Toyota Tacoma 2015-2018 Service Manual: System Description

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. WIRELESS CHARGER FUNCTION OUTLINE

(a) The wireless charging system enables Qi-compliant* rechargeable devices, such as a cellular phone, to be recharged by merely placing it on the charging area of the mobile wireless charger cradle assembly on the console panel.

HINT:

*: Qi (pronounced chee) is a wireless technology which allows devices to recharge without using any wires.

(b) The indicators shown in each condition are as follows:

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*a	Indicator Light (Green)
*b	Indicator Light (Amber)
*c	Charging Area

Indicator Light		Operation Condition
Green	Amber
Off	Off	No rechargeable device is on the charging area.
Off	On	A rechargeable device is placed on the charging area or while recharging.
On	On	Recharging is complete.*1
Blinks	Blinks	The indicators blink in the following situations: High charging area temperature*2 Wire harness disconnection between certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and mobile wireless charger cradle assembly Charging error

Blinking Pattern	Error Types
Green - Green - Amber	High charging area temperature*2
Green - Amber - Green	Wire harness disconnection between certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and mobile wireless charger cradle assembly
Amber - Green - Amber	Charging error

HINT:

*1: Some phones, cases or cover type wireless chargers may not cause the green indicator to illuminate even though it is fully charged. Check the mobile device to confirm charge status. Please refer to precaution for the details (See page ).

*2: If foreign matter is present between the mobile wireless charger cradle assembly and a compatible rechargeable device, such as a cellular phone, charging efficiency is lowered and the foreign matter may heat up. If the mobile wireless charger cradle assembly detects heat from the foreign matter, the indicator lights will blink.

(c) When charging of the wireless charger stops temporarily

(1) If any of the following operations are performed with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly present, charging may stop temporarily:

(2) If the mobile wireless charger cradle assembly surface becomes too hot during charging operation, the indicator lights (green and amber) on the mobile wireless charger cradle assembly will blink and charging will be canceled. If the surface cools down, the indicator light (green) will be illuminated and charging will be resumed.