TOYOTA CAMRY 2016 XV50 / 9.G Quick Reference Guide
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Hood release
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
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.”
Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AR-FE) engineV6 (2GR-FE) engine 
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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal 
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
 
+: Upshifting
  
-: Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. 
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift 
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
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Steering lock release
Turn
Smart Key system Without Smart Key system
Push
Turn
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Angle
Length 
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Moon roof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
OpenTiltCloseClose
Recommended driving position 
to minimize wind noise.
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Windows-Power
Up
Down
Driver sideWindow lock switch
Automatic operation (driver’s and passenger’s side) Push the switch completely 
down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop the 
window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains 
operable. 
Push once to open; moon roof will automatically stop at the recommended 
position. Push again to open completely.
Push once to open partway; 
again to open completely. 
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Seat adjustments-Front
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Height crank (driver side only) 
Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support (driver side only)
 
Seat adjustments-Rear
Pull
Pull
(2)Fold down(3)
(1)
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Tip: To fold rear seats, the 
release button is located in 
the trunk.
Power seat*
* Power passenger seat equipped on some models, see Owner’s Manual for more details. 
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Power outlets-12V DC
Front console
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” 
position for use.
Center console
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeMist
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
  Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency. 
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Lights & turn signals
Turn signals
Headlights
High beam
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a 
reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30-second 
delay, or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Right turn
Lane change
1
Lane change2
Left turn
High beam 
flasher
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL OFF
Low beam
1  The right hand signals will flash three times.2  The left hand signals will flash three times. 
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Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 6-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Cruise control (if equipped)
1  The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed reaches 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFFFunctions
System ON/OFF
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Indicator 
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Distance control mode
To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Summary of Functions” in the 
Cruise Control section, and your Owner’s Manual for more details.
NOTE: Once vehicle speed is set, pushing lever up toward “+ RES” will increase 
speed to the nearest 5 mph, and then in 5 mph increments. Pushing lever down 
toward “- SET” will reduce speed in the same way. The distance control mode will cruise at a set speed, decelerate to maintain a 
selected distance from a slower vehicle traveling in front of you, and accelerate 
back up to the selected speed if the vehicle in front changes lanes or speeds up. 
To change the vehicle-to-vehicle distance
Push the distance button to cycle through the settings, which will change 
progressively from LONG to MIDDLE to SHORT. To set, cancel and resume a speed Refer to “Summary of Functions” in the 
Cruise Control section, and to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Switch to fixed speed mode
(1) Push
     System ON/OFF
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details and complete safety precautions 
before attempting to use “Dynamic radar cruise control.”
Dynamic radar cruise control
(if equipped)
Push
System ON/OFF
Indicator
Indicator(2) Push and hold
Push
LONGMIDDLE SHORT 
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Rear view monitor system
The rear view monitor system displays an image of the view from the bumper 
of the rear area of the vehicle. The camera for the rear view monitor system is 
located above the license plate. 
To adjust the image on the rear view monitor screen, press the “SETUP” button 
and select “Display” on the “Setup” screen.  Select “Camera” to adjust the 
screen contrast and brightness.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system.
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in decision-making when 
changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up) 
The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are 
traveling in an adjacent lane in the area that is not reflected in the outside rear 
view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver of the vehicles existence via 
the outside rear view mirror indicator.
Refer to the Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting 
to use it.
System ON/OFFRear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer