2022 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID Owners Manual

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power c onsumption 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 s top 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 outl et longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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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 de vices
(power consumption of 12.5 W [USB Type-A port] or 15 W [USB Typ e-
C port]).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not desi gned
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. R efer to
the manual included with the dev ice 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 charg ing 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, s uch as a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on de vice)
● 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 occasi onally 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

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■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 i nside 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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A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on th e charging area, provided the d evice is
compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by th e
Wireless Power Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is
larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the p ortable
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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■Using the wireless charger
Push the open tray forward
until it locks. ( P. 3 8 1 )
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 mov ed within the charging area,
charging will stop tempo rarily then restart.
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■Operation indicator light status
*: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay
illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.
● If the operation indi cator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will bli nk
(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
continuously Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.
Contact your Toyota
dealer.
Blinks (orange) 3 times
repeatedly A 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
repeatedly The temperature of the
wireless charger is
excessively high.Stop charging immedi-
ately and continue
charging after a while.

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■The wireless charger can be operated when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ Portable devices that can be charged
●Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging stand ard can be
charged by the wireless charger. However, compatibility with all devices
which meet the Qi wireless charging standard is not guaranteed.
● The wireless charger is designed to supply low power electricit y (5 W or
less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device .
■ If a cover or accessory is attach ed to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which i s not Qi com-
patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or acce ssory
attached, it may not be possible to charge the portable device. If the portable
device is placed on the charging area and does not charge, remo ve the cover
and/or accessories.
■ If interference is heard in AM ra dio 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
seconds. The frequency of the wireless charger is changed and n oise 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 te mporarily
suspended.
● While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device wi ll become
warm. This is not a malfunction.
If a portable device becomes warm while charging and charging stops due
to the protection function of the portable device, wait until the portable
device cools down and charge it again.
■ Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable d evice is being
identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.
■ Cleaning the wireless charger
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■Certification for the wireless charger