power steering TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2011 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 35
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 37
Wireless remote control ....... 48
Doors.................................... 51
Trunk .................................... 55
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 59
Rear seats ............................ 61
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 73
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 75
1-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows .................... 77
Moon roof ............................. 79
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 83 1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ............... 88
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 90
SRS airbags ......................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 104
Child restraint systems ....... 109
Installing child restraints ..... 113
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 124
Power (ignition) switch........ 135
Transmission ...................... 139
Turn signal lever ................. 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
Horn .................................... 143
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 144
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 147
Multi-information display ..... 150
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................. 154
Fog light switch ................... 158
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 159
1Before driving
2When driving

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information Keys ................................... 35
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 37
Wireless remote control ..... 48
Doors ................................. 51
Trunk .................................. 55
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 59
Rear seats.......................... 61
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 72
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 73
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 75 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................. 77
Moon roof ........................... 79
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 83
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............ 88
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 90
SRS airbags ....................... 92
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 104
Child restraint systems..... 109
Installing child restraints ........................ 113

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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Energy monitor
●How to display on the navigation system screen (if equipped):
Press “INFO”.
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on
the “Information” screen.
If the “Consumption” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed,
touch .
●How to display on the mu lti-information display:
Press the
“DISP” switch on the steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor display.
STEP1
STEP2
Navigation system screenMulti-information display
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the electric
motor (traction
motor)

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Before driving
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats
Power seat
Seat position switch
Seatback angle switch
Seat cushion (front) angle switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support switch (driver’s side only)

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions.
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to the
automatic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Outside rear view mirrors
■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with mirror defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 191)
Mirror angle can be adjusted usin g the switch when the “POWER”
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
Select a mirror to adjust.
Left
Right
Adjust the mirror. Up
Right
Down
LeftSTEP1
STEP2

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
■
SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 400)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.
■ SRS airbag deployment co nditions (front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 104)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
CAUTION
●
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-
engaged.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 399)
● Use engine braking to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep
hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 140)
● When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking
brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing
an accident.
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents
that may result in death or serious injury.

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2-1. Driving procedures
2
When driving
NOTICE
■
When driving the vehicle
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake ped-
als together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to
move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a
long time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or that of the brake discs are exceeded.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually press the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Replace a flat tire with a new one. ( P. 421)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Steering lock release
■ If the hybrid system does not start
The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 88)
■ When the “POWER” switch indicator flashes in amber
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ If the “READY” indicator does not come on
If the “READY” indicator does not come on when you press the “POWER”
switch with the shift lever in P and the brake pedal depressed, contact your
Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Auto power off function
If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the “POWER” switch will automatically turn off.
■ When the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving
conditions
It may take time until the “READY” indicator comes on.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
P. 2 4
■ When the hybrid system is malfunctioning
P. 400
■ Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 3
Make sure that the steering wheel lock is
released.
To release the steering wheel lock, gently
turn the wheel left or right while pressing
the “POWER” switch.
If the steering wheel lock does not
release, the “POWER” switch indicator
will flash green.