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Removing the luggage 
cover unit (vehicles with-
out side deck board)

1

Fold down the third seats. 
(



P.152)

2

Remove the center deck 
board (



P.464) and take out 

the luggage cover unit.

■

Removing the luggage 
cover unit (vehicles with 
side deck board)

1

Fold down the third seats. 
(



P.152)

2

Remove the center deck 
board (



P.464) and side 

deck board (



P.354) and 

take out the luggage cover 
unit.

■

Installing the luggage cover

1

Fold down the third seats. 
(



P.152)

WARNING

■

When the cargo net is not in 

use

To avoid injury, always return the 

hooks to their stowed positions 

when not in use.

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the gro-

cery bag hooks

Do not hang any object heavier 

than 6.6 lb. (3 kg) on the grocery 

bag hooks.

Luggage cover (if 
equipped)

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2

Press the lock release but-
tons to extend the ends of the 
luggage cover unit.

3

To install the luggage cover 
unit, with the lock release 
buttons facing upward, insert 
one end into the recess, then 
compress the other end and 
insert it into the other recess.

4

Pull out the luggage cover 
and hook it onto the anchors.

■

Removing the luggage 
cover

1

Release the cover from the 
left and right anchors and 
allow it to retract.

2

Compress the end of the lug-
gage cover and lift the lug-
gage cover up.

■

Stowing the luggage cover 
(vehicles without side deck 
board)

1

Remove the center deck 
board. (



P.464)

2

To store the luggage cover 
unit, compress both ends 
until they lock.

Store the unit with the lock release 

buttons facing up and the cover 

portion facing the rear of the vehi-

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cle.

■

Stowing the luggage cover 
(vehicles with side deck 
board)

1

Remove the center deck 
board (



P.464) and the side 

deck board. (



P.354)

2

To store the luggage cover 
unit, compress both ends 
until they lock.

Store the unit with the lock release 

buttons facing up and the cover 

portion facing the rear of the vehi-

cle.

WARNING

■

Luggage cover

●

When installing/stowing the lug-

gage cover, make sure that the 

luggage cover is securely 

installed/stowed. Failure to do 

so may result in serious injury in 

the event of sudden braking or a 

collision.

●

Do not place anything on the 

luggage cover. In the event of 

sudden braking or turning, the 

item may go flying and strike an 

occupant. This could lead to an 

unexpected accident, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Do not allow children to climb 

on the luggage cover. Climbing 

on the luggage cover could 

result in damage to the luggage 

cover, possibly causing death or 

serious injury to the child.

●

Do not point the luggage cover 

unit at your face or body, as 

doing so may cause injuries if 

the cover ends extend sud-

denly.

NOTICE

■

When using the luggage 

cover

●

Do not put heavy items on the 

luggage cover.

●

Install the cover unit in the cor-

rect direction so that the lock 

release button faces upward.

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

Center deck under tray

Pull the strap upwards to open 
the center deck board.



Deck side box (if equipped)

Pull the strap upwards to open 
the side deck board.

Auxiliary boxes

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Keep the deck board closed. In 

the event of sudden braking, an 

accident may occur due to an 

occupant being struck by the deck 

board or the items stored under 

the deck board.

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5-4.Using the other interior features

The USB charging ports are 
used to supply 3 A of electricity 
at 5 V to external devices.
The USB charging ports 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 
ports



On the instrument panel



Rear of console box

Open the lid.

■

The USB charging ports can be 

used when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

Situations in which the USB 

charging ports may not operate 

correctly

●

If a device which consumes more 

than 3 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 

devices

Depending on the connected exter-

nal device, charging may occasion-

ally be suspended and then start 

again. This is not a malfunction.

Other interior features

USB charging ports

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 

USB charging ports

●

Do not insert foreign objects into 

the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liq-

uids 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.

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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” logo

The “Qi” logo is a trademark of 
the Wireless Power Consortium.

■

Name for all parts

Operation indicator light
Charge area
Charging tray

■

Using the wireless charger

Place a portable device on the 
charging area with its charging 
surface facing down. Depending 
on the portable device, its 
charging coil may not be in the 
center of the device. In this 
case, place the portable device 
so that its charging coil is cen-
tered in the charging area.

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. If charging is not performed, 
the operation indicator light will 

NOTICE

■

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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the USB charging 

ports for a long period of time with 

the hybrid system stopped.

Wireless charger (if 
equipped)

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slowly illuminate in green and 
orange alternatively and a sound of 
charging coil operation may be 
heard repeatedly.
When charging is complete, the 
operation indicator light (green) will 
illuminate.

