TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

4115-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 622)
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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Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators mainta in
good ventilation by pulling ai r through the seat upholstery.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the followi ng categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the heater is on:
● Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
● Persons with sensitive skin
● Persons who are fatigued
● Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■ To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
● Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
not running.

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Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition change s as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.
■Operation condition
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in the “ ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The seat heaters can be used when the engine switch is in IGNIT ION ON
mode.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators

4145-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 seg-
ments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit) 
Off
The level indicator (green) lights up
during operation.
■ The seat ventilators can be used when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Air conditioning system-linked control mode
When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system
Seat ventilators

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5-2. Using the interior lights
Front interior/personal lights ( P. 416, 417)
Shift lever light (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped) ( P. 416)
Rear personal lights (if equipped) ( P. 417)
Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel ornamen t light (if equipped)
Front center console light (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)
Interior lights list
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4165-2. Using the interior lights
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Front (if equipped)
The rear personal lights (if equipped) turn on/off together wit
h the
front interior light.
Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear (if equipped)Turns the light off
Turns the light on/off linked to
door positions
Turns the light on
Interior lights
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4175-2. Using the interior lights
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■Front
Turns the lights on/off
■Rear (if equipped)
Turns the lights on/off
Personal lights

4185-2. Using the interior lights
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■Illuminated entry system
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine sw itch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors ar e open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine sw itch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/un locked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior lights remain on when the engine switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ The interior lights may turn on automatically when
If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approxima tely 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 622)

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5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features
Auxiliary boxes ( P. 423)
Glove box ( P. 420)
Bottle holders/door pockets ( P. 421)
Cup holders ( P. 422) Console box (
P. 420)
Auxiliary box/open tray ( P. 423, 424)
Coin holder ( P. 420)
WARNING
●Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into c ontact
with other stored items.
• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other
stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may r elease
gas, causing a fire hazard.
● When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, k eep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.
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4205-3. Using the storage features
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Unlock with the key (vehicles
without a smart key system) or
mechanical key ( vehicles with a
smart key system)
Lock with the key (vehicles
without a smart key system) or
mechanical key ( vehicles with a
smart key system)
Open (pull lever)
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.
Push the knob.
Pull the lever to open.
Glove box
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Console box
Coin holder