Charging Tips - Toyota RAV4 PRIME 2021 Manual

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2-2. Charging

Charging tips

This section explains meth-
ods for using the charging
function for this vehicle and
checking information
related to charging.
Systematically charging
To enable the use of EV mode
or AUTO EV/HV mode, we rec-
ommend systematically
charging the vehicle.
Before leaving home
■
In order to use EV mode or
AUTO EV/HV mode, charge the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
at home before leaving.
The charging schedule function
(P.130) can be used to set the
system to automatically fully charge
the hybrid battery (traction battery)
before your desired departure time.
It is also possible to set the air con-
ditioning to make the interior in a
comfortable state before your
desired departure time.
At your destination
■
Use a public charging station to
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
If there are no charging facilities
at your destination, the hybrid
battery (traction battery) can be
charged using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode.
*
(P.79)
*
: When using the hybrid battery
(traction battery) charge mode
while parked, make sure that no
flammable objects are near the
vehicle and the vehicle is parked
in a well-ventilated area. (P.80)
After returning home
■
In order to drive the next time,
charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery).
Settings the charging schedule
allows you to charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) at the desired
time such as late at night or early in
the morning. Furthermore, the
charging schedule can be set to
automatically charge the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery) every day or
at the same time on certain days.
(P.130)