■

Rapid charging function



The following portable 
devices support rapid 
charging.

• Portable devices compliant with 

WPC Ver1.2.4 and compatible 
with rapid charging

• iPhone’s with an iOS version that 

supports 7.5 W charging (iPhone 
8 and later models)



When a portable device that 
supports rapid charging is 
charged, charging automati-
cally switches to the rapid 
charging function.

■

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 a portable device is moved 
significantly within the 
charging area, the charging 
coil may disconnect and 
charging may temporarily be 
stopped. However, if a 
charging coil is detected 
within the charging area, the 
charging coil inside the wire-
less charger will move near 
the other coil and charging 
will resume.

■

Operation indicator light status

*

: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator light may stay 

illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.

Operation indicator light

State

Charging tray Center display

Off

Off

The wireless charger is off

Green (illumi-

nated)

Gray

Standby (charging is possible)

Charging is complete

*

Orange (illumi-

nated)

Blue

A portable device has been placed on the 
charging area (identifying the portable 
device)

Charging in progress

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The wireless charger is not working properly.

The followings are situations in which the wireless charger does not 
work properly and how to deal with the possible causes.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray Center display

Orange 
(Flashing 
repeatedly 
once every 
second)

Gray

Vehicle to wireless charger communica-
tion failure
→If the hybrid system is operating, stop 
and then restart the hybrid system.

If the power switch is in ACC, start the 
hybrid system.

Green (Flash-
ing repeatedly 
once every 
second)

Disappear

Wireless charger and multimedia sys-
tem communication failure
→If the hybrid system is operating, stop 
and then restart the hybrid system.

If the power switch is in ACC, start the 
hybrid system.

Green (illumi-
nates)

Blue

AM radio stations are being automati-
cally selected
→Wait until the system has completed 
the automatic selection of AM radio sta-
tions. In the case that automatic selec-
tion cannot be completed, stop 
automatic selection. 

The smart key system is detecting the 
key
→Please wait until the key detection is 
complete.

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The wireless charger can be 

operated when

The power 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.

●

Failure to do so may result in the 

possibility of fire, However, porta-

ble devices, such as the following, 

can be charged with more than 5 

W.

• 7.5 W charging compatible 

iPhones can be charged at 7.5 W 

or less.

• Portable devices which conform to 

WPC Ver 1.2.4 (Extended Power 

profile ) can be charged at 10 W or 

less.

■

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 (including for 

certain genuine manufacturer parts) 

and/or accessory attached, it may 

not be possible to charge the porta-

ble device. If the portable device is 

placed on the charging area and 

Orange 
(Repeatedly 
flashes 3 times 
continuously)

Gray

Foreign substance detection:
A metallic foreign substance is in the 
charge area, and so the abnormal heat-
ing prevention function of the charging 
coil operated
→Remove the foreign substance from 
the charge area.

Portable device misaligned:
→The charging coil in the portable 
device moved outside of the charge 
area, and so the abnormal heating pre-
vention function of the charging coil 
operated

Orange 
(Repeatedly 
flashes 4 times 
continuously)

Gray

Safety shutdown resulting when the 
temperature within the wireless charger 
exceeded the set value
→Stop charging, remove the portable 
device from the charging tray, wait for 
the temperature to drop, and then start 
charging again.

Operation indicator light

Suspected causes/Handling method

Charging tray Center display

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does not charge, remove the cover 

and/or accessories.

■

AM radio cooperation function 

during charging

●

When noise enters the AM radio 

during charging, charging fre-

quency will be automatically 

changed to reduce noise.

●

While the AM radio automatic tun-

ing, charging is temporarily 

stopped in order to prevent tuning 

error due to noise caused by 

charging. When tuning is finished, 

charging will be automatically 

resumed.

■

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 mal-

function. If a portable device 

becomes warm while charging 

and charging stops due to the pro-

tection function of the portable 

device, wait until the portable 

device cools down and charge it 

again.

The fan may start operating to 

lower the temperature inside the 

wireless charger, however this is 

not a malfunction.

■

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.383

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 driv-

ing.

■

Caution while in motion

Do not charge lightweight devices 

such as wireless headphones 

while in motion. These devices 

are very light and may be ejected 

from the charging tray, which may 

lead to unforeseen accidents.

■

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.

■

To prevent malfunctions or 

burns

Observe the following precau-

tions.
Failure to do so may result in an 

equipment failure and damage, 

catch fire, burns due to overheat 

or electric shock.

●

Do not insert any metallic 

objects between the charging 

area and the portable device 

while charging.

