2020 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID brake

821-4. Hybrid system
■Sounds and vibrations sp ecific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sound or vibration even though the vehic le is able to
move with the “READY” indicator is illuminated. For safety, app ly the parking
brake and make sure to shift the shift lever to P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid sy stem is
operating and are not a malfunction:
● Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) under the
rear seats when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Relay operating sounds such as a snap or soft clank will be emi tted from the
hybrid battery (traction battery), under the rear seats, when the hybrid sys-
tem is started or stopped.
● Sounds from the hybrid system may be heard when the trunk lid is open.
● Sounds may be heard from the transmission when the gasoline engine
starts or stops, when driving at low speeds, or during idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to regenerative braking when the brake pedal is
depressed or as the accelerator pedal is released.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vent. ( P. 84)
■ Vehicle proximity notification system
In the following cases, the vehicle proximity notification syst em may be diffi-
cult for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
Also, as the vehicle proximity notification system is installed on the front of
the vehicle, it may be more difficult to hear from the rear of the vehicle com-
pared to the front.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recyc ling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 547)

871-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
WARNING
■Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death o r 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, a n 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. Th is may
cause a fire. ( P. 471)
● 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 bat tery), do not
approach the vehicle.
Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction ba ttery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a l arge amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and ey es 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 (carbonic-based organic electrol yte) from the
hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the e yes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event tha t it comes
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-tem perature items close to the electrolyte.
The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 523)
AXVH71 models*
●If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be str ong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it c omes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large am ount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.
*: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. ( P. 523)

972. 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. 475)*2
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 476)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 475)
*1, 2
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 476)
*1
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 475)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 476)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 475)*1, 2
PCS warning light
(P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 475)*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 477)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 475)
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 476)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 476)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 476)Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 478)
*2
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 476)
Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
(P. 478)

992. 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. 224) Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(
P. 274)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 232) Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(
P. 274)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 232) *1, 2PCS warning light
(P. 256)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 232)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
ICS OFF indicator
(P. 320)
*1Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 235)
(White)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 264)
AGC (Auto Glide Con-
trol) indicator ( P. 339)
(Green)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 264)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 225)*3
(Yellow)
LDA (Lane Departure
Alert) indicator
(P. 264)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 225)*1, 3
Slip indicator ( P. 289)
*1Brake hold operated
indicator (P. 229)*1, 2VSC OFF indicator
(P. 290)
*1Brake hold standby
indicator ( P. 229)
(if equipped)
“BSM” indicator
(P. 295)
Cruise control indicator
( P. 274)
(if equipped)
“RCTA” indicator
(P. 295)

1763-3. 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 shi ft 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 t o 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 sea t 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 forwar d and rear-
ward on the top.
● Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seat back.
● 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 dam age the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ............. 194
Cargo and luggage ........... 202
Vehicle load limits ............. 205
Trailer towing..................... 206
Dinghy towing ................... 207
4-2. Driving procedures Power (ignition) switch ...... 208
EV drive mode .................. 215
Hybrid transmission........... 218
Turn signal lever................ 224
Parking brake .................... 225
Brake Hold ........................ 229
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 232
Automatic High Beam ....... 235
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 239
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 243 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 247
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 253
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control) ....... 264
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed
range............................... 274
Driving assist systems ...... 288
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 295
• BSM function ................ 298
• RCTA function .............. 301
Rear Camera Detection Function .......................... 305
Intuitive parking assist....... 309
Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS) ..................... 317
Driving mode select switches .......................... 338
4-6. Driving tips Hybrid vehicle driving tips .................................. 340
Winter driving tips ............. 343

1944-1. Before driving
P. 2 0 8
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( P. 2 1 8 )
Release the parking brake. ( P. 2 2 5 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accele ra-
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. 218)
With the shift lever in D , depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake ( P. 225), and shift the shift lever to P ( P.
218).
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 lev er 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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1954-1. Before driving
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Driving
■When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. ( P. 289)
■ 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. 340)
■ 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, en hancing fuel
economy. ( P. 339)
■ 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 r ain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properl y.
■ Restraining hybrid system out put (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. 123)
Eco-friendly driving may be achieved more easily by staying wit hin the zone
of Eco acceleration. Also, by staying within the zone of Eco ac celeration, 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 dece lerating, a good
eco stop score will be obtained.