Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 15

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Brake hold function

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If the brake pedal is left released for a period of about 3 minutes after the
system has started holding the brake, the parking brake will be set automat-
ically. In this case, a warning buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the
multi-information display.

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To turn the system off while the system is holding the brake, firmly depress
the brake pedal and press the button again.

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The brake hold function may not hold the vehicle when the vehicle is on a
steep incline. In this situation, it may be necessary for the driver to apply the
brakes. A warning buzzer will sound and the multi-information display will
inform the driver of this situation. If a warning message is shown on the
multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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When the parking brake is set automatically while the system is holding
the brakes
Perform any of the following operations to release the parking brake.

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Depress the accelerator pedal. (The parking brake will not be released auto-
matically if the seat belt is not fastened.)

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Operate the parking brake switch with the brake pedal depressed. 

Make sure that the parking brake indicator light goes off. (

→P. 220)

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When an inspection at your Toyota dealer is necessary
When the brake hold standby indicator (green) does not illuminate even when
the brake hold switch is pressed with the brake hold system operating condi-
tions met, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected at
your Toyota dealer.

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Warning messages and buzzers
Warning messages and buzzers are used to indicate a system malfunction or
to inform the driver of the need for caution. If a warning message is shown on
the multi-information display, read the message and follow the instructions.

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If the brake hold operated indicator flashes
→P. 481

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WARNING

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When the vehicle is on a steep incline
When using the brake hold system on a steep incline, exercise caution. The
brake hold function may not hold the vehicle in such a situation.

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When stopped on a slippery road
The system cannot stop the vehicle when the gripping ability of the tires has
been exceeded. Do not use the system when stopped on a slippery road.

NOTICE

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When parking the vehicle
The brake hold system is not designed for use when parking the vehicle for
a long period of time. Turning the power switch off while the system is hold-
ing the brake may release the brake, which would cause the vehicle to
move. When operating the power switch, depress the brake pedal, shift the
shift lever to P and set the parking brake.

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Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:

The headlights, day-
time running lights

 

(

→P.

228) and all the lights
listed below turn on and
off automatically.
(When the power
switch is in ON mode)

The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
(

→P. 228) and instru-

ment panel lights turn
on. 

The headlights and all the lights listed above (except day-
time running lights) turn on. 

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 The daytime running lights turn off.

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 The daytime running lights turn on.

 

(

→P. 228)

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: For  U.S.A.

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: For Canada

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams. 

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once. 

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically. 

Operating instructions

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Turning on the high beam headlights

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AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) secures excellent visibility at
intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of
the light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the
degree of the tire’s angle as controlled by steering input.

AFS operates at speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h) or higher.

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Daytime running light system

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Type A: 
The daytime running lights illuminate the headlights and, they are darker
than the headlights. 
Type B: 
The daytime running lights illuminate the parking lights and, they are
brighter than parking lights.

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To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.)

• The hybrid system is starting
• The parking brake released
• The headlight switch is in 

 (Canada only), 

 or 

 (when the

surroundings are bright) position

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate due to the condi-
tions above, even if the parking brake is set again.

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For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.

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Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield. 
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction. 

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Automatic light off system

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When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off
and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if 

 on

the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)

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When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off and the driver’s
door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the power switch to ON mode, or turn the light

switch off once and then back to 

or

.

If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.

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Light reminder buzzer (except when the light switch is in 

)

A buzzer sounds when the power switch is turned off or turned to ACCES-
SORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are turned on.

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Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination

When driving during daytime with the headlight switch turned to 

, if the

windshield wipers are used, the headlights will turn on automatically after
several seconds to help enhance the visibility of your vehicle.

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Automatic headlight leveling system (if equipped)
The level of the headlights is automatically adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle to ensure that the
headlights do not interfere with other road users.

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12-volt battery-saving function
In the following conditions, the remaining lights will go off automatically after
20 minutes in order to prevent the 12-volt battery from being discharged:

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The headlights and/or tail lights are on.

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The power switch is in ACCESSORY mode or turned off. 

This function will be canceled in any of the following situations:

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When the power switch is turned to ON mode.

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When the light switch is operated.

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When a door or the trunk is opened or closed.

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Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 551)

NOTICE

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the hybrid system is
off.

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Push the lever away from you
with the headlight switch in the

 or 

 position.

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indica-
tor will come on when the system
is operating.

