2015 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID proximity notification

701-2. Hybrid system
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
*, when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is
stopped
*, and the electric motor (traction motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) is
not charged. When the vehicle is stopped, always put the shift lever
to P.
Also, even in heavy traffic conditions, drive the vehicle in D or B.
*When the hybrid battery (traction bat tery) requires charging or the engine
is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automatically stop.
( P. 71)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of the
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheel operates the electric motor as a power generator, and
the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to
warn pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
Vehicle proximity notification system

721-2. Hybrid system
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)■
Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehicle is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, apply the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from under the vehicle.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emitted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), behind the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Operating sounds or motor sounds that occur when the brake pedal is oper-
ated.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent beside the rear
left seat.
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the Vehicle Proximity Notification System sound may
be difficult for pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area to hear:
● When there is a lot of noise in the vicinity
● When it is raining or during strong winds
● When in the area surrounding the rear of the vehicle, rather than in front of
the vehicle
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

1664-2. Driving procedures
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Turns EV drive mode on/off
When EV drive mode is turned on,
a message indicating the vehicle is
in EV drive mode will be shown on
the multi-information display.
Pressing the switch when in EV
drive mode will return the vehicle to
normal driving (using the gasoline
engine and electric motor [traction
motor]).
■Situations in which EV drive mode cannot be turned on
It may not be possible to turn EV drive mode on in the following situations. If it
cannot be turned on, a buzzer will sound and a message will be shown on the
multi-information display.
●The temperature of the hybrid system is high.
The vehicle has been left in the sun, driven on a hill, driven at high speeds,
etc.
● The temperature of the hybrid system is low.
The vehicle has been left in temperatures lower than about 32
F (0C) for a
long period of time etc.
● The gasoline engine is warming up.
● The hybrid battery (traction battery) is low.
The remaining battery level indicated in the energy monitor on the multi-
information display is low. ( P. 98)
● Vehicle speed is high.
● The accelerator pedal is depressed firmly or the vehicle is on a hill etc.
● The windshield defogger is in use.
EV drive mode
In EV drive mode, electric power is supplied by the hybrid bat-
tery (traction battery), and only the electric motor (traction
motor) is used to drive the vehicle.
This mode allows you to drive in residential areas early in the
morning and late at night, or in indoor parking lots etc. without
concern for noises and gas emissions.
However, when the vehicle proximity notification system is
active, the vehicle may produce sound.

5309-2. Customization
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)■
Vehicle Proximity Notification System (
P. 7 0 )
■Automatic air conditioning system ( P. 332)
■Illumination ( P. 340)
■Seat belt reminder ( P. 446)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-
ting
The volume of Vehicle
Proximity Notification
System sound
Level 1
Level 2
OOOLevel 3
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
A/C auto switch opera-
tionAutoManual—OO
Air conditioning control
of Eco drive modeOnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Time elapsed before
lights turn off15 seconds7.5 secondsOOO30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlockedOnOff——O
Operation after the
power switch turned offOnOff——O
Operation when you
approach the vehicle
with the electronic key
on your person
OnOff——O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized set-ting
Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
OnOff——O
123

556Alphabetical index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
Garage door opener ................ 360
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 344
Grocery bag hooks .................. 353
Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*............. 283
Head restraints ........................ 132
Headlights ................................ 172 Automatic High Beam system ................................ 175
Light switch ........................... 172
Replacing light bulbs..... 429, 435
Wattage ................................ 506
Heaters Outside rear view mirrors...... 334
Seat heaters ......................... 339
High voltage components......... 73
Hill-start assist control............ 218
Hood ......................................... 392
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 359
Grocery bag hooks ............... 353
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 134
Hybrid battery (traction battery)...................... 73
Hybrid battery (traction battery) air vent ........ 74 Hybrid system............................ 69
Emergency shut off system .... 74
Energy monitor/
consumption screen ............. 98
EV drive mode ...................... 166
High voltage components ....... 73
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 90
Hybrid system precautions ..... 73
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 239
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 482
Overheating .......................... 491
Power (ignition) switch.......... 161
Starting the hybrid system .... 161
Vehicle proximity notification system .................................. 70
Hybrid System Indicator ........... 90
Hybrid transmission................ 168 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 484
I/M test ...................................... 389
Identification ............................ 499 Engine .................................. 499
Vehicle .................................. 499
Ignition switch (power switch) ....................... 161
Illuminated entry system ........ 342
Immobilizer system ................... 78
Indicators ................................... 86
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 383
Moon roof ............................. 145
Power windows..................... 141
Tire pressure warning system .................. 407
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CAMRY_HV_U (OM33A87U)
USB port*................................. 253
Vanity lights ............................. 354 Wattage ................................ 506
Vanity mirrors .......................... 354
Vehicle data recording .............. 10
Vehicle identification number ................................... 499
Vehicle proximity notification system...................................... 70
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 218
Voice command system
*....... 327
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 218
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 444
Electric power steering system ................................ 445
Key reminder ........................ 467
Open door ............................. 454
Open hood ............................ 454
Open moon roof .................... 459
Open trunk ............................ 454
Parking brake................ 444, 455
Seat belt reminder ................ 446 Warning lights ........................... 85
ABS ...................................... 445
Brake system ........................ 444
Electric power steering
system ................................ 445
Low fuel level ........................ 446
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 444
Master warning light ............. 446
Pre-collision system.............. 445
Seat belt reminder light......... 446
Slip indicator ......................... 445
SRS ...................................... 445
Tire pressure ........................ 446
Warning messages.................. 453
Washer ..................................... 180
Checking............................... 401
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 242
Switch ................................... 180
Washing and waxing ............... 376
Weight ...................................... 498
Cargo capacity...................... 158
Load limits ............................ 158
Vehicle capacity weight ........ 498
Wheels ...................................... 419 Replacing.............................. 419
Size....................................... 505
Window lock switch ................ 140
Windows................................... 140 Power windows..................... 140
Rear window defogger.......... 334
Windshield wipers ................... 180
Winter driving tips ................... 242
Wireless remote control ......... 106 Battery-Saving Function ....... 123
Locking/Unlocking ........ 110, 117
Replacing the battery............ 423
WMA disc
*............................... 269
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system or Entune Audio Plus, refer to
the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.