warning TOYOTA RAV4 PRIME 2023 Workshop Manual

1102-2. Charging
Connect to an AC 120 V out-
let (NEMA 5-15R) with a
Ground-Fault Circuit-Inter-
rupter (GFCI) and a circuit
breaker. Use of a 15A individ-
ual circuit is strongly recom-
mended to ensure AC
charging cable will operate
properly.
 When charging outdoors,
make sure to connect to a
weatherproof outlet that is
certified for outdoor use.
Checking Ground-Fault Cir-
cuit-Interrupter (GFCI) opera-
tion before its use is
recommended. NEMA 5-15R outlet
The illustration is an example
shown for demonstration pur-
poses, and may differ from the
actual configuration.
■The charging environment
For safe charging, the following
charging equipment and settings
are recommended.
●Weatherproof outlet
When charging outdoors, connect
the plug to a weath erproof outlet,
and ensure that the plug remains
waterproof while the plug is con-
nected.
●Dedicated circuit
• To reduce the risk of fire, connect
only to an at least 15A branch cir-
cuit with an over-current protec-
tion in accordance with the
National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
• To reduce the risk of electric
shock when working with the plug,
connect to a outlet with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or
that has an Earth Leakage Circuit
Breaker installed.
Power sources that
can be used
An external power source
that fulfills the following cri-
teria is necessary for
charging this vehicle. Con-
firm this before charging.
WARNING
■Warnings for ele ctrical faults
Make sure to observe the precau-
tions in this Owner’s Manual when
charging the vehicle.
Failure to use a power source that
fulfills the requirements, or failure
to observe regulations while
charging could lead to an acci-
dent, possibly resulting in death or
serious injury.
Power sources
Outlets that can be con-
nected

1122-2. Charging
charging current will be restricted
to the set current or lower.
*2
If the breaker still trips while
charging, even after changing the
upper limit of the charging current,
check if the connected power
source meets the specified charging
conditions. (P.110)
*1: Vehicles with 7 kW onboard trac-
tion battery charger only
*2: Restricting the charging current will lengthen the charging time.
WARNING
■Power sources precautions
Observe the following precau-
tions.
If you do not follow them, fire,
electrical shock or damage may
occur, possibly resulting in death
or serious injury.
●Connect to an AC 120 V outlet
(NEMA 5-15R) with a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI)
and supplied by a circuit
breaker per your local code.
Use of a 15A individual circuit is
strongly recommended.
●Do not connect the AC charging
cable to a multi-outlet adaptor,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
●Connecting the AC charging
cable to an extension cord is
strictly prohibited. The exten-
sion cord may overheat and
does not contain a Ground-
Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI).
The leakage detection function
of the CCID (Charging Circuit
Interrupting Device) ( P.102)
may not operate correctly.
●Do not connect to a branch
electrical socket.
●Make sure to connect the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet directly. Do not
connect a converting adaptor or
extension cord between the
charging connector and AC
charging inlet.

1172-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
■After charging is complete
When any door is opened with
the power switch off after
charging is complete, a mes-
sage detailing the results of the
charging is displayed for a while.
Also, a message is displayed if
an operation that stops charging
is performed or a situation
where charging cannot be per-
formed occurs.
When a message is displayed, fol-
low the instructi ons displayed on
the screen. ( P.158)
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-
information display
Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-
information display
■Multi-information display
during charging
If approximately 100 seconds
elapse after the power switch is
turned to ON during charging, the
power switch will automatically turn
off and the display will disappear.
■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.
A
B
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 procedu re may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not remain in the vehicle
during charging.
Charging procedu re may affect
the operation of such devices.
●Do not enter the vehicle even to
take something out of the lug-
gage compartment.
Charging procedu re may affect
the operation of such devices.

