2013 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID tow

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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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
3Interior features

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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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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
CAUTION
■
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.

62 1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and
engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 468)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

124 1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
.
• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.

126 1-8. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.

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