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Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Manual - part 12

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.

Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.



Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Reflected light from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced
by operating the lever.

Normal position

Anti-glare position

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

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

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.

Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode

On/Off

When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the power switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to OFF mode. (The indicator
also turns off.)

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To prevent sensor error (vehicles with an auto anti-glare inside rear view
mirror)

Indicator

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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To select a mirror to adjust, turn
the switch.

Left

Right

To adjust the mirror, operate the
switch.

Right

Down

Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

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Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

→P. 348)

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

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Folding the mirrors

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WARNING

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Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing

One-touch closing

Opening

One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

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The power windows can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

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Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-
touch opening direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the power switch to ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.

Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.

Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Door lock linked window operation

●

The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

→P. 509)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(

→

P. 150)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (

→P. 87)

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Power windows open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 551)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (

→P. 181)

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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body
parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the
wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for children and
other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof

∗

: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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The moon roof can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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Operating the moon roof after turning the hybrid system off
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the power
switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be
operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function
If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

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Sunshade
The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

The moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.

(

→P. 509)

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The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(

→P. 150)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally
Perform the following procedure:

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If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

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If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the “UP” switch

until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.

Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Alarm
The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (

→P. 87)

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Moon roof open warning buzzer
A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 551)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

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Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

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Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or mechanical key and operating the
moon roof, operate the moon roof after
checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any
of their body parts caught in the moon
roof. Also, do not let a child operate
moon roof by the wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get
caught in the moon roof.

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Driving

4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle............. 190

Cargo and luggage ........... 198

Vehicle load limits ............. 201

Trailer towing..................... 202

Dinghy towing ................... 203

4-2. Driving procedures

Power (ignition) switch ...... 204

EV drive mode .................. 210

Hybrid transmission........... 213

Turn signal lever................ 219

Parking brake .................... 220

Brake Hold ........................ 224

4-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch ................ 227

Automatic High Beam ....... 230

Windshield wipers and

washer ............................ 234

4-4. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap .................................. 238

4-5. Using the driving

support systems

Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 242

PCS

(Pre-Collision System) .... 249

LDA (Lane Departure Alert

with steering control)....... 260

Dynamic radar cruise

control with full-speed
range............................... 270

Driving assist systems ...... 283

BSM

(Blind Spot Monitor) ........ 290

• BSM function ................ 294

• RCTA function .............. 296

Rear Camera Detection

Function .......................... 300

Intuitive parking assist....... 304

Intelligent Clearance

Sonar (ICS) ..................... 312

Driving mode select

switches .......................... 333

4-6. Driving tips

Hybrid vehicle driving

tips .................................. 335

Winter driving tips ............. 338

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4-1. Before driving

→P. 204

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (

→P. 213)

Release the parking brake. (

→P. 220)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P. (

→P. 213)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

Set the parking brake (

→P. 221), and shift the shift lever to P (→P.

213).

Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.

Gently depress the accelerator pedal.

Release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the hybrid system

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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Dr
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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (

→P. 284)

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For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it
is necessary to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (

→P. 335)

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Coasting (Auto Glide Control)
When Eco drive mode is selected, under certain conditions, Auto Glide Con-
trol will operate automatically and allow the vehicle coast, enhancing fuel
economy. (

→P. 334)

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Driving in the rain

●

Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Restraining hybrid system output (Brake Override System)

●

When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.

●

A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the
system is operating.

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ECO Accelerator Guidance (

→P. 117)

Eco-friendly driving may be achieved more easily by staying within the zone
of Eco acceleration. Also, by staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, it
will be easier to obtain a good Eco score.

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When starting off:

Gradually depress the accelerator pedal to stay within the zone of Eco accel-
eration and accelerate to the desired speed. By refraining from excessive
acceleration, a good eco start score will be obtained.

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When driving:

After accelerating to the desired speed, release the accelerator pedal and
drive at a stable speed while staying within the zone of Eco acceleration. By
staying within the zone of Eco acceleration, a good eco cruise score will be
obtained.

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When stopping:

By starting to release the accelerator pedal early before decelerating, a good
eco stop score will be obtained.

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

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When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system out-
put may be restrained.

• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to

R (D includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning mes-
sage appears on the multi-information display.

• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too much while the vehicle is in

reverse.

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While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC (

→P.

284) to cancel Drive-Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to
escape from the mud or fresh snow.

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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:

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For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.

●

For the first 621 miles (1000 km):

• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (

→P. 528)

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Eco-friendly driving
→P. 115, 129

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