Toyota RAV4 PHEV 2023 Owner's Manual page 141

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Charging at a public charging sta-
tion with authentication function
When a door is unlocked during
charging, the charging connector is
unlocked and charging will be stopped.
In this case, the charging station
authentication is canceled and charging
may not be able to restart. Reconnect
the charging connector and perform
authentication for the charging station.
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Protection function of AC charging
inlet overheating (vehicles with 7
kW onboard traction battery char-
ger)
By installing a temperature sensor to the
AC charging inlet, prevents parts from
melting when the temperature rises due
to foreign matter entering the charging
connector. When a certain temperature
increase is detected, charging is
stopped immediately and a message is
displayed on the multi-information dis-
play. After the temperature has
decreased, charging resumes by per-
forming the operation to start charging
again.
WARNING
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When charging
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause an unex-
pected accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
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Connect to a power source suitable
for charging. (P.124)
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Check that the AC charging cable,
plug and socket are free of foreign
matter.
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Before charging, check that the AC
charging inlet is not deformed,
damaged or corroded, and check
that the inlet is free of foreign mat-
ter such as dirt, snow and ice.
If there is dirt or dust in these areas,
remove completely before inserting
the charging connector.
2-2. Charging
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Before inserting the charging plug
into the charger, make sure there is
no dirt or dust on the terminal
areas. If there is dirt or dust in these
areas, remove completely before
inserting the charging plug.
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Do not get the terminals of the AC
charging inlet wet.
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Only use sockets where the plug
can be securely inserted.
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Do not bundle or wind the AC
charging cable while charging, as
doing so may result in overheating.
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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.
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When charging outdoors, make
sure to connect to a rain-tight
socket for outdoor use. Ensure the
rain-tight cover closes completely. If
the rain-tight cover cannot be
closed, install a rain-tight cover that
will close.
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In order to stop charging at the
charging station, follow the instruc-
tions of the charger.
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If any heat, smoke, odors, noise or
other abnormalities are noticed
during charging, stop charging
immediately.
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Do not insert the plug if the socket
is submerged in water or snow.
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When charging while it is raining or
snowing, do not connect or discon-
nect the plug if your hands are wet.
Also, do not get the plug or outlet
wet.
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Do not charge the vehicle during a
lightning storm.
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Prevent the AC charging cable from
being caught in the door or back
door.
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