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3625-3. Using the interior lights
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5-3.Using the interior lights
Front personal lights (P.363)
Front interior lights ( P.363)
Shift lever light
Open tray lights (if equipped)
Door courtesy lights
Ambient lights (if equipped)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.363)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P.363)
Rear interior light ( P.363)
Outer foot lights (if equipped)
Interior lights list
Location of the i nterior lights
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Interior features
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■Front interior lights
1 Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions
2 Turns the lights on
3 Turns the lights off
■Rear interior lights
1 Turns the door position on
The rear interior light turns on/off
together the front interior lights.
When a door is opened while the
front and rear interior light door
position is on, the lights turn on.
2Turns the light on
■Front personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear personal lights
Turns the lights on/off
Vehicles without panoramic
moon roof
Vehicles with panoramic
moon roof
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off
according to the power switch
mode, the presence of the elec-
tronic key, whether the doors are
locked/unlocked, and whether the
doors are opened/closed.
Operating the interior
lights
Operating the personal
lights
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■To prevent the 12-volt battery
from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when
the power switch is turned off, the
lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes.
■The interior lights may turn on
automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the interior lights will
turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off auto-
matically after approximately 20
minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off
manually. However, in order to help
prevent further collisions, it is rec-
ommended that they be left on until
safety can be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on
automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of
the collision.)
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
( P.530)
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not leave the lights on longer
than necessary when the hybrid
system is off.
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3655-4. Using the storage features
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Interior features
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5-4.Using the storage features
Auxiliary boxes (P.368)
Open tray (if equipped) ( P.368)
Glove box ( P.366)
Bottle holders ( P.367)
Cup holders ( P.367)
Console box ( P.366)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left
in the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or
spray cans in the storage spaces,
as this may cau se the following
when cabin temperature becomes
high:
●Glasses may be deformed by
heat or cracked if they come
into contact with other stored
items.
●Lighters or spray cans may
explode. If they come into con-
tact with other stored items, the
lighter may catch fire or the
spray can may release gas,
causing a fire hazard.
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1Unlock with the mechanical
key
2 Lock with the mechanical key
3 Open (pull lever)
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when
the tail lights are on.
1 Push the tab and slide the
console box lid. 2
Vehicles with wireless
charge: Lift the wireless char-
ger.
■Tray inside console box
The tray can be slid forward/back-
ward.
WARNING
■When storage compartments
are not in use
When driving or when the storage
compartments are not in use,
keep the lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or
sudden swerving, an accident
may occur due to an occupant
being struck by an open lid or the
items stored inside.
Glove box
Console box
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3755-5. Using the other interior features
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Interior features
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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.366)
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-volt 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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3765-5. Using the other interior features
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3
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-
ress
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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.