TOYOTA RAV4 PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

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Plug-in hybrid system
■Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and charging will be stopped. In this case, the charging station authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect the charging connector and perform authentication for the charging station.
■Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 7 kW onboard traction battery char-ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the AC charging inlet, prevents parts from melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging connector. When a certain temperature increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is displayed on the multi-information dis-play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per- forming the operation to start charging again.
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex-
pected accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. ( P.124)
●Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the AC charging inlet is not deformed, damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is free of foreign mat- ter such as dirt, snow and ice. If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting the charging connector.
●Before inserting the charging plug into the charger, make sure there is no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these areas, remove completely before inserting the charging plug.
●Do not get the terminals of the AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use sockets where the plug can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
●Do not touch the terminals of the
charging connector and AC charging inlet with a sharp metal objects (needles etc.) or hands, or
short them with foreign objects.
●When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight socket for outdoor use. Ensure the rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be closed, install a rain-tight 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 outlet wet.
●Do not charge the vehicle during a lightning storm.
●Prevent the AC charging cable from being caught in the door or back
door.

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WARNING
●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-outlet, unplug it immedi- ately.
■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.113 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.
■Onboard 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.
●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 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.122)
The charging connector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet light will illuminate when the doors are unlocked.
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 error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may
flash.
■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
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
error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) of the AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard 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.
●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 the air intake vent
●Do 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.121)
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.143)
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.143)

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■When the outside temperature is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State of Charge) gauge ( P.187, 193) 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.
■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. ( P.121)
■If the charging connector cannot be unlocked
 P.123
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 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.
●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 dam- aged if the cable is stepped on or ridden over by the vehicle.

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■Calendar settings
The current date and time is automati-
cally set using GPS. However, if the
automatic setting of the clock is turned
off on the Multimedia Display, it is nec-
essary to set the calendar on the multi-
information display (P.206, 217). For
details, refer to the “Multimedia owner’s
manual”.
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 oper-
ate 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 function can be
used.
*1: There might be a slight error in the
timing when charging starts due to
the state of the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
*2: Charging schedule function is per-
formed in accordance with the clock.
Before registering the charging
schedule, check and set the clock to
the proper time.
*3: If the system determines that
charging cannot be completed by
the set departure time, it will start
charging. Check the charging sched-
ule.
*4: If the outside temperature changes
suddenly or the state of the power
source being used is changed during
charging, the system may not com-
plete 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.)
■Air conditioning-linked set-
ting (“Climate Prep” or “Cli-
mate preparation”)
When the charging mode is set to
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
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“Departure” or “Departure time”, the
vehicle air conditioning system
(P.430) can be set to automati-
cally operate
* according 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.
■Turning “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.
■Changing “Next Event”*1, 2
It is possible to temporarily set the
time of the next charging schedule
without changing the registered
repeated setting.
*3
*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: “Next Event” can not be changed on
the multimedia display.
*3: 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 or Multimedia Display.
7-inch multi-information display
operation (if equipped):P.147
12.3-inch multi-information dis-
play operation (if
equipped):P.153
Multimedia Display opera-
tion:P.158
■Charging schedule
●The charging schedule cannot be set
while driving.
Registering the charging
schedule

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●A maximum of 15 charging schedules
can be registered.
■To make sure that the charging
schedule function operates cor-
rectly
Check the following items.
●The clock is adjusted to the proper
time
●The calendar is set to the correct date
●Check that the power switch is turned
off
●After 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
connected.
●After connecting the AC charging
cable, check that the charging indica-
tor of the charging port flashes
(P.107)
●Do 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.
●The automatic adjustment of the clock
by GPS is set to on.
For details regarding setting clock, refer
to “Multimedia Owner’s Manual”.
■When 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.
■“Climate Prep” or “Climate prepa-
ration”
●When 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.
●If 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” or “Climate preparation” is
turned on, the air conditioning will
operate only once when it nears the
time set in “Departure” or “Departure
time”. If this occurs, the air condition-
ing will consume electricity and the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) when departing may
be decreased.
●When the doors are unlocked, the air
conditioning system does not operate.
■When 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.
●When the Remote Air Conditioning
System (P.438) is operated
●When turning “My Room Mode” on
(P.164)
●When turning “Charge Now” on
(P.150, 156, 162)
●When an operation that temporarily
cancels charging using the charging
schedule is performed (P.138)
■Effects of outside temperature
When the charging mode is set to
“Departure” or “Departure time”,
charging schedule may be ignored due
to the outside temperature and charging
may start.

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■“Battery Heater” (P.128) /“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).
●When the charging mode is set to
“Start” or “Start at set time”, the func-
tion starts at the set charging start
time.
●“Battery Heater”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure” or “Depar-
ture time”, the function starts automat-
ically to complete heating by the
desired departure time.
●“Battery Cooler”: When the charging
mode is set to “Departure” or “Depar-
ture time”, cooling starts approxi-
mately 30 minutes before the charging
start time. However, if there is no time
to finish charging by the charging
schedule, the hybrid battery (traction
battery) cooling time may be short-
ened and “Battery Cooler” may not
operate.
When operating charging schedule,
use the meter control switches.
Meter control switches
(P.200)Multi-information display
■Registering 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
Setting operations on 7-inch
multi-information display (if
equipped)
A
B

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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
“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 displayed.
*: 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