Toyota bZ4X Owner's Manual: Switching Charging Schedules On and Off: A Step-by-Step Guide

To manage your charging schedule with maximum flexibility, begin by accessing the Charging Schedule screen on your vehicle’s multimedia interface. This screen provides an overview of all your preset charging events, making it easier to plan your charging routine around your daily energy needs.

Once the Charging Schedule screen is visible, press the "Edit" button. This action opens the Scheduled Events screen, where detailed scheduling information is displayed. Here, you have complete control over each scheduled event, enabling you to activate or deactivate individual charging sessions.

Next, locate the specific charging schedule row that you wish to adjust. If the schedule you are looking for isn’t immediately visible, scroll through the list until you find it. Once located, simply tap on the on/off toggle in that particular row. Each press of the toggle will switch the schedule between an active (on) state and an inactive (off) state, allowing you to quickly customize your charging plans.

This intuitive process is designed to simplify managing your charging routines, ensuring that you can adapt to changes in your energy consumption or take advantage of off-peak electricity rates efficiently. For example, advanced electric vehicles such as the Toyota bZ4X incorporate streamlined scheduling features that let you effortlessly adjust charging times to suit your lifestyle.

By following these steps, you not only ensure that your charging schedule is always up-to-date but also enhance the overall energy management strategy of your home charging system. This is especially crucial if you rely on a strict schedule to optimize energy costs or reduce the strain on your local grid. With a few simple touches on your multimedia interface, you can control your vehicle’s charging behavior, making your smart charging experience both effective and convenient.

Changing the registered charging schedules

1. Display the "Charging Schedule" screen.
2. Press "Edit".

The "Scheduled Events" screen will be displayed on the screen.

3. Press "Edit" on the "Events" screen.

4. From the items displayed on the screen, press "Edit" in the row of the charging schedule you wish to change.

• Changing registered items:

Change the desired settings as described starting from step 3 of the "Registering the charging schedule" procedure.

When a setting is changed, its icon on the calendar also changes.

• Deleting registered items:

Press "Delete".

A deletion confirmation message will be displayed.

Press "Delete" to delete the selected charging schedule.

When a charging schedule is deleted, its icon is also deleted from the "Charging Schedule" screen.

Turning "Charge Now" on

1. Display the "Charging Schedule" screen.
2. Press "Charge Now".

Each time the button is pressed, "Charge Now" switches between on and off.

After setting operations are complete, charging starts when the AC charging connector is connected.

Displaying Next Event

Turn the power switch off.

Next event will be displayed according to the charging schedule settings.*

*: If the multimedia customize content "ACC customize" is not set to OFF, the ending screen will not be displayed. If it is this case, check the settings of the multimedia.

When press "OK", close Next charging event screen.

When press "Charge Now", charge now is turned on.

When All Charging Schedules Are Turned Off

When all charging schedules are turned off, the dedicated icon on the "Charging Schedule" screen will disappear. This visual cue confirms that no scheduled charging operations are active. To bring the icon back and reactivate a schedule, simply toggle it on via the "Events" screen. This clear representation helps ensure that your charging routine remains uninterrupted and well-organized.

When Charging Schedule Setting Operations Are Canceled

Certain actions will automatically cancel any ongoing charging schedule setting operations to avoid unintended behavior. For instance, the moment the power switch is turned off before the settings have been confirmed, or if the vehicle begins to move, the system will cancel all pending schedule settings. Similarly, if a display message of higher priority appears (such as a critical alert), the charging schedule operation is immediately halted. These safeguards maintain system integrity and prevent scheduling conflicts.

When Charging Schedules Are Changed While Charging

Modifications made to a charging schedule during an active session will update the “Next Event” accordingly. This update can sometimes cause the current charging to pause. After changing the schedule, it is essential to review the updated “Next Event” details on the interface. If uninterrupted charging is desired, simply activate the "Charge Now" option, which overrides the current schedule, ensuring that charging continues seamlessly.

NOTICE

While performing any setting operations on the charging schedule, be especially cautious that the 12-volt auxiliary battery does not get discharged when the EV system is stopped. Maintaining the proper charge in this battery is critical for the overall performance and reliability of the vehicle’s electronic systems.

Adopting a smart charging schedule not only enhances convenience by allowing you to plan your charging sessions around off-peak rates and daily routines but also contributes significantly to battery longevity and energy efficiency. This advanced management capability is a key feature in modern electric vehicles. For example, the Toyota bZ4X leverages sophisticated charging schedule technology to streamline energy consumption, helping owners benefit from both economic and environmental advantages.