2023 TOYOTA CAMRY maintenance

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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
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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

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Emergency flashers .......... 516
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 517
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is
rising ............................... 519
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 520
If you think something is wrong........................... 526
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 527
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds................. 528
If a warning message is displayed ..................... 538
If you have a flat tire .......... 543
If the engine will not start ................................. 557
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 559
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 562
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 567
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 570 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 574
Fuel information ................. 590
Tire information.................. 593
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 606
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 614
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 616
Reporting safety defects for Canadian owners ................ 617
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 618
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 619
7When trouble arises8Vehicle specifications
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1-4. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashi ng after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys ha ve built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis -
tered in the vehicle’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.

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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
Vehicles without a smart key system
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the wi reless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deact ivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the entry function or w ireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
■ 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 or panoramic moon roof are closed before the
alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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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. 477)
Rear seat reminder
( P. 1 5 4 )OnSelect to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
Off
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( P. 448)
ItemSettingsDetails
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light)OnSelect to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light. ( P. 109)
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.

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Instrument cluster
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Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the se ttings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) ( P. 474)
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. 475)
Change wheel (change the tire pres-
sure warning system sensor ID code
set)
(vehicles without a tire inflation pres-
sure display function)
Select to change the tire pres-
sure warning system sensor ID
code set.
To enable this function, a second
set of tire pressure warning sys-
tem sensor ID codes must be
registered by a Toyota dealer.
For information regarding chang-
ing the registered ID code set,
contact your Toyota dealer.
(P. 477)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes) (vehi-
cles 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. 477)
Rear seat reminder
( P. 1 5 4 )OnSelect to enable/disable the rear
seat reminder.
Off
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( P. 448)

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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