●

Do not attach an aluminum 

sticker or other metallic objects 

to the charge area.

●

Do not attach an aluminum 

sticker or other metallic objects 

to the side of the portable 

device (or to its case or cover) 

that touches the charge area.

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WARNING

●

Do not use the charging tray as 

a small storage space.

●

Do not subject to a strong force 

or impact.

●

Do not disassemble, modify or 

remove the wireless charger.

●

Do not charge devices other 

than specified portable devices.

●

Keep away from magnetic 

items.

●

Do not charge devices if the 

charge area is covered in dust.

●

Do not cover with a cloth or sim-

ilar material.

NOTICE

■

Situations in which the func-

tion may not operate normally

Devices may not be charged nor-

mally in the following situations.

●

The portable device is fully 

charged

●

The portable device is being 

charged with a cable connected

●

There is foreign matter between 

the charge area and portable 

device

●

Charging has caused the porta-

ble device to heat up

●

The temperature around the 

charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or 

higher, such as in extreme heat

●

The portable device is placed 

with its charging side facing up

●

The portable device is placed in 

an area misaligned from the 

charge area

●

The portable device is larger 

than the charging tray

●

A foldable and portable device 

is placed outside the charge 

area

●

The camera lens protrudes 0.12 

in. (3 mm) or more from the sur-

face of the portal device

●

The vehicle is in an area where 

strong electrical waves or noise 

are emitted, such as near a tele-

vision tower, power plant, gaso-

line station, broadcasting 

station, large display, airport, 

etc.

●

Any of the following objects that 

is protrudes 0.08 in. (2 mm) or 

thicker is stuck or installed 

between the charging side of 

the portable device and the 

charge area.

• Thick cases or covers

• A case or cover attached with 

an uneven or tilted surface, so 

that the charging side is not flat

• Thick decorations

• Accessories, such as finger-

rings, straps, etc.

●

When the portable device is in 

contact with, or is covered by 

any of the following metallic 

objects:

• A card that has metal on it, such 

as aluminum foil, etc.

• A pack of cigarettes that 

includes aluminum foil

• A wallet or bag that is made of 

metal

• Coins

• A heating pad

• CDs, DVDs or other media

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

Second seats (8-seat models)

Pull the armrest down for use.



Second seats (7-seat models)

Pull the armrest down for use.

NOTICE

• A metal accessory

• A case or cover made of metal

• A case which has magnet in it 

on the charging side of the por-

table device

●

Electric wave type wireless 

remote controls are being used 

nearby

●

The electronic key is not inside 

the vehicle

●

2 or more portable devices are 

placed on the charging tray at 

the same time

If charging is abnormal or the 

operation indicator light contin-

ues to flash for any other reason, 

the wireless charger may be mal-

functioning. Contact your Toyota 

dealer.

■

To prevent malfunctions and 

data corruptions

●

When charging, bringing a 

credit, or other magnetic card, 

or magnetic storage media 

close to the charge area may 

clear any stored data due to 

magnetic influence. Also, do not 

bring a wristwatch or other pre-

cision instrument close to the 

charge area since doing so may 

cause it to malfunction.

●

Do not charge with a non-con-

tact IC card such as a transpor-

tation system IC card inserted 

between the charging side of a 

portable device and the charge 

area. The IC chip may become 

extremely hot and damage the 

portable device or IC card. Be 

especially careful not to charge 

a portable device inside a case 

or cover with a non-contact IC 

card attached.

●

Do not leave portable devices 

inside the vehicle. The inside of 

the vehicle can become hot in 

extreme heat, which could 

cause a malfunction.

■

If the smartphone OS has 

been updated

If the smartphone OS has been 

updated to a newer version, its 

charging specifications may have 

changed significantly.

For details, check the information 

on the manufacturer’s website.

■

To prevent 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the wireless charger 

for a long period of time with the 

hybrid system is stopped.

Armrest

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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.

Please use as a power supply 
for electronic goods that use 
less than 12 VDC/10 A (power 
consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, 
make sure that the power con-
sumption of all the connected 
power outlets is less than 120 
W.



On the instrument panel

Open the lid.

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 must not be hung 

on the 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.

Power outlets (12 VDC)

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

Inside the console box

Open the lid.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The power switch is in ACC or ON.

■

When stopping the hybrid sys-

tem

Disconnect electrical devices with 

charging functions, such as mobile 

battery packs.

If such devices are left connected, 

the hybrid system may not stop nor-

mally.

Please use as a power supply 
for electronic devices that use 
less than 120 VAC (power con-

sumption of 1500 W).

