Toyota 2012 RAV4 EV - Page 15

OVERVIEW ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYSTEM
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Charging cable
Charging port door
Charging port cap
Charging port
Charging indicator
Charging-Power sources
A Level 1 charging cable is provided with your RAV4 EV. However, a Level 2 (240V)
charging station is strongly recommended. Level 2 charging offers a faster charge
time than AC 120V charging. Please contact your Authorized Toyota RAV4 EV Dealer
for more information on obtaining a Level 2 charging station for your home.
-Connect your Level 1 charging cable to an AC 120V electrical receptacle (NEMA
5-15R or NEMA 5-20R) with a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) and an over
current circuit breaker in the service panel.
-Toyota recommends using a dedicated receptacle with a single socket. If the
receptacle has two sockets, do not plug any other item into the other socket.
-For public charging, this vehicle may only be charged at stations that are SAE
J1772 compliant. Use your navigation system to search for nearby public charging
stations.
-When charging outdoors, be sure to connect to a rain tight electrical receptacle
that is appropriate for outdoor use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to use a damaged or loose electrical receptacle to
charge your vehicle.
Do not connect the charging
cable to a multi-outlet adapter,
multi-plugs, or conversion plug.
Do not connect the charging cable
to an extension cable. The cable
may overheat and does not contain
a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter
(GFCI).
Do not connect to a power strip.
See the Owner’s Manual for important precautionary information.
Charging connector
Latch release button
CCID (Charging Circuit Interrupting Device)
Plug
Power indicator
Error warning indicator
Test button
Reset button
The charging cable included with the vehicle is designed to be connected only
to an AC 120V power source.
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