2013 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting 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. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 46
Doors.................................... 52
Trunk .................................... 58
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 62
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel ..................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 81
Moon roof ............................. 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 93
Alarm .................................... 96
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 99
SRS airbags ....................... 101
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 113
Child restraint systems ....... 119
Installing child restraints ..... 123
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 145
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 148
Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle
shift switches) ................... 155
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ................... 159
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ..................... 168
Horn .................................... 169
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 170
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 180
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 186
Fog light switch ................... 193
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 195
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 200
Driving assist systems ........ 204
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 209
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 219
Vehicle load limits ............... 223
Winter driving tips ............... 224
Trailer towing ...................... 228
Dinghy towing ..................... 229 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 232
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 239
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 246
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 248
Using the radio ................... 253
Using the CD player ........... 256
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 262
Operating an iPod .............. 270
Operating a USB memory ............................ 279
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 287
Using the AUX port............. 290
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 292
• Interior lights..................... 293
• Personal lights.................. 294
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3-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 296
• Glove box ......................... 297
• Console box ..................... 298
• Coin holder ....................... 299
• Bottle holders ................... 300
• Cup holders ...................... 301
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 303
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 305
Vanity mirrors ..................... 306
Clock .................................. 307
Outside temperature display .............................. 308
Ashtray ............................... 310
Power outlets ..................... 311
Seat heaters ....................... 314
Armrest............................... 316
Assist grips ......................... 317
Coat hooks ......................... 318
Floor mat ............................ 319
Trunk features .................... 321
Garage door opener ........... 323
Compass ............................ 330
Safety Connect................... 334 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 345
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 348
General maintenance ......... 351
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 355
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 356
Hood ................................... 359
Positioning a floor jack........ 360
Engine compartment .......... 362
Tires.................................... 376
Tire inflation pressure ......... 382
Wheels................................ 386
Air conditioning filter ........... 389
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 391
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 396
Light bulbs .......................... 408
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 420
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 421
If you think something is wrong ................................ 424
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 425
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 426
If you have a flat tire............ 441
If the engine will not start .... 453
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 455
If you lose your keys ........... 456
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 457
If the battery is discharged ........................ 460
If your vehicle overheats ..... 465
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................... 469 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 472
Fuel information.................. 484
Tire information .................. 489
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 501
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 508
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 510
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 511
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 513
Abbreviation list ......................... 524
Alphabetical index ..................... 526
What to do if... ........................... 536
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 193
Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 166
Windshield wipers P. 195
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 79
Front side marker lights
P. 186
Moon roof  P. 84
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 189, 190
Hood P. 359
Headlights (low beam) P. 186

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 376
P. 441
P. 481
P. 489
Trunk P. 58
Doors P. 52
Rear turn signal lights P. 166
Rear window defoggerP. 246
Stop/tail lights P. 186
Rear side marker light P. 186
Fuel filler door P. 88
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Camera , *1, *2
License plate lights P. 186

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Glove box P. 297
Front seats P. 62
SRS side airbags P. 101
SRS driver airbag P. 101
Console box P. 298
InteriorPictorial index
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Head restraints P. 67
Seat belts P. 69
SRS knee
airbags
P. 101
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 101
Cup holders P. 301
Armrest P. 316
Power window
switches
P. 81