2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID charging

1363-1. Key information
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the hybrid
system stops.
●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 439)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
●To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-saving mode.
(P. 150)
●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■Replacing the battery
P. 439
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■If a wrong key is used
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■Certification for the wireless remote control
P. 154

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system............................. 338
Heated steering wheel/
seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 349
5-2. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................ 352
• Interior light ................... 353
• Personal lights .............. 353
• Ambient lights ............... 3545-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 355
• Glove box...................... 356
• Console box .................. 356
• Bottle holders ................ 357
• Cup holders .................. 358
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 359
• Open tray ...................... 360
Trunk features ................... 361
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 362
• Sun visors ..................... 362
• Vanity mirrors................ 362
• Power outlet .................. 363
• USB charging ports....... 364
• Wireless charger ........... 366
• Armrest ......................... 375
• Assist grips ................... 375
• Coat hooks.................... 376
Garage door opener.......... 377

3635-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
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 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.
Power outlet
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 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

3645-4. Other interior features
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
■The USB charging ports can be used when
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 2.5 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.
USB charging ports
FrontRear
Open the console box lid. Open the lid.
USB Type-A port
USB Type-C port
USB Type-A port
USB Type-C port

3655-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■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.
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 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

3665-4. Other interior features
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
Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area
Wireless charger (if equipped)
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3675-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
■Using the wireless charger
Push the open tray forward
until it locks. (P. 3 5 9 )
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 power switch is turned off, the on/off state of the wireless
charger will be memorized.
Place a portable device on
the charging area with its
charging surface facing
down.
While charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) will be
illuminated.
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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3685-4. Other interior features
■Operation indicator light status
*: 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 lightState
OffThe Wireless charger is off
Green (illuminated)Standby (charging is possible)
Charging is complete*
Orange (illuminated)
A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)
Charging in progress
Operation indicator lightSuspected causesMeasure
Blinks (orange) at a
one second interval
continuouslyVehicle to charger com-
munication failure.Contact your Toyota
dealer.
Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedlyA foreign object exists
between the portable
device and charging
area.Remove the foreign
object.
Portable device is not
positioned properly on
the charging area.Move the portable
device toward the cen-
ter of the charging
area.
Blinks (orange) 4 times
repeatedlyThe temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.