overheating TOYOTA CAMRY 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

942. Instrument cluster
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■The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters ( day mode and night mode)
● The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and ni ght
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding ar ea is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “ ” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning.
Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 538)

1974-1. Before driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an acc ident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is park ed in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this ma y cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other sid e. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow oth er vehicles
closely and avoid hills or shar p turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal sh ould be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance wi ll increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking dist ance will
increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
■ If the vehicle becomes stuck (AWD models)
Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline com-
ponents or propel the vehicle forward or backward, causing an a ccident.

2104-2. Driving procedures
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■Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minut es or IGNI-
TION ON mode (with the engine is not running) for more than an hour with
the shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leav e the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for lon g peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 137
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 156
■ Notes for the entry function
P. 157
■ If the engine does not start
●The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 79)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.
■ Steering lock
After turning the engine switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
engine switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the engine is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period of time.
In this case, refrain from operating the engine. After about 10 seconds, the
steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “Check Fuel Cap” is displayed on the multi-information display
P. 242
■ When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-
played on the multi-information display
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately. 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 steer-
ing wheel left and right.

2204-2. Driving procedures
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To set the parking brake, fully
depress the parking brake pedal
with your left foot while depress-
ing the brake pedal with your right
foot.
(Depressing the pedal again
releases the parking brake.)
*1: For U.S.A.
*2: For Canada
■Parking the vehicle
P. 190
■ Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking b rake engaged.
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information d isplay.
■ Usage in winter time
P. 355
Parking brake
: If equipped
Operating instructions
*1*2
NOTICE
■Before driving
Fully release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear.

2234-2. Driving procedures
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■Parking the vehicle
P. 190
■ Parking brake operation
●When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, the parking brake
cannot be released using the parking brake switch.
● When the engine switch is not in IGNITION ON mode, automatic mo de
(automatic brake setting and releasing) is not available.
■ Automatic release function
The parking brake is automatical ly released when slowly depress the acceler-
ator pedal.
The parking brake will be released automatically under the foll owing condi-
tions:
● The driver’s door is closed.
● The driver’s seatbelt is fastened.
● Shift the shift lever is in a forward or reverse position.
● The malfunction indicator lamp or brake system warning light is not illumi-
nated.
If the automatic release function does not operate, manually re lease the park-
ing brake.
■ If “Parking Brake Temporarily Un available” is displayed on the multi-
information display
If the parking brake is operated repeatedly over a short period of time, the
system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain
from operating the parking brake. Normal operation will return after about 1
minute.
■ If “Parking Brake Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-information dis-
play
Operate the parking brake switch. If the message does not disappear after
operating the switch several times, the system may be malfuncti oning. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Parking brake operation sound
When the parking brake operates, a motor sound (whirring sound) may be
heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Parking brake indicator light and parking brake light
●Depending on the engine switch mode, the parking brake indicato r light and
parking brake light will turn on and stay on as described below:
IGNITION ON mode: Comes on until the parking brake is released.
Not in IGNITION ON mode: Stays on for approximately 15 seconds.
● When the engine switch is turned off with the parking brake set, the parking
brake indicator light and parking brake light will stay on for about 15 sec-
onds. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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Parking brake engaged warning buzzer
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven with the parking b rake engaged.
“Release Parking Brake” is displayed on the multi-information d isplay.
■ Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.
■ If the brake system warning light comes on
P. 500
■ Usage in winter time
P. 355
WARNING
■When parking the vehicle
Do not leave a child in the vehicle alone. The parking brake may be
released unintentionally and there is the danger of the vehicle moving that
may lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
■ Parking brake switch
Do not set any objects near the parking brake switch. Objects m ay interfere
with the switch and may lead the parking brake to unexpectedly operate.
NOTICE
■When parking the vehicle
Before you leave the vehicle, shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake
and make sure that the vehicle does not move.
■ When the system malfunctions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and check the warning messages .
■ When the parking brake cannot be released due to a malfunction
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to bra ke components
overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake
wear. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

