TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

3414-6. Driving tips
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Driving
NOTICE
■Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

3424-6. Driving tips

343
5Interior features
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

3445-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Ty p e A
Ty p e B
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

3455-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and countercloc kwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.
The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-
nized modes each time is pressed.
Synchronized modes (indicator on):
The driver’s side
dial can be used to adjust the temperature for
the driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time, operate the front
passenger’s side
dial to enter individual mode.
Individual modes (indicator off):
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.
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Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, press to increase the fan speed
and to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.

3465-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
press .
The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
■S-FLOW mode
In S-FLOW mode, priority for the ai rflow is given to the front seats,
reducing the airflow and air conditio ning effect on the rear seats.
The system determines whether or not a front passenger is in the
vehicle by the opening and closing of the front passenger’s door.
When a front passenger is determined not to be in the vehicle, the
temperature indicator for the front passenger side will turn off. In
this case, depending on the set temperature and ambient tempera-
ture, priority for the airflow will be given to the driver's seat only.
The following S-FLOW modes are available:
Automatic S-FLOW mode
In this mode, the system determi nes whether or not a rear passen-
ger is in the vehicle by the opening and closing of a rear door.
When a rear passenger is determin ed to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW
mode will be automatically disabled. ( →P. 350)
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
To enable/disable S-FLOW mode and enter manual S-FLOW mode,
press . ( →P. 350)
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3475-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Manual S-FLOW mode
When is pressed, S-FLOW mo de will be manually enabled/
disabled.
The indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.
Press .
The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air fl ow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.
Using automatic mode
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3485-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
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Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshield
is defogged.
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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Vehicles with outside re ar view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.
Other functions

3495-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
■Location of air outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
*: If equipped
■
Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets
Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or close the vent.
Air outlets
*
FrontRear (if equipped)
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3505-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Operation of automatic S-FLOW mode
When the system is operating in automa tic S-FLOW mode, if a rear door is
opened and then closed, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To enable S-FLOW
mode, press
.
■ Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode
Press
to disable S-FLOW mode.
Turn the power switch off.
After 60 minutes have elapsed, change the power switch to ON mode.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor ( →P. 352) detects fog on
the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
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