Locking and unlocking AC charging connector

The AC charging connector will be locked when it is connected to the AC charging inlet, preventing the AC charging cable from being disconnected while charging.

AC charging cable Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking the AC 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 AC charging connector lock settings)

Unlocking the charging connector

The AC charging connector will be unlocked when the doors are unlocked using the smart key system or wireless remote control.

The AC charging connector locks when connected and unlocks when the door is unlocked, so locking/unlocking the AC charging connector does not necessarily correspond to locking/unlocking the door.

If the door is unlocked and the AC charging connector is locked, you can unlock it by doing the following:

When using the smart key system, lock the door once and then unlock it again. (Using the entry function)

When using the wireless remote control, press the unlock button to unlock the door. (Using the wireless remote control)

Changing the AC charging connector lock settings

The method for locking and unlocking can be changed on the multi-information display or Multimedia Display.

The charging connector lock settings cannot be changed when the AC charging cable is connected to the vehicle.

The settings cannot be changed when the power switch is in ACC.

Multi-information display operation

Press or of the meter control switches to select .

Press or of the meter control switches to select “ Vehicle Settings”, and then press and hold .

Press or of the meter control switches to select “ Charging Settings”, and then press .

The “ Charging Settings” screen will be displayed.

Press or of the meter control switches to select “ Connector Lock”, and then press .

The “ Connector Lock” screen will be displayed.

Multimedia Display operation

Touch on the main menu.

Touch “ Vehicle customize” on the sub menu.

Touch “ Charging”.

Touch “ Connector lock”.

AC charging connector locking/unlocking settings can be changed as follows.


Setting	Operation description
“ Auto Lock” (Default setting)	The AC charging connector is automatically locked when the charging connector is connected.
“ Auto Lock & Unlock”	The AC charging connector is automatically locked when the AC charging connector is connected and automatically unlocked when charging is completed.^{*1, 2, 3}
“ OFF”	Not using the AC charging connector locking system

^*1

The AC charging connector will be unlocked if power supply is interrupted due to a power outage, etc., after the AC charging connector is automatically locked.

^*2

The AC charging connector can be unlocked by similar operations to that of “ Auto Lock” (Default setting).

^*3

When the end time of the charging schedule “ Start-Stop” or “ Start and stop at set times” setting is reached, the AC charging connector is unlocked even if it is not fully charged.

Note:

AC charging connector lock function

If the AC charging connector is locked/unlocked repeatedly, it may not work temporary due to protect the system by AC charging system. In this case, wait for a while before connecting the AC charging connector to AC charging inlet again.

The AC 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.

Security function for unlocking

If the AC charging connector is not removed within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security function automatically locks the connector again.

When the AC 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 extended, the connector lock is operating. Unlock the doors using the smart key system or wireless remote control and unlock the AC 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 AC charging connector cannot be unlocked

The AC 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 inside the luggage compartment as shown in the illustration.

Move the emergency release lever in the direction shown in the illustration.^*

The charging connector is unlocked and can be removed.

Move the emergency release lever only in the direction shown in the illustration. Even if a click sound is heard after beginning operation, do not stop pulling the emergency release lever until it cannot be moved. If the emergency release lever is moved in any other direction, it may be damaged.

After operating the connector lock emergency release lever, push it back to its original position until a click sound is heard.

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.

Notice:

When locking the AC charging connector

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction in the charging connector locking system.

Check that the AC 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 AC charging connector after the charging connector is inserted. When removing the AC charging connector, make sure to unlock the AC charging connector.