2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the gasoline
engine
Navigation system
Display Audio system
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by both the gas-
oline engine and
the electric
motor (traction
motor) Navigation system
Display Audio system
Navigation system or
Display Audio systemMulti-information display

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When the vehi-
cle is charging
the hybrid bat-
tery (traction
battery)Navigation system
Display Audio system
When there is
no energy flow Navigation system
Display Audio system
Navigation system or
Display Audio systemMulti-information display

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before drivingHybrid battery
(traction bat-
tery) status
Navigation system
Low Full
Low Full
Display Audio system
Low Full
Navigation system or
Display Audio systemMulti-information display

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Trip Information screen (Navigation system or Display Audio
system)
Navigation system Press “INFO APPS”. ( P. 3 9 )
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the information screen.
If “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Con-
sumption”.
If “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started.
Cruising range
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
Display Audio system
Press “CAR”. (
P. 3 9 )
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Past Record” screen is displayed, touch “Trip
Information”.
Fuel consumption in the past
15 minutes
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the hybrid system
was started.
Displays the elapsed time
since the hybrid system was
started.
Cruising range
Regenerated energy in the
past 15 minutes
One symbol indicates 30 Wh.
Up to 5 symbols are shown.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.

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Past record screen (Navigation system or Display Audio system)Navigation system Press “INFO APPS”. ( P. 3 9 )
Touch “Fuel Consumption” on the information screen.
If “Energy Monitor” screen is displayed, touch “Fuel Con-
sumption”.
If “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch “Past Record”.
Best past fuel consumption
Update
The average fuel consumption
and graph are updated, and a
new average fuel consumption
record begins.
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of five past
record of the average fuel con-
sumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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1-1. Hybrid system
1
Before driving
Display Audio system
Press “CAR”. (
P. 3 9 )
If the “Energy Monitor” or “Trip Information” screen is displayed, touch
“Past Record”.
Best past fuel consumption
Update
The average fuel consumption
and graph are updated, and a
new average fuel consumption
record begins.
Average fuel consumption
Displays a maximum of five past
record of the average fuel con-
sumption.
The image is example only, and may vary slightly from actual conditions.
■ Resetting the consumption data
Selecting “Clear” on the “Trip Information” screen will reset the fuel con-
sumption and the regenerated energy for the past 15 minutes. Selecting
“Clear” on the “Past Record” screen will reset the past records and best past
fuel consumption. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm reset-
ting of all the data.

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Hybrid vehicle driving tips
For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following
points:
■ Using Eco drive mode
(P. 170)
■ Use of the Hybrid System Indicator
More Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System
Indicator needle within the Eco area.
■When braking the vehicle
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater
amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.
■Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic
lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before
leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a
delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move for-
ward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so
can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
■Highway driving
Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stop-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the acceler-
ator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy
can be retained when slowing down.
■Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help con-
trol excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing
so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioning and reduce fuel
consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out
until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will
consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding
overuse of the heater.