Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 22

 

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Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage will lead to poor fuel economy. Avoid carry-
ing unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack will also cause
poor fuel economy.

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Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically
when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, fre-
quently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly
warm up, which can lead to excess fuel consumption.

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● Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tempera-

tures. 

• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid

● Have a service technician inspect the condition of the 12-volt bat-

tery.

● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set of tire

chains for the front tires.

Ensure that all tires are the specified size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.

Perform the following according to the driving conditions: 
● Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen.

Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away
the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. 

● To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,

remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield. 

● Check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accu-

mulated on the exterior lights, vehicle’s roof, chassis, around the
tires or on the brakes.

● Remove any snow or mud from the bottom of your shoes before

getting in the vehicle.

Winter driving tips

Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before
driving the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a man-
ner appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions. 

Preparation for winter

Before driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions. 

● Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the

parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released. If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking
brake, make sure to block the wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehi-
cle to move unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.

● If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm

that the shift lever cannot be moved out of P

*

.

*

: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any

other position without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be
shifted from P, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

Vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. 
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Side chain:

0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter

0.39 in. (10 mm) in width

1.18 in. (30 mm) in length

Cross chain:

0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter

0.55 in. (14 mm) in width

0.98 in. (25 mm) in length

Vehicles with 18-inch tires

Tire chains cannot be mounted.

Snow tires should be used instead.

When driving the vehicle

When parking the vehicle

Selecting tire chains

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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing
chains.

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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:

●

Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.

●

Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.

●

Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 

⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire chains

WARNING

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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.

●

Use tires of the specified size.

●

Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.

●

Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.

●

Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.

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Driving with tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. 
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.

●

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.

●

Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.

●

Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.

●

Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) system.

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NOTICE

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Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs or replacement of snow tires from Toyota dealers or legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.

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Fitting tire chains (vehicles with 16 and 17-inch tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Type A

Type B

Automatic air conditioning system

Air outlets and fan speed are automatically adjusted according
to the temperature setting.

Air conditioning controls

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Adjusting the temperature setting

To adjust the temperature setting, turn 

 clockwise to increase

the temperature and counterclockwise to decrease the tempera-
ture.

The air conditioning system switches between individual and synchro-

nized modes each time 

 is pressed.

Synchronized modes (indicator on): 

The driver’s side 

 

dial can be used to adjust the temperature for

the driver’s and front passenger’s side. At this time, operate the front

passenger’s side 

 

dial to enter individual mode.

Individual modes (indicator off): 
The temperature for the driver’s and front passenger’s side can be
adjusted separately.

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Fan speed setting

To adjust the fan speed, press 

 to increase the fan speed

and 

 to decrease the fan speed.

Press 

 to turn the fan off.

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Change the airflow mode

To change the airflow mode,

press .

The air outlets used are
switched each time the button is
pressed.

Air flows to the upper body.

Air flows to the upper body
and feet.

Air flows to the feet.

Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger oper-
ates.

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S-FLOW mode

In S-FLOW mode, priority for the airflow is given to the front seats,
reducing the airflow and air conditioning effect on the rear seats.

The system determines whether or not a front passenger is in the
vehicle by the opening and closing of the front passenger’s door.
When a front passenger is determined not to be in the vehicle, the
temperature indicator for the front passenger side will turn off. In
this case, depending on the set temperature and ambient tempera-
ture, priority for the airflow will be given to the driver's seat only.

The following S-FLOW modes are available: 

Automatic S-FLOW mode

In this mode, the system determines whether or not a rear passen-
ger is in the vehicle by the opening and closing of a rear door.
When a rear passenger is determined to be in the vehicle, S-FLOW
mode will be automatically disabled. (

→P. 350)

The 

 indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.

To enable/disable S-FLOW mode and enter manual S-FLOW mode,

press . 

(

→P. 350)

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Manual S-FLOW mode

When 

 is pressed, S-FLOW mode will be manually enabled/

disabled.

The 

 indicator will illuminate when S-FLOW mode is enabled.

Press  

.

