2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and
locking the doors ............. 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Doors.................................... 50
Trunk .................................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 56
Front seats ........................... 56
Rear seats ............................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 59
Seat belts ............................. 60
Steering wheel ..................... 68
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 69
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 71
1-5. Opening a nd closing the
windows ............................ 73
Power windows .................... 73
Moon roof ............................. 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 83
Immobilizer system ............... 83
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 85
1-8. Safety information .............. 86 Correct driving posture ......... 86
SRS airbags ......................... 88
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 100
Child restraint systems ....... 105
Installing child restraints ..... 109
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 131
Transmission ...................... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 137
Parking brake ..................... 138
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 139 Gauges and meters ............ 139
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 145
2-3. Operating the li ghts and
wipers .............................. 149
Headlight switch ................. 149
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 155
Cruise control ...................... 155
Driving assist systems ........ 158
2-5. Driving information ........... 162 Cargo and luggage ............. 162
Vehicle load limits ............... 165
Winter driving tips ............... 166
Trailer towing ...................... 170
Dinghy towing ..................... 171
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 174
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 174
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 182
3-2. Using the audio system ............................. 183
Audio system types ............. 183
Using the radio .................... 186
Using the CD player ............ 192
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ........................ 199
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 207
Using the AUX adapter ....... 210
Using the steering wheel audio switches .................. 211 3-3. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 213
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features (CD player with
changer only) ................... 213
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 216
Making a phone call ........... 224
Setting a cellular phone ...... 228
Security and system setup ................................ 233
Using the phone book ........ 237
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 244 Interior lights list ................. 244
• Interior light ...................... 245
• Personal lights.................. 246
3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 247
List of storage features ....... 247
• Glove box ......................... 248
• Console box ..................... 248
• Cup holders ...................... 250
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 251
3-6. Other interior features ..... 253 Sun visors........................... 253
Vanity mirrors ..................... 254
Clock .................................. 255
Ashtrays ............................. 256
Power outlet ....................... 257
Seat heaters ....................... 259
Armrest ............................... 261
Floor mat ............................ 262
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Trunk features .................... 263
Garage door opener ........... 264
Compass ............................ 269
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 274 Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 274
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 276
4-2. Maintenance ..................... 279 Maintenance requirements .................... 279
General maintenance ......... 281
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 284
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 285
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 285
Hood................................... 288
Positioning a floor jack ....... 289
Engine compartment .......... 291
12-volt battery .................... 300
Tires ................................... 304
Tire inflation pressure......... 313
Wheels ............................... 317
Air conditioning filter ........... 319
Key battery ......................... 322
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 325
Light bulbs .......................... 336 5-1. Essential information ....... 342
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 342
If you think something is wrong ................................ 345
Event data recorder ............ 346
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ...................... 348
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 348
If a warning message is displayed .......................... 357
If you have a flat tire ........... 368
If the hybrid system will not start ............................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 380
If you lose your keys ........... 381
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 382
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ........ 385
If your vehicle overheats..... 389
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 393
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6-1. Specifications.................... 396Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 396
Fuel information .................. 406
Tire information ................... 409
6-2. Customization ................... 421 Customizable features ........ 421
6-3. Initialization ....................... 424 Items to initialize ................. 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 426
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 427
Abbreviation list ........................ 432
Alphabetical index ..................... 433
What to do if... ........................... 442
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Headlights (low beam) P. 149
Pictorial indexExterior
Turn signal/parking lights
P. 137, 149
Hood P. 288
Windshield wipers P. 153
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 71
Headlights (high beam) P. 149Moon roof ∗ P. 75
Side marker light P. 149

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 304
P. 368
P. 404
P. 409
Trunk P. 54
Doors P. 50
Fuel filler door P. 78Rear turn signal lights P. 137
Rear window defogger P. 182
Tail lights P. 149
∗: If equipped
Tail and rear side marker lights P. 149

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Glove box P. 248
Front seats P. 56
Shift lever P. 135
SRS side airbags P. 88
Power window
switches
P. 73
Seat belts P. 60
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 88
SRS driver airbag P. 88
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Console box P. 248
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 262
Head restraints P. 59
Armrest P. 261
Cup holders P. 250