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Other interior features

Sun visors

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To set the visor in the forward

position, flip it down.

2

To set the visor in the side posi-

tion, flip down, unhook, and

swing it to the side.

3

To use the side extender, place

the visor in the side position,

then slide it backward.

Vanity mirrors

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover

is opened.

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If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will

go off automatically after 20 minutes.

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for

extended periods while the hybrid system is off.

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Power outlets

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

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

Open the lid.

■The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery

packs.

If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

NOTICE

●To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the lid when the power outlet

is not in use.

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

circuit.

●To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer

than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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USB charging ports

The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V

to external devices. 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.

Open the lid.

■The USB charging ports can be used when

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The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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

●If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V 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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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.

●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 12-volt battery discharge

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

system stopped.

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Wireless charger (if equipped)

A portable device can be charged by just placing Qi standard wireless

charge compatible portable devices according to the Wireless Power

Consortium, such as smart phones and mobile batteries, etc., on the

charge area.

This function cannot be used with portable devices that are larger

than the charging area. Also, depending on the portable device, it may

not operate as normal. Please read the operation manual for portable

devices to be used.

■ The “Qi” symbol

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

■ Name for all parts

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2

3

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

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■ Using the wireless charger

1

Press the power supply

switch of the wireless char-

ger.

Switches on and off with each

press of the power supply

switch.

When turned on, the operation

indicator light (green) comes on.

Even with the hybrid system off,

the on/off state of the power

supply switch is memorized.

2

Place the charging side of

the portable device down.

When charging, the operation

indicator light (orange) comes

on.

If charging is not occurring, try

placing the portable device as

close to the center of the

charging area as possible.

When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) comes

on.

● Recharging function

• When charging is complete and after a fixed time in the charge

suspension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved, charging is stopped for a

moment and then it restarts.

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■ Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

Operation indicator light

Turning off

Conditions

When the Wireless charger power supply is

off

On Standby (charging possible state)

Green (comes on)

Orange (comes on)

When charging is complete*

When placing the portable device on the

charging area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

*: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation

indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is

complete.

● When the operation indicator light flashes

When an error occurs, the operation indicator light flashes an

orange color. Handle the error based on the following table.

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Operation indicator

Suspected causes

Handling method

light

Flashing repeatedly

once every second

(Orange)

Vehicle to charger com- Contact your Toyota

munication failure.

dealer.

Remove the foreign

A foreign substance is substance

between the portable between

from

portable

device and charge area. device and the charge

area.

Repeatedly

3 times continuously

(Orange)

flashes

The portable device is

Place the portable

out of sync due to the

device near the center

device being shifted from

of the charge area.

its position.

Repeatedly

flashes Temperature

rising Stop charging at once

start charging

again after for a while.

4 times continuously within the wireless char- and

(Orange)

ger.

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■The wireless charger can be operated when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

■Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge standard can be used on compatible devices.

However, not all Qi standard devices and compatibility are guaranteed.

Starting with mobile phones and smart phones, it is aimed for low power elec-

trically supplied portable devices of no more than 5W.

■When covers and accessories are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover and accessories not able to handle

Qi are attached to the portable device. Depending on the type of cover and

accessory, it may not be possible to charge. When charging is not performed

even with the portable device placed on the charge area, remove the cover

and accessories.

■While charging, noise enters the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm that the noise has decreased. If the

noise decreases, continuously pushing the power supply switch of the wire-

less charger for 2 seconds, the frequency of the charger can be changed and

the noise can be reduced.

Also, on that occasion, the operation indicator light will flash orange 2 times.

■Important points of the wireless charger

●If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior, charging

cannot be done. When the door is opened and closed, charging may be

temporarily suspended.

●When charging, the wireless charging device and portable device will get

warmer, however this is not a malfunction.

When a portable device gets warm while charging, charging may stop due

to the protection function on the portable device side. In this case, when the

temperature of the portable device drops significantly, charge again.

■Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while searching for the portable device a

sound will be produced, however this is not a malfunction.

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■Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■Caution while driving

When charging a portable device, for safety reasons, the driver should not

operate the main part of the portable device while driving.

■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. The 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 a possibility of equipment failure and damage,

catch fire, burns due to overheat.

●Do not insert any metallic objects between the charging area and the por-

table device while charging

●Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or porta-

ble device

●Do not cover with cloth, etc., and charge

●Do not charge portable devices other than designated

●Do not attempt to dismantle for disassembly or modifications

●Do not hit or apply a strong force

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NOTICE

■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly

●The portable device is fully charged

●There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device

●The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging

●The charging surface of the portable device is facing up

●The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge

area

●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-

play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical

noise

●When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following

metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached

• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

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• Hand warmers made of metal

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not per-

form normally or the operation display lamp is flashing continuously, it is

considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota

dealer.

■To prevent failure or damage to data

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

media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, data may dis-

appear under the influence of magnetism. Also, do not bring precision

instruments such as wrist watches, etc., close to the charger, as such

objects may break.

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

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

device.

■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a

long time.

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Armrest

Pull the armrest down for use.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not place too much strain on the arm-

rest.

Coat hooks

The coat hooks are provided with

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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Assist grips

An assist grip installed on the ceil-

ing can be used to support your

body while sitting on the seat.

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 hang any heavy object or put a

heavy load on the assist grip.

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