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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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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-volt 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
WARNING
■Assist grip
Do not use the assist grip when 
getting in or out of the vehicle or 
rising from your seat. 

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The coat hooks are provided 
with the rear assist grips.
Please use as a power supply 
for electronic goods that use 
less than 12 VDC/10 A (power 
consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, 
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected 
power outlets is less than 120 
W.
On the instrument panel
Open the lid.
Inside the console box
Open the lid.
■The power outlet can be used 
when
The power switch is in ACC or ON.
■When stopping the hybrid sys-
tem
Disconnect electrical devices with 
charging functions, such as mobile 
battery packs.
If such devices are left connected, 
the hybrid system may not stop nor-
mally.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the 
assist grip
Do not hang any heavy object or 
put a heavy load on the assist 
grip.
Coat hooks
WARNING
■Items that must not be hung 
on the hook
Do not hang coat hangers or 
other hard or sharp objects on the 
hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-
bags deploy, these items may 
become projectiles, causing death 
or serious injury.
Power outlets (12 VDC)
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power 
outlet
Close the power outlet lid when 
the power outlet  is not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that 
enter the power outlet may cause 
a short circuit. 

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Please use as a power supply 
for electronic devices that use 
less than 120 VAC (power con-
sumption of 1500 W).
■Using the power outlets
On the console box
Open the lid.
In the luggage compartment
Open the lid.
■When turning the power 
outlets on
1 Check that the parking brake 
is engaged, securely depress 
the brake pedal and press 
the power switch.
2 Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and 
press the AC120V switch.
The power outlets can be used 
when the indicator on the AC120V 
switch is illuminated.
The power outlets are turned off/on 
each time the AC120V switch is 
pressed.
■When connecting a device
Open the lid, and fully and 
securely insert the plug of the 
device into the power outlet.
Rear of console box
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
Do not use the power outlet lon-
ger than necessary when the 
hybrid system is not running.
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Luggage compartment
■When turning the power 
outlets off
1 Turn the connected devices 
off.
2 Press the AC120V switch to 
turn the power outlets off.
3 Disconnect each plug from 
the power outlets.
4 Close the lid of each power 
outlet.
■The power outlet can be used 
when
The READY indicato r is illuminated.
■Rules/regulations regarding 
idling stop
The engine will start automatically to 
charge the hybrid battery (traction 
battery) if its charge becomes low. 
In some municipalities, if the engine 
starts while the vehicle is parked or 
stopped, it may violate local rules or 
regulations regarding idling stop and 
you may be penalized. Make sure to 
check the local rules and regula-
tions before using the power outlets 
while the vehicle is parked or 
stopped.
■Power outlets
●When connecting a device, make 
sure that the total power con-
sumption of all devices connected 
to the 120 VAC power outlets is  less than 1500 W. If a device is 
connected and the power con-
sumption is exce
eded, a protec-
tion circuit will cut the power 
supply and the p ower outlets will 
not be able to be used.
●Depending on the device to be 
used, the current flow may be high 
and the initial peak wattage may 
exceed 1500 W.
In this case, the protection circuit 
may operate, and the power out-
lets may not be  able to be used.
●Depending on the connected 
device, it may cause interference 
with TV and radio broadcasts.
●The voltage of the power outlets 
cannot be measured with a com-
mercially available electrical tes-
ter. If it is necessary to check the 
voltage, have the vehicle 
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●While a power outlet is being 
used, a cooling fan sound may be 
heard from near a rear seat. This 
does not indicate a malfunction.
■Devices which may not operate 
correctly
The following 120 VAC devices may 
not operate properly even if their 
power consumption is less than 
1500 W:
●Devices with high initial peak watt-
age
●Measuring devices that process 
precise data
●Devices that require an extremely 
stable power supply
●Devices that require a constant 
power supply from the power out-
let, such as a device with a timer.
■When the 120 VAC power out-
lets cannot be used
If the AC120V switch is pressed but 
the switch indicator does not illumi-
nate, the protection circuit may have 
operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate 
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●Disconnect the plug of each 
device from the power outlets, 
check that the total power con-
sumption of all devices to be con-
nected to the power outlets is less 
than 1500 W, reconnect the 
devices and then press the 
AC120V switch again.
●Disconnect the plug of each 
device from the p ower outlets, 
check that the devices are not 
malfunctioning, reconnect the 
devices and then press the 
AC120V switch again.
●Check the charge of the hybrid 
battery (traction battery) ( P.117). 
If the charge is low, shift the shift 
lever to P, allow the engine to run 
to charge the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery), and then press the 
AC120V switch again.
●If the temperature inside the vehi-
cle is high, such as after the vehi-
cle has been park ed in the sun, 
use the air conditioning system to 
sufficiently ventilate or cool the 
interior, and then press the 
AC120V switch again.
●If the vehicle has been stopped in 
a cold area, to pro tect the hybrid 
battery (traction battery), the 
power outlets may not be able to 
be used. In this case, drive the 
vehicle for a while  to warm up the 
hybrid battery (traction battery), 
and then press the AC120V 
switch again.
If the power outlets cannot be used 
even after performing the appropri-
ate procedures above, have the 
vehicle inspected by your Toyota 
dealer.
WARNING
■For safe use
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Failure to do so may lead to an 
accident, resulting in death or 
serious injury.
●Do not use devices such as the 
following when driving:
• Devices which cannot be prop- erly secured within the vehicle.
• Devices which may distract the  driver and be a hindrance to 
safe driving, such as a TV, DVD 
player, etc.
• Unsecured devices which gen- erate heat, such as a toaster, 
microwave, electric heater, elec-
tric kettle, coffee maker, etc., as 
they may cause burns or a fire 
in the case of sudden braking or 
an accident.
• Devices which may fall under  the pedals and prevent the 
brake pedal from being 
depressed.
●Do not use devices which pro-
duce steam while the windows 
are closed. Doing so may cause 
the windows to fog up, reducing 
visibility and making it difficult to 
drive safely. Also, the steam 
may damage or negatively 
affect other devices.
●Do not connect a malfunctioning 
device to a power outlet, as 
doing so may cause the power 
outlets to become inoperable.
●Do not disconnect the plug of a 
device while your hands are wet 
or insert a pin or other object 
into the power ou tlet. Also, if a 
liquid or snow is on the power 
outlet, dry the outlet before 
using it.
●Do not attempt to modify, disas-
semble or repair a power outlet. 
Also, do not replace the 120 
VAC inverter with a commer-
cially available one. For infor-
mation on repairs, contact your 
Toyota dealer. 

