2018 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID towing

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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
4Driving

16Pictorial index
■Instrument panel
Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Starting the hybrid system/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Emergency stop of the hybrid system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
When the hybrid system will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 476
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 217
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 96
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 480
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 112
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100, 11 2
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4901
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651-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
◆Removing a child restraint system installed with a seat belt
Press the buckle release button
and fully retract the seat belt.
When releasing the buckle, the
child restraint system may
spring up due to the rebound of
the seat cushion. Release the
buckle while holding down the
child restraint system.
Since the seat belt automatically
reels itself, slowly return it to the
stowing position.

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)

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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

1984-1. Before driving
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit —
(1) Locate the statement “The comb ined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s
placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that
will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug- gage load capacity.
For example, if the “ XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be
five 150 lb passengers in your v ehicle, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 − 750 (5 × 150) =
650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight ma y not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a tr ailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how
this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
( → P. 201)
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your
vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution

2014-1. Before driving
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Driving
◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 526)
Total load capacity means the comb ined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
◆Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
◆Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information label.
( → P. 443)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
WARNING
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering
and braking ability, resu lting in an accident.

2024-1. Before driving
Trailer towing
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Toyota also does not recommend the installation of a tow hitch
or the use of a tow hitch carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bicy-
cle, etc. Your vehicle is not desi gned for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.