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the brake pedal and press
the power switch (P.277).
2 Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and
press the AC 120 V switch.
The power outlet can be used when
the indicator on the AC 120 V
switch is illuminated.
The power outlet a re turned off/on
each time the AC 120 V switch is
pressed.
3 Open the lid, and fully and
securely insert the plug of the
device into the power out-
let.( P.425)
■When turning the power
outlet off
1 Turn the connected devices
off.
2 Press the AC 120 V switch to
turn the power outlet off.
3 Disconnect each plug from
the power outlet.
4 Close the lid of the power
outlet.
■When connecting a device
Observe the precautions
described in the instructions of
the electrical device.
Before connecting the plug to
the power outlet, check that the
power of the electrical device is
turned off.
1 Open the lid, and fully and
securely insert the plug of the
device into the power outlet.
Make sure that the power source
plug is not incompletely inserted.
In the following situations, use an
extension cord e tc to connect the
power source plug securely.
The plug is large and cannot
be securely inserted all the
way into the power outlet
The plug is heavy and may
disconnect from the power
outlet
When using a device with a ground
wire, use a conversion adapter to
connect the ground wire to the
ground terminal.
■The power outlet (120 VAC)
●Use electrical dev ices that do not
exceed a total maximum power
When connecting a
device
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usage of 1500 W at AC 120 V for
the power outlet (AC 120 V/1500
W). If electrical devices exceeding
the specified capacity are used,
the protection fun ction will activate
and prevent the power outlet from
being used.
●Some electrical devices with high
power consumptio n (such as an
electric griddle) may need to use
the power outlet solely. In this
case, do not use such a device
together with other devices.
●When power is supplied to multi-
ple devices, some devices may
not operate properly. In this case,
use the device solely.
●While the power outlet is used, a
large current may flow causing the
current power to exceed 1500 W
depending on the electrical device
used. In this situation, the protec-
tion function may activate and
stop the power supply function.
●Certain types of electrical devices
may disturb TV or radio by noises.
●Noise may be heard from the cool-
ing fan under the rear seats when
using the power outlet, but this is
not a malfunction.
■120 VAC Devices which may
not operate properly
The following electrical devices may
not operate properly even if their
total power consumption is less than
1500 W.
●Devices with high initial peak watt-
age
●Devices that require larger power
consumption than described in the
instruction manual of the electrical
device.
●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.
■Idling stop regulations
The engine starts automatically and
charging starts when the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery (traction
battery) decreases, etc. Some
states have regulations against
starting the engine while the vehicle
is parked or stopped. Check the reg-
ulations of the applicable local gov-
ernment, and use the power outlet
appropriately.
■When using the power outlet
while the vehicle is parked or
stopped
●The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked using the smart key sys-
tem.
●The doors cannot be locked or
unlocked using the electronic key.
The doors can on ly be locked or
unlocked using the mechanical
key ( P.532).
●A buzzer may sound or “Key Not
Detected Check Key Location”
may be displayed on the multi-
information display when the door
is opened or closed. Make sure to
carry the electronic key on your
person.
●When the surroundings are dark
while using the power outlet, the
headlights turn on automatically.
To turn off the lights, refer to
P.293. (except for Canada)
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 allow pers ons unfamiliar
with the system, such as a child,
to use the power outlet by them-
selves.
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WARNING
●Do not disconnect the plug of a
device while your hands are wet
or insert a pin or other object
into the pow er outlet. 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.
For information on repairs, con-
tact your To yota dealer.
●Keep the power outlet free of
dust and foreign matter. Also,
make sure to clean the power
outlet periodically.
●Hold the plug by its body when
inserting or removing the plug
into or from the power outlet. Do
not touch the plug blades. Pull-
ing the cord to remove the
power source plug may damage
the plug or cord.
●If any abnormal heat is felt in
the cord or outlet, stop using it
immediately. Also, observe the
following precautions to pre-
vent abnormal he at from being
generated from the cord or
power outlet.
