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1642-2. Charging
1Connect the AC charging cable
to the vehicle and start charging
2Turn the power switch on during
charging
The setting screen of “My Room Mode”
is displayed automatically on the multi-
information display.
3Press or of the meter
control switches, select “Yes”,
and then press .
“My Room Mode” starts and systems
such as the air conditioning system and
audio system can be used inside the
vehicle.
When not using “My Room Mode”, select “No”, and then press .
To stop “My Room Mode”, turn the
power switch off.
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-infor-
mation display
Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display
When “My Room Mode” starts, the
remaining charge display screen for
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is displayed automatically on the
multi-information display. The
approximate power balance (bal-
ance between electricity supply and
consumption) while using “My
Room Mode” can be checked from
the color and size of the arrows.
Using the “My Room
Mode”
When the AC charging cable is
connected to the vehicle, elec-
trical components such as the
air conditioning system or
audio system can be used
using the external power
source.
Starting “My Room Mode”
Display of power balance
information while using “My
Room Mode”
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Plug-in hybrid system
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-infor-
mation display
Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display
Discharging status
Charging status
When the electricity supply from the AC
charging cable is larger than the power
consumption inside the vehicle,
becomes larger. When the power con-
sumption is larger than the electricity
supply, becomes larger.
When the electricity supply and con-
sumption are balanced (when the
power balance is judged to be zero),
and are displayed as the same
size.
■When a door is unlocked while
using “My Room Mode”
The charging connector unlocks,
charging stops and “My Room Mode”
stops. In order to use “My Room Mode”
again, reconnect the AC charging cable
and start “My Room Mode” (P.164).
When using “My Room Mode” with pub-lic charging station, operation to start
charging using the charger may be
required again before starting “My Room
Mode”.
■Meter display during charging
If “My Room Mode” is not turned on for
approximately 100 seconds after the
power switch is turned on during
charging, the power switch will automat-
ically turn off.
■While using “My Room Mode”
Any of the following may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
reaches the lower limit, the air condi-
tioning system automatically turns off.
In this situation, the air conditioning
system cannot be used until the
remaining charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) increases. Turn the
power switch off and use “My Room
Mode” after the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
restored.
●When the outside temperature is low,
the heater output may be limited due
to the air conditioning system opera-
tion being restricted.
●Warning lights and indicators such as
electric power steering system warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indi-
cator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the surrounding area is
dark, the headlights are turned on.
(P.326)
■When a charging schedule is regis-
tered
When “My Room Mode” starts while the
charging schedule is on standby,
charging schedules are ignored and
charging starts.
■When “My Room Mode” is used
while the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is fully charged
When the power switch is turned on
while the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged and the charging con-
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1662-2. Charging
nector that supplies power is connected,
“Charging Port Lid is Open” is displayed
on the multi-information display. In this
case, press of the meter control
switches to display the setting screen of
“My Room Mode”, and then select “My
Room Mode”.
When “My Room Mode” is used while the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
fully charged, the electric power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) may be
consumed. In this case, charging may be performed again.
■When a message related to “My Room Mode” is displayed
When a message is displayed on the multi-information display while using or attempting to start “My Room Mode”,
take the following correction proce- dures.
●“Traction battery is too low for “My Room Mode””
There is insufficient remaining charge in
the hybrid battery (traction battery) for
starting “My Room Mode”.
Wait until the charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) increases, then
start “My Room Mode”.
●““My Room Mode” has stopped due to low traction battery”
The remaining charge in the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) is insufficient.
Stop using “My Room Mode” and
charge the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery).
●““My Room Mode” will stop when trac- tion battery is too low Reduce power usage to continue using “My Room
Mode””
The power consumption inside the vehi-
cle is greater than the power being
charged to the hybrid battery (traction
battery), and the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
low.*
• “My Room Mode” will end unless the
power consumption inside the vehicle is improved.• To continue using “My Room Mode”,
turn off the power of systems such as the air conditioning system and audio system to increase the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction battery).*: The power balance status during “My
Room Mode” can be checked from the
remaining charge display screen for
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. ( P.164)
WARNING
■Cautions for using “My Room
Mode”
Make sure to observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious health problems or even death.
●Do not leave children, people who need assistance, or pets inside the vehicle. The system may turn off
automatically and the interior tem- perature may become high or low, resulting in heat stroke, dehydration
or hypothermia. Devices such as the wipers can also be used, which may lead to mistaken operation and
an accident.
●Check the safety around the vehicle
carefully before use.

