tow TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage............ 198
Vehicle load limits ............. 201
Trailer towing..................... 202
Dinghy towing.................... 203
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 204
EV drive mode................... 210
Hybrid transmission........... 213
Turn signal lever................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Brake Hold ........................ 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 230
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 238 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering
control) ............................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 270
Driving assist systems ....... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)......... 290
• BSM function ................. 294
• RCTA function ............... 296
Rear Camera Detection Function........................... 300
Intuitive parking assist ....... 304
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 312
Driving mode select switches........................... 333
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 335
Winter driving tips .............. 338
4Driving

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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

16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 96
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 112
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 11 2
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4901
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371-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from
the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10
in. (250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the ped- als comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250
mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by
reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your
seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-
slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your v\
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of the instrument panel controls.

391-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
WARNING
■SRS airbag precautions
● Do not sit on the edge of the seat or
lean against the dashboard.
● Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.

651-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the
child restraint system may
spring up due to the rebound of
the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( →P. 476)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. Howeve r, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
AXVH70 model*
● Do not touch the hybrid battery (traction battery) if liquid is leaking from or
adhering to it. If electrolyte (carboni c-based organic electrolyte) from the
hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it come\
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into contact with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large
amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperat ure items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( →P. 527)
AXVH71 models*
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( →P. 527)

1633-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between\
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping: →P. 509)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
● When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ........... 198
Vehicle load limits ............. 201
Trailer towing..................... 202
Dinghy towing ................... 203
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 204
EV drive mode .................. 210
Hybrid transmission........... 213
Turn signal lever................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Brake Hold ........................ 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 230
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 238
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 260
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 270
Driving assist systems ...... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 290
• BSM function ................ 294
• RCTA function .............. 296
Rear Camera Detection Function .......................... 300
Intuitive parking assist....... 304
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 312
Driving mode select switches .......................... 333
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 335
Winter driving tips ............. 338

1984-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
( → P. 201)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution