Locking and unlocking the charging port lid and charging connector Using the smart key system or wireless remote control, the charging port lid can be locked/unlocked and the charging connector can be unlocked. (Wireless remote control, Using the entry function) If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate properly, use the mechanical key. (Locking and unlocking the doors) Charging port Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking the charging port lid Unlocking the charging port lid Unlock the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote control. Press the central rear edge of the charging port lid (the location shown in the illustration) and open it. Locking the charging port lid The charging port lid will be locked when the lid is closed and the doors are locked using the smart key system or wireless remote control. Note: Security feature If the doors are locked by the security function when the charing port lid is closed, the charging port lid will also be locked. (Security feature) Locking the charging port lid If the charging port lid is closed after the doors are locked, the lid will not be locked. In this case, close the lid and then lock the doors again. Charging port If the charging port lid does not open If the charging port lid does not open If the charging port lid does not open when using the normal procedure, it can be opened in an emergency by performing the following steps. Open the back door. (Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door), Opening/closing the back door (vehicles with power back door)) Pull the 12-volt battery cover and remove it. (Removing the 12-volt battery cover) Hook a finger to the emergency release lever as shown in the illustration. Move the emergency release lever in the direction shown in the illustration.* The charging port lid is unlocked and can be opened. *Make sure to move in the direction shown in the illustration. Applying force in other directions may damage the emergency release lever. Press the central rear edge of the charging port lid to open it. (Opening the charging port lid) This unlocking method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. AC charging cable Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking the charging connector Locking the charging connector The charging connector will be automatically locked when inserting it into the AC charging inlet. (The setting can be changed: Changing the charging connector lock settings) Unlocking the charging connector The charging connector will be unlocked when the doors are unlocked using the smart key system or wireless remote control. The charging connector locks when connected and unlocks when the doors are unlocked. As a result, the locked and unlocked condition of the charging connector may not match the locked or unlocked condition of the doors. If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, it can be unlocked using the following operations. When using the smart key system, unlock the doors again after performing a locking operation once. (Using the entry function) When using the wireless remote control, perform an unlock operation by pressing the unlock button. (Using the wireless remote control) Changing the charging connector lock settings The method for locking and unlocking the charging connector can be changed as follows on the screen on the multi-information display. Refer to Settings display - Setting procedure, Settings display - Setting procedure for details on how to change the settings. The charging connector lock settings cannot be changed when the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle.
Setting Operation description
“ Auto Lock” (Default setting) The charging connector is automatically locked when the charging connector is connected.
“ Auto Lock & Unlock” The charging connector is automatically locked when the charging connector is connected and automatically unlocked when charging is completed.*1, 2
“ OFF” Not using the charging connector locking system
*1The charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is interrupted due to a power outage etc. after the charging connector is automatically locked. *2The charging connector can be unlocked by similar operations to that of “ Auto Lock” (Default setting). Note: Charging connector lock function The charging connector lock function does not guarantee that theft of the AC charging cable will be prevented, and is not necessarily effective for all mischiefs. Unlocking the charging connector using the smart key system If the charging connector is locked while the doors are unlocked, lock and then unlock the doors to unlock the charging connector. Security function for unlocking If the charging connector is not removed within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security function automatically locks the connector again. When the charging connector cannot be inserted into the AC charging inlet Check that the connector lock pin is not lowered. If the connector lock pin is lowered, the connector lock is operating. Unlock the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote control and unlock the charging connector lock and check that the connector lock pin is not lowered. AC charging cable If the charging connector cannot be unlocked If the charging connector cannot be unlocked The charging connector can be unlocked by operating the emergency release lever. Open the back door. (Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door), Opening/closing the back door (vehicles with power back door)) Remove the cover as shown in the illustration. Insert a hand from the lower side of the vehicle obliquely upward, and hook a finger to the emergency release lever. Move the emergency release lever in the direction shown in the illustration.* The charging connector is unlocked and can be removed. *Make sure to move in the direction shown in the illustration. Applying force in other directions may damage the emergency release lever. Reinstall the cover to the its original position. This method is a temporary correction procedure for emergency use only. If the problem persists, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not operate the emergency release lever when the charging connector can be unlocked in the normal procedure. Warning: When connecting the charging connector to the AC charging inlet Do not insert hand into the connector lock portion. A hand may be caught in the connector lock pin, resulting in an injury. Be careful not to touch the charging port lid lock portion. When the connector lock operates, the charging port lid lock will also operate. The charging port lid lock pin may hit a hand, resulting in an injury. Notice: When locking the charging connector Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction in the charging connector locking system. Check that the charging connector is compatible with this vehicle. A charging connector of the different type or a charging connector with damaged or deformed insertion part may not be locked. Do not apply excessive force to the charging connector when the charging connector is locked. When removing the charging connector, make sure to unlock the charging connector.