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Plug-in hybrid system
Refer to the following table and carry out the appropriate correction proce-
dure.
■The power source indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) does not illuminate, even though the plug is connected
to an external power source.
When charging cannot be carried out
When charging does not start, even though the normal procedure is
followed, check each of the following items.
If a message is shown on the multi-information display, also refer to
P.172.
When charging cannot be carried out
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Plug is not properly connected to socketCheck that the plug is properly con-
nected to the socket.
Power is outAfter power is restored, carry out the
charging procedure again.
Remote switch is offIf the remote switch is equipped, turn the
switch on.
Building breaker is tripped and power is
cut off
Check that the breaker is connected and
if there is no malfunction, check if the
vehicle can be charged through another
socket.
If charging is possible, the first socket
may have a malfunction. Contact the
building or facility manager, or an electri-
cian.
Short circuit between CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) and plug
Immediately stop charging and contact
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.

1682-2. Charging
■The error warning indicator on the CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupt-
ing Device) flashes.
■Charging indicator of the charging port does not illuminate, even
though charging connector is connected.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Electrical leakage detection function or
self-diagnostic function operates and
power is cut off
When the voltage is insufficient, the error
warning indicator may flash when there
is noise interference. Perform a reset
and connect to a proper power source.
(P.114)
If charging does not start, immediately
stop charging and contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Likely causeCorrection procedure
The plug is not properly connected to the
socketCheck whether the plug is properly con-
nected to the socket.
Charging connector is not securely con-
nected to AC charging inlet
Check the connection status of the
charging connector.
When connecting the charging con-
nector, insert the charging connector
securely.
After connecting the charging connec-
tor, check that the charging indicator of
the charging port is turned on.
If the charging indicator of the charging
port does not illuminate, even though the
charging connector is securely con-
nected, there may be a malfunction in the
system. Immediately stop charging and
contact any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Hybrid battery (traction battery) is
already fully chargedWhen the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, charging is not per-
formed.
The charger does not operatePlease contact the facility manager when
there is a problem with charger.

1702-2. Charging
setting clock, refer to “Multimedia owner’s manual”.
*2: This can only be set if GPS calibration of clock is turned off in the Multimedia Dis-
play settings.
■Charging starts, even though charging schedule is registered
Likely causeCorrection procedure
“Charge Now” is set to on
When charging according to the charging
schedule, set “Charge Now” to off.
(P.150, 156, 162)
charging schedule is set to offCheck that charging schedule is not set
to off. (P.149, 155, 161)
Charging mode is set to “Departure” or
“Departure time” and schedule departure
time is close to current timeWhen the system determines that there
is no time to finish charging by the set
scheduled departure time, it starts
charging. Check the charging schedules.
AC charging cable was removed and
reinserted while charging indicator of the
charging port was flashing
If the AC charging cable is removed and
reinserted while the charging indicator is
flashing, the charging schedule is can-
celed (P.138).
Temporarily remove the AC charging
cable, and then reconnect it.
The “My Room Mode” or the Remote Air
Conditioning System was operated
When the “My Room Mode” or the
Remote Air Conditioning System is oper-
ated, the system will start charging, even
if the charging schedule is registered. To
carry out charging using the charging
schedule, stop the “My Room Mode” or
the Remote Air Conditioning System,
and then reconnect the AC charging
cable.

1722-2. Charging
■Charging does not start, even though it is time set in “Start” or
“Start at set time”
When a door is opened with the
power switch off, after charging, a
message is displayed in the multi-
information display.
When this occurs, follow the instruc-
tions displayed on the screen.
■If “Charging Stopped Due to Pulled Charging Connector” is shown
Likely causeCorrection procedure
AC charging cable was connected after
set timeConnect the AC charging cable before
the time set in “Start” or “Start at set
time”.
When charging-related message is displayed
Likely causeCorrection procedure
Charging connector is removed while
charging
When the charging connector is removed
while charging, charging stops. If you
want to fully charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery), reconnect the charging
connector.After the hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged, the charging connector
is removed while the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is being recharged again
because electricity-consuming func-
tions
* have been used and the remaining
charge is now reduced.

