TOYOTA CAMRY 2023 Owners Manual

1413-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors (P. 1 4 8 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 4 8 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows*1 and the
moon roof
*1, 2 (  P. 148)
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 5 7 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 143)
*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
Vehicles with a smart key system
Locks all the doors ( P. 1 4 8 )
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 1 4 8 )
Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.
Opens the windows*1 and the
moon roof
*1, 2 or panoramic
moon roof
*1, 2 (  P. 148)
Opens the trunk ( P. 1 5 7 )
Sounds the alarm ( P. 143)
*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
Wireless remote control
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5

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Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key, press the button
then fold the key.
To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 559)
Using the key (vehicles without a smart key system)
1
2
Using the mechanical key (vehic les with a smart key system)

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■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the ot her key
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the other mechanical k ey (vehicles
with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any button on the key while inside t he aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure tha t the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally i n the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireles s communi-
cation devices
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a me tallic object
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used n earby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 163

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Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● Even if the key is not used, the battery may become depleted an d the fol-
lowing symptoms may occur. Replace the battery with a new one when nec-
essary. (P. 494)
• The wireless remote control function does not operate.
• The area in which the wireless remote control function can be operated
becomes smaller.
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 494)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-sav ing mode.
( P. 163)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Replacing the battery
P. 494
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key
and key (with a wireless remote control function).
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip-
ment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a sma rt key
system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric app liances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft i ncreases signifi-
cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic
keys that were provided with your vehicle.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
◆Smart key system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Holding
the driver’s door handle for
approximately 2 seconds
unlocks all the doors. Grip
the front passenger’s door
handle to unlock all the
doors.
*
Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. (P. 153)
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door
handle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
1
2

1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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◆Wireless remote controlLocks all the doors
Check that the door is securely locked.
Unlocks all the doors
Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again
within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
Press and hold to open the windows
*1 and the moon roof*1, 2 or pan-
oramic moon roof.
*1, 2 ( P. 180, 184, 188)
*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
Vehicles without a smart key
systemVehicles with a smart key sys-
tem
1
2

1493-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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◆Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart key systemLocks all the doors
Turn and hold to close the win-
dows
*1 and moon roof.*1, 2
( P. 180, 184)
Unlocks the door
Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other
doors.
Turn and hold to open the windows
*1 and moon roof.*1, 2
(P. 180, 184)
*1: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
*2: If equipped
Vehicles with a smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 5 5 9 )
1
2

1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
Doors:
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate th at the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof:
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and moon roof or p anoramic
moon roof are operating.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after t he vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle (vehicles with a smart key system)
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors using the smart key system is made when a
door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously. Fully c lose the door to
stop the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Alarm
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. ( P. 82)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smart key system)
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( P. 559)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 494)
When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.