Toyota Prius Prime (2022 year). Manual in english — page 34

Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

If the vanity light remain on when the power switch is turned off, the light will
go off automatically after 20 minutes.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not leave the vanity lights on for
extended periods while the hybrid system is off.

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 V DC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
Open the lid.

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The power outlet can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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When stopping the hybrid system

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the hybrid system may not stop normally.

Power outlets

NOTICE

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To avoid damaging the power outlets, close the lid when the power outlet
is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short
circuit.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 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 properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.
Open the lid.

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The USB charging ports can be used when

The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

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If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

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If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

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If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

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If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

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NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

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Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

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Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

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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.

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Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

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Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external devices

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Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

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Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

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A portable device can be charged by just placing Qi standard wireless
charge compatible portable devices according to the Wireless Power
Consortium, such as smart phones and mobile batteries, etc., on the
charge area.
This function cannot be used with portable devices that are larger
than the charging area. Also, depending on the portable device, it may
not operate as normal. Please read the operation manual for portable
devices to be used.

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The “Qi” symbol

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

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch
Operation indicator light
Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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Using the wireless charger

Press the power supply
switch of the wireless char-
ger.

Switches on and off with each
press of the power supply
switch.
When turned on, the operation
indicator light (green) comes on.
Even with the hybrid system off,
the on/off state of the power
supply switch is memorized.

Place the charging side of
the portable device down.

When charging, the operation
indicator light (orange) comes
on.
If charging is not occurring, try
placing the portable device as
close to the center of the
charging area as possible.
When charging is complete, the operation indicator light (green) comes
on.

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Recharging function

• When charging is complete and after a fixed time in the charge

suspension state, charging restarts.

• When the portable device is moved, charging is stopped for a

moment and then it restarts.

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Lighting conditions of operation indicator light

: Depending on the portable device, there are cases where the operation

indicator light will continue being lit up orange even after the charging is
complete.

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When the operation indicator light flashes
When an error occurs, the operation indicator light flashes an
orange color. Handle the error based on the following table.

Operation indicator light

Conditions

Turning off

When the Wireless charger power supply is
off

Green (comes on)

On Standby (charging possible state)

When charging is complete

Orange (comes on)

When placing the portable device on the
charging area (detecting the portable device)

Charging

Operation indicator

light

Suspected causes

Handling method

Flashing

repeatedly

once every second
(Orange)

Vehicle to charger com-
munication failure.

Contact your Toyota
dealer.

Repeatedly

flashes

3 times continuously
(Orange)

A foreign substance is
between the portable
device and charge area.

Remove the foreign
substance

from

between

portable

device and the charge
area.

The portable device is
out of sync due to the
device being shifted from
its position.

Place

the

portable

device near the center
of the charge area.

Repeatedly

flashes

4 times continuously
(Orange)

Temperature

rising

within the wireless char-
ger.

Stop charging at once
and

start

charging

again after for 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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Usable portable devices

Qi standard wireless charge standard can be used on compatible devices.
However, not all Qi standard devices and compatibility are guaranteed.
Starting with mobile phones and smart phones, it is aimed for low power elec-
trically supplied portable devices of no more than 5W.

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When covers and accessories are attached to portable devices

Do not charge in situations where cover and accessories not able to handle
Qi are attached to the portable device. Depending on the type of cover and
accessory, it may not be possible to charge. When charging is not performed
even with the portable device placed on the charge area, remove the cover
and accessories.

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While charging, noise enters the AM radio

Turn off the wireless charger and confirm that the noise has decreased. If the
noise decreases, continuously pushing the power supply switch of the wire-
less charger for 2 seconds, the frequency of the charger can be changed and
the noise can be reduced.
Also, on that occasion, the operation indicator light will flash orange 2 times.

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Important points of the wireless charger

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If the electronic key cannot be detected within the vehicle interior, charging
cannot be done. When the door is opened and closed, charging may be
temporarily suspended.

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When charging, the wireless charging device and portable device will get
warmer, however this is not a malfunction.
When a portable device gets warm while charging, charging may stop due
to the protection function on the portable device side. In this case, when the
temperature of the portable device drops significantly, charge again.

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Operation sounds

When the power supply is turned on, while searching for the portable device a
sound will be produced, however this is not a malfunction.

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WARNING

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Caution while driving

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

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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. The 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 a possibility of equipment failure and damage,
catch fire, burns due to overheat.

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Do not insert any metallic objects between the charging area and the por-
table device while charging

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Do not attach stickers, metallic objects, etc., to the charger area or porta-
ble device

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Do not cover with cloth, etc., and charge

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Do not charge portable devices other than designated

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Do not attempt to dismantle for disassembly or modifications

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Do not hit or apply a strong force

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NOTICE

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Conditions in which the function may not operate correctly

In the following conditions, it may not operate correctly

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The portable device is fully charged

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There is foreign matter between the charge area and portable device

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The temperature of the portable device gets higher from charging

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The charging surface of the portable device is facing up

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The placement of the portable device is out of alignment with the charge
area

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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

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

In addition, excluding the above-mentioned, when the charger does not per-
form normally or the operation display lamp is flashing continuously, it is
considered that the wireless charger is malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

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To prevent failure or damage to data

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Do not bring magnetic cards, such as credit cards, or magnetic recording
media, etc., close to the charger while charging, otherwise, data may dis-
appear under the influence of magnetism. Also, do not bring precision
instruments such as wrist watches, etc., close to the charger, as such
objects may break.

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Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature inside the
cabin may become high, when under the sun, and cause damage to the
device.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge

When the hybrid system is stopped, do not use the wireless charger for a
long time.

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Pull the armrest down for use.

The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.

Armrest

NOTICE

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

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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

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 hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener



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

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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.

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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.

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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.

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: 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

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