charging TOYOTA CAMRY 2023 User Guide

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■Operation indicator light status
*1: While in standby, charging power is not output. If a metal obj ect is placed
on the charging tray in this state, the object will not heat up .
*2: Depending on the portable device, the operation indicator ligh t may stay
illuminated (orange) after charging has completed.
Operation indicator lightState
OffThe Wireless charger is off
Green (illuminated)Standby (charging is possible)*1
Charging is complete*2
Orange (illuminated)
A portable device has been placed on the
charging area (identifying the portable
device)
Charging in progress
Illuminated between green
and orange alternately
A portable device, such as the following, is
being rapidly charged
• Rapid charging capable device which con- forms to WPC Ver 1.2.4.
• 7.5 W charging capable iPhone (iPhone 8 and later)

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●If the operation indi cator light blinks
If an error is detected, the operation indicator light will bli nk
(orange). Take the appropriate measures according to the table
below.
Operation indicator lightSuspected causesMeasure
Continuously blinks 1
time per second Communication mal-
function between the
wireless charger and
smart key systemIf the engine is running,
stop the engine and
then restart it.
If the engine switch is
in ACCESSORY mode,
start the engine.
(
P. 2 1 1 )
Continuously flashes 3
times (orange) Foreign matter
detected
If a metallic foreign
object is detected in the
charge area, the over-
heat prevention func-
tion of the charging coil
will operate
Remove the foreign
object from the charge
area.
Portable device not
aligned correctly
If the charging coil of a
portable device is not
properly positioned on
the charging area, the
overheat prevention
function of the charging
coil will operate Remove the portable
device from the
charging tray, check
that the operation indi-
cator 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 porta-
ble device, remove it.
Continuously flashes 4
times (orange) Temperature inside
wireless charger
exceeded a certain
amountStop charging, remove
the portable device
from the charging tray,
and wait for the tem-
perature to decrease
before attempting to
begin charging again.

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■The wireless charger can be operated when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ Portable devices that can be charged
●Portable devices compatible with the Qi wireless charging stand ard 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 electricit y (5 W or
less) to a cellular phone, smartphone, or other portable device .
● However, portable devices, such as the following, can be charge d with more
than 5 W.
• 7.5 W charging compatible iPhones can be charged at 7.5 W or l ess.
• Portable devices which conform to WPC Ver 1.2.4 can be charged at 10
W or less.
■ Using the smart key system
During charging, when the smart key system searches for an elec tronic key,
charging may be temporarily suspended.
■ If a cover or accessory is attached to the portable device
Do not charge a portable device if a cover or accessory which i s not Qi com-
patible is attached. Depending on the type of cover and/or acce ssory
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, remo ve the cover
and/or accessories.
■ If interference is heard in AM ra dio 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 indica tor light
will blink (orange) 2 times.
● Rapid charging for iPhones is performed using a specific radio wave fre-
quency.
Depending on the version of iOS installed, while the frequency is being
changed, rapid charging may not be performed.
■ Charging precautions
While charging, the wireless charger and the portable device wi ll 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.
Also, to decrease the temperature inside the wireless charger, a fan may
operate. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Sound generated during operation
Operation sounds may be heard when the power supply switch is p ressed to
turn the wireless charger on, when the engine switch is pressed to change to
ACCESSORY mode or IGNITION ON m ode while the wireless charger is on,
or when a portable device is being detected. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
■ Situations in which the wireless charger may not operate correctly
In the following situations, the wireless charger may not opera te 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 ch arging
● When the temperature near the charging tray is 95°F (35°C) or m ore due to
being in direct sunlight, etc.
● When a portable device is placed with its charging surface faci ng 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 chargi ng area
● When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, fuel station, radio
station, large display, airport, or other facility that generat es 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 a ny 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

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●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 no t operate
properly or the operation indicator light blinks continuously, the wireless
charger may be malfunctioning.
Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Cleaning 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.
■ Precautions for when driving
Do not charge small, lightweight portable devices, such as wireless ear-
buds, while driving. Lightweight devices may fly off of the cha rging tray, pos-
sibly leading to an accident.
■ 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 physi cian about the
usage of the wireless charger.
Operations of the wireless charger may have an affect on medical devices.

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WARNING
■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 t he charging
area.
● Do not charge portable devices with aluminum stickers or other metallic
objects attached to the side which touches the charging area.
● Do not store items on the wireless charger instead of in an aux iliary box.
● Do not apply force or impact to the wireless charger.
● Do not disassemble, modify or remove the wireless charger.
● Do not attempt to charge portable devices which are not compati ble with
the Qi wireless charging standard.
● Do not allow magnetic objects to come near the wireless charger
● Do not perform charging if the charging area is dirty
● Do not cover the wireless charger with a cloth or other object while
charging.

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NOTICE
■To prevent failure or damage to data
● Do not place 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 perform charging with a contactless smart card, such as a credit
card, between the charging surface of a portable device and the charging
area. The IC chip in the card may become extremely hot, possibl y damag-
ing the portable device or smart card.
Be extra careful to not charge a portable device with a case or cover which
a contactless smart card can be inserted.
● Do not leave portable devices in the cabin. The temperature ins ide the
cabin may become high when parked in the sun, and cause damage to the
device.
■ When the OS of a smartphone has been updated
When the OS version of a smartphone has been changed, the charg ing
specifications may have changed. If the WPC compatibility version is
changed, the rapid charging function may no longer be able to be used. For
details, check for information on the website for the smartphone manufac-
turer.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the wireless charger for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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Check the battery as follows.
■Battery exterior
Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Terminals
Hold-down clamp
■ Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable and
explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
●If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sur e to disconnect
the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connectin g and dis-
connecting the charger cables to the battery.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smar t key sys-
tem)
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possi ble imme-
diately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wireless
remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the engine switch in ACCESSORY mode. The engine
may not start with the engine switch turned off. However, the e ngine will
operate normally from the second attempt.
● The engine switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If the batte ry is recon-
nected, the vehicle will return the engine switch mode to the s tatus it was in
before the battery was disconnected. Make sure to turn off the engine
before disconnecting the battery. Take extra care when connecti ng the bat-
tery if the engine switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Battery
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NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

5287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P. 567)
Charging system warning light*1
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure w arning light (warning
buzzer)
*1
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer.