towing 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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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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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)

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4Driving
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

2064-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occ upants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined 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 t hat
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers fr om
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo an d lug-
gage load capacity.
For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there wil l be
five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, 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 loa ded
on the vehicle. That weight may n ot safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capac ity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your tra iler will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine h ow
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of y our
vehicle.
(  P. 209)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Y our
vehicle is not desig ned for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

2094-1. Before driving
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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): P. 556
Total load capacity means the co mbined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: P. 5 5 6
Seating capacity means the max imum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading inform ation label.
(  P. 470)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capaci t y,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resulting in an accident.

2104-1. Before driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi cy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not des igned for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

2114-1. Before driving
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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with
the front wheels on the ground.
This may cause serious damage to the
transmission.