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?If the operation indicator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will blink
(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table
below.
Operation indi-
cator lightSuspected causesMeasure
Continuously
blinks 1 time
per secondCommunication malfunc-
tion between the wire-
less charger and smart
entry & start systemIf the hybrid system is oper-
ating, stop the hybrid sys-
tem and then restart it.
If the power switch is in
ACCESSORY mode, start
the hybrid system.
(P. 210)
Continuously
flashes 3 times
(orange)Foreign matter detected
If a metallic foreign object is
detected in the charge
area, the overheat preven-
tion function of the charging
coil will operateRemove the foreign object
from the charge area.
Portable device not
aligned correctly
If the charging coil of a por-
table device is not properly
positioned on the charging
area, the overheat preven-
tion function of the charging
coil will operateRemove the portable
device from the charging
tray, check that the opera-
tion indicator light changes
back to green, and then
place the portable device
so that it is near the center
of the charging tray.
Also, if a case or cover is
installed to the portable
device, remove it.
Continuously
flashes 4 times
(orange)Temperature inside wire-
less charger exceeded a
certain amountStop charging, remove the
portable device from the
charging tray, and wait for
the temperature to
decrease before attempt-
ing to begin charging again.
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?Sound generated during operation
Operation sounds may be heard when the power supply switch is pressed to
turn the wireless charger on, when the power switch is pressed to change to
ACCESSORY or ON mode while the wireless charger is on, or when a porta-
ble device is being detected. This does not indicate a malfunction.
?Situations in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not operate correctly:
?When a portable device is fully charged
?When a portable device is being charged by a wired connection.
?When there is foreign matter between the charging area and portable device
?When the temperature of a portable device becomes high while charging
?When the temperature near the charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or more due to
being in direct sunlight, etc.
?When a portable device is placed with its charging surface facing up
?When a portable device is not centered on the charging area
?When a portable device is larger than the charging tray
?When a foldable portable device is placed outside of the charging area
?When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, fuel station, radio
station, large display, airport, or other facility that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
?When the any of the following objects, with a thickness of 0.08 in. (2 mm) or
more, are between the charging surface of a portable device and the
charging area:
• Thick cases or covers
• Thick decorations
• Accessories, such as finger rings, straps, etc.
?When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:
• Cards covered with metal, such as aluminum foil
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Heat packs
• Recorded media such as CDs and DVDs
• Metallic decorations
• Metallic cases or covers
?When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehicle
are being used nearby
?When 2 or more portable devices are placed on the charging tray at the
same time
In situations other than above, if the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light blinks continuously, the wireless charger
may be malfunctioning.
