2023 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID maintenance

Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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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

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7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 490
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 491
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 492
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 493
If you think something is wrong........................... 496
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds................. 497
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 507
If you have a flat tire .......... 513
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 525
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 527
If the 12-volt battery is discharged ................... 530
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 537
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 541 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 544
Fuel information ................. 553
Tire information.................. 556
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 569
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 577
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............................. 580
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ..................... 581
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 582
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 583
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 594
Alphabetical index ...................... 597
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Connected Services

811-4. Hybrid system
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For safety and security
■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. 83)
■ Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System
In the following cases, the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System ma y be difficult
for surrounding people to hear.
● In very noisy areas
● In the wind or the rain
■ 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. 569)

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For safety and security
1-5. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the se curity system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered in the vehic le’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
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.

911-5. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●For Canada: The doors are unlocked
using the mechanical key.
● Except for Canada: 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 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(P. 533)

1132. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■Meter settings
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
(vehicles with a tire inflation pressure
display function)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(P. 448)
Rear seat reminder
( P. 159)OnSelect to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
Off
Scheduled maintenance display
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( P. 420)
ItemSettingsDetails
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(EV indicator)
OnSelect to enable/disable the EV
indicator. (
P. 80)
Off
Drive information
(total [after reset])Average vehicle
speedSelect to change the display
between average speed/elapsed
time.
Elapsed time
Pop-up display
Incoming callsSelect to enable/disable the pop-
up display.Brightness adjust-
ment
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

1312. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
■ Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the se ttings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) ( P. 445)
Set pressure (tire pressure warning sys-
tem initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system. To per-
form initialization, press and hold
the switch.
Before performing initialization,
make sure to adjust the inflation
pressure of each tire to the spec-
ified level. (P. 446)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(P. 448)
Rear seat reminder
( P. 159)OnSelect to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
Off
Scheduled maintenance display
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( P. 420)