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3855-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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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. 
     
        
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4005-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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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 
     
        
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4566-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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. 
     
        
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![TOYOTA CAMRY 2023  Owners Manual 5788-1. Specifications
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5788-1. Specifications
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Oil capacity (Drain and refill [Reference*])
*: The engine oil  capacity is a reference  quantity to be  used whe
n changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
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Engine oil selection
2.5 L 4-cylinder (A25A-FKS) engine
“Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  is  used  in  your  Toyota  vehicle.  Use
Toyota  approved  “Toyota  Genuine  Motor  Oil”  or  equivalent  to  sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6B multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-16
SAE  0W-16  is  the  best  choice  for
good fuel economy and good start-
ing in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-16 is not available, SAE
0W-20  oil  may  be  used.  However,
it  must  be  replaced  with  SAE  0W-
16 at the next oil change.
Oil viscosity (0W-16 is explained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-16 indicates the characteristic of the oil which  allows cold
startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for ea sier starting of
the engine in cold weather.
• The 16 in 0W-16 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the  oil when the
oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one  with a higher
value)  may  be  better  suited  if  the  vehicle  is  operated  at  high  speeds,  or
under extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
With filterWithout filter
2.5  L  4-cylinder
(A25A-FKS) engine4.8 qt. 
(4.5 L, 4.0 Imp. qt.)4.4 qt. 
(4.2 L, 3.7 Imp. qt.)
3.5  L  V6  (2GR-FKS)
engine5.7 qt. 
(5.4 L, 4.8 Imp. qt.)5.6 qt. 
(5.3 L, 4.7 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature