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CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety 
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument 
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of 
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of 
each 
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows, 
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for 
driving
5Audio systemOperating the audio system
6Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
7Maintenance 
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance 
procedures
8When trouble 
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
9Vehicle 
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
10For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat 
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian 
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically 
         
        
        
     
        
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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1.  For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 36
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 49
Safety information for  children ............................. 55
Child restraint systems ........ 56
Installing child restraints ...... 60
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 68
1-2. Hybrid system Hybrid system features ....... 69
Hybrid system precautions ....................... 73
1-3. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 78
Alarm ................................... 80
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 84
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 92
Energy monitor/ consumption screen .......... 98 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 106
3-2.  Opening, closing and  locking the doors
Doors ................................. 110
Trunk ................................. 117
Smart key system .............. 121
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 128
Rear seats ......................... 130
Head restraints .................. 132
3-4. Adjusting the steering  wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 134
Inside rear view mirror ....... 136
Outside rear view  mirrors ............................. 138
3-5. Opening and closing  the windows
Power windows.................. 140
Moon roof .......................... 143
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each 
component 
         
        
        
     
        
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CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)7-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 378
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 381
7-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 384
General maintenance ........ 387
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 391
7-3. Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 392
Hood.................................. 394
Positioning a floor jack ...... 395
Engine compartment ......... 396
12-volt battery ................... 404
Tires .................................. 408
Tire inflation pressure........ 418
Wheels .............................. 421
Air conditioning filter .......... 423
Electronic key battery ........ 425
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 427
Light bulbs ......................... 430 8-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 440
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency....................... 441
8-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs to  be towed .......................... 442
If you think something is  wrong............................... 445
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 446
If a warning message  or indicator is 
displayed ......................... 455
If you have a flat tire .......... 473
If the hybrid system will  not start ........................... 484
If the shift lever cannot  be shifted from P ............. 486
If the electronic key  does not operate 
properly ........................... 487
If the vehicle 12-volt  battery is discharged ....... 490
If your vehicle overheats.... 496
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 500
7Maintenance and care8When trouble arises 
         
        
        
     
        
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18Pictorial index
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)
nInstrument panel
Power switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 161
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 161
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 441
When the hybrid system will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 484
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 455
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 168
Changing the shift position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 168
Precautions against towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 442
When the shift lever does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 486
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 88
Reading the meters/adjusting the meter light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 88
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 84
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 446
Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 92
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 92
When a warning message or indicator is displayed . . . . . . . . .  P. 4551
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381-1. For safe use
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)
Your vehicle is equipped with ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls airbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors et c. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This informat ion includes crash severity and
occupant information.  As the airbags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbag s with non-toxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
SRS airbag system components
Front impact sensors
Front passenger occupant
classification system (ECU
and sensors)
Knee airbags
Side impact sensors (front
doors)
Side impact sensors (front)
Front passenger airbag
Front side airbags
Curtain shield airbags
Rear side airbags “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator lights
SRS warning light
Front passenger’s seat belt
buckle switch
Airbag sensor assembly
Side impact sensors (rear)
Driver airbag
Driver’s seat belt buckle
switch
Seat belt pretensioners and
force limiters1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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491-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)
Front passenger occupant classification 
system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classi-
fication system. This system detects the conditions of the front
passenger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for the
front passenger.
SRS warning light
Seat belt reminder light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light1
2
3
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501-1. For safe use
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)n
Adult*1
nChild*4
Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi-
fication system
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi- cator lights“AIR BAG ON”
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or 
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front 
passenger seat
Curtain shield airbag in the front  passenger side
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” 
indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF” or 
“AIR BAG ON”
*4
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or 
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated or  activated
*4
Side airbag on the front  passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front  passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated or activated
*4
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated 
         
        
        
     
        
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511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
CAMRY_HV_U (OM33C35U)n
Child restraint system with infant*5
nUnoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indica- tor lights“AIR BAG OFF”
*6
SRS warning lightOff
Seat belt reminder lightOff*2 or 
flashing
*3
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag on the front  passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front  passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”  indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning lightOffSeat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbagDeactivated
Side airbag on the front 
passenger seat
ActivatedCurtain shield airbag in the front  passenger side
Front passenger knee airbagDeactivated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensionerActivated