Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 6

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WARNING

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Road accident cautions
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:

●

Pull your vehicle off the road, apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever
to P, and turn the hybrid system off.

●

Do not touch the high voltage parts, cables and connectors.

●

If electric wires are exposed inside or outside your vehicle, an electric
shock may occur. Never touch exposed electric wires.

●

If a fire occurs in the hybrid vehicle, leave the vehicle as soon as possible.
Never use a fire extinguisher that is not meant for electric fires. Using even
a small amount of water may be dangerous.

●

If your vehicle needs to be towed, do so with front wheels raised. If the
wheels connected to the electric motor (traction motor) are on the ground
when towing, the motor may continue to generate electricity. This may
cause a fire. (

→P. 476)

●

Carefully inspect the ground under the vehicle. If you find that liquid has
leaked onto the ground, the fuel system may have been damaged. Leave
the vehicle as soon as possible.

●

If electrolyte is leaking from the hybrid battery (traction battery), do not
approach the vehicle.

Even in the unlikely event that the hybrid battery (traction battery) is dam-
aged, the internal construction of the battery will prevent a large amount
of electrolyte from leaking out. However, any electrolyte that does leak out
will give off a vapor. This vapor is an irritant to skin and eyes and could
cause acute poisoning if inhaled.



AXVH70 model

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●

Do not touch the hybrid battery (traction battery) if liquid is leaking from or
adhering to it. If electrolyte (carbonic-based organic electrolyte) from the
hybrid battery (traction battery) comes into contact with the eyes or skin, it
could cause blindness or skin wounds. In the unlikely event that it comes
into contact with the eyes or skin, wash it off immediately with a large
amount of water, and seek immediate medical attention.

●

Do not bring burning or high-temperature items close to the electrolyte.

The electrolyte may ignite and cause a fire.

*

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

→P. 527)



AXVH71 models

*

●

If a fluid leak occurs, do not touch the fluid as it may be strong alkaline
electrolyte from the hybrid battery (traction battery). If it comes into contact
with your skin or eyes, wash it off immediately with a large amount of water
or, if possible, boric acid solution. Seek immediate medical attention.

*

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

→P. 527)

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WARNING

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Hybrid battery (traction battery)

●

AXVH70 model

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: Your vehicle contains a sealed lithium-ion battery.

●

Never resell, hand over or modify the hybrid battery. To prevent accidents,
hybrid batteries that have been removed from a disposed vehicle are col-
lected through Toyota dealer. Do not dispose of the battery yourself.

Unless the battery is properly collected, the following may occur, resulting
in death or serious injury:

• The hybrid battery may be illegally disposed of or dumped, and it is haz-

ardous to the environment or someone may touch a high voltage part,
resulting in an electric shock.

• The hybrid battery is intended to be used exclusively with your hybrid

vehicle. If the hybrid battery is used outside of your vehicle or modified
in any way, accidents such as electric shock, heat generation, smoke
generation, an explosion and electrolyte leakage may occur.

When reselling or handing over your vehicle, the possibility of an accident
is extremely high because the person receiving the vehicle may not be
aware of these dangers.

●

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been
removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,
cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle
must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your
Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not dis-
posed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or
serious injury.

*

: The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

→P. 527)

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NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) air intake vent

●

Make sure not to block the air intake vent with anything, such as a seat
cover, plastic cover, or luggage. The hybrid battery (traction battery) may
overheat and be damaged.

●

When dust etc. has accumulated in the air intake vent, clean it with a vac-
uum cleaner to prevent the vent from clogging.

●

Do not get water or foreign materials in the air intake vent as this may
cause a short circuit and damage the hybrid battery (traction battery).

●

Do not carry large amounts of water such as water cooler bottles in the
vehicle. If water spills onto the hybrid battery (traction battery), the battery
may be damaged. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●

There is a filter installed to the air intake vent. When the filter remains
noticeably dirty even after cleaning the air intake vent, filter cleaning or
replacement is recommended. When cleaning the filter, refer to P. 450.

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The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.

The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or ON
mode to indicate that the system
has been canceled.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.

■

Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

●

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

Immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously
registered 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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Certifications for the immobilizer system

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked in any way other than using the entry

function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. 
(The doors will lock again automatically.)

● The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function

or wireless remote control.

● The hood is opened.

Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
● Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or start the

hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few
seconds.)

Alarm

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

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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 are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

■

Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.

●

When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery

●

The trunk is opened using the mechani-
cal key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.