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1To set the visor in the forward 
position, flip it down.
2 To set the visor in the side 
position, 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 back-
ward.
Open the cover.
The light turns on when the cover is 
opened.
■To prevent 12-volt battery dis-
charge
If the vanity lights remain on when 
the power switch is turned off, the 
lights will go off automatically after 
20 minutes.
NOTICE
●Do not use devices which are 
sensitive to vibration or heat in 
the vehicle.
These devices may malfunction 
due to vibration while driving or 
heat while the vehicle is parked 
in the sun.
●When not using a power outlet, 
make sure to close the cover. If 
foreign matter or a liquid enters 
the power outlet, it may cause a 
malfunction or short circuit.
●Do not use a multi-point outlet 
adapter as doing so may over-
load the power outlet.
■When the ambie nt tempera-
ture is high
If the temperature inside the vehi-
cle is high, such as after the vehi-
cle has been parked in the sun, 
the power outlets may not be able 
to be used. Sufficiently ventilate 
the interior or use the air condi-
tioning system to c ool the interior 
before attempting to use the 
power outlets.
■When the ambie nt tempera-
ture is low
If the vehicle has been stopped in 
a cold area, to protect the hybrid 
battery (traction battery), the 
power outlets may not be able to 
be used. In this  case, drive the 
vehicle for a while to warm up the 
hybrid battery (tr action battery).
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1Push the lid.
2 Push the lid back up half way.
■To use the overhead console 
from the conversation mirror 
state
Fully close the lid, then open it 
again. ( P.368)
1 Pull the tab up. 2
Hook the sunshade on to the 
anchors.
To lower the sunshade, pull the tab 
up slightly to unhook the shade 
from the anchors, and lower it 
slowly.
NOTICE
■To prevent the 1 2-volt battery 
from being discharged
Do not leave the vanity lights on 
for extended periods while the 
hybrid system is off.
Conversation mirror
Rear door sunshades (if 
equipped)
NOTICE
■To ensure normal operation 
of the sunshades
●Do not put anyth ing in an area 
where it may int erfere with the 
operation of a rear door sun-
shade.
●To prevent damage to the rear 
door sunshades,  do not apply 
excessive load or attach items 
to the rear door sunshades.