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5-4. Other interior features

Other interior feat ures

Sun visors

To set the visor in the forward

1

position, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side posi-

2

tion, flip down, unhook, and

swing it to the side.

To use the side extender, place

3

the visor in the side position,

then slide it backward.

Vanity mirrors

Open the cover to use.

The light turns on when the cover

is opened.

If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the engine is off, the lights

will turn off automatically.

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Power outlet

Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than

12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).

Open the lid.

■The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery

packs.

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If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be turned off

normally.

NOTICE

●To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when it is

not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short

circuit.

●To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-

essary when the engine is not running.

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USB charging ports

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.5 A (USB Type-A port)

or 3.0 A (USB Type-C port) of electricity at 5 V to external devices

(power consumption of 12.5 W [USB Type-A port] or 15 W [USB Type-

C port]).

The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed

for data transfer or other purposes.

Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to

the manual included with the device before using a USB charging

port.

■ Using the USB charging ports

 Front

 Rear

USB Type-A port

USB Type-C port

Open the console box lid.

Open the lid.

■The USB charging ports can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●If a device which consumes more than 2.5 A at 5 V (12.5 W) (USB Type-A

port) or 3.0 A at 5 V (15 W) (USB Type-C port) is connected

●If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a

USB memory device, is connected

●If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

●If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has

been parked in the sun

■About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be

suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

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■Cable pass through

●The cutouts on the console box rim allow

power cables to be passed through

when the console box lid is closed.

●An electronic device on the console box

tray can be recharged by running power

cables through the clearance of the tray

and connecting it to the USB charging

ports underneath the tray.

To prevent damage to the charging

port of an electronic device when it is

placed on the tray while it is being

charged, place the connector side of

the device on the raised portions near

the cutout.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

●Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●Rear USB charging ports: When the USB charging ports are not in use,

close the lids. If a foreign object or liquid enters a port may cause a short

circuit.

●Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

■To prevent damage to external devices

●Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the

vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or

the cable of an external device while it is connected.

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine

stopped.

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Wireless charger (if equipped)

A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be

charged by just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is

compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by the

Wireless Power Consortium.

The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is

larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable

device, the wireless charger may not operate properly. Refer to the

operation manual of the portable device.

■ The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

■ Name for all parts

1

2

3

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

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■ Using the wireless charger

1

Push the open tray forward

until it locks. (P. 339)

2

Press the power supply

switch of the wireless char-

ger.

Pressing the switch again turns

the wireless charger off.

When turned on, the operation

indicator light (green) comes on.

When the engine switch is turned off, the on/off state of the wireless

charger will be memorized.

3

Place a portable device on

the charging area with its

charging

down.

surface

facing

While charging, the operation

indicator light (orange) will be

illuminated.

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If charging does not begin,

move the portable device as

close to the center of the

charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) will illu-

minate.

● Recharging function

• If a certain amount of time has elapsed since charging com-

pleted and the portable device has not been moved, the wire-

less charger will restart charging.

• If the portable device is moved within the charging area,

charging will stop temporarily then restart.

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■ Operation indicator light status

Operation indicator light

State

Off

The Wireless charger is off

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete*

Green (illuminated)

A portable device has been placed on the

charging area (identifying the portable

device)

Orange (illuminated)

Charging in progress

*: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.

● If the operation indicator light blinks

If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink

(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table

below.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a

one second interval

continuously

Vehicle to charger com- Contact your Toyota

munication failure.

dealer.

A foreign object exists

between the portable Remove the foreign

device and charging object.

area.

Blinks (orange) 3 times

repeatedly

Move

the

portable

Portable device is not

positioned properly on

the charging area.

device toward the cen-

ter of the charging

area.

The temperature of the Stop charging immedi-

wireless charger is ately and continue

Blinks (orange) 4 times

repeatedly

excessively high.

charging after a while.

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■The wireless charger can be operated when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■Portable devices that can be charged

●Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard can be

charged by the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices

which meet the Qi wireless charging standard is not guaranteed.

●The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricity (5 W or

less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.

■If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device

Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi com-

patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory

attached, it may not be possible to charge the portable device. If the portable

device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remove the cover

and/or accessories.

■If interference is heard in AM radio broadcasts while charging

Turn off the wireless charger and check if the noise is reduced. If noise is

reduced, press and hold the power supply switch of the wireless charger for 2

seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and noise may be

reduced. When the frequency is changed, the operation indicator light will

blink (orange) 2 times.

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■Charging precautions

●If the electronic key cannot be detected in the cabin, charging cannot be

performed. When a door is opened and closed, charging may be temporarily

suspended.

●While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will become

warm. This is not a malfunction.

If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due

to the protection function of the portable device, wait until the portable

device cools down and charge it again.

■Sound generated during operation

When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being

identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

■Cleaning the wireless charger

P. 370

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■Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the driver

should not operate the portable device.

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as

any other electrical medical device, should consult their physician about the

usage of the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

■To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in the possibility of fire, equipment failure or

damage, or burns due to heat.

●Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-

ble device while charging.

●Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging

area.

