2023 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID heater

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

20Pictorial index
Wireless charger switch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 392
Seat heater switches
*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Seat ventilator switches
* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 375
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223, 224
Precautions for winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 361
Warning light/warning buzzer/
warning message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 226, 497
EV drive mode switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Brake hold switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 227
Driving mode select switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
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*: If equipped

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.

3584-6. Driving tips
◆When braking
Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in a timely manner. A
greater amount of electrical energy can be regenerated when slow-
ing down.
◆Delays
Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits a t
traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel economy. Check traffic re ports
before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When drivi ng
in a traffic jam, gently release the brake pedal to allow the v ehicle to
move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator
pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.
◆Highway driving
Control and maintain the vehicle at a constant speed. Before st op-
ping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to releas e the
accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of el ec-
trical energy can be regenerated when slowing down.
◆Air conditioning
Use the air conditioning only when necessary. Doing so can help
reduce excessive gasoline consumption.
In summer: When the ambient tempe rature is high, use the recircu-
lated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air
conditioning system and reduce fuel consumption as well.
In winter: Because the gasolin e engine will not automatically cut out
until it and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will cons ume fuel.
Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of t he
heater.
◆Checking tire inflation pressure
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Impr oper
tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel economy.
Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on
dry roads can lead to poor fuel economy. Use tires that are app ro-
priate for the season.

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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

3755-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
Heated steering wheel/seat heaters/seat
ventilators
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: If equipped
Heated steering wheel and seat heaters heat the side grips of t he
steering wheel and seats, respectively. Seat ventilators mainta in
good ventilation by pulling ai r through the seat upholstery.
WARNING
■To prevent minor burn injuries
Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the followi ng categories
comes in contact with the steering wheel and seats when the hea ter is on:
● Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically challenged
● Persons with sensitive skin
● Persons who are fatigued
● Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
■ To prevent damage to the seat heaters
Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
● Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
● Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
●Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

3765-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
■Operation condition
The heated steering wheel can be used when the power switch is in ON
mode.
Each time the switch is pressed, the operation condition change s as
follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)  Mid (2 segments lit)  Lo (1 segment lit)  Off
The level indicator (amber) lights up during operation.
■Operation condition
The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mod e.
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters
Without seat ventilatorsWith seat ventilators

4186-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: Organic substan ces
such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and clean er that
contains alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P. 247)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .