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6-4. Other interior features

6-4.Other interior features

The USB charging port are used
to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5
V to external devices.
The USB charging port are for
charging only. They are not
designed for data transfer or
other purposes.
Depending on the external
device, it may not charge prop-
erly. Refer to the manual
included with the device before
using a USB charging port.

■

Using the USB charging
port

Open the console box lid.

■

The USB charging port can be

used when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB

charging port may not operate

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more

than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communi-

cate with a personal computer,

such as a USB memory device, is

connected

●

If the connected external device is

turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun

■

About connected external

device

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start

again. This is not a malfunction.

The power outlet can be used

Other interior features

USB charging port

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

USB charging port

●

Do not insert foreign objects into

the port.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids into the port.

●

Do not apply excessive force to

or impact the USB charging

port.

●

Do not disassemble or modify

the USB charging port.

■

To prevent damage to exter-

nal devices

●

Do not leave external devices in

the vehicle. The temperature

inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to an

external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply

unnecessary force to an exter-

nal device or the cable of an

external device while it is con-

nected.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging port

for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Power outlets

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for 12 V accessories that run on
less than 10 A.
Open the console box lid and
open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used

when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When turning the engine switch

off

Disconnect electrical devices with

charging functions, such as mobile

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected,

the engine switch may not be turned

off normally.

A portable device, such as a
smartphone or mobile battery,
can be charged by just placing it
on the charging area, provided
the device is compatible with the
Qi wireless charging standard
created by the Wireless Power
Consortium.
The wireless charger cannot be
used with a portable device that
is larger than the charging area.
Additionally, depending on the
portable device, the wireless
charger may not operate prop-
erly. Refer to the operation man-
ual of the portable device.

■

The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark
of the Wireless Power Consor-
tium.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the fuse from

being blown

Do not use an accessory that

uses more than 12 V 10 A.

■

To avoid damaging the power

outlet

Close the power outlet lid when

the power outlet is not in use.

Foreign objects or liquids that

enter the power outlet may cause

a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the

engine is not running.

Wireless charger (if
equipped)

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■

Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

■

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 indi-

cator light (green) comes on.

When the engine 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 indi-

cator light (orange) will be illumi-

nated.

If charging does not begin, move

the portable device as close to the

center of the charging area as pos-

sible.

When charging is complete, the

operation indicator light (green) will

illuminate.

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Recharging function



If a certain amount of time has
elapsed since charging com-
pleted and the portable device
has not been moved, the
wireless charger will restart
charging.



If the portable device is
moved within the charging
area, charging will stop tem-
porarily 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.

■

The wireless charger can be

operated when

The engine switch is in ACC or ON.

■

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.

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 cause

Measure

Blinks (orange) at a one
second interval continu-
ously

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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■

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

compatible is attached. Depending

on the type of cover and/or acces-

sory attached, it may not be possi-

ble to charge the portable device. If

the portable device is placed on the

charging area and does not charge,

remove the cover and/or accesso-

ries.

■

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 fre-

quency 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.

■

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 sus-

pended.

●

While charging, the wireless char-

ger and the portable device will

become warm.

This is not a malfunction.If a porta-

ble device becomes warm while

charging and charging stops due

to the protection function of the

portable device, wait until the por-

table device cools down and

charge it again.

■

Sound generated during opera-

tion

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 malfunc-

tion.

■

Cleaning the wireless charger



P.421

■

Certification for the wireless charger

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

When charging a portable device

while driving, for safety reasons,

the driver should not operate the

portable device.

■

Caution regarding interfer-

ence with electronic devices

People with implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchroni-

zation therapy pacemakers or

implantable cardioverter defibrilla-

tors, as well as any other electri-

cal medical device, should consult

their physician about the usage of

the wireless charger.

Operations of the wireless char-

ger may have an affect on medi-

cal devices.

■

To prevent damage or burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in the

possibility of fire, equipment fail-

ure or damage, or burns due to

heat.

●

Do not put any metallic objects

between the charging area and

the portable device while

charging.

●

Do not attach metallic objects,

such as aluminum stickers, to

the charging area.

●

Do not cover the wireless char-

ger with a cloth or other object

while charging.

●

Do not attempt to charge porta-

ble devices which are not com-

patible 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.

NOTICE

■

Conditions in which the wire-

less 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 dis-

play, 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 following metallic

objects:

• Cards to which aluminum foil is

attached

• Cigarette boxes that have alu-

minum foil inside

• Metallic wallets or bags

• Coins

• Metal hand warmers

• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side
position, flip down, unhook,
and swing it to the side.

To use the side extender,
place the visor in the side
position, then slide it back-
ward.

Slide the cover to open.

The vanity light turns on.

■

To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when

the engine switch is OFF, the lights

will go off automatically after 20 min-

utes.

NOTICE

●

When wireless keys (that emit

radio waves) other than those of

your vehicle are being used

nearby.

If in situations other than above
the wireless charger does not
operate properly or the operation
indicator light is blinking, the wire-
less charger may be malfunction-
ing. Contact your Toyota dealer.

