tow TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

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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
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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

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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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 se at belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the se at 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) advi ses:
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 reach ing 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 view
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.

771-3. Emergency assistance
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For safety and security
■Enhanced Roadside Assistance
Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds GPS data to the already
included warranty-based Toyota roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” button to reach a Safety Connec t
response-center agent, who can he lp with a wide range of needs,
such as: towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a description of the
Enhanced Roadside Assistance se rvices and their limitations,
please see the Safety Connect Te rms and Conditions, which are
available at Toyota.com in the United States, Toyotapr.com in
Puerto Rico and Toyota.ca in Canada.
Important! Read this informatio n before using Safety Connect.
■Exposure to radio frequency signals
The Safety Connect system installed in your vehicle is a low-po wer
radio transmitter and receiver. I t receives and also sends out radio
frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for mobile wi re-
less phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety stan-
dards previously set by the following U.S. and international
standards bodies.
● ANSI (American National Stand ards Institute) C95.1 [1992]
● NCRP (National Council on Radi ation Protection and Measure-
ment) Report 86 [1986]
● ICNIRP (International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection) [1996]
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic eval-
uations of the relevant scienti fic literature. Over 120 scientists, engi-
neers, and physicians from unive rsities, and government health
agencies and industries reviewed the available body of research to
develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect complies with the FCC guidelines i n
addition to those standards.
Safety information for Safety Connect

871-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death o r 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. Th is may
cause a fire. ( P. 505)
● 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 bat tery), 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 l arge amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and ey es 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 (carbonic-based organic electrol yte) 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 tha t it comes
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-tem perature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 557)
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. 557)

1713-2. 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 s ystem 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. 539)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by th e 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 wirele ss commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of yo ur 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 ele ctronic
devices
● When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio wa ves are
emitted.

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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