TOYOTA CAMRY 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
Install a new light bulb and then install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it clockwise.
Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehi-
cle to install it.
Install the 2 bolts.
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side ma rker lights
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Install the cover.
Remove the protective tape.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights (LED type)
● Front turn signal lights (LED type)
● Front side marker lights (LED type)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● Stoplights
● Rear turn signal lights (LED type)
● Back-up lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear tur n signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your To yota dealer to
have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the followin g situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
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WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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Emergency flashers .......... 526
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 527
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ..................... 529
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .............................. 530
If you think something is wrong .............................. 536
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 537
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 538
If a warning message is displayed......................... 548
If you have a flat tire.......... 553
If the engine will not start ................................. 567
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 569
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 572
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 577
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 580

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7-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
●If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
● If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for approx-
imately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashers off, press the
switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on the
force of the impact and conditions of the collision.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase th e effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehi cle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cann ot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicl e
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the engine, press
and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a s afe place by the road.
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
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2
3
4
3
4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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●Remove the seat belt first.
● If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
● If the door cannot be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and exit the vehicle through the window.
● If the window cannot be opened using the power window switch,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicl e, and then open the door and exi t the
vehicle.
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water
In the event the vehicle is submerged in water, remain calm and
perform the following.
WARNING
■ Using an emergency hammer* for emergency escape
The front side windows and rear side windows, as well as the re ar window
can be shattered with an emergency hammer
* used for emergency escape.
However, an emergency hammer
* cannot shatter the windshield as it is
laminated glass.
*: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-
ther information about an emergency hammer.
■ Escaping the vehicle from the window
There are cases where escaping the vehicle from the window is not possi-
ble due to seating position, passenger body type, etc.
When using an emergency hammer, consider your seat location and the
size of the window opening to ensure that the opening is accessible and
large enough to escape.

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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)