T-TT-0206-12 Rev
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: T-TT-0206-12 Rev
Some customers may experience a ?Check ev system? Message after attempting to charge their vehicle. No other vehicle operation or performance issues are present.
Models from 2013
2013 TOYOTA RAV4 EV |
Models from 2012
2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV |
Tech Tip T-TT-0206-12 September 27, 2013 Subject Market RAV4 EV: EV Charging Station Incompatibility "Check EV System" Message USA Service Category Section Engine/Hybrid System Hybrid/Battery Control System Applicability 2012-2013 RAV4 EV APPLICABLE VEHICLES 2012-2013 RAV4 EV 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. 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. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Disconnect the charging station from the vehicle. IG ON (press the “Start” button 2 times with foot OFF the brake pedal). Wait 10 seconds for the system to complete the start-up check to look for existing errors. IG OFF (press the “Start” button 1 time with foot OFF the brake pedal,). Wait 1 second. Repeat steps 2 through 5, four times. The warning message should no longer be displayed. Expires on Ver. 2.1 8/28/2011 T 09/27/2014 Rev4 © 2011, Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 1 of 2 Tech Tip T-TT-0206-12 September 27, 2013 Subject Market RAV4 EV: EV Charging Station Incompatibility "Check EV System" Message USA Applicability 2012-2013 RAV4 EV LINKED REFERENCES This Tech Tip does not contain any link references 09/27/2014 Ver. 2.1 8/28/2011 T Rev4 © 2011, Toyota Motor Sales, USA Page 2 of 2