2014 TOYOTA CAMRY rear view mirror

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 168)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 214)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 194)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 191)
Slip indicator
(P. 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 191)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 210)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 198)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 210)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 116)
Security indicator
(P. 96, 99)Cruise control indicator
( P. 205)
Ty p e A
Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 205)
Ty p e B
Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 138)
(If equipped)
Smart key system indi-
cator ( P. 150)
*2
*1, 3
*1
*1*1
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 157)
Shift position and
shift range indica-
tors (P. 157, 161)*1

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come
on when you start the engine or remain on even after a few seconds have
passed since the engine was started, this could mean that these systems
are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in
death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not
been released.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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 making the decision when changing lanes
●The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
Assists the driver when backing up
These functions use same sensors.
BSM main switch
Pressing the switch turns the system on or off. When the switch is set
to on, the switch’s indicator illuminates. Common switch for Blind Spot
Monitor function and Rear Cross Traffic Alert function.
Outside rear view mirror indicator
Blind Spot Monitor function:
When a vehicle is detected in the blind spot, the outside rear view mir-
ror indicator comes on while the turn signal lever is not operated and
the outside rear view mirror indicator flashes while the turn signal lever
is operated.

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When drivingThe Blind Spot Monitor function
The Blind Spot Monitor function uses radar sensors to detect vehicles
that are traveling in an adjacent la ne in the area that is not reflected
in the outside rear view mirror (the blind spot), and advises the driver
of the vehicles existence via the outside rear view mirror indicator.
■ The Blind Spot Monitor function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of the detection area
extends to: Approximately 11.5 ft. (3.5 m)
from the side of the vehicle
The first 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle is not in the
detection area
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m)
from the rear bumper
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) for-
ward of the rear bumper
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function:
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, the outside rear view mirror indicators flash.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer (Rear Cross Traffic Alert function
only)
When a vehicle approaching from the right or left rear of the vehicle is
detected, a buzzer sounds from behind the rear seat.

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The Rear Cross Traffic Alert functionThe Rear Cross Traffic Alert functions when your vehicle is in
reverse. It can detect other vehicles approaching from the right or left
rear of the vehicle. It uses radar sensors to alert the driver of the
other vehicle’s existence through flashing the outside rear view mirror
indicators and sounding a buzzer.
■ The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
To give the driver a more consist ent time to react, the buzzer can
alert for faster vehicles from farther away.
Approaching vehicles Detection areas

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■Conditions under which the Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not
function correctly
The Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may not detect vehicles correctly in the
following conditions:
●When ice or mud etc. is attached to the rear bumper
● During bad weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow etc.
● When multiple vehicles approach continuously
● Shallow angle parking
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When parking on a steep incline, such as hills, a dip in the road etc.
● Directly after the BSM main switch is set to on
■ Rear Cross Traffic Alert buzzer hearing
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function may be difficult to hear over loud noises
such as high audio volume.
■ The outside rear view mirror indicators visibility
When under strong sunlight, the outside rear view mirror indicator may be
difficult to see.
■ When there is a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor system
If a system malfunction is detected due to any of the following reasons,
warning lights will turn on: ( P. 506)
● There is a malfunction with the sensors
● The sensors have become dirty
● The outside temperature is extremely high or low
● The sensor voltage has become abnormal
●Vehicles that the sensors cannot detect
because of obstacles

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........................... 238
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 245
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 253 3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types .......... 255
Audio system ................... 257
Steering wheel audio switches ......................... 260
USB/AUX port .................. 262
Basic audio operations..... 264
Setup menu...................... 267
General settings ............... 268
Audio settings .................. 270
Display settings ................ 271
Voice settings................... 273
Selecting the audio source ............................ 274
List screen operation........ 275
Optimal use of the audio system.................. 277
Radio operation................ 278
CD player operation ......... 280
Listening to an iPod ......... 287
Listening to a USB memory device .............. 293
Using the AUX port .......... 299
Preparations to use wireless
communication ............... 300
Registering a Bluetooth
®
audio player for the
first time ......................... 304
Registering a Bluetooth
®
phone for the
first time ......................... 305
Registering a Bluetooth
®
device ............................ 306
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