TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 47
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 52
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
1-3. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 73
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 77
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 84
Alarm ................................... 86
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 90
Gauges and meters............. 96
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display)............. 100
Multi-information display (7-inch display)................ 112
Head-up display ................ 128
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 135 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 146
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 150
Trunk ................................. 156
Smart key system .............. 160
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 169
Rear seats ......................... 171
Head restraints .................. 173
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 175
Inside rear view mirror ....... 177
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 179
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 181
Moon roof .......................... 184
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage............ 198
Vehicle load limits ............. 201
Trailer towing..................... 202
Dinghy towing.................... 203
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 204
EV drive mode................... 210
Hybrid transmission........... 213
Turn signal lever................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Brake Hold ........................ 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 230
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 238 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 270
Driving assist systems ....... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 290
• BSM function ................. 294
• RCTA function ............... 296
Rear Camera Detection Function........................... 300
Intuitive parking assist ....... 304
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 312
Driving mode select switches........................... 333
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 335
Winter driving tips .............. 338
4Driving

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 344
Seat heaters ...................... 353
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 354
• Interior lights ................. 355
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 357
• Glove box...................... 358
• Console box .................. 358
• Coin holder ................... 358
• Bottle holders ................ 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 361
• Open tray ...................... 362
Trunk features ................... 363
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 364
• Sun visors ..................... 364
• Vanity mirrors................ 364
• Power outlet .................. 365
• USB charging ports....... 366
• Wireless charger ........... 368
• Armrest ......................... 377
• Assist grips ................... 377
• Coat hooks.................... 378
Garage door opener .......... 379
Safety Connect.................. 386
Compass ........................... 392 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 404
General maintenance ........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 412
Hood .................................. 414
Positioning a floor jack....... 415
Engine compartment ......... 416
12-volt battery .................... 424
Tires................................... 428
Tire inflation pressure ........ 443
Wheels............................... 446
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 450
Electronic key battery ........ 455
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 457
Light bulbs ......................... 460
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 475
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 476
If you think something is wrong .............................. 479
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 480
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 490
If you have a flat tire .......... 496
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 507
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 509
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 512
If your vehicle overheats ... 519
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 523 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 526
Fuel information ................. 535
Tire information.................. 538
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 551
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 559
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 562
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 563
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 565
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 576
Alphabetical index ...................... 579
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

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Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear
sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of
a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

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Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as:• Engine speed
• Electric motor speed (traction motor speed)
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
• Hybrid battery (traction battery) status
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situati\
ons.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data re corded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by
Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
.
Vehicle data recordings

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This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake
pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
●Disclosure of the EDR data
Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except
when:
• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehi- cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Event data recorder

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The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
WARNING
■General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regard ing children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neut\
ral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.