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Tech Tip
T-TT-0206-12
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CONDITION
Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message
illuminating after attempting to charge their vehicle at a public charging
station. No other vehicle operation or performance issues are present.
This issue is currently under investigation . Charging station compatibility
is being studied as a potential cause for the Warning Message.
Toyota is investigating this issue but suspects that some charging
stations may not be compatible with the RAV EV.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Leviton Mfg. is the Toyota-approved supplier for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), also
known as, EV charging stations. Leviton's Level 2 (240V) 40A, 30A and 16A Toyota Program models
and EVR-green series have been extensively tested and approved for use with the Toyota RAV4 EV
and Prius Plug-in hybrid vehicle.
While there are numerous EVSEs offered in the market, only the Leviton models specified above have
been validated by Toyota directly. However, the following Level 2 charging stations* have completed
a basic level of confirmation with the Toyota RAV4 EV and should function properly:
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Charge Point I Coulomb Technoloqies
Clipper Creek
Eaton
Schneider Electric
Models
Level 2 EVSE-RS
CT2000 Series
CS Series
Pow-R-Station (Commercial), EV Charging Station
(Residential)
EVlink Indoor Charging Station (EV2430WS)
*This list is sub1ect to change
Toyota wi ll continue to conduct basic testing on other manufacturers' Level 2 charging stations to
identify charging stations that are compatible with the RAV4 EV.
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RAV4 EV EVSE Incompatibility - "Check EV System"
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2012 RAV4 EV
RECOMMENDATIONS
If you determine th at the 'Check EV System' message may be displayed ca used by an incompatible
charging station, th e message can be cleared following the procedure below:
(Note: The 'Check EV System' message can be displayed for various reasons - check for other
causes and codes before utilizing the clearing procedure outlined below.)
1. Disconnect the EVSE from the ve hicle.
2. IG ON (with foot removed from brake pedal, press and release start button on ce, wait 1 second,
press and release start button again).
3. Wait 10 seconds for the system to complete the start-up check.
4 . IG OFF (with foot removed from brake pedal, press and release start button).
5. Wait 1 second .
6. Repeat steps 2-5 four times to clear the Warning Message. On the fourth IG-ON event, th e
warning message should no longer be displayed.
Contact TAS if the Warning Message is still present after this message clearing process.
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