2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Multi-information display
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, including the outside temperature.
● Outside temperature dis-
play ( →P. 146)
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
● Trip information
(→ P. 146)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Warning messages
(→ P. 357)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.
● Odometer and trip meter
display
Odometer: Displays the total
distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the dis-
tance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can
be used to record and display
different distances inde-
pendently.

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Switch the displayDisplay items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
The display will return to the out-
side temperature display when
the “DISP” button is pressed and
held.
●Outside temperature
● Cruising range
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the outsi de air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40°F (-40 °C) to 122° F (50°C).
Displays the estimat ed maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicles was last refueled.

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When driving
●
Driving distance
● Average vehicle speed
● Cruise information off
● Zoom display of odometer and trip meter
● Energy monitor
● Eco drive level Displays the driving distan
ce since the hybrid sys-
tem was started.
Displays the average vehicle speed since the
hybrid system was started.
Displays the odometer and trip meters only.
Displays the odometer and one of the trip meters
simultaneously.
Displays the operating condi tion of the hybrid sys-
tem. ( →P. 27)
Displays the eco drive level and the average fuel
consumption since the hybrid system was started.

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NOTICE
■The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal
information display. At extremely low temperatures, the information display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
For U.S.A.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode)
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
Daytime running light
system is off.

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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever forward to turn on the
high beams.
Pull the lever back to the center
position to turn the high beams
off.
Pull the lever toward you to
turn on the high beams.
Release the lever to turn them off.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
For Canada The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
lights listed above turn
on.
The headlights and
parking lights turn on
and off automatically.
(When the “POWER”
switch is in ON mode)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
■
Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the hybrid system is started
and the parking brake is released. Da ytime running lights are not designed
for use at night.
For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
■ Headlight control sensor
■ Automatic light off system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the “POWER” switch OFF. (The lights
turn off immediately if the button on the key is pressed after all
doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF and the
driver’s door is opened.
● If any of the doors or trunk lid is left open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
headlight switch off and then back to the or position.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings of light sensor sensitivity can be changed. (Customizable features
→P. 421)
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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NOTICE
■To prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.