1903-1. Instrument cluster
Analog speedometer
Digital speedometer
■Hybrid System Indicator
The display contents of the Hybrid Sys-
tem Indicator are different in EV mode
and HV mode.
READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regeneration
* status. Regener-
ated energy will be used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
By keeping the indicator needle within
Eco area, more Eco-friendly driving can
be achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving etc.)
EV driving area (EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode)
Shows that the vehicle is driven using
only the electric motor (traction motor).
Hybrid Eco area (HV mode)
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
*: When used in this manual, “regenera-
tion” refers to the conversion of
energy created by the movement of
the vehicle into electrical energy.
In the following situation, the Hybrid
System Indicator does not operate.
●“READY” indicator is not illuminated.
●The shift lever is in a range other than
D or S.
■Outside temperature display
●In the following situations, the correct
outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer
than normal to change.
• When stopped (including when using
“My Room Mode”), or driving at low
speeds (less than 20 km/h [12 mph])
• When the outside temperature has
A
B
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B
C
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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
area, more Eco-friendly driving can be
achieved.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving range
is being exceeded (during full power
driving etc.)
Hybrid Eco area (HV mode)
Shows that gasoline engine power is not
being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
EV driving area (EV mode or AUTO
EV/HV mode)
Shows that the vehicle is driven using
only the electric motor (traction motor).
*: When used in this manual, regenera-
tion refers to the conversion of energy
created by the movement of the vehi-
cle into electrical energy.
■Hybrid System Indicator is dis-
played when
The Hybrid System Indicator is dis-
played in the following situations:
●The shift position is in D or S.
●The hybrid system is started.
■SOC (State of Charge) gauge
Displays the current amount of charge
remaining in the traction battery.
●The remaining battery for EV driving
in EV mode is displayed in green, and
the remaining battery used in HV
mode is displayed in blue.
●The amount of the remaining battery
displayed decrease as the vehicle is
driven and increase when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is charged,
electrical energy is regenerated using
the regenerative braking (P.90) or
electricity is generated by the gasoline
engine.
●If the remaining battery is not dis-
played in green, HV mode is automat-
ically selected and EV mode cannot
be used. To enable EV driving, charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery).
(P.106)
The hybrid battery (traction battery)
is fully charged
The hybrid battery (traction battery)
for EV mode is not remaining
■Distance to empty
●This distance is computed based on
your average fuel consumption. As a
result, the actual distance that can be
driven may differ from that displayed.
●When only a small amount of fuel is
added to the tank, the display may not
be updated. When refueling, turn the
power switch off. If the vehicle is refu-
eled without turning the power switch
off, the display may not be updated.
●When “Refuel” is displayed, the
remaining fuel amount is low and the
distance that can be driven with the
remaining fuel cannot be calculated.
Refuel immediately.
■EV driving range
●When the air conditioning system is
operating, is displayed next to
the EV driving range and the EV driv-
ing range with the air conditioning sys-
tem on is displayed.
●The EV driving range may shorten
even when not driving due to power
consumption by the system.
●For details, refer to “EV driving range”
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3 3-1. Instrument cluster
Vehicle status information and indicators
Select to display fuel consumption
data in various forms.
■Power Consumption/Fuel
Economy
The display contents are different in
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode,
and HV mode.
EV mode or AUTO EV/HV mode
EV driving range
Displays the EV driving range with charge remaining in the hybrid battery
(traction battery). (P.103)
Distance to empty
Displays the driving range with remain-
ing fuel. (P.204)
Average power consumption
Displays the average power consump-
tion since the function was reset or the
average power consumption after start-
ing.
*1, 2, 3
The average power consumption
selected by “Power Consumption” on
the screen is displayed. (P.206)
Current power consumption
Displays the instantaneous current
power consumption.
*1: Use the displayed power consump-
tion as a reference only.
*2: Average power consumption since
the function was reset can be reset
by pressing and holding .
*3: Average power consumption after
starting is reset each time the hybrid
system stops.
HV mode
EV driving range
Displays the EV driving range with
charge remaining in the hybrid battery
IconDisplay
Driving information display
(P.201)
Driving support system
information display
(P.204)
Audio system-linked dis-
play (P.204)
Vehicle information display
(P.204)
Settings display (P.206)
Warning message display
(P.209)
Driving information display
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