2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID towing

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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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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CAUTION
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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
●Pull your vehicle off the road, shift the shift lever to P, apply the parking
brake, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables or connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with the front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. (
P. 419)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
■ Nickel-metal hydride battery
Your vehicle contains a sealed nickel-metal hydride battery. If disposed of
improperly, it is hazardous to the environment and there is a risk of severe
burns and electrical shock that may result in death or serious injury.
■ Emergency shut off system
●Carefully check to see if there are exposed high voltage parts or cables.
Never touch the parts or cables. (P. 35)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

When driving2
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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle............ 150
Power (ignition) switch ..... 161
EV drive mode ................. 169
Hybrid transmission ......... 172
Turn signal lever .............. 174
Parking brake ................... 176
Horn ................................. 177
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
(6)If your vehicle will be towing a tr
ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Cons ult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
(  P. 484)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Calculation formula for your vehicle
Cargo capacity
Total load capacity (vehicle
capacity weight) (P. 484)
When 2 people with the combined weight of A lb. (kg) are riding in your
vehicle, which has a total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight) of B lb.
(kg), the available amount of cargo an d luggage load capacity will be C
lb. (kg) as follows:
B*
2 lb. (kg) - A*1 lb. (kg) = C*3 lb. (kg)
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1: A =Weight of people
*2: B =Total load capacity
*3: C =Available cargo and luggage load
In this condition, if 3 more passengers with the combined weight of D lb.
(kg) get on, the available cargo an d luggage load will be reduced E lb.
(kg) as follows:
C lb. (kg) - D*4 lb. (kg) = E*5 lb. (kg)
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4: D =Additional weight of people
*5: E =Available cargo and luggage load

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2-5. Driving information
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 383)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): ( P. 484)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■ Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch or
the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicycle, etc.
Your vehicle is not designed for tra iler towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.

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2-5. Driving information
Dinghy towing
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with the four wheels on the ground.
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on
the ground) behind a motor home.

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3-4. Using the
storage features
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Interior features
Cup holders
Front
Rear Pull the armrest down.
NOTICE
■Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.
Bottle holders and cup holders