TOYOTA CAMRY 2013 XV50 / 9.G Quick Reference Guide
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Quick Re f eRence  Guide
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C a mry
Prin ted  in  U.S .A . 5/ 13
13-TCS-07064
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle 
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations 
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly 
and easily.
The  Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the  
Owner’s Manual  located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly 
encourage you to review the  Owner’s Manual and supplementary 
manuals so you will have a better understanding of your vehicle’s 
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., 
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new Camry.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This  Quick Reference Guide is not a  full description of 
Camry operations. Every Camry owner should review the  Owner’s 
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed     information highlighted in  
color throughout the  Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe  
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment  
malfunction.
All information in this  Quick Reference Guide is current at the  
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at  
any time without notice.
2013 
Camry
OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013 
Camry
INDEX
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release    9
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Smart Key system
1,2 7  
Air Conditioning/Heating  18-19
Audio  20
Auto lock/unlock
2  10
Automatic Transmission  10
Bottle holders  22
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  17
Clock  17
Cruise control  16
Cup holders  22
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
iPod®/USB/AUX port  21
Lights1 & turn signals  15
Moonroof  12
Parking brake  11
Power outlets-12V DC  14
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat adjustments-Rear  13
Seat heaters  19
Seats-Head restraints  12
Steering lock release  11
Steering wheel switches  21
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  11
Windows-Power  12
Windshield wipers & washers  14
  
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks  23
Floor mat installation  27
Seat belts  24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  24
Spare tire & tools  25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27
Trunk-Internal release  25
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.   
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY 
FEATURES
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Telephone controls1,2
Voice command button1,2,3
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Cruise control
Paddle shift switches1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog 
light1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Clock
Audio system
1/Navigation system1,2/Display audio system1,3
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Air Conditioning controls
Emergency flasher button
Outside rearview mirror
1/Rear window defogger button
12V DC power outlet
AUX or USB/AUX port
Seat heater controls
1
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch1
VSC OFF switch
Headlight leveling dial1
Coin holder
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation 
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Steering wheel controlsAutomatic Air Conditioning
Type A
Type B
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12V DC power outlet
AUX or USB/AUX port
Seat heater controls
1
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch1
VSC OFF switch
Headlight leveling dial1
Coin holder
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual .”
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Entune
TM, please consult the “Navigation 
System With Entune Quick Reference Guide” or www.toyota.com/entune.
Automatic Air ConditioningManual Air Conditioning
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Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders 
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Average fuel consumption meter
Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped)
Display change button
Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display
Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display
Odometer/Trip meter/Outside temperature/Average fuel consumption/
Current fuel consumption display
Outside temperature display
Shift position/Shift range display
Instrument panel light control button
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.3 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Type AType B
Indicator symbols 
Brake system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
 
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Service indicators and reminders 
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Average fuel consumption meter
Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped)
Display change button
Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display
Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display
Odometer/Trip meter/Outside temperature/Average fuel consumption/
Current fuel consumption display
Outside temperature display
Shift position/Shift range display
Instrument panel light control button
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.3 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that 
the steering lock has not been released.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Maintenance required reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog  light indicator
Smart Key system indicator
3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
 
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Shift position and shift range indicators
Eco Driving indicator
1
Blind Spot Monitor warning/Blind Spot Monitor outside 
rearview mirror indicators
High engine coolant temperature warning
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Keyless entry (if equipped)
Push
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Type A Type B
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or 
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Trunk lid
Push and holdTrunk lock/unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Type C
Type A
Type A Type B
Type B Type C
Type C
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Push ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedalCarrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or 
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Push and holdTrunk lock/unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door unlock*
TouchGrasp
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Hood releaseFuel tank door release and cap
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, 
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Turn to open
Store
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help  extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer 
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness control
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
OVERVIEW
Type AType B
Brightness control
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