TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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5Interior features
CAMRY_U5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 392
Automatic air conditioning system (without “SYNC”
button) ............................. 397
Automatic air conditioning system (with “SYNC”
button) ............................. 404
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 412
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 415
• Interior lights ................. 416
• Personal lights .............. 417 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ..... 419
• Glove box...................... 420
• Console box .................. 420
• Coin holder ................... 420
• Bottle holders ................ 421
• Cup holders .................. 422
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 423
• Open tray ...................... 424
Trunk features ................... 425
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 426
• Sun visors ..................... 426
• Vanity mirrors................ 426
• Power outlet .................. 427
• USB charging ports....... 428
• Wireless charger ........... 430
• Armrest ......................... 439
• Assist grips ................... 439
• Coat hooks.................... 440
Garage door opener.......... 441

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increase the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the
temperature.
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature air or
heated air.
■
Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise to increase the fan
speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.
Turning the dial to “OFF” turns off the fan.
■
Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
press , ,
or .
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the windshield defogger operates.
Manual air conditioning system
: If equipped
Air conditioning controls
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Interior features
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Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
If the recirculated air mode is used, it will automatically swi tch to the out-
side air mode.
Perform the following operations accordingly:
● To adjust the fan speed, turn .
● To adjust the temperature setting, turn .
● If the dehumidification function is not operating, press
to operate the dehumidification function.
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r
flow and temperature up.
■Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time .
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
Other functions
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2

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Location of a
ir outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
■For quick cooling
Turn to “MAX A/C”. The air conditioning will automatically tur n on.
will be set for recirculated air mode when or is selected. I t is
not possible to turn to the outside air mode.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the
windshield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
Air outlets
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2

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Interior features
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Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch dependin g on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Vehicles without a smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing .
■ When the outside t emperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to ou tside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 502
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A label regarding the refrigerant of the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood at the location shown in the illus-
tration.

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The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
Caution Requires registered
technician to service
air conditioning system
Air conditioning system Flammable refrigerant
Air conditioning system
lubricant type
WARNING
■ To prevent the windshield from fogging up
● Do not use during cool air operation in extremely humid weathe r.
The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.
■ To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defogg ers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rea r view mirror
defoggers are on.
NOTICE
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessa ry when the
engine is stopped.
■ When repairing/replacing parts of the air conditioning system
Have repair/replacement performed by your Toyota dealer.
When a part of the air conditioning system, such as the evapora tor, is to be
replaced, it must be replaced with a new one.
● Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

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Interior features
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Adjusting the temperature setting
To adjust the temperature settin
g, turn clockwise to increase
the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.
If is not pressed, the system will blow ambient temperature
air or heated air.
■Fan speed setting
To adjust the fan speed, turn clockwise to increase the fan
speed and counterclockwise to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
Automatic air conditioning system
(without “SYNC” button)

: If equipped
Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning controls

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Change the airflow mode
To change the airflow mode,
press “<” or “>” on .
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body
and feet.
Air flows to the feet.
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.
Press .
The dehumidification function begi ns to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature s et-
ting.
Adjust the temperature setting.
To stop the operation, press .
■Automatic mode indicator
If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the au to-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func -
tions other than that o perated is maintained.
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3
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Using automatic mode
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3

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5
Interior features
CAMRY_U■
Switching between outside air
and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-
culated air mode (indicator on) each time is pressed.
■
Defogging the windshield
Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.
Press .
The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically .)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the ai r flow and
temperature up.
To return to the previous mode, press again when the windshiel d
is defogged.
■
Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
A defogger is used to defog the rear window.
Press .
The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time .
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain -
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Press .
The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of tim e.
Other functions

4005-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
CAMRY_U■
Location of a
ir outlets
The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.
■Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets Direct air flow to the left or
right, up or down.
Turn the knob to open or
close the vent.
■Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperatur e setting and
the ambient conditions.
Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow
immediately after is pressed.
■ Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
Air outlets
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