2013 TOYOTA CAMRY mirror

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
■The defoggers can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The outside rear view mirr or defoggers (if equipped)
Turning the rear window defogger on will turn the outside rear view mirror
defoggers on.
Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time is
between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient
temperature and vehicle
speed.
Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Turns the defoggers on/off
The defoggers will automati-
cally turn off after their opera-
tion time. The operation time is
between 15 minutes and 1
hour depending on the ambient
temperature and vehicle
speed.
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Interior features
CAUTION
■When the outside rear view mirr or defoggers are on (if equipped)
Do not touch the outside surface of the rear view mirrors, as they can
become very hot and burn you.

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3-5. Other interior features
Vanity mirrors
■To prevent battery discharge ( vehicles with vanity lights)
If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the engine is off, the lights
will turn off automatically.
Slide the cover to open.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.

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3-5. Other interior features
Compass
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direction in
which the vehicle is heading.
■ Operation
To turn the compass on or off,
press “AUTO” for more than 3
seconds.
■ Displays and directions
DisplayDirection
NNorth
NENortheast
EEast
SESoutheast
SSouth
SWSouthwest
WWest
NWNorthwest

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Referring to the map above, press “AUTO” to select the num-
ber of the zone you are in.
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the
calibration is complete.
■Circling calibration
When “C” appears on the dis-
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a
direction is displayed.
If there is not enough space to
drive in a circle, drive around the
block until a direction is dis-
played.
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■Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
●The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
CAUTION
■
While driving the vehicle
Do not adjust the display. Adjust the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
■ When doing the circling calibration
Secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in the vicinity.
Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing circling calibration.
NOTICE
■To avoid compass malfunctions
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.
Doing this may cause the compass sensor to malfunction.
■ To ensure normal operation of the compass
●Do not perform a circling calibration of the compass in a place where the
earth's magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.
● During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front
of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
● Vehicles with rear spoiler: In certain automatic car washes, the rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehi-
cle from being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle
is closed properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Under the instrument panel
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1 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat
heaters, smart key system, tire
pressure warning system, wireless
remote control, multiplex communi-
cation system, audio system, navi-
gation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror
2 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system,
electric cooling fans, steering sen-
sor, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, rear win-
dow defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, Blind Spot Moni-
tor
3 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air condition-
ing system, shift lever light, glove
box light, interior lights, personal
lights, audio system, navigation
system