TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2023 Owners Manual

4816-3. 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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4826-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.
Connect the connector.
(When replacing right side
bulb only.)
Reinstall the trunk lid cover
with the clips.5
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4836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Rear turn signal lights (bulb type) and rear side marker lights
(bulb type)Open the trunk and apply
protective tape to the vehicle
body around the light unit.
Use masking tape, etc. Do not
use duct tape, as it may leave
residue or damage the paint
when removed.
Remove the cover.Insert a flathead screw-
driver between the cover
and the light unit and pry
up the cover in several
positions as shown in the
illustration to disengage
the claws (indicated by a
dotted line).
Pull the cover toward the
rear of the vehicle to dis-
engage the claws (indi-
cated by a dotted line) and
remove the cover.
To prevent scratching the vehi-
cle, wrap the tip of the flathead
screwdriver with a cloth, etc.
Remove the 2 bolts.
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4846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light unit.Attach a long piece of
packing tape to the light
unit and fold the excess in
half.
Hold the folded portion
and pull it toward the rear
of the vehicle to remove
the light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.4
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side ma rker lights
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side marker lights

4856-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
Install a new light bulb and then install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it clockwise.
Install the light unit.
Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehi-
cle to install it.
Install the 2 bolts.
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Rear turn signal lightsRear side ma rker lights
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4866-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Install the cover.
Remove the protective tape.
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights (LED type)
● Front turn signal lights (LED type)
● Front side marker lights (LED type)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● Stoplights
● Rear turn signal lights (LED type)
● Back-up lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear tur n signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your To yota dealer to
have the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the followin g situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 490
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 491
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 492
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 493
If you think something is wrong .......................... 496
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................ 497
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 507
If you have a flat tire.......... 513
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 537
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 541

4907-1. Essential information
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
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If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the hy brid sys-
tem is not operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the
12-volt battery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the emergency flashers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn off automatically after operating for
approximately 20 minutes. To manually turn the emergency flashe rs off,
press the switch twice.
(The emergency flashers may not turn on automatically depending on
the force of the impact and c onditions of the collision.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.