2013 TOYOTA CAMRY automatic transmission

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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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
1Before driving
2When driving

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Automatic transmission shift lever P. 159
Cup holders P. 301
Pictorial indexInterior
Auxiliary box  P. 303
Shift lock overridebutton
P. 455
Power outlet  P. 311

When driving2
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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

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission (vehicles without paddle shift switches)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Ty p e B
Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “5” or “4”
according to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be
set to “3” if AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D
position. ( P. 157)
■ Shift ranges and their functions
●You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine br aking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.
■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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■When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in S mode and
downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. ( P. 200)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 455
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction wa rning buzzer (S mode)
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)
CAUTION
■ When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle shift switches)
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, move the
shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, move the shift lever with the brake pedal
depressed.
When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the
vehicle is completely stopped.

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■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■ When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in D or S mode
and downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled.
(P. 200)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 455
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)