• Do not connect multiple branched power outlets, such
as a two-way socket, to the
power outlet
• When using a cord reel, pull all of the cord out from the reel
●When using a device with a
ground wire, use a conversion
adapter to connect the ground
wire to the ground terminal of
the adapter.
●If the plug of a device fits
loosely in a power outlet, even
though it is fully inserted,
replace the power outlet. For
information on replacement,
contact your Toyota dealer.
■Devices to be connected
●Make sure to read any instruc-
tion manual which came with a
device and observe any warn-
ings on the device.
●Do not connect a device to a
power outlet if the device is mal-
functioning or its plug is dam-
aged.
●When the outside temperature
is extremely low or high, the
device may not operate properly
or may malfunction.
●Electrical devices that require
horizontal setting may not oper-
ate properly.
●Except in the case of waterproof
electrical devices, do not use
electrical devices in locations
exposed to rain or water, or in
high humidity.
●Do not use electrical devices
that are or ma y be submerged
or immersed in water.
●Do not use medical devices
because the power supply func-
tion may be stopped temporarily
depending on the vehicle condi-
tion.
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WARNING
■Using the power outlet while
parked or stopped
●The power outlets are for use in
directly connecting electrical
devices such as lights. Do not
use the power outlets as gener-
ators to supply power to a
house, etc. To use this as a
power supply system for emer-
gency use (for example, as a
dedicated system that can be
connected to an external power
source, or as a system where
the supply circuit from the exter-
nal power source is separate
from the electric wiring from the
power company) for a house,
etc., consult with the manufac-
turer or dealer of this system.
●While using the power outlet,
make sure to securely engage
the parking brake and not to
shift the shift lever from P. The
vehicle may move unexpect-
edly, possibly resulting in an
accident.
●Do not leave the vehicle unat-
tended while using the power
outlet.
●Do not use the power outlet
during weather with a possibility
of lightning. If you notice light-
ning while using the power out-
let, stop using it.
●Do not use the p ower outlet if
the vehicle has a vehicle cover
installed.
●Be especially careful when
using an electrical device such
as a heater and sleeping in the
vehicle. The device may stop
unexpectedly due to operations
such as an autom atic stop of
the power supply system.
●Do not use while the vehicle is
stopped on a slope or other
slanted location. Do not move or
tilt the vehicle during use.
●Observe the fo llowing precau-
tions when using the power out-
let with the cord pulled outside
of the vehicle.
• Be careful of entry of rain or water. If the po wer outlet
becomes wet, dry the outlet
before using.
• Prevent the cord from being caught in the window or door
• Provide some slack in the cord and do not pu ll it too tight
• Make sure not to start the vehi-
cle
●Do not refuel or wash the vehi-
cle during use.
●Make sure that the hood is
closed. As the engine will start
automatically depending on the
condition of the vehicle, make
sure that nothing is left near or
contacting the exhaust pipes.
Also, do not put your head or
hands anywhere inside the
engine compartment, as the
cooling fan ma y operate sud-
denly. Keep hands and clothing
(especially a tie, scarf, etc.)
away from the fan as they may
get caught in a fan.
●Do not stop the vehicle near
objects which burn easily. If the
exhaust system is extremely
hot, it may cause a fire.
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WARNING
●The gasoline engine starts auto-
matically when the remaining
charge of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) decreases.
When using a power outlet in an
area with poor ventilation or an
enclosed area, such as a
garage or a place where snow
has piled up, properly use an air
intake and exhaust device to
prevent lack of oxygen and full-
ness of exhaust gas. If such
device cannot be used, do not
use the power outlet.
■When using the power outlet
while driving
●Do not use devices such as the
following when driving. Also, do
not use a device if it cannot be
secured within the vehicle.
• Devices which may distract the driver and be a hinderance to
safe driving, such as a TV, DVD
player, etc.
• When the device is not com- pletely secured and may fall
over in the event of sudden
braking or a collision
• When the device may fall result- ing on an accident, or may gen-
erate heat result ing in a fire
• When there is a risk of burns,
etc. (a toaster, microwave, elec-
tric heater, electric kettle, coffee
maker, etc.)
