charging TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2021 Service Manual

1202-2. Charging
■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 con-
nected while the “READY” indica-
tor is illuminated, the hybrid
system will stop automatically and
driving will not be possible.
This vehicle has been designed
to allow charging from an exter-
nal power source using a AC
charging cable for exclusive use
with standard household AC
outlets.
However, the vehicle differs
greatly from standard household
electrical goods in the following
ways, and incorrect usage could
cause fire or elec tric shock, pos-
sibly leading to death or serious
injury.
 The charging operation is
designed to operate at 12A
continuously for the charge
duration (up to 12 hours).
( P.114)
 Charging can be conducted
outdoors.
To charge properly, follow the
procedure after reading the
explanation below. Charging is
intended to be carried out by
licensed drivers only who prop-
erly understand the charging
procedure.
 Do not allow children to use
Things to know before
charging
Make sure to read the fol-
lowing precautions before
connecting the AC charging
cable to the vehicle and
charging the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
WARNING
■Caution when charging
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers or cardiac resynchro-
nization therapy-pacemakers
should not carry out the charging
procedure. Ask someone else to
do it.
●Do not approach the charger
and AC charging cable while
charging.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not remain in the vehicle
during charging.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not enter the vehicle even to
take something out of the lug-
gage compartment.
Charging procedure may affect
the operation of such devices.
■When the AC charging cable
is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely ev ent that the AC
charging cable has been dam-
aged, the shift position may
change from P to another position
and the vehicle could move, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
Charging precautions

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2
Plug-in hybrid system
the AC charging cable without
supervision. Also, keep the
AC charging cable out of
reach of infants.
 When charging with a char-
ger, follow the procedures for
using each charger.
 When charging using a public
charging facility, check the
setting of the charging sched-
ule function.
• When the charging schedule is
registered, temporarily turn off
the function or turn “Charge Now”
on. ( P.137, 142)
• When the charging schedule is set to on, charg ing will not start
even if the AC charging cable is
connected. Also, charging fee
may occur due to connection of
the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check
the following items.
 The parking brake is applied.
( P.290)
 Lights such as the head-
lights, emergency flashers
and interior lights etc. are
turned off.
If these light switches are turned
on, then th ese features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.
 The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.283) 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 indi-
cate a malfunction.
●Cooling fan sounds may be heard
from near the rear seat. ( P.91)
●During charging, sounds may be
heard from near the hybrid battery
(traction battery) in accordance
with the operation of the air condi-
tioning system or “Battery Cooler”
( P.116).
●During and after charging, the rear
seat 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 condi-
tions, interference may be heard
on the radio.
●The current charging condition
and the estimated time until
charging will complete can be
checked on the mu lti-information
display.
■Capacity reduction of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
The capacity of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) will decline gradu-
ally when the hybrid battery (traction
battery) is in use. The rate at which
it declines will diff er in accordance
with environmental conditions and
the way in which the vehicle is used.
Observing the fo llowing can help
Confirm the following
before charging
Inspecting the AC
charging cable

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suppress battery capacity decline.
●Avoid parking the vehicle in areas
with a high temperature under
direct sunlight when the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged.
●Avoid accelerating and decelerat-
ing frequently and suddenly when
EV driving.
●Avoid frequent driving near the top
speed for EV driving. (P.82)
●Leave a low level of charge in the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
when leaving the vehicle undriven
for a long period of time.
After confirming that EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode has switched
to HV mode, turn the power switch
off.
●Use the charging schedule func-
tion as much as possible in order
to fully charge the hybrid battery
(traction battery) immediately
before starting off. ( P.130)
Also, if the hybrid battery (traction
battery) capacity reduces, the dis-
tance that can be driven in EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode decreases.
H ow ev er , ve hic le p er fo rm an ce do e s
not significantly become worse.
■When the remaining charge of
the hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) is low after charging
In the following situations, the
remaining charge of the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) after charging
completes may be less than normal
in order to protect the system (the
EV driving range after the battery is
fully charged may be shorter).
*
●Charging is carried out when the
outside temperature is low or high.
●Charging is carried out immedi-
ately after high-load driving or in
extreme heat.
When none of the above situations
apply and there is a drastic drop in
the remaining charge of the hybrid
battery (traction battery) after charging completes, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*: When this occurs, even if the
remaining charge display of the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
shows that it is f ully charged, the
remaining charge rapidly
decreases faster than normal.
■When the charging amount sent
to the hybrid battery (traction
battery) decreases
When the amount of power supplied
by the charger is low or operation of
the “Battery Heate r”, etc., reduces
the charging pow er sent to the
hybrid battery (trac tion battery), the
charging amount sent to the hybrid
battery (traction battery) may
decrease.
■Certification
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harm-
ful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.

