TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 XV40 / 8.G Owner's Manual

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Be sure to put the transmission in the
“P” position when parking.
In the “N” position, the hybrid battery
does not recharge, even if the engine is
operating. Leaving the transmission in the
“N” position for an extended period of time
may discharge the hybrid battery. The ve-
hicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is
discharged.
When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake, put the transmission in
the “P” position, be sure to carry the
key with you and lock all the doors.
If you leave the “POWER” switch at
“ACC” or “ON”, the 12 volt battery will be
discharged and the hybrid system may not
start.
Because the vehicle is powered by
both the engine and the traction motor,
you may hear a motor sound coming
from the engine compartment. However,
this does not indicate any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, you may hear a sound coming
from the hybrid battery behind the rear
seats. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
When the hybrid system is started or
stopped, or while the vehicle is idling,
you may hear a sound coming from the
transmission. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
When accelerating rapidly, the engine
noise may rise. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid
battery power, resulting in poor accel-
eration. Battery power can be restored
by driving with the accelerator pedal
slightly released.
When applying brakes, you may hear
a sound coming from the motor genera-
tor. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the driver ’s door is
opened or the brake pedal is de-
pressed with the hybrid system turned
off. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment after the hybrid system is
turned on or off. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed repeatedly with the hybrid
system turned on. However, this does
not indicate any trouble.
When the engine is started or stopped
with the hybrid system turned on, you
may feel a vibration. However, this
does not indicate any trouble.
If the “READY” light is on, you can
start even when the engine is off.
When you put the transmission in the
“B” position and take your foot off the
accelerator pedal, engine braking will
be applied. However, during high speed
driving you may feel that engine brak-
ing is less effective than that of con-
ventional vehicle.
—The characteristics of the
hybrid vehicle

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High voltage parts and cables on
the hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of electro-
magnetic waves as the convention-
al gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances despite
of their electromagnetic shieldings.
Unwanted noise may occur in the
reception of the mobile twoway
radio.
If the vehicle is parked for a long
time, the hybrid battery will dis-
charge gradually. To keep the hy-
brid battery in good condition,
drive the vehicle at least once ev-
ery several months for at least 30
minutes or 10 miles. If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged
and the vehicle will not start even
with a jump start to the 12 volt
battery, contact your Toyota dealer-
ship.
CAUTION
The driver should pay special atten-
tion to pedestrians when the vehicle
is powered only by the traction mo-
tor. Because there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement.
When you leave your vehicle, be
sure to turn off the hybrid system.
Be sure to put the transmission in
the “P” position because the ve-
hicle can move when the “READY”
light is on even if the engine is
stopped. When the “READY” light is
on, do not leave your vehicle in a
shift position other than the “P”
and “N” positions. The vehicle will
creep and start abruptly if the ac-
celerator pedal is depressed by
mistake. This may cause death or
serious injury.
Multiinformation display
Navigation system screen

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If you open the door with the hybrid
system turned on and the transmission
is not in the “P” position, a message
appears on the multiinformation dis-
play and navigation system screen (for
vehicles with navigation system).
When you leave your vehicle, or stop
or park for a while, put the transmis-
sion in the “P” position.
Charging the hybrid battery while driv-
ing is important. In the “N” position,
the hybrid battery will not be charged.
Do not leave the transmission in the
“N” position. The motor generator oper-
ates in the “P”, “R”, “D” and “B” posi-
tions. When you drive, put the trans-
mission in the “D” or “B” position and
depress the accelerator pedal. When
driving in a traffic jam, operate the
vehicle in the “D” position to prevent
the hybrid battery from being dischar-
ged.
Hybrid battery air vent
An air vent is located behind the rear
seats to cool the hybrid battery. If the
vent is covered, the battery will over-
heat resulting in reduced performance
of the hybrid system.
You may hear a noise from the air vent.For vehicle repairs or maintenance, be
sure to consult your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle is beyond repair, contact
your Toyota dealer for assistance. Do
not attempt to dispose of your vehicle
by yourself.
CAUTION
Do not wash the vehicle interior or
trunk. Because the hybrid battery is
located behind the rear seat, pour-
ing the water over the battery can
cause electric shock that may result
in death or serious injury.
Your vehicle contains a sealed Nick-
elMetal hydride battery. If disposed
of improperly, it is hazardous to the
environment and there is a risk of
severe burns and electrical shock
that may result in death or serious
injury.
NOTICE

Clean the air vent regularly to pre-
vent the hybrid battery from over-
heating.

