2023 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID charging

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 366
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 375
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 378
• Interior lights ................. 379
• Personal lights .............. 380
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 381
• Glove box...................... 382
• Console box .................. 382
• Coin holder ................... 382
• Bottle holders ................ 383
• Cup holders .................. 384
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 385
• Open tray ...................... 386
Trunk features ................... 387
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 388
• Sun visors ..................... 388
• Vanity mirrors................ 388
• Power outlet .................. 389
• USB charging ports....... 390
• Wireless charger ........... 392
• Armrest ......................... 401
• Assist grips ................... 401
• Coat hooks.................... 402
Garage door opener .......... 403 6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 412
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 416
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 419
General maintenance ........ 422
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 426
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 427
Hood .................................. 429
Positioning a floor jack....... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
12-volt battery .................... 440
Tires................................... 444
Tire inflation pressure ........ 458
Wheels............................... 461
Air conditioning filter .......... 463
Cleaning the hybrid battery (traction battery) air
intake vent and filter ........ 465
Electronic key battery ........ 470
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 473
Light bulbs ......................... 476
5Interior features6Maintenance and care

791-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
◆When stopped/during start off
The gasoline engine stops
* when the vehicle is stopped. During
start off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehic le. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine i s
stopped
* and the electric motor (tr action motor) is used.
When the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction batt ery) is
not being charged.
*: When the hybrid battery (traction battery) requires charging o r the
engine is warming up, etc., the gasoline engine will not automa tically
stop. ( P. 80)
◆During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybr id battery (traction battery) as nec-
essary.
◆When accelerating sharply
When the accelerator pedal is depressed heavily, the power of t he
hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasol ine
engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
◆When braking (regenerative braking)
The wheels operate the electric motor (traction motor) as a pow er
generator, and the hybrid battery (traction battery) is charged.
When driving with the gasolin e engine stopped, a sound, which
changes in accordance with the driving speed, will be played in order
to warn people nearby of the vehicle’s approach. The sound will stop
when the vehicle speed exceeds approximately 22 mph (35 km/h).
Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System

801-4. Hybrid system
■Regenerative braking
In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and
deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the rech arging of the
hybrid battery (traction battery).
● The accelerator pedal is released while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
● The brake pedal is depressed while driving with the shift lever in D or S.
■ EV indicator
■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
● During gasoline engine warm-up
● During hybrid battery (tr action battery) charging
● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) i s high or low
● When the heater is switched on
■ Charging the hybrid batt ery (traction battery)
As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction bat tery), the bat-
tery does not need to be charged from an outside source. Howeve r, if the
vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery (trac tion battery) will
slowly discharge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once
every few months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). I f the hybrid
battery (traction battery) becomes fully discharged and you are unable to start
the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the 12-volt battery
P. 533
■ After the 12-volt battery has discharged or when the terminal h as been
removed and installed during exchange, etc.
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is being driven by the
hybrid battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your
Toyota dealer. The EV indicator comes on when the
vehicle is driven using only the electric
motor (traction motor) or the gasoline
engine is stopped.

921-5. Theft deterrent system
■Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door ma y 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 12-volt battery
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.

1022. Instrument cluster
■The meters and display illuminate when
The power switch is in ON mode.
■ Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)
●The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and ni ght
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but
the surrounding area is bright
• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding ar ea is dark
● When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-frien dly driving
can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates “regeneration”
* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the hybrid battery (traction battery).
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the convers ion of
energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical e nergy.
The Hybrid System Indicator will not operate in the following s ituations:
● The “READY” indicator is not illuminated.
● The shift lever is in P, R or N position. READY OFF area
Shows that the hybrid system is not
operating.
Charge area
Shows regenerative charging.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven in
an Eco-friendly manner.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
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1442. Instrument cluster
Audio system screen (“Home” screen)
Gasoline engine
Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)
Front tires
The image shows the arrows as an example. The actual display wi ll
vary depending on conditions.
■ Remaining charge amount warning of hybrid battery (traction battery)
●The buzzer sounds intermittently when the hybrid battery (traction battery)
remains without charging while the shift lever is in N, or the remaining
charge amount drops below a certain level. If the remaining cha rge amount
drops further, the buzzer sounds continuously.
● When a warning message is shown on the multi-information display and the
buzzer sounds, follow the instructions displayed on the screen to perform
troubleshooting.
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1523-1. Key information
■When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press
any button on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabi n. If you are car-
rying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the butto ns are not likely
to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the electronic key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 167
■ Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the hybrid
system stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 470)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To reduce key battery depletion when the electronic key is to not be used for
long periods of time, set the electronic key to the battery-sav ing mode.
( P. 166)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Replacing the battery
P. 470
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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5Interior features
5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 366
Heated steering wheel/ seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 375
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 378
• Interior lights ................. 379
• Personal lights .............. 380
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 381
• Glove box...................... 382
• Console box .................. 382
• Coin holder ................... 382
• Bottle holders ................ 383
• Cup holders .................. 384
• Auxiliary boxes.............. 385
• Open tray ...................... 386
Trunk features ................... 387 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 388
• Sun visors ..................... 388
• Vanity mirrors................ 388
• Power outlet .................. 389
• USB charging ports....... 390
• Wireless charger ........... 392
• Armrest ......................... 401
• Assist grips ................... 401
• Coat hooks.................... 402
Garage door opener.......... 403