TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 (in English) User Guide

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Automatic transmission
* The engine switch must be in the “ON” position (without Smart Key) / “IGNITION ON” mode (with Smart Key) and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
Shift lever type:
+ : Upshift (push and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release) Paddle shifters type (if equipped):
+ : Upshift (pull and release)
- : Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking do\�wnhill. For
best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with th\�e shift lever
in the “D” position.
“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or\� turned
OFF.
Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Speed linked door locking function
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set to OFF and driver’s door i\�s opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES+ (“S” mode)
Shift lever
Paddle shifters*
*If equipped
- (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
N
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
“S” mode
FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Smart KeyWithout Smart Key
Steering lock release
Push
Turn
Turn Turn
Parking brake (if equipped)
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly left
and right. A message informing the driver that the
steering wheel is locked will be
displayed on the multi-information
display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Press the engine switch while turning
the steering wheel left and right.
Lock release lever Angle
Length
FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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Electric parking brake (if equipped)
Automatic (shift lever operation)
To turn automatic mode ON, while vehicle is stopped, pull and hold switc\�h until
“EPB Shift Interlock Function Activated” displays in Multi-Information Display (MID).
While depressing brake, shifting into P position will automatically set \�the brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\�ase brake,
depress brake and shift out of P. The indicator light turns off.
To turn automatic mode OFF, push and hold parking brake switch until “\�EPB Shift
Interlock Function Deactivated” displays on the MID.
Manual
While vehicle is stopped and brake pedal is depressed, pull to set parki\�ng brake
and turn the parking brake indicator and parking brake light on. To rele\�ase, press
the brake pedal and push switch. The indicator light turns off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Parking brake light
Parking brake light
Standby indicatorOperated indicator
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
PARKING BRAKE
The brake hold system keeps the brake applied when the shift lever is in\� D, S or N
with the system on and the brake pedal has been depressed to stop the ve\�hicle.
The system releases the brake when the accelerator pedal is depressed wi\�th the
shift lever in D or S to allow smooth start off.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
BRAKE HOLD
Driver sideAutomatic modeManual mode

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSDriving mode select switches
(if equipped)
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)
The VSC OFF switch can be used to help free a stuck vehicle in surroundi\�ngs like
mud, dirt or snow. While the vehicle is stopped, press switch to disable\� the TRAC
system.
To disable both VSC and TRAC systems, press and hold the switch for at l\�east 3
seconds.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details. The Dynamic Torque Control AWD system is designed to help to enhance
performance and ensure reliable handling and stability.
The system will automatically switch from front-wheel drive to all-wheel drive (AWD)
according to the driving conditions such as when cornering, going uphill\�, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to snow, rain\�, etc.
DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE OFF-ROAD.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving, proceed with a\�ll due
caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/
TRAC OFF switch
Normal -
Suitable for normal driving.
SPORT mode -
Use when a higher level
of response is desired,
such as when driving in
mountainous regions.
ECO MODE -
Helps achieve lower fuel
consumption during trips
that involve frequent
accelerating and braking. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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Seat adjustments - Front
Seats - Head restraints
Seat folding - Rear (if equipped)
(1)(2)
Tip: To fold rear seats, the release button is located in the trunk.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seat cushion angle Height crank (driver side only)Seatback angle
Lumbar support
(if equipped,
driver side only)
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Lock release button
MANUAL SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)
POWER SEAT (IF EQUIPPED)
Pull
Fold down

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HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
Lights & turn signals
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain conditions
to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on remote is pushed after locking.
Automatic High Beam (AHB) system Automatically switches between high and low
beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night.
Refer to Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for
more details on the Automatic High Beam feature.
* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for d\�etails.
1 The right hand signals will flash three times.2 The left hand signals will flash three times.
Parking lights Headlights
DRL OFF AUTO
High beam
Automatic High Beam*or
Right turn
Lane change1
Lane change2
Left turn
High beam flasher
Low beam

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* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment Rotate to increase/decrease
wipe frequency.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Windshield wipers & washers
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
SEAT VENTILATORS (IF EQUIPPED)
SEAT HEATERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position (without Smart Key) / ”IGNITION
ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
The engine switch must be in the ”IGNITION ON” mode for use.
Adjust frequency*
Pull to wash and wipeMist
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Seat heaters/ventilators (if equipped)
Driver seat
Driver seat
Driver seat
Front passenger
seat
Front passenger
seat Front passenger
seat

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FEATURES & OPERATIONSAir conditioning/heating
AUTOMATIC (IF EQUIPPED)
With “SYNC” button
Temperature selector
(driver’s side) Temperature selector
Automatic climate control ON -
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically to set
temperature. Automatic climate control ON -
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically to set
temperature.
“SYNC” button - Indicator ON: Synchronized
temperature settings for driver and pas-
sengers. Indicator OFF: Separate temperature
settings for driver and passengers.
Airflow mode display
Airflow mode display
Airflow vent mode - In “
” or “” mode,
use outside air (“” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Airflow vent mode - In “
” or “” mode,
use outside air (“” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Temperature selector
(passenger’s side)
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF) Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror*/
rear window defogger
* If equipped
* If equipped
Rear window defogger
Outside rearview mirror*/
rear window defogger
Climate control OFF
Climate control OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
Air Conditioning
ON/OFF
Fan speed
Fan speed
Windshield airflow/defogger Windshield airflow/defogger
Without “SYNC” button
Type A

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AUTOMATIC (IF EQUIPPED) (CONTINUED)
With “SYNC” button (continued)
Fan speed
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Temperature selector
(driver’s side)
Automatic climate control ON -
Adjusting the temperature setting
will cause the airflow vents, air intake
and fan to adjust automatically to set
temperature.
“SYNC” button - Indicator ON: Synchronized
temperature settings for driver and pas-
sengers. Indicator OFF: Separate temperature
settings for driver and passengers.
Airflow mode display
Airflow vent mode - In “
” or “” mode,
use outside air (“” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Airflow vent mode - In “
” or “”
mode, use outside air (“” indicator
OFF) to reduce window fogging. Temperature selector
(passenger’s side)
Temperature selector
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Outside rearview mirror*/
rear window defogger
Outside rearview mirror*/
rear window defogger
Air conditioning ON/OFF
Rear window defogger
* If equipped
* If equipped
Climate control OFF
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
Windshield airflow/defogger
Windshield airflow/defogger
MANUAL (IF EQUIPPED)
Recirculate cabin air
(outside air when OFF)
Type B

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has two functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in decision-making when to change lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up)
The system is designed to use radar sensors to detect vehicles traveling\� in the
Camry’s blind spot. If a vehicle is detected, the driver will be aler\�ted via the outside
rear view side mirror indicators.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
While in reverse, when a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear\� of the
vehicle is detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details on this \�system before
attempting to use it.
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross
Traffic Alert (BSM w/RCTA)
(if equipped)
The engine switch must be in the “ON” position (without Smart Key) / ”IGNITION
ON” mode (with Smart Key) for use.
Steering wheel-heater (if equipped)
Indicators
Indicators
RCTA function display Buzzer (RCTA only)
Outside rear view mirror indicators