power steering 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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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 304
Camera switch
*1, 2
Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 149
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 241
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 379
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96, 109
Instrument panel light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 93
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 173
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 175
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872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 500)*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 501)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 500)
*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 501)
*1
(if equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 500)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 501)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 500)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 501)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 500)
(if equipped)
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 501)
*1
SRS warning light
(P. 500)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
( P. 502)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 500)*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 502)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 500)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 502)

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Operation of
each component
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Keys .................................. 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

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an ac cident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking contro l, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it m ore difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle a s soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 489
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 214)
● Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proce ed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud denly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 515)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), e tc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (whe re possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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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.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted
P. 468
■ Operation of the engine switch
●If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine swi tch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.
● If attempting to restart the engine immediately after turning t he engine
switch off, the engine may not start in some cases. After turni ng the engine
switch off, wait a few seconds before restarting the engine.
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
P. 530
WARNING
■ When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lo ck or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop. Activ ation of the
steering lock in this circumstance may lead to an accident, res ulting in
death or serious injury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving th e vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 489)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should p ull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a bu zzer
sounds.
● When restarting the engine after it was turned off while drivin g, shift the
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.

3024-5. Using the driving support systems
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◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippe ry
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆Secondary Collision Brake (if equipped)
When the airbag sensor detects a collision and the system oper-
ates, the brakes and stop light s are automatically controlled to
reduce the vehicle speed and hel p reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-
forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate
while turning
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perf ormance, the following systems
operate automatically in respon se to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heav ily when operating the vehi-
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◆Hill-start assist control
Helps to reduce the backward movement of the vehicle when start-
ing on an uphill
◆EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to
turn the steering wheel
◆PCS (Pre-Collision System) (if equipped)
 P. 2 4 9
◆BSM (Blind Spot Moni tor) (if equipped)
 P. 3 1 0
◆Dynamic Torque Control AWD system (if equipped)
Automatically switches from fron t-wheel drive to all-wheel drive
(AWD) according to the driving conditions, helping to ensure re li-
able handling and stability. Ex amples of conditions where the s ys-
tem will switch to AWD are when cornering, going uphill, starting off
or accelerating, and when the road surface is slippery due to s now,
rain, etc.
The slip indicator light will flash
while the TRAC/VSC systems are
operating.
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operating