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●Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while

charging.

●Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with

the Qi wireless charging standard.

●Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.

●Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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NOTICE

■Conditions in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly

In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:

●When a portable device is fully charged

●When there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable

device

●When a portable device becomes hot while charging

●When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging

surface facing up

●When a portable device is not centered on the charging area

●When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,

radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong

radio waves or electrical noise

●When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-

lowing metallic objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal hand warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-

cle are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-

erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be

malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■To prevent failure or damage to data

●Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic recording

media, close to the wireless charger while charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring precision instruments such as wrist watches,

close to the wireless charger, as such objects may malfunction.

●Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the

cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the

device.

■To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine

stopped.

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Armrest

Fold down the armrest for use.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-

rest.

Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceil-

ing can be used to support your

body while sitting on the seat.

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WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from

your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

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Coat hooks

5-4. Other interior features

Coat hooks are provided on the

rear assist grips.

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the

SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,

causing death or serious injury.

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5-4. Other interior features

Garage door opener^

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage

doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,

security systems, and other devices.

®

HomeLink

®

The HomeLink wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the

programming methods on the following pages to determine the

method which is appropriate for the device.

®

HomeLink indicator light

1

Garage door operation indica-

2

tors

®

HomeLink icon

3

Illuminates while HomeLink^®is

operating.

5

Buttons

4

®

■ Before programming the HomeLink

● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or

other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-

ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to

prevent injury or other potential harm.

● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote

control transmitter for more accurate programming.

● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be

equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may

need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the

“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.

: If equipped

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■ Programming the HomeLink

5-4. Other interior features

®

1

3

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not

be able to be completed.

®

1

Press and release the HomeLink button you want to program

®

and check that the HomeLink indicator light flashes orange.

2

Point the remote control

transmitter for the device at

the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.

(25 to 75 mm) from the

®

HomeLink buttons.

Keep the HomeLink^®indicator

light in view while programming.

3

Program a device.

 Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A.

owners)

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the

®

HomeLink indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green

(fixed code), then release the button.

 Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming

a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-

®

ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green

(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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®

4

Test the HomeLink operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

● Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device

has completed. The garage door or other device should operate

®

when a HomeLink button is pressed and released.

● Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or

other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete pro-

®

gramming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

● If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to

“Programming a rolling code system”.

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Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the

remaining HomeLink buttons.

®

■ Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-

gramming.

1

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”

5

button on the garage door

opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found

where the hanging antenna wire

is attached to the unit. The

name and color of the button

may vary by manufacturer.

Refer to the Owner’s manual

supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

2

Press and release the

“Learn” or “Smart” button.

3

Perform

within 30 sec-

2

onds after performing

.

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3

Press and hold the desired

HomeLink button (inside the

®

vehicle) for 2 seconds and

release it. Repeat this

sequence

(press/hold/

release) up to 3 times to

complete programming.

If the garage door opener

motor operates when the

®

HomeLink

button

is

pressed, the garage door

opener motor recognizes the

®

HomeLink signal.

■ Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-

able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-

tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators

in your vehicle.

2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener

motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,

refer to

1

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has

been completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to

®

HomeLink , both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will

blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

2

3

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

®

presses of the HomeLink button after programming has been

completed.

®

2

Press a programmed HomeLink button to operate a garage

door.

®

3

Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink button, after the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”

button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the

establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door

opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will

flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor

will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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®

■ Reprogramming a single HomeLink button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already

have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

®

1

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink button.

®

2

When the HomeLink indicator starts flashing orange, continue

®

to hold the HomeLink button and perform “Programming the

®

1

HomeLink ”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink indicator

to start flashing).

®

Operating the HomeLink

®

Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator

light should turn on.

Garage door operation indicators

The status of the opening and

closing of a garage door is shown

by the indicators.

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Opening

1

Closing

2

This function is only available if the

garage door opener motor used is

a compatible device. (To check

device compatibility, refer to

Color

Orange (flashing)

Green

Status

Currently opening/closing

Opening/closing has completed

Feedback signals cannot be received

Red (flashing)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of

the garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the

garage door and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback

signals from the garage door may not be received. To recall the pre-

®

vious door operation status, press and release either HomeLink

buttons

and

or

and

simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

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®

Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three codes)

Press and hold the 2 outside but-

tons for 10 seconds until the

®

HomeLink

indicator

light

changes from continuously lit

orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to

erase the programs stored in the

HomeLink^®memory.

■Codes stored in the HomeLink^®memory

●The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is discon-

nected.

●If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink^®button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not

be erased.

■Before programming

●Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-

Link^®.

■Certification for the garage door opener

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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 For vehicles sold in Canada

■When support is necessary

Visit on the web at or call 1-800-355-3515.

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WARNING

■When programming a garage door or other remote control device

The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and

objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.

■Conforming to federal safety standards

Do not use the HomeLink^®compatible transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by

federal safety standards. This includes any garage door that cannot detect

an interfering object. A door or device without these features increases the

risk of death or serious injury.

■When operating or programming HomeLink^®

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink^®buttons.

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