maintenance TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 344
Seat heaters ...................... 353
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 354
• Interior lights ................. 355
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 357
• Glove box...................... 358
• Console box .................. 358
• Coin holder ................... 358
• Bottle holders ................ 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 361
• Open tray ...................... 362
Trunk features ................... 363
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 364
• Sun visors ..................... 364
• Vanity mirrors................ 364
• Power outlet .................. 365
• USB charging ports....... 366
• Wireless charger ........... 368
• Armrest ......................... 377
• Assist grips ................... 377
• Coat hooks.................... 378
Garage door opener .......... 379
Safety Connect.................. 386
Compass ........................... 392 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 404
General maintenance ........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 412
Hood .................................. 414
Positioning a floor jack....... 415
Engine compartment ......... 416
12-volt battery .................... 424
Tires................................... 428
Tire inflation pressure ........ 443
Wheels............................... 446
Air conditioning filter .......... 448
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 450
Electronic key battery ........ 455
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 457
Light bulbs ......................... 460
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 475
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 476
If you think something is wrong .............................. 479
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 480
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 490
If you have a flat tire .......... 496
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 507
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 509
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ...................... 512
If your vehicle overheats ... 519
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 523 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 526
Fuel information ................. 535
Tire information.................. 538
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 551
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 559
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 562
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 563
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 565
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 576
Alphabetical index ...................... 579
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

761-3. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under t\
he
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. ( →P. 78)
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification system may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
●In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( →P. 551)

841-4. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehi cle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

871-4. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.
● When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery
●
The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(→P. 515)

1082. Instrument cluster
■Meter settings
Scheduled maintenance display
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. (→P. 405)
ItemSettingsDetails
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(EV indicator)
OnSelect to enable/disable the EV
indicator. (
→P. 75)
Off
Drive information
(total [after reset])Average vehicle
speedSelect to change the display
between average speed/elapsed
time.
Elapsed time
Pop-up display
Incoming callsSelect to enable/disable the pop-
up display.Brightness adjust-
ment
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

1232. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■ Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the settings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) ( →P. 429)
Set pressure (tire pressure warning sys-
tem initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system. To per-
form initialization, press and hold
the switch.
Before performing initialization,
make sure to adjust the inflation
pressure of each tire to the spec-
ified level. (→P. 430)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(→P. 432)
Scheduled maintenance display
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( →P. 405)

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6Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 398
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 401
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 404
General maintenance ........ 407
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 411 6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 412
Hood ................................. 414
Positioning a floor jack ...... 415
Engine compartment ......... 416
12-volt battery ................... 424
Tires .................................. 428
Tire inflation pressure ....... 443
Wheels .............................. 446
Air conditioning filter.......... 448
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 450
Electronic key battery........ 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 457
Light bulbs......................... 460

3986-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the fron\
t of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certai n automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: