2020 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID trunk release

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)

1613-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
■Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent th e trunk being locked w ith the electronic key inside
● When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the elect ronic key left
inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened by pressing the trunk release but-
ton on the trunk lid.
● If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be
opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys wit h you when
leaving the vehicle.
● If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors lo cked, the key may
not be detected depending on the location of the key and the su rrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement preven tion function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk i s closed.
Make sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one of
the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the t runk opener.
■ Open trunk 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 trunk is not yet fully closed.
■ Internal trunk release lever
■ Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P. 505)
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to unlock the trunk. ( P. 505)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( P. 449)
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 547)
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of the trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

1643-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 154)
● Opens the trunk ( P. 1 6 0 )
● Starts the hybrid system ( P. 2 0 8 )
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna inside the trunk
Antenna outside the trunk
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid syst em or changing power switch
modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside th e
vehicle.
When opening the trunk
The system can be operated when the electronic key is within ab out
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.
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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.

4596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Back-up lights (bulb type)Open the trunk lid and
remove the clips.
Partly remove the trunk lid
cover.
Disconnect the connector
while depressing the lock
release. (When replacing
right side bulb only.)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
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584Alphabetical index
Lane Departure Alert with steering control (LDA) .......... 264
Language (multi- information display) ...... 114, 130
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control)............ 264
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 408
Hood lock release lever ........ 408
Internal trunk release lever ... 161
Shift lever .............................. 218
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever ............... 179
Turn signal lever ................... 224
Wiper lever............................ 239
License plate lights Light switch ........................... 232
Replacing light bulbs............. 464
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 454
Wattage ................................ 530
Lights Automatic High Beam ........... 235
Headlight switch.................... 232
Illuminated entry system ....... 361
Interior lights ......................... 360
Interior lights list .................... 359
Personal lights ...................... 361
Replacing light bulbs............. 454
Trunk light ............................. 161
Turn signal lever ................... 224
Vanity lights .......................... 369
Wattage ................................ 530
Load capacity........................... 205
Lock steering column ............. 179 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 406
General maintenance ........... 401
Hybrid battery (traction battery)
air intake vent ..................... 444
Maintenance data ................. 522
Maintenance
requirements ...................... 398
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 399
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 475
Meter ......................................... 102
Head-up display.................... 134
Indicators ................................ 99
Instrument panel light control ................................ 103
Meters................................... 102
Multi-information
display ........................ 106, 118
Settings......................... 111, 125
Warning lights ......................... 97
Warning messages ............... 485
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 181
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ........................... 352
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 183
Vanity mirrors ....................... 369
Mobile Assistant
*
Moon roof ................................. 188
Door lock linked moon roof operation ..................... 189
Jam protection function ........ 189
Operation .............................. 188
MP3 disc
*
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590Alphabetical index
Tires .......................................... 422Chains................................... 344
Checking ............................... 422
Glossary................................ 541
If you have a flat tire ............. 491
Inflation pressure .................. 528
Replacing .............................. 491
Rotating tires......................... 422
Size ....................................... 528
Snow tires ............................. 345
Spare tire .............................. 491
Tire pressure warning system ......... ....................... 423
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 539
Warning light ......................... 478
Tools ......................................... 491
Top tether strap ......................... 70
Total load capacity .................. 205
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 207
Emergency towing ................ 471
Trailer towing ........................ 206
Toyota parking assist monitor
*
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 247
Automatic High Beam ........... 235
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 274
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) .......... 264
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .............................. 253 TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 288
Traction battery
(hybrid battery)........................ 83
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 288
Traction motor (electric motor) ........................ 79
Trailer towing .......................... 206
Transmission
Driving mode select switches ............................. 338
Hybrid transmission .............. 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 222
Paddle shift switches ............ 221
S mode ................................. 220
Trip meters ............................... 102
Trunk ........................................ 160
Grocery bag hooks ............... 368
Internal trunk release lever ... 161
Smart key system ................. 160
Trunk light ............................. 161
Trunk opener ........................ 160
Wireless remote control ........ 160
Trunk light Trunk light ............................. 161
Wattage ................................ 530
Turn signal lights Replacing light
bulbs................... 455, 461, 464
Turn signal lever ................... 224
Wattage ................................ 530
USB charging port................... 371
USB memory
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USB port*
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverTrunk openerFuel filler door
P. 408 P. 160P. 243
Hood lock release
leverFuel filler
door openerTire inflation pressure
P. 408 P. 243P. 528
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference)13 gal. (49.3 L, 10.8 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
P. 524, 531
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 2 8
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference) P. 525
Engine oil type
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
P. 525