2013 TOYOTA CAMRY parking brake

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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Gauges and meters P. 170
Tilt and telescopic steering rock release lever
P. 76
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio system 
Navigation system
, *3
Display Audio system , *4
P. 248
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 195
Clock P. 307
Parking brake pedal P. 168Hood lock release
lever
P. 359: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Horn
P. 169
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with a smart key system)
P. 148
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 186
P. 166
P. 193
Fuel filler door opener
P. 88
Trunk opener P. 58
Floor mat P. 319

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Rear seats
Folding down the rear seatbacksPull the seatback lever in the
trunk for the seatback you wish
to fold down.
The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.
CAUTION
■When folding the rear seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

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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
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
■ Starting the engine
P. 145, 148
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
( P. 155, 159)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 168)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( P. 155, 159)
■Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. ( P. 168)
Shift the shift lever to P. ( P. 155, 159)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
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When driving
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever
to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation
to meet driving conditions. It dose not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 475)
■ Eco-friendly driving
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on. If the acceleration exceeds the
Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle
is stopped, the light turns off.
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not oper-
ate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than
D.
● The paddle shift switch is used. (If
equipped)
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80
mph (130 km/h) or higher.
Eco Driving Indicator Light can be acti-
vated or deactivated. ( P. 177)

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CAUTION
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not race the engine.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate
suddenly and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the
parking brake as necessary.
● If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake as needed.
● Avoid revving or racing the engine.
Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.