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Do not put foreign objects over the
air vent. The hybrid battery may be
overheated and damaged.Do not load a large amount of wa-
ter such as an aquarium into the
vehicle. If water spills over the hy-
brid battery, the battery may be
damaged.Do not spill water over the air vent.
This may adversely affect or dam-
age the hybrid battery.

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CAUTION
Pull your vehicle off the road, put
the transmission in the “P” posi-
tion, apply the parking brake, turn
the hybrid system off and carry the
key.
In order to avoid death or serious
injury, do not touch high voltage
wiring, connectors or high voltage
parts (inverter unit, hybrid battery
and etc.). High voltage parts and
cables are indicated in the illustra-
tion on page 7.
If exposed electric wires are pro-
truding inside or outside of your
vehicle, an electric shock may oc-
cur. Never touch the electric wires.
If fluid leaks or gets into some
parts of the vehicle, never touch it
because it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery.
If it contacts your skin or eyes,
wash it off immediately with a large
amount of water or if possible, bo-
ric acid solution. Get immediate
medical attention in order to help
avoid serious injury.
If a fire occurs in the hybrid ve-
hicle, leave the vehicle as soon as
possible. Never use a fire extin-
guisher that is not meant for elec-
tric fires. Using a small amount of
water may be also dangerous.
If your vehicle needs to be towed,
do it with the front wheels raised.
If the wheels with the motor gener-
ator are on the ground when tow-
ing, the motor may continue to gen-
erate electricity. This may cause the
electricity leakage. Depending on
the severity of the damage, electric-
ity leakage may cause fire. See “If
your vehicle needs to be towed” on
page 327 in Section 4.
The emergency shut off system blocks
off the high voltage current and stops
the fuel pump to minimize the risk of
the electric leakage and the fuel leak-
age when a certain level of impact is
detected by the impact sensor. If the
system activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system,
contact a Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
Check to see if there are exposed
high voltage parts and cables. Nev-
er touch the parts and cables. See
“—High voltage components” on
page 7 in this Section for the loca-
tions of the high voltage parts and
cables.
Inspect the ground under the ve-
hicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel
system may have been damaged.
Leave the vehicle as soon as pos-
sible.
Road accident cautions——Emergency shut off system

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Power door lock switches
6. Power window switches
7. Glove box
8. Cup holder
9. Rear console box
10. Rear vents
11. Power outlet
12. Transmission selector lever
13. Seat heater switches
14. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lock release lever
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview

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1. Headlight and turn signal switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Engine immobilizer system indicatorlight
4. Clock
5. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF” indicator lights and front passenger
seat belt reminder light
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Audio system or navigation system including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Tire pressure warning system reset switch
10. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
11. AUX adapter
12. Power outlet
13. Auxiliary boxes
14. “POWER” switch
15. Air conditioning economy mode switch
16. Fuel filler door opener switch
17. Power rear view mirror control switches

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1. Audio remote control switches
2. Climate remote control switches
3. Multi−information display control switch
4. Cruise control switch
5. Speech command switch
6. Telephone switchesWithout moon roof
With moon roof
1. Personal lights
2. Interior light
3. Moon roof switches
4. Microphone
5. Auxiliary box
6. Garage door opener
7. Interior light switch
Steering switches and
overhead console overview
 Steering switches 
Overhead console

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1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Fuel economy meter 4. Transmission shift position indicator
lights
5. Speedometer
6. Fuel gauge 7. Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel
light control knob
8. Multi −information display
9. Driving ready light
Instrument cluster overview

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Driver ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Anti −lock brake system warning light∗
1
Open door warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
or
or
Electric power steering system warning light∗1
Low fuel level warning light∗1Brake system warning lights∗1
or
(red
indicator)
(yellow
indicator)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel