T-TT-0206-12*2

Tech Tip T-TT-0206-12
July 09, 2013
CONDITION
Some customers may experience a 'Check EV System' message after
attempting to charge their vehicle. No other vehicle operation or
performance issues are present.
This may be a result of incompatibility with unapproved EV charging
stations.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Leviton Mfg. is the Toyota-approved supplier for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), EV
charging stations. Leviton's Level 2 (240V) 40A, 30A and 16A Toyota Program models and EVRgreen series have been extensively tested and approved for use with the Toyota RAV4 EV and Prius
Plug-in hybrid vehicle.
While there are numerous charging stations offered in the market, only the Leviton models
specified above have been fully approved for use on Toyota vehicles .
Toyota will continue to conduct basic testing on other manufacturers' Level 2 charging stations. At
this time, the following Level 2 charging stations* have completed a basic level of confirmation
indicating potential compatibility with the Toyota RAV4 EV:
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Charge Point I Coulomb Technologies
Clipper Creek
Eaton
Schneider Electric
Models
Level 2 EVSE-RS
CT2000 Series
CS Series
Pow-R-Station (Commercial), EV Charg ing Station (Residential)
EVlink Indoor CharQinQ Station (EV2430WS)
*This list is subject to change
If you suspect the 'Check EV System' message is displayed due to use of an incompatible charging
station , clear the message by following the procedure on page 2.
Expires on
Ver. 2.1 8/2812011 T
07/09/2014
Rev3
© 2011 , Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 1 of 2
Tech Tip
T-TT-0206-12
July 09 , 2013
RECOMMENDATIONS
Note: The 'Check EV System' message can be displayed for various reasons. Verify no other DTCs
or abnormal conditions are present before utilizing the clearing procedure outlined below.
1. Disconnect the charging station from the vehicle.
2. IG ON (press the "Start" button 2 times with foot OFF the brake pedal).
3. Wait 10 seconds for the system to complete the start-up check to look for existing errors.
4. IG OFF (press the "Start" button 1 time with foot OFF the brake pedal,).
5. Wait 1 second.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5, four times. The warning message should no longer be displayed.
LINKED REFERENCES
This Tech Tip does not contain any link references
07/09/2014
Ver. 2. 1 812812011 T
Rev3
© 2011 , Toyota Motor Sales, USA
Page 2 of 2