■

To prevent failure or damage

to data

●

Do not bring magnetic cards,

such as a credit card, or mag-

netic recording media, close to

the wireless charger while

charging. Otherwise, data may

be erased due to the influence

of magnetism.

Additionally, do not bring preci-

sion 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.

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the wireless charger

for a long period of time with the

engine stopped.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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Fold down the armrest for use.

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

The coat hooks are provided
with the rear assist grips.

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from

being discharged

Do not leave the vanity lights on

for extended periods while the

engine is stopped.

Armrest

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the

armrest

Do not apply too much load on the

armrest.

Assist grips

WARNING

■

Assist grip

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 hang any heavy object or

put a heavy load on the assist

grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on

the coat hook

Do not hang coat hangers or

other hard or sharp objects on the

hook. If the SRS curtain shield air-

bags deploy, these items may

become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle exterior ..........

418

Cleaning and protecting the

vehicle interior ...........

420

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

..................................

423

General maintenance..

424

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M) pro-
grams ........................

427

7-3. Do-it-yourself mainte-

nance

Do-it-yourself service pre-

cautions.....................

429

Hood ...........................

431

Positioning a floor jack

..................................

432

Engine compartment...

433

Tires ............................

440

Tire inflation pressure..

447

Wheels ........................

449

Air conditioning filter....

451

Electronic key battery..

452

Checking and replacing

fuses..........................

454

Light bulbs...................

457

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7-1. Maintenance and care

7-1.Maintenance and care



Working from top to bottom,
liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and
underside of the vehicle to
remove any dirt and dust.



Wash the vehicle body using
a sponge or soft cloth, such
as a chamois.



For hard-to-remove marks,
use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.



Wipe away any water.



Wax the vehicle when the
waterproof coating deterio-
rates.

If water does not bead on a clean
surface, apply wax when the vehi-
cle body is cool.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing

the vehicle. Start washing from the

front of the vehicle. Make sure to

extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

In certain automatic car washes,

the rear spoiler may interfere with

machine operation. This may pre-

vent the vehicle from being

cleaned properly or result in dam-

age to the rear spoiler.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

■

When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within the

effective range, the door may lock

and unlock repeatedly. In that case,

follow the following correction pro-

cedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2

m) or more separate from the

vehicle while the vehicle is being

washed. (Take care to ensure that

the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to bat-

tery-saving mode to disable the

smart key system. (



P.109)

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments

●

Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or

abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the

wheels when they are hot, such

as after driving or parking in hot

weather

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is

parked with wet brake pads or disc

rotors, causing them to stick. Before

parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the

brakes several times to dry the

parts.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neu-

tral detergent and water to clean

the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of

the engine compartment. Doing

so may cause the electrical com-

ponents, etc. to catch fire.

■

Precautions regarding the

exhaust pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the

exhaust pipe to become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be

careful not to touch the pipe until it

has cooled sufficiently, as touch-

ing a hot exhaust pipe can cause

burns.

■

Precaution regarding the rear

bumper with Blind Spot Moni-

tor (if equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system

may malfunction. If this occurs,

consult your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■

To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the

body and components (alumi-

num wheels, etc.)

●

Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

●

If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●

To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

■

Cleaning the exterior lights

●

Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

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

Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty
surfaces with a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water.



If dirt cannot be removed,
wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

■

Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■

Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm

water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for

excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

NOTICE

■

When using a high pressure

car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a

high pressure washer. Shock

applied from high pressure

water may cause the device to

not operate normally.

●

Do not spray water directly on

the radar which is equipped

behind the emblem. Otherwise

it may cause the device to be

damaged.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), connectors or

the following parts. The parts

may be damaged if they come

into contact with high-pressure

water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicles body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

●

Do not spray the lower part of

the windshield continuously. If

water enters the air conditioning

system intake located near the

lower part of the windshield, the

air conditioning system may not

operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer.

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a man-
ner appropriate to each
component and its material.

Protecting the vehicle
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WARNING

■

Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical

components, etc. to malfunc-

tion or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet. (



P.31)

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

●

Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger

(



P.407) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■

Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel

may reflect off the windshield,

obstructing the driver’s view and

leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s

or other interior part’s painted

surface may be damaged.

■

Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

●

Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

■

Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with

water.

Vehicle systems such as the

audio system may be damaged if

water comes into contact with

electrical components such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (



P.169)

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

Remove dirt using a
water-dampened soft cloth or
synthetic chamois.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture.

■

Cleaning the areas with

satin-finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real

metal for the surface. It is necessary

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas

are left uncleaned for long periods

of time, they may be difficult to

clean.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.



Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.

■

Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the

interior of the vehicle at least twice a

year to maintain the quality of the

vehicle’s interior.



Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.



Wipe it off with a soft cloth
dampened with neutral deter-
gent diluted to approximately
1%.



Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of
detergent and water.

NOTICE

■

Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●

Do not use glass cleaner to

clean the rear window, as this

may cause damage to the rear

window defogger heater wires

or antenna. Use a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean.

Wipe the window in strokes run-

ning parallel to the heater wires

or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires or

antenna.

Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic
leather areas

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