2013 TOYOTA CAMRY tow

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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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
3Interior features

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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
7For owners
Index

40 1-2. 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. 457)
● 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
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■ Alarm (if equipped)
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 96)
■ Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless 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 carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 4 0
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

108 1-7. 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\
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• 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.

110 1-7. 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.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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