2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID Owners Manual (in English)

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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 prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man- ual of the portable device.
■The “Qi” symbol
The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.
■Name for all parts
Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area
■Using the wireless charger
1 Push the tab and slide the
console box lid. ( P.360)
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 indi-
cator light (green) comes on.
When the power switch is turned
off, the on/off state of the wireless
NOTICE
●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 exter-
nal 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 exter-
nal device or the cable of an
external device while it is con-
nected.
■To prevent 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the USB charging
ports for a long period of time with
the hybrid system stopped.
Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging surface facing
down.
While charging, the operation indi-
cator light (orang e) will be illumi-
nated.
If charging does not begin, move
the portable device as close to the
center of the charging area as pos-
sible.
When charging is complete, the
operation indicator light (green) will
illuminate.
■Recharging function
 If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device
has not been moved, the
wireless charger will restart
charging.
 If the portable device is
moved within the charging area, charging will stop tem-
porarily then restart.
■Operation indicator light
status
*: Depending on the portable
device, the operation indicator
light may stay illuminated
(orange) after charging has com-
pleted.
■If the operation indicator
light blinks
If an error is detected, the oper-
ation indicator light will blink
(orange). Take the appropriate
measures according to the table
below.
 Blinks (orange) at a one sec-
ond interval continuously
Operation indi-
cator lightState
OffThe Wireless char-
ger is off
Green (illumi-
nated)
Standby (charging
is possible)
Charging is com-
plete
*
Orange (illumi-
nated)
A portable device
has been placed
on the charging
area (identifying
the portable
device)
Charging in prog-
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 Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly
 Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedly
■The wireless charger can be
operated when
The power switch i s in ACC or ON.
■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 char
ger 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 w hich is not Qi
compatible is atta ched. Depending
on the type of cover and/or acces-
sory attached, it m ay not be possi-
ble to charge the portable device. If
the portable device is placed on the
charging area and does not charge,
remove the cover and/or accesso-
ries.
■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 se conds. The fre-
quency 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.
■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 sus-
pended.
●While charging, the wireless char-
ger and the portable device will
become warm. This is not a mal-
function. If a portable device
becomes warm while charging
and charging stops due to the pro-
tection function of the portable
device, wait unt il the portable
device cools dow n and charge it
Suspected
causesMeasure
Vehicle to
charger com-
munication
failure.
Contact your Toy-
ota dealer.
Suspected
causesMeasure
A foreign
object exists
between the
portable
device and
charging area.
Remove the for-
eign object.
Portable
device is not
positioned
properly on the
charging area.Move the portable
device toward the
center of the
charging area.
Suspected
causesMeasure
The tempera-
ture of the
wireless char-
ger is exces-
sively high.Stop charging
immediately and
continue charging
after a while.

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■Sound generated during opera-
tion
When the power su pply switch is
turned on or while a portable device is being identified, operation sounds
may be heard. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
■Cleaning the wireless charger
 P.397
■Certification for the wireless charger

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■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device
while driving, for safety reasons,
the driver should not operate the
portable device.

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WA R N I N G
■Caution regarding interfer-
ence with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-
zation therapy pacemakers or
implantable cardioverter defibrilla-
tors, as well as any other electri-
cal medical device, should consult
their physician about the usage of
the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless char-
ger may have an affect on medi-
cal devices.
■To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may result in the
possibility of fire , equipment fail-
ure or damage, or burns due to
heat.
●Do not put any metallic objects
between the charging area and
the portable device while
charging.
●Do not attach me tallic objects,
such as aluminum stickers, to
the charging area.
●Do not cover the wireless char-
ger with a cloth or other object
while charging.
●Do not attempt t o charge porta-
ble devices whic h are not com-
patible 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.
NOTICE
■Conditions in which the wire-
less 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 wh ile 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 po wer plant, gas
station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or ot her facility that
generates strong radio waves or
electrical noise
●When the portable device is in
contact with, or is covered by
any of the following metallic
objects:
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alu- minum 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 vehicle are being used
nearby.

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Second seats (8-seat models)
Pull the armrest down for use.
Second seats (7-seat models)
Pull the armrest down for use.
An assist grip installed on the
ceiling can be used to support
your body while sitting on the
seat.NOTICE
If in situations other than above
the wireless charger does not
operate properly or the operation
indicator light is blinking, the wire-
less charger may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■To prevent failu re or damage
to data
●Do not bring magnetic cards,
such as a credit card, or mag-
netic 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 12-vo lt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the wireless charger
for a long period of time with the
hybrid system is stopped.
Armrest
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the
armrest
Do not apply too much load on the
armrest.
Assist grips
WA R N I N G
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when
getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from your seat.