Automatic High Beam

The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind
the upper portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of
the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically
turns the high beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

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Limitations of the Automatic High Beam
Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off
manually if necessary.

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To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system
Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam

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Switching to the low beams

Pull the lever to its original posi-
tion.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

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Switching to the high beams

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.

Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

Turning the high beams on/off manually

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Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

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When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically (after approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

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If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:

• The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

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The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

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The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without its headlights turned on is detected.

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House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
and other reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low
beams, or the low beams to remain on.

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The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high
beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles

ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle

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The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.

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Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.

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In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness level. This may cause the low beams to remain on
or the high beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such
a case, it is necessary to manually switch between the high and low beams.

• When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,

etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or damaged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty
• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty,

changing color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehi-

cle

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel roads, etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road

• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• When the vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity
The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the power switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in 

.

• The headlight switch lever is in high beam position.

Turn the power switch to the ON mode.

Within 5 seconds after 

, repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the

original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 9 times,
then leave the lever in high beam position.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even when the vehicle is
stopped.

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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows. When
intermittent windshield wiper operation is selected, the wiper interval
can be also adjusted.

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 or 

 

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Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
The intermittent wind-
shield wiper operates
more frequently as vehi-
cle speed becomes
higher.

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 or 

 

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Low speed windshield
wiper operation

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 or 

 

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High speed windshield
wiper operation

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 or 

 

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Temporary operation

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: For Canada

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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Washer/wiper dual operation

Wipers will automatically operate a
couple of times after the washer
squirts.
(After operating several times, the
wipers operate once more time
after a short delay to prevent drip-
ping. However, the dripping pre-
vention does not operate while the
vehicle is moving.)

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The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The power switch is in ON mode.

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If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.

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When stopping the hybrid system in an emergency while driving
If the windshield wipers are operating when the hybrid system is stopped, the
windshield wipers will operate in high speed operation. After the vehicle is
stopped, operation will return to normal when the power switch is turned to
ON mode, or operation will stop when the driver’ door is opened.

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WARNING

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Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.

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When the washer fluid tank is empty
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.

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When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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When the windshield wipers are not being used, they retract to below
the hood. To enable the windshield wipers to be lifted when parking in
cold conditions or when replacing a windshield wiper insert, change
the rest position of the windshield wipers to the service position using
the wiper lever.

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Raising the wipers to the service position

Within approximately 45 sec-
onds of turning the power
switch off, move the wiper lever
to the 

 

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position and hold it for approxi-
mately 2 seconds or more.

The wipers will move to the ser-
vice position.

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Lifting the windshield wipers

While holding the hook portion
of the wiper arm, lift the wind-
shield wiper from the wind-
shield.

Changing the windshield wiper rest position/Lifting the wind-
shield wipers

Hook portion

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Lowering the windshield wipers to the retracted position
With the windshield wipers placed on the windshield, turn the power switch to
ON mode and then move the wiper lever to an operating position. When the
wiper switch is turned off, the windshield wipers will stop at the retracted posi-
tion.

NOTICE

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When lifting the windshield wipers

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Do not lift the windshield wipers when they are in the retracted position
below the hood. Otherwise, they may contact the hood, possibly resulting
in damage to a windshield wiper and/or the hood.

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Do not operate the wiper lever when the windshield wipers are lifted. Oth-
erwise, the windshield wipers may contact the hood, possibly resulting in
damage to the windshield wipers and/or hood.

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4-4. Refueling

● Close all the doors and windows, and turn the power switch off.
● Confirm the type of fuel. (→P. 535)

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Fuel types
→P. 535

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Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

Opening the fuel tank cap

Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: 

Before refueling the vehicle

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WARNING

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

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After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an
unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to
discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from
static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

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Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. 
A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened.
Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot
weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

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Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their
body to come close to an open fuel tank.

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Do not inhale vaporized fuel.
Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

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Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

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Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically
charged.
This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition
hazard.

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When refueling
Observe the following precautions to prevent fuel overflowing from the fuel
tank:

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Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck.

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Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off.

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Do not top off the fuel tank.

NOTICE

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Refueling
Do not spill fuel during refueling. 
Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control
system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the
vehicle’s painted surface.

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Press the opener to open the
fuel filler door.

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to
remove it and hang it on the
back of the fuel filler door.

After refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.

Opening the fuel tank cap

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Closing the fuel tank cap