trunk release TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

821-4. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly 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 sy stem 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 the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emi tted 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. 84)
■ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ma y be difficult
for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recyc ling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 581)

1653-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk is not yet fully closed.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 540)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 540)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 482)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 581)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1683-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 158)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 6 4 )
● Starts the hybrid system ( P. 2 1 2 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid syst em or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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1803-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shi ft the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat t o its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the sea t belt through
its guide. ( P. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear co nsole box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

4936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Back-up lights (bulb type)Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips.
Partly remove the trunk lid
cover.
Disconnect the connector
while depressing the lock
release. (When replacing
right side bulb only.)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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616Alphabetical index
Keyless entrySmart key system ......... 158, 164
Wireless remote control......................... 158, 164
Keys .......................................... 154 Battery-saving function ......... 170
Electronic key ....................... 154
Engine switch........................ 212
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 539
If you lose your keys ............. 155
Key number plate.................. 154
Keyless entry ........................ 154
Mechanical key ..................... 155
Power switch......................... 212
Replacing the battery ............ 482
Warning buzzer..................... 169
Wireless remote control ........ 154
Knee airbags .............................. 34 Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) ...... 275
Language (multi-
information display)...... 115, 134
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 440
Hood lock release lever ........ 440
Internal trunk release lever ... 165
Shift lever.............................. 222
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 183
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Wiper lever ........................... 244
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 236
Replacing light bulbs ............ 498
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 488
Wattage ................................ 564
Lights Automatic High Beam ........... 240
Headlight switch ................... 236
Illuminated entry system ....... 392
Interior lights ......................... 391
Interior lights list.................... 390
Personal lights ...................... 392
Replacing light bulbs ............ 488
Trunk light ............................. 165
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Vanity lights .......................... 400
Wattage ................................ 564
Load capacity .......................... 209
Lock steering column ............. 183
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) ...... 275
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Toyota parking assist monitor
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Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 252 Automatic High Beam ........... 240
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 295
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 275
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 260
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 311
Traction battery
(hybrid battery) ........................ 83
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 311
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 79
Trailer towing .......................... 210
Transmission
Driving mode select switches.............................. 368
Hybrid transmission .............. 222
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 226
Paddle shift switches ............ 225
S mode ................................. 224
Trip meters ............................... 102
Trunk......................................... 164
Grocery bag hooks ............... 399
Internal trunk release lever ... 165
Smart key system ................. 164
Trunk light ............................. 165
Trunk opener ........................ 164
Wireless remote control ........ 164
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 165
Wattage ................................ 564
Turn signal lights Replacing light
bulbs ................... 489, 495, 498
Turn signal lever ................... 228
Wattage ................................ 564 USB charging port................... 402
USB memory*
USB port*
Vanity lights ............................. 400
Wattage ................................ 564
Vanity mirrors .......................... 400 Vanity lights .......................... 400
Vehicle data recording ................ 8
Vehicle identification
number ................................... 557
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) ...................................... 311
Voice command system
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VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 311
Warning buzzers Approach warning................. 304
Downshifting ......................... 225
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 510
Intuitive parking assist .......... 330
Lane departure alert
function............................... 280
Light reminder....................... 239
Open door............................. 162
Open hood ............................ 440
Open moon roof.................... 194
Open trunk ............................ 165
Parking brake ....................... 510
Pre-collision warning ............ 260
RCD
(Rear Camera Detection) ... 341
Seat belt reminder ................ 512
Vehicle sway warning ........... 282
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 440 P. 164P. 248
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 440 P. 248P. 562
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13 gal. (49.3 L, 10.8 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 558, 565
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 6 2
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 559
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 559