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2
Plug-in hybrid system
P.121
1 Prepare the AC charging
cable.
2 Insert the AC charging cable
into the outlet of the external
power source.
Make sure to hold the body of the
plug and insert it f irmly into the out-
let.
Check that the power indicator on
the CCID (Chargi ng Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) is illuminated. (If it
is not illuminated, refer to P.147)
In order to reduce the load on the
outlet and plug, when inserting the
plug, use a string, etc. to hang the
CCID (Charging Cir cuit Interrupting
How to charge
This section explains the
procedure for charging the
hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) with the equipped AC
charging cable.
When using a charging sta-
tion, make sure to check the
operation instructions on
the charging station.
When the charging schedule
is registered, make sure
“Charge Now” is turned on
before charging. (P.137,
142)
WARNING
■AC charging inlet
Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the AC charging inlet.
Doing so may lead to unforeseen
accidents or serious injury. When
the AC charging inlet needs to be
repaired, consul t your Toyota
dealer.
NOTICE
■When using the AC charging
cable and related parts
To prevent damage to the AC
charging cable and related parts,
observe the following precautions.
●When interrupting or canceling
charging, remove the charging
connector before removing the
plug.
●When removing the AC
charging cable, check that the
charging connector is unlocked.
●Do not forcefully pull the
charging connector cap and AC
charging inlet cap.
●Do not apply a vibration to the
charging connector while
charging. Charging may be
stopped.
●Do not insert anything but the
charging connector into the AC
charging inlet.
●When inserting the plug into or
removing the plu g from the out-
let, make sure to hold the body
of the plug.
●Do not damage the AC charging
inlet cap with a sharp object.
●Do not forcefully pull the AC
charging cable that is caught or
entangled. If the cable is entan-
gled, disentangle it before
using.
Charging precautions
When charging

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Device) on a hook or equivalent.
3Unlock the doors and open
the charging port lid.
( P.107)
The AC charging inlet light ( ) will
illuminate.
4Remove the AC charging
inlet cap and secure it into
the holder on the charging
port lid. 5
Remove the charging con-
nector cap and secure it to
the cable.
6 Insert the charging connector
into the AC charging inlet.
Align the guide position on the bot-
tom of the charging connector, and
push the charging connector
straight into the AC charging inlet
as far as possible.
Once a click sound is heard, check
that the charging connector is
securely locked.
When the charging connector is
inserted straight as far as possible,
it will automatically lock. ( P.108)
7 Confirm that the charging
indicator of the charging port
is illuminated.
Charging will not start if the
A

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2
Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.105)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.130)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.125 and follow the correc-
tion procedure.
The charging indicator will turn off
when charging is completed.
The charging indicator will also turn
off when charging is interrupted. In
this case, refer to P.147.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.130) is
registered and charging cannot be
performed. To cancel charging
using the charging schedule and
start charging, per form any of the
following procedures.
●Turn “Charge Now” on ( P.137,
142)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector within 5
seconds
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
 P.109
■Charging time
 P.114
■Safety function
If the latch release button is
pressed, charging will not begin
even if the AC cha rging 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.
■Charging time may increase
 P.115
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the audio system screen,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.187).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 6.6 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temp erature sensor
to the AC charging inlet, prevents
parts from melti ng when the tem-
perature rises due to foreign matter
entering the charging connector.
When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediat ely and a mes-
sage is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. After the
temperature has decreased,
charging resumes by performing the
operation to start charging again.

1262-2. Charging
WARNING
■When charging
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may cause an
unexpected accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Connect to a power source suit-
able for charging. ( P.111)
●Check that the AC charging
cable, plug and outlet are free of
foreign matter.
●Before charging, check that the
AC charging inlet is not
deformed, damaged or cor-
roded, and check that the inlet
is free of foreign matter such as
dirt, snow and ice.
If there is dirt or dust in these
areas, remove completely
before inserting the charging
connector.
●Do not get the terminals of the
AC charging inlet wet.
●Only use outlets where the plug
can be securely inserted.
●Do not bundle or wind the AC
charging cable while charging,
as doing so may result in over-
heating.
●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 weather-
proof outlet for outdoor use.
Ensure the weatherproof outlet
cover closes completely. If the
weatherproof outlet cover can-
not be closed, install a weather-
proof outlet cover that will close.
●In order to stop charging at the
charging station, follow the
instructions 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 out-
let is submerge d in water or
snow.
●When charging while it is raining
or snowing, do not connect or
disconnect 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.
●Do not let the wheels on the AC
charging cable, plug, charging
connector and CCID (Charging
Circuit Interru pting Device).
●Firmly insert the plug into the
outlet.
●Do not use an ex tension cord
and converting adaptor.
●Close the hood before using the
charging system. The cooling
fan may start operating sud-
denly. Touching or getting close
to rotating parts such as the fan
may cause your hands or
clothes (especially a necktie or
scarf) to becom e caught and
result in a serious injury.
●If the power indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Inter-
rupting Device) does not illumi-
nate after plugging the AC
charging cable into the socket-
outlet, unplug it immediately.

