2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID tow

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

454 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite ends of the tire.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

458 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a steel wheel, tighten
the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC if this function is hampering your attempts to free
the vehicle. ( P. 212)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 124
Child restraint system ........... 135
Child-protectors ...................... 72
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 90
Installing child restraints ....... 139
Moon roof precautions.......... 105
Power window lock switch ...... 99
Power window precautions... 101
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 393
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 93
Seat belt precautions.............. 91
Seat heater precautions ....... 317
Trunk precautions................... 78
12-volt battery precautions ................ 375, 474
Child-protectors ........................ 72
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 344
Interior .................................. 347
Seat belts ............................. 348
Clock ........................................ 311
Coat hooks............................... 320
Coin holder .............................. 303
Compass .................................. 332
Condenser ............................... 370
Console box............................. 302
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 475
Cruise control .......................... 208
Cup holder ............................... 305
Curtain shield airbags ............ 117
Customizable features ............ 510 Daytime running light
system ....................................199
Defogger Outside rear view mirror ........249
Rear window .........................249
Dimensions...............................484
Dinghy towing ..........................238
Display Energy flow .............................41
Multi-information display .......189
Trip information .....................189
Warning message .................433
Do-it-yourself maintenance...........................357
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................297
Wattage .................................494
Doors Door lock .....................55, 68, 71
Door windows..........................99
Side mirrors .............................97
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................426
Driving Break-in tips ..........................151
Correct posture .....................115
Procedures ............................150
Winter driving tips..................233D

536 Alphabetical index
Electric power steering ........... 213
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly............ 468
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 418
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 423
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 433
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 468
If the Hybrid system will not start ..................................... 464
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 466
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery ..................... 471
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 423
If you have a flat tire ............. 452
If you lose your keys ............. 467
If you think something is wrong .................................. 422
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 480
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 481
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 419
If your vehicle overheats ....... 475 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 161
Compartment ........................ 363
Hood ..................................... 360
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 161
Identification number............. 484
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 464
Ignition switch ....................... 161
Overheating .......................... 475
“POWER” switch ................... 161
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 489
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 233
Engine coolan t temperature
display .................................... 178
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 487
Checking ............................... 364
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 233
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 489
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 233
EPS............................................ 211
EV drive mode .......................... 169
Event data recorder ................... 23E

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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 452
Total load capacity .................. 232
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 238
Trailer towing ........................ 237
TRAC ........................................ 212
Traction control ....................... 212
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 172
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 466
Trip information....................... 189
Trip meter......................... 178, 189
Trunk Opener ................................... 76
Trunk light Trunk light............................... 77
Wattage ................................ 494
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 405
Switch ................................... 174
Wattage ................................ 494 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................310
Wattage .................................494
Vanity mirrors...........................310
Vehicle data recordings ............22
Vehicle identification number ...................................484
Vehicle stability control...........212
VSC............................................212V