2023 TOYOTA CAMRY power steering

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3-1. Key informationKeys .................................. 140
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors................................. 147
Trunk ................................. 156
Smart key system.............. 161
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 167
Rear seats ......................... 169
Head restraints .................. 171
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 173
Inside rear view mirror....... 175
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 177
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 179
Moon roof .......................... 183
Panoramic moon roof ........ 187 4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 194
Cargo and luggage ............ 203
Vehicle load limits .............. 206
Trailer towing ..................... 207
Dinghy towing .................... 208
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 211
Automatic transmission ..... 217
Turn signal lever ................ 223
Parking brake .................... 224
Electric parking brake ........ 225
Brake Hold ......................... 229
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 231
AHB (Automatic High Beam) .............................. 236
Windshield wipers and washer ............................. 240
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap................................... 244
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■Switches
Automatic High Beam switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
VSC OFF switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 324
Camera switch
*1, 2
Trunk opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Fuel filler door opener switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 246
Heated steering wheel switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 402
“ODO/TRIP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 99, 113
Instrument panel light control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 95
Outside rear view mirror switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 177
Door lock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Power window switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
Window lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 179
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892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
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(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 528)*2Inappropriate pedal
operation warning light
(P. 529)
*1
(Canada)
(Red)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 528)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 529)
*1
(If equipped)
(Yellow)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 528)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 529)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 529)*1, 3
(If equipped)
Brake hold operated
indicator ( P. 529)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 529)*1
(Red/yellow)
Electric power steering
system warning light
(P. 530)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 529)
(Yellow)
LTA indicator ( P. 530)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 529)
*1
(Flashes or
illuminates)
PCS warning light
( P. 530)
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(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 529)*1, 3
(If equipped)
PKSB OFF indicator
(P. 530)

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Operation of
each component
CAMRY_U 3-1. Key information
Keys .................................. 140
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Doors ................................ 147
Trunk ................................. 156
Smart key system ............. 161
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats ........................ 167
Rear seats......................... 169
Head restraints.................. 171
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel .................. 173
Inside rear view mirror ...... 175
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 177
3-5. Opening and closing the windows
Power windows ................. 179
Moon roof .......................... 183
Panoramic moon roof........ 187

1974-1. Before driving
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Driving
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
■ When driving the vehicle
● Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accel-
erator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the b rake
pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a diffi- culty in operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving t he
vehicle only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelera-
tor pedals properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake
pedal using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, result-
ing in an accident.
● Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. Thes e hot
parts may cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes im possible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 517
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 218)
● Do not adjust the display, the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or
the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● AWD models: Do not drive the vehicle off-road.
This is not an AWD vehicle designed for off-road driving. Proceed with all
due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same tim e during
driving, as this may restrain the engine output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate sud denly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and ho ld it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering.
● When driving over bumps on the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
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● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 543)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. D oing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle i s flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the e ngine, tran-
saxle, transfer (AWD models), rear differential (AWD models), e tc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Driving
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WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 517)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering
or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This
will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and
stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.
● When restarting the engine after it was turned off while drivin g, shift the
shift lever to N and press the engine switch.
■ When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is co lorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle a nd may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.

3224-5. Using the driving support systems
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◆ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenl y,
or if the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
◆Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake p edal
is depressed when the system de tects a panic stop situation
◆VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or
turning on slippery road surfaces.
◆Enhanced VSC (Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control)
Provides cooperative control of the ABS, TRAC, VSC and EPS.
Helps to maintain directional stability when swerving on slippe ry
road surfaces by controlling steering performance.
◆Secondary Collision Brake
When the airbag sensor detects a collision and the system oper-
ates, the brakes and stop light s are automatically controlled to
reduce the vehicle speed and hel p reduce the possibility of further
damage due to a secondary collision
◆TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from
spinning when starting the vehicl e or accelerating on slippery roads
◆Active Cornering Assist (ACA) (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from sliding to the outer side by per-
forming inner wheel brake control when attempting to accelerate
while turning
Driving assist systems
To keep driving safety and perf ormance, the following systems
operate automatically in respon se to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heav ily when operating the vehi-
cle.