2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID fuel consumption

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
■
Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consumption.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry
roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is appropriate
for the season.
■Luggage
Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid car-
rying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause
poor fuel consumption.
■Warming up before driving
Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when
cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driv-
ing short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which
can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Hybrid System Indicator
Displays hybrid system power output and regenerative level.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Average fuel consumption meter
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset.
Current fuel consumption gauge
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Display change button
P. 180
Odometer/trip meter display
P. 180
Multi-information display
P. 189

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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.
● Trip information ( P. 191)
Displays cruising range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Warning messages
( P. 433)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.

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■Display contents
Trip information contentsSwitching display items
Cruising range/average fuel
consumption
Press the “DISP” button.
Average vehicle speed/
elapsed time
Eco drive level
Energy monitor
Customization
- (off)

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Trip information
■ Cruising range/average fuel consumption
Cruising range
Displays the estimated maximum di stance 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.
When refueling, turn the “POWER” switch off. If the vehicle is refueled
without turning the “POWER” switch off, the display may not be
updated.
Average fuel consumption
Displays the average fuel cons umption since the function was
reset.
• The function can be reset by pressing the “DISP” button for longer
than 1 second when the average fuel consumption is displayed.
The average fuel consumption meter will also be reset, returning the
needle to the 0 position.
• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.
■ Average vehicle speed/elapsed time
Displays the average vehicle speed and elapsed time since the
hybrid system was started.

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■Eco drive level
Displays the average fuel consum ption and eco drive level since
the hybrid system was started.
Even if a different screen has been selected for the multi-information dis-
play, when the “POWER” switch is turned off, the eco drive level is dis-
played. This is not a malfunction.
When the highest eco drive level has been achieved “EXCELLENT!” is
displayed.
■ Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system ( P. 4 1 )
■ Customization
Language, Eco Indicator (current fuel consumption gauge) and EV
Indicator settings can be changed. ( P. 192)
Customizing vehicle features
It is possible to cust omize the language, Eco Indicator (current fuel
consumption gauge) and EV Indicator settings using the “DISP” but-
ton.
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the shift position in P and the parking brake set.
■ Language
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the setting screen while the
vehicle is stopped, and then
press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the customize mode
screen.
STEP1

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Press the “DISP” button to select
the item to be set, then press
and hold the “DISP” button.
Press the “DISP” button to select
the desired setting, and then
press and hold the “DISP” but-
ton.
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, press
the “DISP” button to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold the
“DISP” button.
■ Eco Indicator (current fuel consumption gauge)
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the setting screen while the
vehicle is stopped, and then
press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the customize mode
screen.STEP2
STEP3
STEP1

246 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
■Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the
outside/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is
effective in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. Dur-
ing cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the
vehicle interior effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on
the temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75 F (24C) and the air condi-
tioning system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condi-
tioning system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This
may also reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the “POWER”
switch is turned to ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
.
■ When the outside temperat ure falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is
pressed.