2013 TOYOTA CAMRY tail lights

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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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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
■
The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the meter’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
On some models: If the tail lights are turned on when the surroundings are
dark, the meter’s brightness will reduce slightly. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright, such as during the daytime, the meter’s brightness will
not be reduced even if the tail lights are turned on.
■ Fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter display remain on mode
Vehicles without a smart key system:
After the engine switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge and odometer/
trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel gauge and
odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge
and odometer/trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel
gauge and odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the rightmost segment of the engine
coolant temperature display is flashing. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled com-
pletely. ( P. 465)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
U.S.A. (type A)
The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
light turns off.
DRL

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
U.S.A. (type B)
Vehicles without a
smart key system: The
headlights and parking
lights, daytime running
lights turn on and off
automatically (when the
engine switch is in the
“ON” position).
Vehicles with a smart
key system: The head-
lights, parking lights,
daytime running lights
and so on turn on and
off automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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CanadaVehicles without a
smart key system: The
headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights and so on turn on
and off automatically
(when the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position).
Vehicles with a smart
key system: The head-
lights, parking lights,
daytime running lights
and so on turn on and
off automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn on.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
●When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position
and a door is opened and closed. (Vehicles with a wireless remote con-
trol: The lights turn off immediately if on the key is pressed twice
after all the doors are closed.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn
the light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off
immediately if on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are
closed.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the light switch off once and then back to
or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.

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■Light reminder buzzer (except when the light switch is in )
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned “OFF” or to “ACC” posi-
tion and the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engin\
e
switch while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging, if the headlights
and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with a smart key system) the battery
saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after
approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the battery-saving
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can-
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 501)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior/rear personal lights (vehicles with moon roof)
( P. 293, 294)
Interior light (vehicles without moon roof) ( P. 293)
Interior/front personal lights (vehi cles with moon roof) or per-
sonal lights (vehicles without moon roof) ( P. 293, 294)
Shift lever light (when the tail lights are on) (vehicles with moon
roof)
Engine switch light (vehicles without a smart key system)/
“ENGINE START STOP” switch light (vehicles with a smart key
system)
Door courtesy lights