automatic transmission TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 132
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors................................. 141
Trunk ................................. 149
Smart key system.............. 154
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 163
Rear seats (folding type) ................... 165
Head restraints .................. 167
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 169
Inside rear view mirror....... 171
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 173
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 175
Moon roof .......................... 179
Panoramic moon roof ........ 183 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ............ 199
Vehicle load limits .............. 202
Trailer towing ..................... 203
Dinghy towing .................... 204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 205
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 207
Automatic transmission ..... 213
Turn signal lever ................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Electric parking brake ........ 221
Brake Hold ......................... 225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ........ 231
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 235
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 239
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Driving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ........... 199
Vehicle load limits ............. 202
Trailer towing..................... 203
Dinghy towing ................... 204
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 205
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 207
Automatic transmission ..... 213
Turn signal lever................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Electric parking brake........ 221
Brake Hold ........................ 225
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 235
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 239 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 259
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 269
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 283
Cruise control .................... 297
Driving assist systems ...... 302
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 310
• BSM function ................ 314
• RCTA function .............. 316
Rear Camera Detection Function .......................... 320
Intuitive parking assist....... 324
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 332
Driving mode select switches .......................... 353
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 355

2134-2. Driving procedures
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Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position and the brake
pedal depressed
*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift
release button on the shift knob.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the
brake pedal depressed
*, shift the shift lever while pushing the
shift release button on the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on
the shift knob.
Shift the shift lever normally.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that t he
vehicle is completely stopped and the brake pedal is depressed.
*: For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be
depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift
release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be rele ased.
Automatic transmission
Shifting the shift lever

2164-2. Driving procedures
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■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D positi on (vehi-
cles with paddle shift switches)
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
● The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
● When the vehicle comes to a stop
● If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain p eriod of time
● When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■ S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automat ically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature i s high.
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting )
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting ope ration may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting ma y not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
■ When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range or
dynamic radar cruise control or cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of e nabling engine
braking, engine braking will not occur because cruise control o r dynamic
radar cruise control with full speed range or dynamic radar cru ise control will
not be canceled.
● While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
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P. 269, 283, 297)
● When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (
P. 353)
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
P. 191
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system), the brake pedal is depresse d and the shift
release button is pushed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake peda l is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer i mmediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensu re that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
■ If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed even
after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission s ystem. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same m anner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the fu nction.)
Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press and hold the shift lock override
button and then push the button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while both
buttons are pressed.
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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal
• The accelerator pedal shouldmove smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism• When parked on a slope and the
shift lever is in P, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal movesmoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro-
priate clearance from the floor? (P. 553)
• Does the brake pedal have the
correct amount of free play? (P. 553)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec-
tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints (adjustable type)• Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzersfunction properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake operate normally?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?

5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a warning light turns on or a war ning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning ligh ts
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and w arning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Red)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light
Indicates that:
• The brake fluid level is low; or
• The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
(if equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

5518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific voltage reading at
68 F (20 C):12.3 V or higher
If the voltage is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
(When checking the voltage, after turning
the engine switch off, wait for 30 seconds
with the high beam headlights illuminated,
then turn the high beam headlights off and
check the voltage.)
Charging rates5 A max.
Automatic transaxle
Fluid capacity*
2.5 L 4-cylinder ( A25A-FKS) engine
7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FKS) engine
7.9 qt. (7.5 L, 6.6 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause ab normal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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Alarm .......................................... 82
Anchor brackets ........................ 56
Antennas (smart key system)................ 154
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 302 Warning light ......................... 500
Approach warning ........... 278, 291
Armrest ..................................... 406
Assist grips .............................. 406
Audio
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Audio Plus*
Audio system*
Automatic air
conditioning system ..... 365, 371 Air conditioning filter ............. 466
Automatic High Beam ............. 231
Automatic light control
system .................................... 227
Automatic transmission.......... 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 217
Paddle shift switches ............ 215
S mode ................................. 214
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 390 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ...... 480, 485
Wattage ................................ 558
Battery ...................................... 442 Battery checking ................... 442
If the battery is discharged ... 533
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 355
Replacing.............................. 536
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 310 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 314
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 316
Bluetooth
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Bottle holders .......................... 388
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 225
Fluid ...................................... 553
Parking brake ............... 220, 221
Warning light......................... 500
Brake assist ............................. 302
Brake Hold ............................... 225 Warning light......................... 501
Brake override system ............ 191
Break-in tips ............................ 191
Brightness control Instrument panel light control .................................. 93
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 310
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 314
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 316
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Safety Connect .......................... 73
Seat belt reminder light........... 503
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 54
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 420
Emergency Locking
Retractor............................... 30
How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 30
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 31
Reminder light and buzzer .... 503
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 587
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 500
Seat heaters ............................. 379
Seating capacity ...................... 202
Seat ventilators ........................ 379 Seats ......................................... 163
Adjustment............................ 163
Adjustment precautions ........ 164
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 54
Cleaning ............................... 419
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 165
Head restraints ..................... 167
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 379
Seat ventilators ..................... 379
Sensor Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 229
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 231
Front camera ........................ 244
Inside rear view mirror .......... 172
Intuitive parking assist .......... 324
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................... 259
Radar sensor ........................ 244
Service reminder indicators ................................. 86
Shift lever ................................. 213
Automatic transmission ........ 213
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 217
S mode ................................. 214
Shift lock system ..................... 216
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 227 Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs................... 477, 482, 485
Wattage ................................ 558
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.