2023 TOYOTA CAMRY tow

5497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.
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WARNING
■When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

5547-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Vehicles with wheel locks:
Tighten the wheel lock using the
wheel lock key after tightening
the other wheel nuts.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY US E
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spar e tire temporarily, and only in an emergenc y.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire.
(  P. 5 8 4 )
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you rep lace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.
■When the compact spa re tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ic e (vehi-
cles with 16 or 17-inch wheels)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and f it tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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5717-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
■When it is difficult to free the vehicle
Press to turn off TRAC.
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the front wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal
more than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

637Alphabetical index
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Clock ................................... 98, 111
Coat hooks ............................... 431
Condenser ................................ 467
Connected Services
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Console box ............................. 410
Consumption screen............................. 134, 136
Coolant
Capacity ................................ 580
Checking ............................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 377
Cooling system ........................ 466 Engine overheating ............... 567
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 290
Cup holders.............................. 412
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 606
Daytime running light
system .................................... 233
Defogger
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 383, 389, 397
Rear window ......... 383, 389, 397
Windshield ............ 383, 389, 397
Dimensions .............................. 574
Dinghy towing .......................... 208 Display
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 290
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 270
Multi-information display .......................... 98, 111
Warning messages ............... 538
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 455
Door courtesy lights Location ................................ 405
Wattage ................................ 589
Door lock
Doors .................................... 147
Key ....................................... 149
Smart key system ................. 147
Wireless remote control ........ 148
Doors ........................................ 147 Automatic door locking
and unlocking systems ....... 152
Door lock .............................. 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 177
Rear door child-protector ...... 152
Side doors ............................ 147
Side windows........................ 179
Drive information..................... 101
Drive-Start Control (DSC) ....... 195
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 195
Driving Break-in tips.......................... 196
Correct posture ....................... 28
Procedures ........................... 194
Winter drive tips .................... 377
DSC (Drive-Start Control) ....... 195
Sudden start restraint control ................................ 195
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 306
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 290
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 323
Eco drive mode ........................ 375
Eco Driving Indicator ...... 109, 126
Eco-friendly driving information ............................ 115
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 323 Warning light ......................... 530
Electronic key .......................... 140 Battery-saving function ......... 163
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 559
Replacing the battery ............ 494
Emergency flashers ................ 516
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 528
If a warning light turns on...... 528
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 538
If the battery is discharged.... 562
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 559
If the engine will not start ...... 557
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 543
If you lose your keys ............. 144
If you think something is wrong.................................. 526
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 570 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 517
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 520
If your vehicle overheats....... 567
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 460
Engine switch ............... 209, 211
Hood ..................................... 457
How to start the engine ........................ 209, 211
Identification number ............ 577
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 517
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 209, 211
Overheating .......................... 567
Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 580
Checking............................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 377
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 578
Checking............................... 462
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 377
Engine switch .................. 209, 211
Enhanced VSC ......................... 322
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 323
Warning light......................... 530
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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Seat heater switches ............ 402
“SOS” button ........................... 75
Talk switch
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Trunk opener switch ............. 156
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch ........... 290, 306
VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch............... 179
Windshield wiper and washer switch ..................... 240
Tachometer ................................ 94
Tail lights Light switch ........................... 231
Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Talk switch
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Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 82
Engine immobilizer system ..... 80
Tire inflation pressure ............. 487 Maintenance data ................. 584
Warning light ......................... 532
Tire information ....................... 593 Glossary................................ 600
Size ....................................... 596
Tire identification number ..... 595
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 598 Tire pressure warning system
Initializing .............................. 475
Installing tire pressure
warning valve and
transmitters ........................ 475
Registering ID codes ............ 477
Warning light......................... 532
Tires .......................................... 473
Chains .................................. 378
Checking............................... 473
Glossary ............................... 600
If you have a flat tire ............. 543
Inflation pressure .................. 584
Replacing.............................. 543
Rotating tires ........................ 473
Size....................................... 584
Snow tires ............................. 379
Spare tire .............................. 543
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 474
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 598
Warning light......................... 532
Tools ......................................... 544
Top tether strap ......................... 72
Total load capacity .................. 206
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 208
Emergency towing ................ 520
Trailer towing ........................ 207
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Toyota parking assist monitor*
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ ....... 248
Automatic High Beam ........... 236
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 306
Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range .......... 290
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist) .... 270
PCS (Pre-Collision
System) .............................. 254
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 322
Traction Control (TRAC) ......... 322
Trailer towing .......................... 207
Transmission Automatic transmission......... 217
Driving mode select switches.............................. 375
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 221
Paddle shift switches ............ 219
S mode ................................. 218
Trip meters ................................. 94
Trunk......................................... 156 Grocery bag hooks ............... 415
Internal trunk release lever ... 158
Smart key system ................. 156
Trunk light ............................. 158
Trunk opener ........................ 156
Wireless remote control ........ 157
Trunk light
Trunk light ............................. 158
Wattage ................................ 589
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ................... 503, 509, 512
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 589 USB charging port................... 418
USB memory
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USB port*
Vanity lights ............................. 416
Vanity mirrors .......................... 416
Vanity lights .......................... 416
Vehicle data recording ................ 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 576
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 322
Voice command system
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VSC
(Vehicle Stability Control) .... 322
Warning buzzers Approach warning......... 299, 315
Brake system ....... ................. 528
Downshifting ......................... 220
Electric power steering system .......... ...................... 530
Intuitive parking assist .......... 339
Key reminder ........................ 210
Lane departure alert function............................... 275
Light reminder....................... 234
Open door............................. 154
Open hood ............................ 457
Open moon roof.................... 185
Open panoramic moon roof ........................... 189
Open trunk ............................ 158
Parking brake ....................... 529
Pre-collision warning ............ 254
RCD (Rear Camera Detection) ... 354
Seat belt reminder ................ 531
Vehicle sway warning ........... 277
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