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2-2. Charging
Plug-in hybrid system
■ When the charging connector can-
not be inserted into the AC
charging inlet
Check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
If the connector lock pin is lowered, the
connector lock is operating. Unlock the
doors using the smart entry & start sys-
tem or wireless remote control and
unlock the charging connector lock and
check that the connector lock pin is not
lowered.
■ If the charging connector cannot be
unlocked
The charging connector can be
unlocked by operating the emergency
release lever.
1 Open the back door. (P.242, 243)
2 Remove the cover as shown in the
illustration.
3 Insert a hand from the lower side of
the vehicle obliquely upward, and
hook a finger to the emergency
release lever.
4 Move the emergency release lever
in the direction shown in the illustra-
tion.
*
The charging connector is unlocked and
can be removed.
*
: Make sure to move in the direction
shown in the illustration. Applying
force in other directions may damage
the emergency release lever.
5 Reinstall the cover to the its original
position.
This method is a temporary correction
procedure for emergency use only. If the
problem persists, have the vehicle
inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer immediately.
Do not operate the emergency release
lever when the charging connector can
be unlocked in the normal procedure.
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