service TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 (in English) Owner's Manual

5016-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■When replacing wheels
●Do not use wheels that are a different size from those recommended in
the Owner’s Manual, as this may result in a loss of handling control.
●Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed fo r a
tubeless tire. Doing so may result in an accident, causing deat h or seri-
ous injury.
■When installing the wheel nuts
●Be sure to install the wheel nuts with the tapered ends facing inward.
(  P. 563) Installing the nuts with the tapered ends facing outwar d can
cause the wheel to break and eventually cause the wheel to come off
while driving, which could lead to an accident resulting in dea th or seri-
ous injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Oil and grease may cause the wheel nuts to be excessively tightened,
leading to bolt or disc wheel damage. In addition, the oil or g rease can
cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel may fall off, causing an
accident and resulting in death or serious injury. Remove any o il or
grease from the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
NOTICE
■Replacing tire pressure warning valve and transmitters
●Because tire repair or replacement may affect the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitters, make sure to have tires serviced by your
Toyota dealer or other qualified service sh op. In addition, make sure to
purchase your tire pressure warning valve and transmitters at y our
Toyota dealer.
●Ensure that only genuine Toyota wheels are used on your vehicle .
Tire pressure warning valve and transmitters may not work prope rly
with non-genuine wheels.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type t ruck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all stat e/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehic le with a wheel-lift type truck
from the front, the vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. ( P. 531, 533)
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck ,
use a towing dolly. ( P. 531, 533)

5327-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is n ot strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
 P. 210
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5667-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when d riving
over uneven road surfaces.
■Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect dr iving
performance.
■When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valve and transmit -
ters
When a tire is repaired with liqui d sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 484)

6018-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Recommendation of the use of low emissions gasoline
Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol, as well as
reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. These fue ls are typically
acceptable for use, providing they meet other fuel requirements .
Toyota recommends these fuels, since the formulations allow for reduced
vehicle emissions.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octa ne rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methan ol.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methylcy-
clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this
happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time whi le accelerat-
ing or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
●
Use only gasoline containing up to 15%
ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 15% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E30, E50, E85 (which are only some
examples of fuel containing more than
15% ethanol).
DO NOT use gasoline contain-
ing more than 15% ethanol.
(30% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

6088-1. Specifications
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This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with info rmation on uniform ti re quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requ ire-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder an d
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a s peci-
fied government t est course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2)
times as well on the governmen t course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi -
tions of their use. Performance ma y differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and diff erences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C ,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement a s
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te st
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have p oor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on b raking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading

6178-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other func-
tions being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.
Settings that can be changed on the audio system screen
Settings that can be chan ged by your Toyota dealer
Definition of symbols: O = Available, — = Not available
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Gauges, meters and multi-information display ( P. 9 2 96, 109)
*: The default setting varies according to country.
Customizable features
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FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
LanguageEnglishFrenchO—Spanish
Units*miles (MPG US)
miles (MPG Imperial)
O—km (L/100 km)
km (km/L)
Convenience services
(Suggestion function)On
On
(when the vehicle is stopped)
OO
Off
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Index
CAMRY_UWhat to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 640
Alphabetical index ..................... 644
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system
• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Connected Services

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Clock ................................... 96, 109
Coat hooks ............................... 440
Condenser ................................ 476
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 420
Consumption screen............................. 132, 134
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 590
Checking ............................... 475
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 386
Cooling system ........................ 475 Engine overheating ............... 577
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 310
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 294
Cup holders.............................. 422
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 616
Daytime running light
system .................................... 235
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 393, 399, 407
Rear window ......... 393, 399, 407
Windshield ............ 393, 399, 407
Dimensions .............................. 584
Dinghy towing .......................... 210 Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 310
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 294
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 274
Multi-information display .......................... 96, 109
Warning messages ............... 548
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 464
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 415
Wattage ................................ 599
Door lock
Doors .................................... 147
Key ....................................... 149
Smart key system ................. 147
Wireless remote control ........ 148
Doors ........................................ 147 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 152
Door lock .............................. 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 179
Rear door child-protector ...... 152
Side doors ............................ 147
Side windows........................ 181
Drive information....................... 99
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ....... 197
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 197
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 198
Correct posture ....................... 26
Procedures ........................... 196
Winter drive tips .................... 386
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 197
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 197
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 310
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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........... 541
Seat belts.................................... 28Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking Retractor............................... 30
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 54
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 454
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 .... 541
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners ............... 627
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 538
Seat heaters ............................. 412
Seating capacity ...................... 208
Seat ventilators ........................ 412 Seats ......................................... 169
Adjustment............................ 169
Adjustment precautions ........ 170
Child seats/child restraint system installation . ............... 54
Cleaning ............................... 453
Folding down the rear seatbacks ........................... 171
Head restraints ..................... 173
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 412
Seat ventilators ..................... 412
Sensor Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 235
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 238
Front camera ........................ 251
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
Intuitive parking assist .......... 342
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 274
Radar sensor ........................ 251
Service reminder
indicators ................................. 86
Shift lever ................................. 219 Automatic transmission ........ 219
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 223
S mode ................................. 220
Shift lock system ..................... 222
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 233 Light switch ........................... 233
Replacing light
bulbs................... 514, 519, 522
Wattage ................................ 599
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.