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Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 11

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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)

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Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(

→P. 490)

When only an alarm sounds, circumstances and correction procedures are as
follows.

When locking or unlocking the

doors

The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of either of the front out-
side door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the hybrid system or changing power switch

modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.

When opening the trunk

The system can be operated when the electronic key is within about
2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of the trunk release button.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

The trunk was closed
while the electronic key
was still inside the trunk
and all the doors were
locked.

Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.

Interior alarm pings
repeatedly

The power switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (The
driver’s door was
opened when the
power switch was in
ACCESSORY mode).

Turn the power switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

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Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

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In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

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If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

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Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use
weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key
system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating prop-
erly. (Ways of coping:

→P. 509)

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When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

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When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

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When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves

• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

• Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or

a wireless key that emits radio waves

• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

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If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window

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When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

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When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

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Note for the entry function

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Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to

the rear bumper center when the trunk is opened.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor,

or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
power switch modes are changed.

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Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

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As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

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Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start
the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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The doors may unlock or lock if a large amount of water splashes on the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

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If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

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Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the

vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key

system. (

→P. 162)

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If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.

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The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.

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A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

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If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

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Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

: This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

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The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (

→P. 551)

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Setting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (

→P. 162)

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To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the
outside of the vehicle.

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The
alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may not
operate.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly

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Locking and unlocking the doors and trunk: Use the mechanical key.
(

→P. 509)

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Starting the hybrid system:

→P. 510

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 551)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

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Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (

→P . 150, 156, 509)

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Starting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes:

→P. 510

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Stopping the hybrid system:

→P. 204

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Certification for the smart key system

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

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People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas. (

→P. 160)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such
as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.
Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

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Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac
pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-
able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details for disabling the entry function.

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3-3. Adjusting the seats

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Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

Vertical height adjustment lever

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Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch

Seatback angle adjustment
switch

Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch

Vertical height adjustment
switch

Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

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When adjusting the seat position

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Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-
gers are not injured by the moving seat.

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Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid
injury.
Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

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Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Seat adjustment

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Be careful that the seat does not hit passengers or luggage.

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To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not
recline the seat more than necessary.
If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply
restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the
shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of
an accident.
Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Manual seat only: After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is
locked in position.

NOTICE

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When adjusting a front seat
When adjusting a front seat, make sure that the head restraint does not
contact the headliner. Otherwise, the head restraint and headliner may be
damaged.

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Pull the seatback lever in the trunk
for the seatback you wish to fold
down and then fold the seatback
down.

Rear seats

The seatbacks of the rear seats can be folded down.

Folding down the rear seatbacks

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WARNING

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

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Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving.

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Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.

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Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the trunk while driv-
ing.

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Do not allow children to enter the trunk.

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When returning the seat to its original position

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Ensure that the seat belt does not get caught between or behind the seats.

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If the seat belt has been released from its guide, pass the seat belt through
its guide. (

→P. 30)

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Seat adjustment
Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched between the rear console box
and the rear seat when folding down the rear seatback.

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After returning the seatback to the upright position
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.

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Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pressing it forward and rear-
ward on the top.

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Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Make sure that the seat belt is passed through its guide.

NOTICE

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When the right seatback is folded down
Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the
webbing of the rear center seat belt.

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Adjustable type

Pull the head restraint up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

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Integrated type

Head restraints cannot be adjusted or removed.

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Removing the head restraints

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Lock release button

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Front seats: If the head restraint touches
the ceiling, making the removal difficult,
change the seat height or angle.
(

→P. 169)

Lock
release
button

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Installing the head restraints

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Front seats

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Rear seats

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lowest
lock position while pressing the lock
release button.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

WARNING

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Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

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After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

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Do not drive with the head restraints removed.
(However, if a head restraint interferes with installation of a child restraint
system, the head restraint can be removed to accommodate the child
restraint system:

→P. 54)

Lock release
button

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

Adjustment procedure

Horn

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WARNING

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Caution while driving
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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After adjusting the steering wheel
Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the horn may not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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