• Devices which may fall under the pedals and prevent the
brake pedal from being
depressed, such as a hair dryer,
AC adaptor, mouse, etc.
●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. If the
device must be used, stop the
vehicle and open the windows
before use.
NOTICE
■To avoid short circuit or mal-
function
Observe the following precau-
tions. Failure to do so may lead to
the power outlet not operating
correctly or damage to the vehicle
or a connected device.
●Do not set a toaster or other
device which generates heat
near the interior components or
on a seat. Heat may cause
these parts to melt or burn.
●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 s hort circuit.
■Using the power outlet while
parked or stopped
●Water may le ak from the
exhaust pipe while the engine
running if the power outlet is
used for a long time. However,
this is not a malfunction.
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When power supply does not
start, even though the normal
procedure is followed, check
each of the following items.
■Power outlet cannot be
used
NOTICE
●At extremely low temperatures,
water may freeze in the exhaust
pipe and make it difficult to start
the engine, or an odor may
come from the exhaust pipe. In
this case, stop using the power
outlet, and then drive the vehi-
cle for 15 to 30 minutes.
When the power outlet
(AC 120 V 1500 W)
cannot be used prop-
erly
When the power outlet can-
not be used, even though
the normal procedure is fol-
lowed, check the following
items.
When the power outlet
cannot be used properly
Likely causeCorrection pro-
cedure
Quantity of fuel
remaining is low
and the remain-
ing charge of the
hybrid battery
(traction battery)
is insufficient
After refueling,
drive for a while
to restore the
remaining
charge of the
hybrid battery
(traction bat-
tery). Then,
press the AC
120 V switch
again.
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If the power outlet cannot be
used even after performing the
procedures above, have the
vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) becomes
hot when the
outside tempera-
ture is especially
high
Move the vehi-
cle to the shade
or other cooler
location, or use
the air condition-
ing to lower the
temperature
inside the vehi-
cle. Then, after
waiting for a
while, press the
AC 120 V switch
again.
The hybrid bat-
tery (traction bat-
tery) becomes
cold when the
outside tempera-
ture is especially
low
Drive for a while
or use the air
conditioning to
raise the tem-
perature inside
the vehicle.
Then, after wait-
ing for a while,
press the AC
120 V switch
again.
Electrical device
does not operate
Disconnect the
power source
plug of the elec-
trical device and
check that the
device is not
malfunctioning.
Then, press the
AC 120 V switch
again. Check the
instruction man-
ual of the electri-
cal device.
Likely causeCorrection pro-cedure
Total power con-
sumption
exceeds 1500 W
Disconnect the
power source
plug of the elec-
trical device and
check that the
total power con-
sumption does
not exceed 1500
W. Then, press
the AC 120 V
switch again.
Short circuit in
the power outlet
Disconnect the
power source
plug of the elec-
trical device and
check the follow-
ing items. Then,
press the AC
120 V switch
again.
• No foreign matter such as
a pin has been
inserted
• No sub- stances such
as drinking
water, rain, or
snow are
adhered
• No dirt or dust is adhered
Likely causeCorrection pro- cedure
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*: If equipped
■HomeLink® programming pro-
cedure
The programming procedures can
also be found at the following URL.
Website: www.hom elink.com/toyota
For support, contact customer sup-
port at the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515
The HomeLink® wireless control
system in your vehicle has 3
buttons which can be pro-
grammed to operate 3 different
devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following
pages to determine the method
which is appropriate for the
device.
Vehicles with auto anti-glare
inside rear view mirror
HomeLink
® indicator light
Garage door operation indi-
cators
HomeLink
® icon
Illuminates while HomeLink® is
operating.
Buttons
Vehicles with Digital Rear-
view Mirror
HomeLink
® indicator light
Illuminates above each button
selected.
HomeLink® icon
Garage door operation indi-
Garage door opener*
The garage door opener can
be programmed using the
HomeLink
® to operate
garage doors, gates, entry
doors, door locks, home
lighting systems, security
systems, and other devices.
System components
A
B
C
D
A
B
C