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2013 
Camry
INDEX
Engine maintenance  9
Fuel tank door release and cap  8
Hood release    9
Indicator symbols  4-5
Instrument cluster  4
Instrument panel  2-3
Keyless entry
1,2  6
Light control-Instrument panel  8
Smart Key system
1,2 7  
Air Conditioning/Heating  18-19
Audio  20
Auto lock/unlock
2  10
Automatic Transmission  10
Bottle holders  22
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)  17
Clock  17
Cruise control  16
Cup holders  22
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 16
iPod®/USB/AUX port  21
Lights1 & turn signals  15
Moonroof  12
Parking brake  11
Power outlets-12V DC  14
Seat adjustments-Front  13
Seat adjustments-Rear  13
Seat heaters  19
Seats-Head restraints  12
Steering lock release  11
Steering wheel switches  21
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel  11
Windows-Power  12
Windshield wipers & washers  14
  
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks  23
Floor mat installation  27
Seat belts  24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor  24
Spare tire & tools  25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27
Trunk-Internal release  25
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more 
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.   
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Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders 
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Average fuel consumption meter
Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped)
Display change button
Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display
Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display
Odometer/Trip meter/Outside temperature/Average fuel consumption/
Current fuel consumption display
Outside temperature display
Shift position/Shift range display
Instrument panel light control button
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.3 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been released.
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder 
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Type AType B
Indicator symbols 
Brake system warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
 
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Service indicators and reminders 
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Average fuel consumption meter
Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped)
Display change button
Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display
Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display
Odometer/Trip meter/Outside temperature/Average fuel consumption/
Current fuel consumption display
Outside temperature display
Shift position/Shift range display
Instrument panel light control button
Charging system warning1
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.3 Light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. Light flashes quickly in green to indicate that 
the steering lock has not been released.
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Low windshield washer fluid warning1
Electric power steering system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Maintenance required reminder1
Low fuel level warning
Front fog  light indicator
Smart Key system indicator
3
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2,  2013 Owner’s 
Manual .
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a 
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
 
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Shift position and shift range indicators
Eco Driving indicator
1
Blind Spot Monitor warning/Blind Spot Monitor outside 
rearview mirror indicators
High engine coolant temperature warning
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Keyless entry (if equipped)
Push
Push  ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Type A Type B
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or 
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Trunk lid
Push and holdTrunk lock/unlock
Locking operation
Carry remote to lock
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Type C
Type A
Type A Type B
Type B Type C
Type C
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Push ONCE: Driver door
  TWICE: All doors
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACC
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress 
brake pedalCarrying
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch 
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or 
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock for 
safety.
Push and holdTrunk lock/unlock
Push
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock
Front door unlock*
TouchGrasp
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Automatic Transmission
* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.  
+:  Upshifting
   
-:  Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. 
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift 
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Steering lock release
Smart Key system*
Parking brake
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
N
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or 
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and  driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s  door is opened.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details. 
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
* Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the 
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the lock does 
not release, the Smart Key system indicator   
will flash quickly (green). 
+ (“S” mode)
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)- (“S” mode)
Paddle shift switches Shift lever
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* The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.  
+:  Upshifting
   
-:  Downshifting
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. 
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift 
lever in the “D” position.
Steering lock release
Turn
Turn
Smart Key system*
Without Smart Key system
Push
Turn
Parking brake
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or 
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or “LOCK” and 
driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to OFF and driver’s  door is opened.
Refer to the  Owner’s Manual  for more details. 
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Lock release lever
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
* Gently turn steering wheel while pressing the 
“ENGINE START STOP” switch. If the lock does 
not release, the Smart Key system indicator   
will flash quickly (green). 
Angle
Length
- (“S” mode)
+ (“S” mode)
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Cruise control
1  The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
System ON/OFF
Increase speed
Decrease speed
Cancel1
Resume2
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
3-5.  Other  interior feature s
Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be 
programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc\
.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-5 in the  Owner’s Manual for more 
details.
For programming assistance, contact HomeLink
® at 1-800-355-3515, or visit 
http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Set
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)(if equipped)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that has 2 functions:
• The Blind Spot Monitor function (assists the driver in decision-making when  changing lanes)
• The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function (assists the driver when backing up) 
The system uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are traveling in the area 
that is not reflected in the outside rearview mirror (the blind spot), and advises 
the driver of the vehicles’ existence via the outside rearview mirror indicator.
Refer to the  Owner‘s Manual for more details on this system before attempting 
to use it.
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