tow TOYOTA CAMRY 2011 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 162
Fog light switch ................... 167
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 168
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 170
Driving assist systems ........ 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 179
Vehicle load limits ............... 182
Winter driving tips ............... 183
Trailer towing ...................... 187
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) .................... 195
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) .................... 196 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 200
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 208
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 214
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 216
Using the radio ................... 220
Using the CD player ........... 228
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 236
Operating an iPod .............. 244
Operating a USB memory ............................ 251
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 258
Using the AUX port............. 263
Using the steering wheel audio switches ....... 265
3Interior features

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 365
Hood ................................... 368
Positioning a floor jack ........ 369
Engine compartment ........... 371
Tires .................................... 387
Tire inflation pressure ......... 397
Wheels ................................ 401
Air conditioning filter............ 403
Key battery .......................... 406
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 410
Light bulbs........................... 423
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 429
If you think something is wrong ............................ 432
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 433
Event data recorder ............ 434 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 436
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 448
If you have a flat tire ........... 458
If the engine will not start.... 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 471
If you lose your keys........... 472
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 473
If the battery is discharged........................ 475
If your vehicle overheats .... 479
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 484
5When trouble arises

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is off, press and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while
pressing on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
STEP1
STEP2
Multi-information displayUnlocking doorsBeep
Hold the driver's door han-
dle to unlock only the
driver's door. Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger's
door handle to unlock all
doors
Hold either front door han-
dle to unlock all doors Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once

42 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Key battery depletion
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 4
Vehicles without smart key system
The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the key is not used.) If the wireless remote control function does not
operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary.
( P. 406)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted (vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 406
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles with smart key system
P. 3 2
Vehicles without smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations.
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. trunk unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)

58 1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
■Adjusting the height of the head restraints
■ Adjusting the rear cent er seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.
CAUTION
■ Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
CAUTION
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SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not drive the vehicle while the driver
or passenger has items resting on their
knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seat toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad or lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when SRS driver, front passenger and
knee airbags deploy.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 122
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart
key system).................... 133
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system).................... 137
Automatic transmission .... 140
Manual transmission ........ 144
Turn signal lever .............. 146
Parking brake ................... 147
Horn ................................. 149
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ......... 150
Indicators and warning lights .............................. 154
Multi-information display............................ 158
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ............... 162
Fog light switch ................ 167
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 168 2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control ................... 170
Driving assist systems ..... 174
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage .......... 179
Vehicle load limits ............ 182
Winter driving tips ............ 183
Trailer towing ................... 187
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission) ................. 195
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ................. 196

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ S mode
●When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to 6.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)