2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and
operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and
steering 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
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 30
Hybrid system precautions ........................ 35
Energy monitor/ consumption screen ........... 41
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 50
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 52
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 55
Wireless remote control ....... 68
Doors.................................... 71
Trunk .................................... 76
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 80
Rear seats ............................ 83
Head restraints ..................... 85
Seat belts ............................. 87
Steering wheel ..................... 94
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 95
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 97 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows..................... 99
Moon roof ........................... 102
1-6. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 106
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 110
Alarm .................................. 112
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 115
SRS airbags ....................... 117
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 129
Child restraint systems ....... 135
Installing child restraints ..... 139
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 150
Power (ignition) switch........ 161
EV drive mode .................... 169
Hybrid transmission ............ 172
Turn signal lever ................. 174
Parking brake ..................... 176
Horn .................................... 177
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 178
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 184
Multi-information display ..... 189
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 196
Fog light switch ................... 202
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 204
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 208
Driving assist systems ........ 211
Hill-start assist control ......... 216
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) .......... 218
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 228
Vehicle load limits ............... 232
Winter driving tips ............... 233
Trailer towing ...................... 237
Dinghy towing ..................... 238 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 240
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 249
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 250
Using the radio ................... 255
Using the CD player ........... 258
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 264
Operating an iPod .............. 272
Operating a USB memory ............................ 281
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 289
Using the AUX port............. 292
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 294
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3-3. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 297
• Interior lights .................... 298
• Personal lights ................. 299
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 300
• Glove box ......................... 301
• Console box ..................... 302
• Coin holder ....................... 303
• Bottle holders ................... 304
• Cup holders ...................... 305
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 307
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 309
Vanity mirrors ..................... 310
Clock .................................. 311
Outside temperature display .............................. 312
Ashtray ............................... 313
Power outlets ..................... 314
Seat heaters ....................... 316
Armrest............................... 318
Assist grips ......................... 319
Coat hooks ......................... 320
Floor mat ............................ 321
Trunk features .................... 323
Garage door opener ........... 325
Compass ............................ 332
Safety Connect................... 336 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 344
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 347
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 350
General maintenance ......... 352
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 356
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 357
Hood ................................... 360
Positioning a floor jack........ 361
Engine compartment .......... 363
12-volt battery ..................... 373
Tires.................................... 377
Tire inflation pressure ......... 383
Wheels................................ 387
Air conditioning filter ........... 390
Electronic key battery ......... 392
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 394
Light bulbs .......................... 405
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 418
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 419
If you think something is wrong ............................ 422
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 423
If a warning message is displayed........................... 433
If you have a flat tire............ 452
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 464
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 466
If you lose your keys ........... 467
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 468
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged......... 471
If your vehicle overheats ..... 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 481 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 484
Fuel information.................. 495
Tire information .................. 498
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 510
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 516
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 518
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 519
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 521
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Abbreviation list......................... 532
Alphabetical index ..................... 533
What to do if... ........................... 545
Index

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Headlights (low beam) P. 196
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 202
Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 174
Hood P. 360
Windshield wipers P. 204
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 97
Front side marker lights P. 196
Moon roof  P. 102Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 198