging con- nector and CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
●Do not use an extension cord and converting adaptor.
●Close 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.
●After connecting the charging cable, confirm that it is not wound
around anything.
●If the power indicator on the CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) does not illuminate after plugging the AC charging cable into
the socket, unplug it immediately.
■If 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.102 and follow the correc-
tion procedure. If the error warning indicator does not turn off even after performing the correction procedure,
immediately stop charging, remove the AC charging cable and contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer. Continuing to charge the vehicle in that condition may lead
to unforeseen accidents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery charger
The onboard traction battery charger is located in the motor compartment.
Make sure to observe the following precautions regarding the onboard traction battery charger. Failure to
observe these precautions may result in death or serious injury such as burns and electric shocks.

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Electric Vehicle system
1Unlock the doors to unlock the
charging connector. ( P. 1 1 0 )
The charging connector will be unlocked and the AC charging inlet light
will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
2 Make sure to hold the body of
the charging connector and pull
it towards you.
3 Attach the charging connector
cap.
4 Close the AC charging inlet cap
and close the charging port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging port
WARNING
●The onboard traction battery char- ger is hot during charging. Do not
touch the onboard traction battery charger, as doing so may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or mod-ify the onboard traction battery
charger. When the onboard trac- tion battery charger needs to be repaired, consult any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC charging inlet.The AC charging inlet may be dam-
aged.
■Using 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 charging operation may stop.
■Usable temperature range
●Do not charge if the outside tem-
perature is -30°C (-22°F) or below, as it is likely that charging will take longer.
●Do not leave the vehicle or the AC charging cable in areas where the
outside temperature is lower than -40°C (-40°F).
■Charging 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 charging operation may stop.
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lid. ( P. 9 6 )
5Remove 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.128)
When leaving the plug inserted, inspect
the plug and connector once a month to check if dirt or dust has accumulated.
■When 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 traction battery is fully
charged. However, this does not indi- cate a malfunction.
■When 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.
■If the AC charging connector can-not be unlocked
 P. 1 1 1
WARNING
■After 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
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out of reach from infants and children.
●After 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 damaged if the cable is stepped on or ridden over by the vehicle.
●After disconnecting the charging connector from the AC charging inlet, make sure to close the AC
charging inlet cap and close the charging port lid.If the AC charging inlet cap is left
open, water or foreign objects may enter the AC charging inlet, which could lead to vehicle damage.