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1. Plug-in hybrid system
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode
●The following may occur to protect the system, etc.
• Cannot switch to hybrid battery (traction battery) charge mode or cannot
cancel it
• Gasoline engine does not start or stops even after switching to hybrid bat- tery (traction battery) charge mode
● If a load to the system is large, such as when the power consumption of the
air conditioning system is large or when the temperature of the engine cool-
ant is high, it may take longer time than usual to charge using the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) charge mode, or charging to the hybrid battery
(traction battery) may not be performed.
When driving with the gasolin e engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach.
The sound will stop when the vehicle speed exceeds approximatel y 22
mph (35 km/h).
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

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112. Charging operation
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Charging operation
■Safety functions
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) has the following
safety features.
● Electrical leakage detection function
If an electrical leakage is detected during charging, the power
source will be automatically interrupted, thus preventing fires or
electrical shocks caused by electrical leakage.
● Automatic check function
This is an automatic system che ck that is run before charging
begins to check for problems in the operation of the electrical
leakage detection function.
● Temperature detection function
A temperature detection function is equipped to the plug. While
charging, if heat is generated due to looseness on the outlet side
etc., this function suppresses h eat by controlling the charging
current.
● Conditions for supplying current to the vehicle
The CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device) is designed to
prevent electrical current from being supplied to the charging
connector when it is not connected to the vehicle, even if the plug
is inserted into the outlet.
■ Safety functions
●The hybrid system will not start while the AC charging cable is attached to
the vehicle, even if the power switch is operated.
● If the AC charging cable is connected while the “READY” indicat or is illumi-
nated, the hybrid system will stop automatically and driving wi ll not be possi-
ble.

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2. Charging operation
■During charging
●The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle,
but this does not indicate a malfunction.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from near the rear seat.
● During charging, sounds may be heard from near the hybrid batte ry (traction
battery) in accordance with the operation of the air conditioni ng system or
“Battery Cooler”.
● During and after charging, the rear seat and its surrounding ar ea 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 o n the
radio.
● The current charging condition and the estimated time until cha rging will
complete can be checked on the multi-information display.
■ Safety function
If the latch release button is pressed, charging will not begin even if the AC
charging cable is connected.
Also, charging will be stopped if the latch release button is pressed and held
for several seconds during charging. When restarting charging, reinsert the
charging connector after pulling it out, and check that the charging indicator
of the charging port illuminates.

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2. Charging operation
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Charging operation
Using the “My Room Mode”
Connect the AC charging cable to the vehicle and start charging
Turn the power switch on during charging
The setting screen of My Room Mode is displayed automatically o n the
multi-information display.
Press 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.
■ While using My Room Mode
Any of the following may occur.
●When the remaining charge of the hybrid battery (traction batte ry) reaches
the lower limit, the air conditioning system automatically turns off. In this sit-
uation, 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 operation being restricted.
● Warning lights and indicators such as electric power steering s ystem warn-
ing light (yellow) and malfunction indicator lamp may turn on, but this is not
a malfunction.
Also, when the headlight switch is in the AUTO position and the surrounding
area is dark, the headlights are turned on.
When the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle, electri -
cal components such as the air conditioning system or audio
system can be used using the external power source.
Starting My Room Mode
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333. Things you must know
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Things you must know
■Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions
*:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or low
● When the windshield defogger switch is pressed.
*: Depending on the circumstances, the gasoline engine may also not stop
automatically in situations other than those above.
WARNING
■ While driving
The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the v ehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement. Even though
the vehicle is equipped with the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Syst em, drive with
care as pedestrians in the vicinity may still not notice the ve hicle if the sur-
rounding area is noisy.
NOTICE
■ DC/DC converter air intake vent
● Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. Blocking the air intake vent may prevent
the plug-in hybrid system from operating properly.
● When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.
● Do not wet or allow foreign substances to enter the air vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the DC/DC converter.
● Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottle s in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the DC/DC converter, the converte r may be
damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
● A filter is installed to the air intake vent. When the filter r emains noticeably
dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or replacement
is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to “OWNER’S MAN UAL”.
● If “Maintenance required for DCDC converter cooling parts See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the multi-information display, the air intake vent and
filter may be clogged. Refer to “OWNER’S MANUAL” for information on
how to clean the air intake vent.