2018 TOYOTA CAMRY towing

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)For your information....................... 6
Reading this manual .................... 10
How to search .............................. 11
Pictorial index .............................. 12
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 22
For safe driving ................... 24
Seat belts ............................ 26
SRS airbags ........................ 32
Front passenger occupant
classification system ......... 45
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 50
1-2. Child safety
Riding with children ............. 51
Child restraint systems ........ 52
1-3. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system............................... 71
Alarm ................................... 74
2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and
indicators........................... 78
Gauges and meters............. 84
Multi-information display
(4.2-inch display)............... 87
Multi-information display
(7-inch display).................. 99
Head-up display ................ 113
Fuel consumption
information ...................... 1203-1. Key information
Keys................................... 126
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Doors ................................. 135
Trunk ................................. 144
Smart key system .............. 149
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats......................... 158
Rear seats ......................... 160
Head restraints .................. 162
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 164
Inside rear view mirror ....... 166
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 168
3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows.................. 170
Moon roof .......................... 174
Panoramic moon roof ........ 178
4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage ............ 192
Vehicle load limits .............. 195
Trailer towing ..................... 196
Dinghy towing .................... 197
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of each
component
4Driving

14Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 198, 200
Starting the engine/changing the positions or modes . . . P. 198, 200
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 524
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Precautions for towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 489
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
Reading the meters/adjusting the instrument panel lights . . . . . P. 84
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 78
When a warning light comes on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 87, 99
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 87, 99
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5071
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631-2. Child safety
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For safety and security
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◆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.

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Driving the vehicle ............. 184
Cargo and luggage ........... 192
Vehicle load limits ............. 195
Trailer towing..................... 196
Dinghy towing ................... 197
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 198
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 200
Automatic
transmission .................... 205
Turn signal lever................ 211
Parking brake .................... 212
Electric parking brake........ 213
Brake Hold ........................ 217
4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 219
Automatic High Beam ....... 223
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 2274-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 231
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 235
PCS (Pre-Collision
System)........................... 242
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert with steering
control) ............................ 253
Dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range............................... 263
Dynamic radar cruise
control ............................. 276
Cruise control .................... 289
Driving assist systems ...... 294
BSM
(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 300
• BSM function ................ 304
• RCTA function .............. 306
Rear Camera Detection
Function .......................... 310
Intuitive parking assist....... 314
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS) ..................... 322
Driving mode select
switches .......................... 343
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips ............. 345

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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 combined 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 vehicle, 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 may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, 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. 195)
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

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◆Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight): (→P. 540)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
◆Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maximum 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. 459)
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, resulting in an accident.

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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 designed for trailer towing or for the
use of tow hitch mounted carriers.

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Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels
on the ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE
■To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground.