
5199-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Tire related termMeaning

5209-1. Specifications
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and contains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
*: Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

550What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? (P. 446)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 171)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 444, 453)
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 453)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 444, 453.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 471)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 495)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator
is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

554Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Driving ...................................... 148Break-in tips .......................... 149
Correct posture ....................... 28
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 239
Procedures ........................... 148
Winter drive tips .................... 242
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 189
Eco drive mode ........................ 169
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric motor (traction motor) ....................... 69
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 219Function ................................ 219
Warning light ......................... 445
Electronic key .......................... 106 Battery-saving function ......... 123
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 485
Replacing the battery ............ 423
Emergency flashers ................ 438
Emergency, in case of If a warning buzzer sounds........................ 444, 453
If a warning light turns on...... 444
If a warning message or indicator is displayed .......... 453
If the 12-volt battery is discharged .......................... 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 485
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 482
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 484
If you have a flat tire ............. 471
If you think something is wrong.................................. 443 If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 495
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 439
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 440
If your vehicle overheats....... 491
Engine ...................................... 500
Compartment ........................ 394
Engine switch ....................... 161
Hood ..................................... 392
How to start the hybrid system ................................ 161
Identification number ............ 499
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 482
Ignition switch (power switch) .................... 161
Overheating .......................... 491
Power switch ........................ 161
Engine coolant......................... 398 Capacity................................ 503
Checking............................... 398
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 242
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 88
Engine oil ................................. 395 Capacity................................ 501
Checking............................... 395
Oil pressure warning message............................. 458
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 242
Engine switch .......................... 161
Enhanced VSC ......................... 218
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555Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Entune Audio system*............ 248
Audio input ............................ 253
AUX port/USB port................ 253
Bluetooth
® audio................... 295
CD player .............................. 269
iPod....................................... 274
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 269
Optimal use........................... 266
Portable music player ........... 282
Radio .................................... 267
Steering wheel audio switch ................................. 252
USB memory ........................ 278
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 219Function ................................ 219
Warning light ......................... 445
EV drive mode.......................... 166
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 471
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Brake .................................... 504
Hybrid transmission .............. 504
Washer ................................. 401
Front interior lights ................. 341 Wattage ................................ 506
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 49
Front personal lights............... 341
Wattage ................................ 506
Front seats ............................... 128 Adjustment............................ 128
Cleaning ............................... 379
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Head restraints ..................... 132
Seat heaters ......................... 339
Front side marker lights ......... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs ............ 430
Wattage ................................ 506
Front turn signal lights ........... 170
Replacing light bulbs ............ 431
Turn signal lever ................... 170
Wattage ................................ 506
Fuel ........................................... 182 Capacity................................ 500
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Information............................ 507
Refueling .............................. 182
Type.............................. 182, 500
Warning light......................... 446
Warning message................. 461
Fuel consumption ................... 101
Fuel filler door ......................... 182 Refueling .............................. 182
Fuses ........................................ 425
F
*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

560Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Safety Connect ........................ 365
Seat belt reminder light........... 446
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 31
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) .................... 32
Child restraint system installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 380
Emergency Locking Retractor
(ELR) .................................... 32
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 32
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use ......................... 33
Reminder light and buzzer .... 446
Seat belt extender................... 32
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 445
Seat heaters ............................. 339
Seating capacity ...................... 158
Seats ......................................... 128 Adjustment ............................ 128
Adjustment precautions ........ 129
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 60
Cleaning................................ 379
Head restraints ..................... 132
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 339 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 173
Automatic High Beam system ................................ 179
Humidity sensor .................... 338
Inside rear view mirror .......... 137
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)................................... 202
Radar sensor ........ 197, 225, 229
Service plug ............................... 73
Shift lever ................................. 168 Hybrid transmission .............. 168
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 484
Shift lock system ..................... 484
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 172 Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs .... 430, 432
Wattage ................................ 506
Side mirrors ............................. 138 Adjusting and folding ............ 138
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 231
Smart key system .................... 121 Antenna location ................... 121
Entry functions .............. 110, 117
Starting the hybrid system .... 161
Warning message................. 465
Snow tires ................................ 244
Spare tire .................................. 471 Inflation pressure .................. 505
Storage location.................... 471
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562Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Tail lights .................................. 172Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs............. 432
Wattage ................................ 506
Talk switch
*............................. 327
Telephone switches
*.............. 308
Theft deterrent system Alarm ...................................... 80
Immobilizer system ................. 78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 416 Maintenance data ................. 505
Warning light ......................... 446
Tire information ....................... 510 Glossary................................ 517
Size ....................................... 513
Tire identification number ..... 512
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 515
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 407Function ................................ 407
Initializing .............................. 407
Installing tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters.................. 407
Registering ID codes ............ 408
Tire pressure warning reset switch ................................. 408
Warning light ......................... 446
Warning message ......... 459, 460
Tires .......................................... 406 Chains................................... 243
Checking ............................... 406
If you have a flat tire ............. 471
Inflation pressure .................. 505
Information ............................ 510
Replacing .............................. 471
Rotating tires......................... 406 Size....................................... 505
Snow tires ............................. 244
Spare tire .............................. 471
Tire pressure warning
system ................................ 407
Warning light......................... 446
Warning message......... 459, 460
Tools ......................................... 471
Top tether strap ......................... 65
Total load capacity .................. 158
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 160
Emergency towing ................ 440
Trailer towing ........................ 159
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 218
Traction battery (hybrid battery)........................ 73
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 218
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 69
Trailer towing .......................... 159
Transmission ........................... 168 Hybrid transmission .............. 168
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 484
Trip meters................................. 88
Trunk ........................................ 117
Grocery bag hooks ............... 353
Internal trunk release lever ... 118
Smart key system ................. 117
Trunk light ............................. 118
Trunk opener ........................ 117
Wireless remote control ........ 117
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 118
Wattage ................................ 506
Turn signal lights .................... 170 Replacing light bulbs .... 431, 432
Turn signal lever ................... 170
Wattage ................................ 506
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