2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID brake

811-3. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
● Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.
● Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.
● If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.
● If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.
● If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. ( →P. 476)
● Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.
● If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. Howeve r, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.
AXVH70 model*
● Do not touch the hybrid battery (traction battery) if liquid is leaking from or
adhering to it. If electrolyte (carboni c-based organic electrolyte) from the
hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it come\
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into contact with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large
amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.
● Do not bring burning or high-temperat ure items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( →P. 527)
AXVH71 models*
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( →P. 527)

912. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 480)*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→P. 481)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 480)
*1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator ( →P. 481)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 480)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(→P. 481)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 480)*1, 2
PCS warning light
(→P. 482)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 480)*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(→P. 482)
*1SRS warning light
(→P. 480)
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 481)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 481)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 482)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 481)Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 483)
*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→P. 481)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(→P. 483)

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 219) Radar cruise control
indicator
(
→P. 270)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 227) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(
→P. 270)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 227) *1, 2PCS warning light
(→P. 252)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 227)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(→P. 315)
*1Automatic High Beam
indicator ( →P. 230)
(White)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 260)
AGC (Auto Glide Con-
trol) indicator ( →P. 334)
(Green)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 260)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(→P. 220)*3
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(→P. 260)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(→P. 220)*1, 3
Slip indicator ( →P. 284)
*1Brake hold operated
indicator (→P. 224)*1, 2VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 285)
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( →P. 224)
(if equipped)
“BSM” indicator
(→P. 290)
Cruise control indicator
( →P. 270)
(if equipped)
“RCTA” indicator
(→P. 290)

1723-3. Adjusting the seats
WARNING
■When folding the seatbacks down
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.
● Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
● Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.
● Do not allow children to enter the trunk.
■ When returning the seat to its original position
● Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.
● If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. ( →P. 30)
■ Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.
■ After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
● Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.
● Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.
NOTICE
■When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 190
Cargo and luggage ........... 198
Vehicle load limits ............. 201
Trailer towing..................... 202
Dinghy towing ................... 203
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 204
EV drive mode .................. 210
Hybrid transmission........... 213
Turn signal lever................ 219
Parking brake .................... 220
Brake Hold ........................ 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 227
Automatic High Beam ....... 230
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 238
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 242
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 249
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ....... 260
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 270
Driving assist systems ...... 283
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 290
• BSM function ................ 294
• RCTA function .............. 296
Rear Camera Detection Function .......................... 300
Intuitive parking assist....... 304
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 312
Driving mode select switches .......................... 333
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 335
Winter driving tips ............. 338

1904-1. Before driving
→P. 2 0 4
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 213)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 220)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. ( →P. 213)
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( →P. 221), and shift the shift lever to P ( →P.
213).
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
Driving
Stopping
Parking the vehicle
Starting off on a steep uphill
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1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( →P. 284)
■ For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. ( →P. 335)
■ Coasting (Auto Glide Control)
When Eco drive mode is selected, under certain conditions, Auto Glide Con-
trol will operate automatically and allow the vehicle coast, enhancing fuel
economy. ( →P. 334)
■ Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
■ Restraining hybrid system outp ut (Brake Override System)
● When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
● A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.
■ ECO Accelerator Guidance ( →P. 117)
Eco-friendly driving may be achieved more easily by staying within the zone
of Eco acceleration. Also, by staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, it
will be easier to obtain a good Eco score.
● When starting off:
Gradually depress the accelerator pedal to stay within the zone of Eco accel-
eration and accelerate to the desired speed. By refraining from excessive
acceleration, a good eco start score will be obtained.
● When driving:
After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelerator pedal and
drive at a stable speed while staying within the zone of Eco acceleration. By
staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, a good eco cruise score will be
obtained.
● When stopping:
By starting to release the accelerator pedal early before decelerating, a good
eco stop score will be obtained.

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and ac\
cel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi-
culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● The driver should pay extra attention to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor (traction motor). As there is no engine
noise, the pedestrians may misjudge the vehicle’s movement.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer smoothly, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: →P. 475
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 214)
● Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.