1182-2. Charging
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 electric shock, pos-
sibly leading to death or serious
injury.
When charging, a large
amount of current will flow for
a long time.
 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
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.135, 141, 147)
• 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 connection of
the AC charging cable.
Before charging, always check
the following items.
 The parking brake is applied.
( P.314)
 Lights such as the head-
lights, emergency flashers
and interior lights etc. are
turned off.
If these light swit ches are turned
on, then these features will con-
sume electricity, and charging time
will increase.
 The power switch is turned to
OFF. ( P.307)
WARNING
■When the AC charging cable
is connected to the vehicle
Do not operate the shift lever.
In the unlikely event 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
Confirm the following
before charging

1232-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
charging indicator does not illumi-
nate when the charging connector
is inserted. ( P.98)
If the charging indicator is flashing,
the charging schedule is registered.
(  P.128)
If the error warning indicator on the
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting
Device) flashes during charging,
check P.123 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.152.
■If the charging indicator of the
charging port flashes after con-
necting the AC charging cable
The charging schedule ( P.128) 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” to ON
(  P.135, 141, 147)
●While the charging indicator is
flashing, remove and reconnect
the charging connector immedi-
ately
■When the charging connector
cannot be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
 P.108
■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.
■Charging time may increase
 P.120
■While charging
When the power switch is turned to
ON and the energy monitor is dis-
played on the Multimedia Display,
the charging connector is displayed
on the energy monitor and the flow
of electricity during charging is dis-
played ( P.213).
■Protection function of AC
charging inlet overheating
(vehicles with 7 kW onboard
traction battery charger)
By installing a temperature 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 immediately 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.
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.110)

1242-2. Charging
WARNING
●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 extension 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.
●After connecting the charging
cable, confirm that it is not
wound around anything.
●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.

1252-2. Charging
2
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.103 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 voltage 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.

1272-2. Charging
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.173, 178)
may drop slightly when the power
switch is turned to ON, even if
charging has bee n 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 control to unlock
the charging connector. ( P.105)
■If the charging connector can-
not be unlocked
 P.108
WARNING
■After charging
Remove the plug if it will not be
used for a long time.
Dirt and dust may accumulate
plug or outlet, which could cause
a malfunction or fire, possibly
leading to death or 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.

1372-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
depending on the remaining time
until the charging is completed.
●When the charging mode is
“Start”, the current charging is
interrupted, the next charging will
start at the set time.
■When the power switch is
turned off
You can check the next charging
schedule (“Next Event”) on the
“Closing Display” screen
* when
“Closing Display” is set to “Charging
Schedule” on screen of the
multi-information display and the
power switch is turned off.
*: The “Closing Display” screen may not be displayed during charging.
When operating charging
schedule, use the meter control
switches.
Meter control switches
( P.185)
Multi-information display
■Registering the charging
schedule
1 Press and hold to display
the cursor on the content dis-
play area (center) of the
multi-information display.
2 Press or of the meter
control switches to select
and then press .
3 Press or of the meter
control switches and select
WARNING
■Cautions while performing
the setting operation
When performing the setting
operation while the hybrid system
is operated, ensur e that the vehi-
cle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a seri ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■While performing the setting
operation
When performing the setting
operation while the hybrid system
is stopped, be careful that the 12-
volt battery will no t be discharged.
Setting operations on
12.3-inch multi-informa-
tion display (if equipped)
A
B

1432-2. Charging
2
Plug-in hybrid system
interrupted, the next charging will
start at the set time.
■When the power switch is
turned off
You can check the next charging
schedule (“Next Event”) on the
“Closing Display” screen
*
*
: The “Closing Display” screen may not be displayed during charging.
For details on how to operate the
Multimedia Display, refer to “MUL-
TIMEDIA OWNER’S MANUAL”.
Setting operations related to the
charging schedule are per-
formed on the “Charging sched-
ule” screen.
The illustrations used in the text
may differ from the images that
are actually displayed on the
Multimedia Display.
■Displaying the “Charging
schedule” screen
1 Turn the power switch to ON
and display the menu screen.
Check that the “IGNITION ON” is
displayed on the multi-information
display.
When the power switch is in ACC,
charging schedule setting operation
can not be performed.
2Select and “Charging
schedule”, in that order.
The “Charging schedule” screen
will be displayed.
WARNING
■Cautions while performing
the setting operation
When performing the setting
operation while the hybrid system
is operated, ensur e that the vehi-
cle is parked in a place with ade-
quate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases
including harmful carbon monox-
ide (CO) may collect and enter
the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a seri ous health hazard.
NOTICE
■While performing the setting
operation
When performing the setting
operation while the hybrid system
is stopped, be careful that the 12-
volt battery will not be discharged.
Setting operations on the
Multimedia Display