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Using the wireless charger

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 wire-
less 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 moved within the charging area,

charging will stop temporarily 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 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 indicator light

State

Off

The 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 light

Suspected causes

Measure

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.

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Portable devices that can be charged

●

Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard 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 electricity (5 W or
less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device.

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If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which is not Qi com-
patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or accessory
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, remove the cover
and/or accessories.

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If interference is heard in AM radio 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 noise may be
reduced. When the frequency is changed, the operation indicator light will
blink (orange) 2 times.

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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 temporarily
suspended.

●

While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device will 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.

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Sound generated during operation
When the power supply switch is turned on or while a portable device is being
identified, operation sounds may be heard. This is not a malfunction.

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Cleaning the wireless charger
→P. 402

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WARNING

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Caution while driving
When charging a portable device while driving, for safety reasons, the driver
should not operate the portable device.

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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 physician about the
usage of the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

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To prevent damage or burns
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in the possibility of fire, equipment failure or
damage, or burns due to heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects between the charging area and the porta-
ble device while charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects, such as aluminum stickers, to the charging
area.

●

Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while
charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compatible with
the Qi wireless charging standard.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.

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Conditions 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 there is a foreign object between the charging area and portable
device

●

When a portable device becomes hot while charging

●

When a portable device is placed on the wireless area with its charging
surface facing up

●

When a portable device is not centered on the charging area

●

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station,
radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong
radio waves or electrical noise

●

When the portable device is in contact with, or is covered by any of the fol-
lowing metallic objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Metal hand warmers
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When wireless keys (that emit radio waves) other than those of your vehi-
cle are being used nearby.

If in situations other than above the wireless charger does not operate prop-
erly or the operation indicator light is blinking, the wireless charger may be
malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards, such as a credit card, or magnetic 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.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the hybrid sys-
tem stopped.

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Fold down the armrest for use.

An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not apply too much load on the arm-
rest.

Assist grips

WARNING

Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not put a heavy load on the assist
grip.

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The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors

Buttons

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Before programming the HomeLink

● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or

other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.

● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote

control transmitter for more accurate programming.

● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be

equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may
need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.

Garage door opener

∗

: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

1
2

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Programming the HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

Point the remote control
transmitter for the device at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the
HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.

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Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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Test the HomeLink

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

● Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device

has completed. The garage door or other device should operate
when a HomeLink

button is pressed and released.

● Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor or

other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete pro-
gramming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

button for 2 sec-

onds then release it.

● If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed to

“Programming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is attached to the unit. The
name and color of the button
may vary by manufacturer.
Refer to the Owner’s manual
supplied with the garage door
opener motor for details.

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 sec-

onds after performing

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Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence (press/hold/
release) up to 3 times to
complete programming.

If the garage door opener
motor operates when the
HomeLink

button is

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.

2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage

door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indicator

to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator

light should turn on.

The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening

Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of
the garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the
garage door and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback
signals from the garage door may not be received. To recall the pre-

vious door operation status, press and release either HomeLink

buttons

and

simultane-

ously. The last recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

Garage door operation indicators

1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

indicator light

changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

memory.

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the 12-volt battery cable is dis-
connected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-
Link

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Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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