
5
1
8 7 5 4
3
2
CAMRY_U
9
6
5-4.  Other interior featuresOther interior features ....... 416
• Sun visors ..................... 416
• Vanity mirrors................ 416
• Power outlet .................. 417
• USB charging ports....... 418
• Wireless charger ........... 420
• Armrest ......................... 430
• Assist grips ................... 430
• Coat hooks.................... 431
Garage door opener .......... 432 6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 440
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 444
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 447
General maintenance ........ 450
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 454
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ...................... 455
Hood .................................. 457
Positioning a floor jack....... 459
Engine compartment ......... 460
Tires................................... 473
Tire inflation pressure ........ 487
Wheels............................... 490
Air conditioning filter .......... 492
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 494
Checking and replacing  fuses ................................ 499
Light bulbs ......................... 5026Maintenance and care 

3855-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
5
Interior features
CAMRY_U■
Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended  in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to  cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
● Outside/recirculated  air  mode  may  automatically  switch  dependin g  on  the
temperature setting or the inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the  air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Recirculated  air  mode  is  selected  as  a  default  mode  when  the  en gine
switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing  .
■ When the outside t emperature is low
The dehumidification function may not operate even when
  is pressed.
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring: 
It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  ou tside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 492
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
tration. 

3925-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
CAMRY_U■
Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  o utside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 492
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized. ( P. 612)
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.
Caution Requires  registered
technician  to  service
air conditioning system
Air conditioning system Flammable refrigerant
Air conditioning system
lubricant type 

4005-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
CAMRY_U■
Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode
●In  the  Eco  drive  mode,  “ECO”  is  displayed  on  the  air  conditioni ng  screen
and  the  air  conditioning  system  is  controlled  as  shown  below  to  prioritize
fuel efficiency.
Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected
● To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following  operations:
• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode
■ Ventilation and air conditioning odors
●To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the out side air mode.
● During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle m ay enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then ca use odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It  is  recommended  that  the  air  conditioning  system  be  set  to  o utside  air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The  start  timing  of  the  blower  may  be  delayed  for  a  short  peri od  of  time
immediately  after  the  air  conditioning  system  is  started  in  aut omatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 492
■ Air conditioning system refrigerant
●The meaning of each symbol on the label are as follows:
●
A  label  regarding  the  refrigerant  of  the
air conditioning system is attached to the
hood  at  the  location  shown  in  the  illus-
tration.
Caution Requires  registered
technician  to  service
air conditioning system
Air conditioning system Flammable refrigerant
Air conditioning system
lubricant type 

439
6Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 440
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 444
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 447
General maintenance........ 450
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 454
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 455
Hood ................................. 457
Positioning a floor jack ...... 459
Engine compartment ......... 460
Tires .................................. 473
Tire inflation pressure ....... 487
Wheels .............................. 490
Air conditioning filter.......... 492
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 494
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 499
Light bulbs......................... 502 

4566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U
WARNING
The  engine  compartment  contains  many  mechanisms  and  fluids  that  may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury, observe the following precautions.
■ When working on the engine compartment
● Keep  hands,  clothing  and  tools  away  from  the  moving  fan  and  engine
drive belt.
● Be  careful  not  to  touch  the  engine,  radiator,  exhaust  manifold,  etc.  right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also  be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and r ags, in the
engine compartment.
● Do  not  smoke,  cause  sparks  or  expose  an  open  flame  to  fuel  or  t he  bat-
tery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
● Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains  poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
■ When working near the electric  cooling fan or radiator grille
Vehicles without a smart key system: 
Be sure the engine switch is off. With the engine switch in the “ON” position,
the  electric  cooling  fan may  automatically  start to  run if  the air conditioning
is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 467)
Vehicles with a smart key system: 
Be  sure  the  engine  switch  is  off.  With  the  engine  switch  in  IGNITION  ON
mode, the electric cooling fan may automatically start to run if the air condi-
tioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P. 467)
■ Safety glasses
Wear  safety  glasses  to  prevent  flying  or  falling  material,  fluid  spray,  etc.
from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner filter
Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear
due to dirt in the air. 

4926-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U
Turn the engine switch off.
Open  the  glove  box  and
remove  the  glove  box  cover
inside the glove box.
Remove the filter cover.Unlock the filter cover. 
Move the filter cover in the
direction  of  the  arrow,  and
then pull it out of the claws.
Remove the filter case.
There  may  be  foreign  objects  on
top of the air conditioning filter.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must b e changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
1
2
3
1
2
4 

4936-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U
6
Maintenance and care
Remove  the  air  conditioning  fil-
ter  from  the  filter  case  and
replace it with a new one.
The  “UP”  marks  shown  on  the  fil-
ter  and  the  filter  case  should  be
pointing up.
■ Checking interval
Inspect  and  replace  the  air  conditioning  filter  according  to  the  maintenance
schedule.  In  dusty  areas  or  areas  with  heavy  traffic  flow,  earl y  replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if nece ssary.
■ Air conditioning filter with deodorizing function
When  fragrances  are  placed  in  your  vehicle,  the  deodorizing  effect  may
become significantly weakened in a short period.
When an air conditioning odor comes out continuously, replace the air condi-
tioning filter.
5
NOTICE
■When using the air conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause da mage to the
system.
■ To prevent damage to the filter cover
When moving the filter cover in the direc-
tion  of  arrow  to  release  the  fitting,  pay
attention  not  to  apply  excessive  force  to
the  claws.  Otherwise,  the  claws  may  be
damaged.