battery TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2014 XV50 / 9.G Owner's Guide

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
■
Operation of the air conditio ning system in Eco drive mode
Eco drive mode controls the heating/cooling operations and fan speed of the
air conditioning system to enhance fuel efficiency. ( P. 238) To improve air
conditioning performance, adjust the fan speed or turn off Eco drive mode.
■ When in heavy traffic
If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid putting the shift
lever in N for an extended period of time.
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 533
CAUTION
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
■ Selecting Eco drive mode
When the vehicle is driven in Eco drive mode, vehicle driving
force and operation of the air co nditioning system (heating/cool-
ing) is controlled to improve fuel efficiency.
Eco drive mode
When eco drive mode is turned
on, the “ECO MODE” indicator
will come on.
Pressing the “ECO MODE”
switch again turns eco drive
mode off.

178 2-2. Instrument cluster
■The meters and display illuminate when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.

196 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immedi-
ately if on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the
driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder buzzer (except when the light switch is in )
A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are
turned on.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the head-
lights and/or tail lights are on when the “POWER” switch is turned off the 12-
volt battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the
lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, the 12-volt battery-saving
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically
20 minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. Light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 576)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions:
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
NOTICE
■Humidity sensor
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the air conditioning system on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is off.
In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature of
the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. ( P. 245)
Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:
● Do not disassemble the sensor
● Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts
● Do not stick anything on the sensor

260 3-2. Using the audio system
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is
stopped.
■ To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

284 3-2. Using the audio system
●While connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own
controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle's audio system
instead.
● When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If
so, charge the iPod before use.
● Compatible models ( P. 285)
■ iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect
your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on
how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner's Manual.
■ Error messages
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.
Please consult your
Owner's Manual for
instructions on how to
connect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its
connection.
“No music files found.”This indicates that there is no music data
in the iPod.
“No videos found.”This indicates that no video files are
included in the iPod.
“There are no songs
available for playback.
Please add compatible
files to your iPod.”
This indicates that songs are not found in a
selected playlist.
“iPod authorization
unsuccessful.”This indicates that the audio system failed
to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.

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3-2. Using the audio system
Listening to Bluetooth® audio
Status displayYou can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge
on the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
The Bluetooth® audio system enables the user to enjoy music
played on a portable player from the vehicle speakers via wireless
communication.
When a Bluetooth® device cannot be con nected, check the con-
nection status on the “Bluetooth* Audio” screen. If the device is not
connected, either register or reconnect the device. ( P. 303)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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3-2. Using the audio system
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Interior features
Playing Bluetooth® audio
Select or to Play/Pause.
For details on “Bluetooth* Audio” screen operation methods, refer to
Basic Audio Operations. ( P. 258)
For details on how to select a track or album, refer to selecting, fast-
forwarding and reversi ng tracks/files/songs. ( P. 270)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty