light TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2021 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 CONTENTS2
For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ...................... 24
For safe driving ................... 26
Seat belts ............................ 28
SRS airbags ........................ 34
Front passenger occupant classification
system............................... 47
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 52
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ............. 53
Child restraint systems ........ 54
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 73
1-4. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 79
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 83
1-5. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 90
Alarm ................................... 92 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 96
Gauges and meters ........... 102
Multi-information display (4.2-inch display) ............. 106
Multi-information display (7-inch display) ................ 119
Head-up display................. 138
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........ 144
3-1. Key information Keys................................... 154
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................. 158
Trunk ................................. 164
Smart key system .............. 168
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 177
Rear seats ......................... 179
Head restraints .................. 181
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 183
Inside rear view mirror ....... 185
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 187
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows.................. 189
Moon roof .......................... 192
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component

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4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 198
Cargo and luggage............ 206
Vehicle load limits ............. 209
Trailer towing..................... 210
Dinghy towing.................... 211
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 212
EV drive mode................... 219
Hybrid transmission........... 222
Turn signal lever................ 228
Parking brake .................... 229
Brake Hold ........................ 233
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 236
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 240
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 244
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 248 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ...................... 252
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 260
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).............................. 275
RSA (Road Sign Assist).............................. 290
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range ............................... 295
Driving assist systems ....... 311
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........................... 318
• BSM function ................. 323
Intuitive parking assist ....... 327
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................... 335
• RCTA function ............... 337
Rear Camera Detection Function........................... 341
PKSB (Parking Support Brake) .............................. 345
Parking Support Brake function (static objects).... 352
Parking Support Brake function (rear-crossing
vehicles) .......................... 361
Driving mode select switches........................... 368
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips ................................... 370
Winter driving tips .............. 373
4Driving

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 378
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 387
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 390
• Interior lights ................. 391
• Personal lights .............. 392
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 393
• Glove box...................... 394
• Console box .................. 394
• Coin holder ................... 394
• Bottle holders ................ 395
• Cup holders .................. 396
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 397
• Open tray ...................... 398
Trunk features ................... 399
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 400
• Sun visors ..................... 400
• Vanity mirrors................ 400
• Power outlet .................. 401
• USB charging ports....... 402
• Wireless charger ........... 404
• Armrest ......................... 413
• Assist grips ................... 413
• Coat hooks.................... 414
Garage door opener .......... 415 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 424
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 427
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 430
General maintenance ........ 433
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 437
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 438
Hood .................................. 440
Positioning a floor jack....... 442
Engine compartment ......... 443
12-volt battery .................... 451
Tires................................... 455
Tire inflation pressure ........ 470
Wheels............................... 473
Air conditioning filter .......... 475
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 477
Electronic key battery ........ 482
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 485
Light bulbs ......................... 488
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 502
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 503
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 504
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 505
If you think something is wrong........................... 508
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 509
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 519
If you have a flat tire .......... 525
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 537
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 539
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 542
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 549
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 553 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 556
Fuel information ................. 565
Tire information.................. 568
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 581
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 589
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 592
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 593
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 594
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 606
Alphabetical index ...................... 609
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
• Connected Services

15Pictorial index
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 248
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 558
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 455
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 562
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 455
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 525
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 559
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 549
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights/daytime running lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Headlights/daytime running lights
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Side turn signal lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Rear turn signal lights/r ear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228, 236
Tail lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
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Light bulbs of the exter ior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 488, Watts: P. 564)
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*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with LED type front side marker lights
*3: Vehicles with bulb type front side marker lights

16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 503
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 537
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 222
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 505
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 102
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . P. 102
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 509
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106, 119
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106, 119
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5191
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Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229, 230
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 374
Warning light/warning buzzer/
warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232, 509
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 228
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Headlights/side marker lights/parking lights/tail lights/
license plate lights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 440
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 183
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 382
Audio
*1, 2
Audio Plus*1, 2
Premium Audio*1, 2
Clock*2
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11
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

18Pictorial index
■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 312
Camera switch
*1, 2
Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 164
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 388
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 107, 121
Instrument panel light control s witch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 103
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 187
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 160
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 189
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Interior lights/personal lights*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 390
Moon roof switches
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 192
“SOS” button
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 73
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 400
Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 185
Garage door opener switches
*2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415
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*1: The illustration shows the front, but they may also be equipp ed in the rear.
*2: If equipped