Things to know before charging Make sure to read the following precautions before charging the traction battery. Note: Charging Safety functions Safety functions The EV system will not start while the charging cable is attached to the vehicle, even if the power switch is operated. If the charging cable is connected while the “ READY” indicator is illuminated, the EV system will stop automatically and driving will not be possible. Warning: Caution when charging People with implantable cardiac pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers should not carry out the charging procedure. Ask someone else to do it. Do not approach the charger and 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 luggage compartment. Charging procedure may affect the operation of such devices. When the charging cable is connected to the vehicle Do not change the shift position from P. In the unlikely event that the charging cable has been damaged, the shift position may change from P to another position and the vehicle could move, possibly leading to an accident. Charging precautions This vehicle has been designed to allow charging from an external power source using an 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, possibly leading to death or serious injury. When charging, a large amount of current will flow for a long time. (Power sources that can be used) Depending on the charging environment, perform charging outdoors. Notice: Charging precautions To charge properly, follow the procedure after reading the explanation below. Charging is intended to be carried out by licensed drivers only who properly understand the charging procedure. Do not allow people who is not used to charging, such as children, to perform charging without supervision.Also, keep the AC charging cable out of reach of infants. When charging with a charger, follow the procedures for using each charger. Confirm the following before charging Before charging, always check the following items. The parking brake is applied. (Parking brake) The power switch is turned to OFF. (Power (ignition) switch) Lights such as the headlights, emergency flashers and interior lights, etc. are turned off. If these light switches are turned on, then these features will consume electricity, and charging time will increase. Inspecting the AC charging cable Before charging, make sure that each part of the AC charging cable is in good condition. (Inspecting the AC charging cable) Note: During charging The charging starting time may differ depending on the state of the vehicle, but this does not indicate a malfunction. During charging, sounds may be heard from near the traction battery in accordance with the operation of the air conditioning system or “ Battery Cooler” (Traction battery cooler). 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 on the radio. AC charging and DC charging AC charging and DC charging cannot be performed at the same time. Even if it’s connected the charging cable to both of the two charging inlets, only one of them will be charged. When charging using a public charging facility, check the setting of the charging schedule function. When the charging schedule is registered, temporarily turn off the function or turn “ Charge Now” on. (Turning “Charge Now” on and off) 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. Capacity reduction of the traction battery The capacity of the traction battery will decline gradually when the traction battery is in use. The rate at which it declines will differ in accordance with environmental conditions and the way in which the vehicle is used. Observing the following can help suppress the decline in the traction battery capacity. Avoid parking the vehicle in high temperature areas, under direct sunlight when the traction battery is fully charged. Avoid accelerating and decelerating frequently and suddenly. Avoid frequent driving at high speed. Use the charging schedule function as much as possible in order to fully charged the traction battery before starting off. (Using the charging schedule function) Avoid frequent DC charging Also, if the capacity of the traction battery capacity reduces, the distance that can be driven decreases. However, vehicle performance does not significantly become worse. When the remaining charge of the traction battery is low after charging In the following situations, the remaining charge of the traction battery after charging completes may be less than normal in order to protect the traction battery (the driving range after the battery is fully charged may be shorter).^* Charging is performed when the outside temperature is low or high Charging is performed immediately after high-load driving or in extreme heat In any other situation, if the remaining charge of the traction battery is significantly lower than normal after charging completes, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. ^*When this occurs, even if the remaining charge display of the traction battery shows that it is fully charged, the remaining charge rapidly decreases faster than normal. When the charging amount sent to the traction battery decreases When usage of A/C or operation of the “ Battery Heater”, etc., reduces the charging power sent to the traction battery, the charging amount sent to the traction battery or the amount of remain charge in the 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 harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Charging Charging time may increase Charging time may increase In the following situations, charging time may become longer than normal: In very hot or very cold temperatures. When the traction battery becomes hot, such as immediately after high-load driving. The vehicle is consuming a lot of electricity, for example, when the headlights are on, etc. When using “ My Room Mode”. (Using My Room Mode) There is a power outage during charging. When adjusting the power supply with the charger. There is a drop in the voltage of external power source. The charge in the 12-volt battery is low, for example due to the vehicle being left unused for a long period of time. When the upper limit of charging current is changed in the charging current setting of the vehicle (When your circuit breaker trips during charging) When the battery heater operates. (Traction battery heater) When the “ Battery Cooler” is operated before charging. (Traction battery cooler) When the plug generates heat due to a loose outlet connection, etc. When frequently and repeatedly using DC charging. When selecting “ DC charging power” setting other than “ MAX”. When the temperature of charging-related parts is high. AC charging electricity This vehicle can be charged up to approximately 7 kW. However, depending on the used charger or AC charging cable, charging electricity may be limited.