display TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pressing the switch changes the
vehicle-to-vehicle distance as fol-
lows:
Long
Medium
Short
If a vehicle is running ahead of
you, the preceding vehicle mark
will also be displayed.
Select a distance from the tabl e below. Note that the distances shown
correspond to a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Vehicle-to-v ehicle
distance increases/decreases in accordance with vehicle speed.
Changing the vehicle-to-vehicle d istance (vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance control mode)
Preceding
vehicle mark
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Vehicle-to-vehicle distance settings (vehicle-to-vehicle distan ce
control mode)
Distance optionsVehicle-to-vehicle distance
LongApproximately 160 ft. (50 m)
MediumApproximately 130 ft. (40 m)
ShortApproximately 100 ft. (30 m)

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Pressing the cancel switch can-
cels the speed control.
The speed control is also canceled
when the brake pedal is
depressed.
Pressing the “+ RES” switch
resumes the cruise control and
returns vehicle speed to the set
speed.
However, cruise control does not resume when the vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or less.
When your vehicle is too close to
a vehicle ahead, and sufficient
automatic deceleration via the
cruise control is not possible, the
display will flash and the buzzer
will sound to alert the driver. An
example of this would be if
another driver cuts in front of you
while you are following a vehicle.
Depress the brake pedal to
ensure an appropriate vehicle-to-
vehicle distance.
■Warnings may not occur when
In the following instances, war nings may not occur even when th e
vehicle-to-vehicle distance is small.
● When the speed of the preceding vehicle matches or exceeds
your vehicle speed
● When the preceding vehicle is traveling at an extremely slow
speed
● Immediately after the cruise control speed was set
● When depressing the accelerator pedal
Canceling and resuming the speed control
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Approach warning (vehicle-to-v ehicle distance control mode)

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While driving in vehicle-to-vehi cle distance control mode, this function
will reduce the vehicl e speed, if it is determined to be necess ary.
■Function operation
When the steering wheel begins to be turned, the vehicle speed will
begin being reduced. When the steering wheel is returned to the
center position, the vehicl e speed reduction will end.
Depending on the situat ion, the vehicle speed will then return to the
vehicle-to-vehicle distanc e control mode set speed.
In situations where vehicle-to-v ehicle distance control needs to
operate, such as when a preceding vehicle cuts in front of your
vehicle, the curve speed reduction function will be canceled.
■Operation display
Displayed when the vehicle
speed is being reduced.
When the vehicle speed reduc-
tion ends, the display will disap-
pear.
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Changing the settings of the curve speed reduction function
The curve speed reduction function can be enabled/disabled and
the vehicle speed reducti on strength can be adjusted.
Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select “Curve Spd.
Reduction”.
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
Curve speed reduction function
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Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select “Curve Spd.
Reduction”.
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
When constant speed control mode is selected, your vehicle will main-
tain a set speed without controllin g the vehicle-to-vehicle distance.
Select this mode only when vehic le-to-vehicle distance control mode
does not function correctly due to a dirty radar, etc.
With the cruise control off,
press and hold the cruise con-
trol main switch for 1.5 seconds
or more.
Immediately after the switch is
pressed, the dynamic radar cruise
control indicator will come on.
Afterwards, it switches to the cruise
control indicator.
Switching to constant speed control mode is only possible when operating
the switch with the cruise control off.
Accelerate or decelerate, with
accelerator pedal operation, to
the desired vehicle speed (at or
above approximately 20 mph
[30 km/h]) and press the “-
SET” switch to set the speed.
Cruise control “SET” indicator will
come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the switch is released becomes the
set speed.
Adjusting the speed setting: P. 317
Canceling and resuming the speed setting: P. 319
Selecting constant speed control mode
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Automatic cancelation of c onstant speed control mode
Constant speed control mode is automatically canceled in the following situa-
tions:
● Actual vehicle speed is more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h ) below
the set vehicle speed.
● Actual vehicle speed falls below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) .
● VSC is activated.
● TRAC is activated for a period of time.
● When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
● Pre-collision braking is activated.
● The parking brake is operated.
If constant speed control mode is automatically canceled for any reasons
other than the above, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Situations in which the curve speed reduction function may not operate
In situations such as the following, the curve speed reduction function may
not operate:
● When the vehicle is being driven around a gentle curve
● When the accelerator pedal is being depressed
● When the vehicle is being driven around an extremely short curv e
■ Brake operation
A brake operation sound may be heard and the brake pedal response may
change, but these are not malfunctions.
■ Warning messages and buzzers for d ynamic radar cruise control
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution while driving. If a warning message
is shown on the multi-information display, read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 256, 548)

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If the vehicle gets stuck in mud, dirt or snow, the TRAC system may
reduce power from the engine to the wheels. Pressing to turn
the system off may make it easier for you to rock the vehicle i n order
to free it.
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release .
“Traction Control Turned Off” will
be shown on the multi-information
display.
Press again to turn the sys-
tem back on.
Disabling the TRAC system

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■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC systems off, press and hold for more than 3
seconds while the vehicle is stopped.
The VSC OFF indicator light will come on and the “Traction Cont rol Turned
Off” will be shown on the multi-information display
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Press again to turn the systems back on.
*: On vehicles with pre-collision system, pre-collision brake ass ist and pre-
collision braking will also be disabled. The pre-collision syst em warning
light will come on and the message will be shown on the multi-i nformation
display. ( P. 2 7 3 )
■ When the message is displayed on the multi-information display show-
ing that TRAC has been disabled even if has not been pressed
TRAC is temporary deactivated. If the information continues to show, contact
your Toyota dealer.
■ Operating conditions of hill-start assist control
When the following four conditions are met, the hill-start assi st control will
operate:
● The shift lever is in a position other than P or N (when starting off forward/
backward on an upward incline)
● The vehicle is stopped
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed
● The parking brake is not engaged
■ Automatic system cancelation of hill-start assist control
The hill-start assist control will turn off in any of the following situations:
● The shift lever is shifted to P or N
● The accelerator pedal is depressed
● The parking brake is engaged
● 2 seconds at maximum elapsed after the brake pedal is released

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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.
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Have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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Multi-information display
Turning the BSM function on/off.
(P. 335)
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator on
the detected side will illuminate. If
the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator
flashes.
“BSM” indicator
When the BSM function is turned on, the indicator illuminates.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
: If equipped
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar se n-
sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and
right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-
ing lanes.
System components
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Vehicles with 4.2-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
Vehicles with 7-inch multi-information display
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter control switches, select .
Press of the meter control switch.
Each time is pressed, t he function changes on/off.
The brightness of the indicators on the outside rear view mirro rs can
be changed on (4.2-inch display) or
(7-inch display) ( P. 104,
117) of the multi-information display.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indica tor may be dif-
ficult to see.
■ When “Blind Spot Monitor Unavailable” is shown on the multi-inf orma-
tion display
Ice, snow, mud, etc., may be attached to the rear bumper around the sensors.
( P. 338)
The system should return to normal operation after removing the ice, snow,
mud, etc. from the rear bumper.
Additionally, the sensors may not operate normally when driving in extremely
hot or cold environments.
Turning the BSM function on/off
Setting the outside rear view mirror indicator brightness
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