2018 TOYOTA CAMRY hood open

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CAMRY_U (01999-06122)5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 373
• Glove box...................... 374
• Console box .................. 374
• Coin holder ................... 374
• Bottle holders ................ 375
• Cup holders .................. 376
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 377
• Open tray ...................... 378
Trunk features ................... 379
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 380
• Sun visors ..................... 380
• Vanity mirrors................ 380
• Power outlet .................. 381
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Wireless charger ........... 384
• Armrest ......................... 393
• Assist grips ................... 393
• Coat hooks.................... 394
Garage door opener .......... 395
Safety Connect.................. 402
Compass ........................... 408
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 4176-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 420
General maintenance ........ 423
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 427
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 428
Hood .................................. 430
Positioning a floor jack....... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
Tires................................... 444
Tire inflation pressure ........ 459
Wheels............................... 462
Air conditioning filter .......... 464
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 466
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 470
Light bulbs ......................... 473
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 486
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency....................... 487
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises

13Pictorial index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 231
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 542
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 547
Winter tires/tire chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 345
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 444
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 430
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 543
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534
Front turn signal lights/
parking lights/daytime running lights
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Headlights/daytime running lights
*3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Side turn signal lights
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Rear turn signal lights/rear side marker lights/
tail lights/stoplights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211, 219
Tail lights
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 473, Watts: P. 550)
*1: If equipped
*2: Vehicles with LED type front side marker lights
*3: Vehicles with bulb type front side marker lights
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For safety and security
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1-2. Child safety
●It is recommended that children sit in the rear seats to avoid acci-
dental contact with the shift lever, wiper switch etc.
●Use the rear door child-protector lock or the window lock switch to
avoid children opening the door while driving or operating the
power window accidentally.
●Do not let small children operate equipment which may catch or
pinch body parts, such as the power window, hood, trunk, seats etc.
Riding with children
Observe the following precautions when children are in the vehi-
cle.
Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the
child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat
belt.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof or panoramic moon roof, or other features of
the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside
the vehicle can be fatal to children.

741-3. Theft deterrent system
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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
Vehicles without a smart key system
●A locked door is unlocked in any way other than using the wireless
remote control or key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
●The trunk is opened in any way other than using the wireless
remote control.
●The hood is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
●A locked door is unlocked in any way other than using the entry
function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will
lock again automatically.)
●The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function
or wireless remote control.
●The hood is opened.
Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Alarm∗
∗: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system

761-3. Theft deterrent system
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.
●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.
●When recharging or replacing the battery ●Vehicles without a smart key system:
The trunk is opened using the key.
●Vehicles with a smart key system: The
trunk is opened using the mechanical
key.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.
●The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 532)
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

2514-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)●Some pedestrians such as the following may not be detected by the radar
sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller than approx-
imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skirt, etc.), mak-
ing their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians who are carrying large baggage, holding an umbrella, etc.,
hiding part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or other vehi-
cle
• Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians whose clothing appears to be nearly the same color or
brightness as their surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who are on a metal object (manhole cover, steel plate, etc.)
on the road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large object
• Pedestrians who are extremely close to the side of the vehicle (outside
rear view mirror, etc.)
■If the PCS warning light flashes or illuminates and a warning message is
displayed on the multi-information display
The pre-collision system may be temporarily unavailable or there may be a
malfunction in the system.
●In the following situations, the warning light will turn off, the message will
disappear and the system will become operational when normal operating
conditions return:
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-
sor is hot, such as in the sun
• When the radar sensor or camera sensor or the area around either sen-
sor is cold, such as in an extremely cold environment
• When the radar sensor or front grille emblem is dirty or covered with
snow, etc.
• When the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged
up or covered with condensation or ice
(Defogging the windshield:
→P. 351, 357)
• If the camera sensor is obstructed, such as when the hood is open or a
sticker is attached to the windshield near the camera sensor
●If the PCS warning light continues to flash or illuminate or the warning mes-
sage does not disappear, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

4306-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
■Open hood warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.

5297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Vehicles with an alarm: Confirm
that the electronic key (vehicles
with a smart key system) or key
(vehicles without a smart key
system) is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. (→P. 76)
Open the hood. (→P. 430)
Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FKS) engine: Remove the
engine cover.
Make sure to pull the engine cover
straight up when removing it.
If the vehicle battery is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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