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Plug-in hybrid system
WARNING
■If the error warning indicator
on the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) illumi-
nates or flashes during
charging
There may be an electrical leak-
age in the power source path, or
there may be a mal function in the
AC charging cable or CCID
(Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device). Refer to P.105 and follow
the correction p rocedure. If the
error warning indicator does not
turn off even afte r performing the
correction procedure, immediately
stop charging, remove the AC
charging cable and contact your
Toyota dealer. Continuing to
charge the vehicle in that condi-
tion may lead to unforeseen acci-
dents or serious injury.
■Onboard traction battery
charger
The onboard traction battery char-
ger is located under the rear
seats. Make sure to observe the
following precautions regarding
the onboard traction battery char-
ger. Failure to observe these pre-
cautions may result in death or
serious injury suc h as burns and
electric shocks.
●The onboard traction battery
charger is hot during charging.
Do not touch the onboard trac-
tion battery charger, as doing so
may result in burns.
●Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the onboard traction bat-
tery charger. When the onboard
traction battery charger needs
to be repaired, consult your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■When charging
Do not insert the plug into the AC
charging inlet.
The AC charging inlet may be
damaged.
■Using private power genera-
tor
Do not use private power genera-
tors as a power source for
charging.
Doing so may make charging
unstable, the voltage may be
insufficient, and the error warning
indicator on the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) of the
AC charging cable may flash.
■Charging station
Due to the environment in which
the power equipment is located,
charging may be unstable due to
noise, the voltag e may be insuffi-
cient, and the error warning indi-
cator on the CCID (Charging
Circuit Interrupting Device) of the
AC charging cable may flash.
■Onboard traction battery
charger 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 follow-
ing precautions regarding the
cooling air intake vent. Failure to
observe these precautions may
result in a charging system mal-
function.

1282-2. Charging
1Unlock the doors to unlock
the charging connector.
( P.109)
The charging co nnector will be
unlocked and the AC charging inlet
light will illuminate when the doors
are unlocked.
2 Pull the charging connector
towards you while pressing
the latch release button.
If the latch release button is
pressed during charging (while the
charging indicator is illuminated),
charging will be interrupted.
3Attach the charging connec-
tor cap.
4 Attach the AC charging inlet
cap and close the charging
port lid.
Lock the doors to lock the charging
port lid. ( P.108)
5Remove the plug from the
outlet when the charging
equipment will not be used
for a prolonged period of
time.
Hold the body o f the plug when
removing.
Make sure to put the cable away
immediately after disconnecting.
(  P.129)
When leaving the plug inserted,
inspect the plug and connector
once a month to check if dirt or dust
NOTICE
●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 t he air intake
vent
●Do not spill larg e amounts of
water near the air intake vent
If water is spilled, have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota
dealer and do not charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
before the inspection.
After charging

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2
Plug-in hybrid system
has accumulated.
■When the outside temperature
is low or high
The level shown on the SOC (State
of Charge) gauge ( P.165) may
drop slightly when the power switch
is turned to ON, e ven if charging
has been completed and the hybrid
battery (traction battery) is fully
charged. However, this does not
indicate a malfunction.
■When removing the charging
connector
Press the latch release button,
check that the lever raises up, and
then pull the charging connector
towards you.
If the lever does not raise up even
after the latch release button is
pressed, the charging connector is
locked. If this occurs, unlock the
doors using the smart key system or
wireless remote c ontrol to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.107)
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P.110
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be
used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate
plug or outlet, wh ich could cause
a malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death o r serious injury.
NOTICE
■After charging
●Store the AC charging cable out
of reach from infants and chil-
dren.
●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 foreign objects may
enter the AC cha rging inlet,
which could lead to vehicle
damage.
●After removing the plug from the
outlet, 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.