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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.
● 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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Interior features
A portable device can be charged by just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices according to the Wireless Po wer
Consortium, such as smart phones and mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used with portable devices that are lar ger
than the charging area. Also, depending on the portable device, it may
not operate as normal. Please read the operation manual for por table
devices to be used.
■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
Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.
Switches on and off with each
press of the power supply
switch.
When turned on, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off,
the on/off state of the power
supply switch is memorized.
Place the charging side of
the portable device down.
When charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) comes
on.
If charging is not occurring, try
placing the portable device as
close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green ) comes
on.
● Recharging function
• When charging is complete and after a fixed time in the charge suspension state, c harging restarts.
• When the portable device is moved, charging is stopped for a moment and then it restarts.
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Interior features
■Lighting conditions of operation indicator light
*: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the op eration
indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is
complete.
● When the operation indi cator light flashes
When an error occurs, the operat ion indicator light flashes an
orange color. Handle the error based on the following table.
Operation indicator lightConditions
Turning offWhen the Wireless charger power supply is
off
Green (comes on)On Standby (charging possible state)
When charging is complete*
Orange (comes on)
When placing the portable device on the
charging area (detecting the portable device)
Charging
Operation indicator
lightSuspected causesHandling method
Flashing repeatedly
once every second
(Orange)Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.Contact your Toyota
dealer.
Repeatedly flashes
3 times continuously
(Orange)
A foreign substance is
between the portable
device and charge area.
Remove the foreign
substance from
between portable
device and the charge
area.
The portable device is
out of sync due to the
device being shifted from
its position.Place the portable
device near the center
of the charge area.
Repeatedly flashes
4 times continuously
(Orange)Temperature rising
within the wireless char-
ger.Stop charging at once
and start charging
again after for a while.
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■The wireless charger can be operated when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ Usable portable devices
Qi standard wireless charge standard can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and compatibility are guar anteed.
Starting with mobile phones and smart phones, it is aimed for l ow power elec-
trically supplied portable devices of no more than 5W.
■ When covers and accessories are attached to portable devices
Do not charge in situations where cover and accessories not able to handle
Qi are attached to the portable device. Depending on the type o f cover and
accessory, it may not be possible to charge. When charging is not performed
even with the portable device placed on the charge area, remove the cover
and accessories.
■ While charging, noise enters the AM radio
Turn off the wireless charger and confirm that the noise has decreased. If the
noise decreases, continuously pushing the power supply switch o f the wire-
less charger for 2 seconds, the frequency of the charger can be changed and
the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indicator light will flas h orange 2 times.
■ Important points of the wireless charger
●If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle int erior, charging
cannot be done. When the door is opened and closed, charging ma y be
temporarily suspended.
● When charging, the wireless charging device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a malfunction.
When a portable device gets warm while charging, charging may s top due
to the protection function on the portable device side. In this case, when the
temperature of the portable device drops significantly, charge again.
■ Operation sounds
When the power supply is turned on, while searching for the portable device a
sound will be produced, however this is not a malfunction.
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WARNING
■Caution while driving
When charging a portable device, for safety reasons, the driver should not
operate the main part of the portable device while driving.
■ Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators, as well as
any other electrical medical device, should consult their physi cian about the
usage of the wireless charger. The operations of the wireless charger may
have an affect on medical devices.
■ To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in a possibility of equipment failure and damage,
catch fire, burns due to overheat.
● Do not insert any metallic objects between the charging area an d the por-
table device while charging
● Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or porta-
ble device
● Do not cover with cloth, etc., and charge
● Do not charge portable devices other than designated
● Do not attempt to dismantle for disassembly or modifications
● Do not hit or apply a strong force
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NOTICE
■Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly
In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly
● The portable device is fully charged
● There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device
● The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging
● The charging surface of the portable device is facing up
● The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with t he charge
area
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display lamp is flashing continu ously, it is
considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ To prevent failure or damage to data
● Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, da ta may dis-
appear under the influence of magnetism. Also, do not bring pre cision
instruments such as wrist watches, etc., close to the charger, as such
objects may break.
● Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature ins ide the
cabin may become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless char ger for a
long time.
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Maintenance and care
■When opening the cover of the positive (+) battery terminal
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the 12-volt battery produces hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Therefore, observe the following precautio ns before
recharging:
● If recharging with the 12-volt battery installed on the vehicle , be sure to dis-
connect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the 12-volt battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the 12-volt battery
●Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately after reconnecting the 12-volt battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the do ors.
● Start the hybrid system with the power switch in ACCESSORY mode . The
hybrid system may not start with the power switch turned off. However, the
hybrid system will operate normally from the second attempt.
● The power switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the 12-vol t battery is
reconnected, the vehicle will return the power switch mode to t he status it
was in before the 12-volt battery was disconnected. Make sure t o turn off
the power switch before disconnect the 12-volt battery. Take ex tra care
when connecting the 12-volt battery if the power switch mode prior to dis-
charge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts at al l methods above,
contact your Toyota dealer. While pushing the portion shown in the
illustration from both sides, lift the end of
the cover up.