3074-5. Using the driving support systems
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Secondary Collision Brake automatic cancellation
The Secondary Collision Brake is automatically canceled in the following situ-
ations:
● The vehicle speed drops below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
● A certain amount of time elapses during operation
● The accelerator pedal is depressed a large amount
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the s ystem from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an exten ded period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result.
Should this occur, refrain from excessive steering input or sto p the vehicle
and turn the engine off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10
minutes.
■ If a message about AWD is shown on the multi-information display
Perform the following actions.
MessageDetails/Actions
“AWD System Overheated
Switching to 2WD Mode”
AWD system is overheating.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-
sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, there is no
problem continuing to drive.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Overheated
2WD Mode Engaged”
The vehicle switched from all-wheel drive
(AWD) to front wheel drive due to overheat-
ing.
 Perform the following actions.
• Reduce the vehicle speed until the mes-
sage disappears.
• Stop the vehicle in a safe place and let the engine idle.
Once the display message on the multi-
information display turns off, the AWD sys-
tem returns to normal.
If the message does not disappear, have
your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
“AWD System Malfunction
2WD Mode Engaged
Visit Your Dealer” A malfunction occurred in the AWD system.

Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

5387-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks. Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating.
● The needle of the engine c oolant temperature gauge (P. 92)
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced. ( For
example, the vehicle s peed does not increase.)
● “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s
Manual” is shown on the mult i-information display.
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Correction procedures
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Clock ................................... 95, 107
Coat hooks ............................... 407
Condenser ................................ 440
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 387
Consumption screen............................. 127, 129
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 550
Checking ............................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 355
Cooling system ........................ 439 Engine overheating ............... 538
Cruise control Cruise control........................ 297
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 283
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 269
Cup holders.............................. 389
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 575
Daytime running light system .................................... 228
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors ................ 361, 367, 374
Rear window ......... 361, 367, 374
Windshield ............ 361, 367, 374
Dimensions .............................. 544
Dinghy towing .......................... 204 Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 283
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 269
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 259
Multi-information
display .......................... 95, 107
Warning messages ............... 510
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 430
Door courtesy lights
Location ................................ 382
Wattage ................................ 558
Door lock Doors .................................... 141
Key ....................................... 143
Smart key system ................. 141
Wireless remote control ........ 142
Doors ........................................ 141
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems ....... 146
Door lock .............................. 145
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 173
Rear door child-protector ...... 146
Side doors ............................ 141
Side windows........................ 175
Drive information....................... 98
Drive-Start Control .................. 191
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 191
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter drive tips .................... 355
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 283
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 269
Dynamic Torque Control
AWD system .......................... 303
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Eco drive mode ........................ 353
Eco Driving Indicator ...... 105, 119
Eco-friendly driving information ............................ 110
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 303 Warning light ......................... 501
Electronic key .......................... 132 Battery-saving function ......... 156
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 530
Replacing the battery ............ 468
Emergency flashers ................ 488
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 500
If a warning light turns on...... 500
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 510
If the battery is discharged.... 533
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 530
If the engine will not start ...... 528
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ......................... 491
If you have a flat tire ............. 515
If you lose your keys ............. 136
If you think something is wrong.................................. 498
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 541
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 489
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 492
If your vehicle overheats ....... 538 Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 209
Compartment ........................ 434
Engine switch ............... 205, 207
Hood ..................................... 432
How to start the
engine ........................ 205, 207
Identification number ............ 547
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency ......................... 489
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 205, 207
Overheating .......................... 538
Engine coolant Capacity................................ 550
Checking............................... 439
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 355
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 92
Engine immobilizer system ...... 79
Engine oil Capacity................................ 548
Checking............................... 436
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 355
Engine switch .................. 205, 207
Enhanced VSC ......................... 302
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 303 Warning light......................... 501
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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