■

Using the power outlets



On the console box

Open the lid.



In the luggage compartment

Open the lid.

■

When turning the power 
outlets on

1

Check that the parking brake 
is engaged, securely depress 
the brake pedal and press 
the power switch.

2

Check that the READY indi-
cator is illuminated, and 
press the “AC120V” switch.

The power outlets can be used 

when the indicator on the “AC120V” 

switch is illuminated.
The power outlets are turned off/on 

each time the “AC120V” switch is 

NOTICE

■

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 12-volt battery dis-

charge

Do not use the power outlet lon-

ger than necessary when the 

hybrid system is off.

Power outlets (120 VAC) 
(if equipped)

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5-4. Using the other interior features

5

Interior

 featur

es

pressed.

■

When connecting a device

Open the lid, and fully and 
securely insert the plug of the 
device into the power outlet.



Rear of console box



Luggage compartment

■

When turning the power 
outlets off

1

Turn the connected devices 
off.

2

Press the “AC120V” switch to 
turn the power outlets off.

3

Disconnect each plug from 
the power outlets.

4

Close the lid of each power 
outlet.

■

The power outlet can be used 

when

The READY indicator is illuminated.

■

Rules/regulations regarding 

idling stop

The engine will start automatically to 

charge the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) if its charge becomes low. 

In some municipalities, if the engine 

starts while the vehicle is parked or 

stopped, it may violate local rules or 

regulations regarding idling stop and 

you may be penalized. Make sure to 

check the local rules and regula-

tions before using the power outlets 

while the vehicle is parked or 

stopped.

■

Power outlets

●

When connecting a device, make 

sure that the total power con-

sumption of all devices connected 

to the 120 VAC power outlets is 

less than 1500 W. If a device is 

connected and the power con-

sumption is exceeded, a protec-

tion circuit will cut the power 

supply and the power outlets will 

not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the device to be 

used, the current flow may be high 

and the initial peak wattage may 

exceed 1500 W.

In this case, the protection circuit 

may operate, and the power out-

lets may not be able to be used.

●

Depending on the connected 

device, it may cause interference 

with TV and radio broadcasts.

●

The voltage of the power outlets 

cannot be measured with a com-

mercially available electrical tes-

ter. If it is necessary to check the 

voltage, have the vehicle 

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5-4. Using the other interior features

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

While a power outlet is being 

used, a cooling fan sound may be 

heard from near a rear seat. This 

does not indicate a malfunction.

■

Devices which may not operate 

correctly

The following 120 VAC devices may 

not operate properly even if their 

power consumption is less than 

1500 W:

●

Devices with high initial peak watt-

age

●

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.

■

When the 120 VAC power out-

lets cannot be used

If the “AC120V” switch is pressed 

but the switch indicator does not illu-

minate, the protection circuit may 

have operated.
In this case, perform the appropriate 

procedures as follows.

●

Disconnect the plug of each 

device from the power outlets, 

check that the total power con-

sumption of all devices to be con-

nected to the power outlets is less 

than 1500 W, reconnect the 

devices and then press the 

“AC120V” switch again.

●

Disconnect the plug of each 

device from the power outlets, 

check that the devices are not 

malfunctioning, reconnect the 

devices and then press the 

“AC120V” switch again.

●

Check the charge of the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) (



P.119). 

If the charge is low, shift the shift 

lever to P, allow the engine to run 

to charge the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery), and then press the 

“AC120V” switch again.

●

If the temperature inside the vehi-

cle is high, such as after the vehi-

cle has been parked in the sun, 

use the air conditioning system to 

sufficiently ventilate or cool the 

interior, and then press the 

“AC120V” switch again.

●

If the vehicle has been stopped in 

a cold area, to protect the hybrid 

battery (traction battery), the 

power outlets may not be able to 

be used. In this case, drive the 

vehicle for a while to warm up the 

hybrid battery (traction battery), 

and then press the “AC120V” 

switch again.

If the power outlets cannot be used 

even after performing the appropri-

ate procedures above, have the 

vehicle inspected by your Toyota 

dealer.

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 use devices such as the 

following when driving:

• Devices which cannot be prop-

erly secured within the vehicle.

• Devices which may distract the 

driver and be a hindrance to 

safe driving, such as a TV, DVD 

player, etc.

• Unsecured devices which gen-

erate heat, such as a toaster, 

microwave, electric heater, elec-

tric kettle, coffee maker, etc., as 

they may cause burns or a fire 

in the case of sudden braking or 

an accident.