●

The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(

→P. 515)

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NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Instrument cluster

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cluster

Warning lights and 

indicators .......................... 90

Gauges and meters ............ 96

Multi-information display 

(4.2-inch display) ............ 100

Multi-information display 

(7-inch display) ............... 112

Head-up display ................ 128

Energy monitor/

consumption screen........ 135

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

4.2-inch display



7-inch display

The units used on the meters and some indicators may differ depending on
the target region.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster, cen-
ter panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the
status of the vehicle’s various systems. 

For the purpose of explanation, the following illustrations dis-
play all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s
systems.

Warning lights

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1

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning 
light (

→P. 480)

*

2

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(

→P. 481)

*

1

(Canada)

(Red)

Brake system warning 
light (

→P. 480)

*

1, 2

Brake hold operated 
indicator (

→P. 481)

*

1

(Yellow)

Brake system warning
light (

→P. 480)

*

1

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering 
system warning light
(

→P. 481)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator 
lamp (

→P. 480)

*

1, 2

PCS warning light 
(

→P. 482)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator 
lamp (

→P. 480)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

ICS OFF indicator 
(

→P. 482)

*

1

SRS warning light 
(

→P. 480)

(Yellow)

LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert) indicator 
(

→P. 481)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light 
(

→P. 481)

*

1

Slip indicator (

→P. 482)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light 
(

→P. 481)

Low fuel level warning 
light (

→P. 483)

*

2

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(

→P. 481)

Driver’s and front 
passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light 
(

→P. 483)

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1

: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*

3

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

3

(Type A)

Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights 
(

→P. 483)

*

1

Master warning light 
(

→P. 483)

*

3

(Type B)

Rear passengers’ seat 
belt reminder lights 
(

→P. 483)

*

1

Tire pressure warning 
light (

→P. 483)

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Instrument cluster

The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 

Indicators

Turn signal indicator 
(

→P. 219)

Radar cruise control 
indicator 
(

→P. 270)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(

→P. 227)

Cruise control “SET” 
indicator 
(

→P. 270)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(

→P. 227) 

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1, 2

PCS warning light 
(

→P. 252)

Headlight high beam 
indicator (

→P. 227)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

ICS OFF indicator 
(

→P. 315)

*

1

Automatic High Beam 
indicator (

→P. 230)

(White)

LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert) indicator 
(

→P. 260)

AGC (Auto Glide Con-
trol) indicator (

→P. 334)

(Green)

LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert) indicator 
(

→P. 260)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(

→P. 220)

*

3

(Yellow)

LDA (Lane Departure 
Alert) indicator 
(

→P. 260)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator 
(

→P. 220)

*

1, 3

Slip indicator (

→P. 284)

*

1

Brake hold operated 
indicator (

→P. 224)

*

1, 2

VSC OFF indicator 
(

→P. 285)

*

1

Brake hold standby 
indicator (

→P. 224)

(if equipped)

“BSM” indicator 
(

→P. 290)

Cruise control indicator 
(

→P. 270)

(if equipped)

“RCTA” indicator 
(

→P. 290)

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1

: These lights turn on when the power switch is turned to ON mode to indi-

cate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the
hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in
a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

2

: This light turns on when the system is off.

*

3

: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

4, 5

(if equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators 
(

→P. 290)

“SPORT” indicator
(

→P. 333)

*

1, 6

(Type A for 

U.S.A.)

“AIRBAG ON/OFF” 
indicator (

→P. 47)

“ECO MODE” indicator 
(

→P. 333)

*

1, 6

(Type B for 

U.S.A.)

“AIRBAG ON/OFF” 
indicator (

→P. 47)

“READY” indicator 
(

→P. 204)

*

1, 6

(Type A for 

Canada)

“AIRBAG ON/OFF” 
indicator (

→P. 47)

EV indicator (

→P. 75)

*

1, 6

(Type B for 

Canada)

“AIRBAG ON/OFF” 
indicator (

→P. 47)

EV drive mode indicator
(

→P. 210)

*

6

Security indicator 
(

→P. 84, 86)

*

7

Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (

→P. 96)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist
indicator (

→P. 304)

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Instrument cluster

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4

: These indicators will illuminate in the following situations to indicate that

the system initial check is being performed: 

• When the BSM function or RCTA function is enabled and the power

switch is turned to ON mode.

• When the power switch is ON mode and the BSM function is enabled.
• When the power switch is ON mode and the RCTA function is enabled.

(At this time, a buzzer will also sound). 
The indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the indicators do not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion is enabled, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

*

6

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

7

: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this

indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

WARNING

■

If a safety system warning light does not come on 
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.

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4.2-inch display



7-inch display

Gauges and meters