The dehumidification function begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.

Adjust the temperature setting.

To stop the operation, press 

.

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Automatic mode indicator

If the fan speed setting or air flow modes are operated, the auto-
matic mode indicator goes off. However, automatic mode for func-
tions other than that operated is maintained.

Using automatic mode

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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes

Press .

The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recir-

culated air mode (indicator on) each time 

 is pressed.

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Defogging the windshield

Defoggers are used to defog the windshield and front side win-
dows.

Press .

The dehumidification function operates and fan speed increases.
Set the outside/recirculated air mode button to the outside air mode if
the recirculated air mode is used. (It may switch automatically.)
To defog the windshield and the side windows early, turn the air flow and
temperature up.

To return to the previous mode, press 

 again when the windshield

is defogged.

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Defogging the rear window and outside rear view mirrors

Vehicles without outside rear view mirror defoggers

A defogger is used to defog the rear window.

Press .

The defogger will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers

Defoggers are used to defog the rear window, and to remove rain-
drops, dew and frost from the outside rear view mirrors.

Press .

The defoggers will automatically turn off after a period of time.

Other functions

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Location of air outlets

The air outlets and air volume
change according to the
selected airflow mode.

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: If equipped

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Adjusting the position of and opening and closing the air out-
lets

Direct air flow to the left or right, up or down.

Turn the knob to open or close the vent.

Air outlets

*

Front

Rear (if equipped)

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Using automatic mode
Fan speed is adjusted automatically according to the temperature setting and
the ambient conditions.

Therefore, the fan may stop for a while until warm or cool air is ready to flow

immediately after 

 is pressed.

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Operation of automatic S-FLOW mode
When the system is operating in automatic S-FLOW mode, if a rear door is
opened and then closed, S-FLOW mode will be disabled. To enable S-FLOW

mode, press 

.

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Changing from manual S-FLOW mode to automatic S-FLOW mode

Press 

 

to disable S-FLOW mode.

Turn the power switch off.

After 60 minutes have elapsed, change the power switch to ON mode.

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Fogging up of the windows

●

The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.

Turning 

 on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the

windshield effectively.

●

If you turn 

 off, the windows may fog up more easily.

●

The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.

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Windshield fog detection function
When automatic mode is set, the humidity sensor (

→P. 352) detects fog on

the windshield and controls the air conditioning system to prevent fog.

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Outside/recirculated air mode

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When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode button to the recirculated air mode. This is effec-
tive in preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During
cooling operation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle
interior effectively.

●

Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting or the inside temperature. 

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When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on

●

In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.

●

Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the power switch
is turned to ON mode.

●

It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing 

.

■

When the outside temperature is low

The dehumidification function may not operate even when 

 is pressed.

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Operation of the air conditioning system in Eco drive mode

●

In the Eco drive mode, “ECO” is displayed on the air conditioning screen
and the air conditioning system is controlled as follows to prioritize fuel effi-
ciency:

• Engine speed and compressor operation controlled to restrict heating/

cooling capacity

• Fan speed restricted when automatic mode is selected

●

To improve air conditioning performance, perform the following operations:

• Adjust the fan speed
• Turn off Eco drive mode

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Ventilation and air conditioning odors

●

To let fresh air in, set the air conditioning system to the outside air mode.

●

During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.

●

To reduce potential odors from occurring:

• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air

mode prior to turning the vehicle off.

• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time

immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.

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Air conditioning filter
→P. 448

■

Customization
Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 557)

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WARNING

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To prevent the windshield from fogging up

●

Do not use 

 during cool air operation in extremely humid weather.

The difference between the temperature of the outside air and that of the
windshield can cause the outer surface of the windshield to fog up, block-
ing your vision.

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To prevent burns (vehicles with outside rear view mirror defoggers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces when the outside rear view mirror
defoggers are on.

NOTICE

■

Humidity sensor

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

●

Do not place anything on the instrument
panel which may cover the air outlets.
Otherwise, air flow may be obstructed,
preventing the windshield defoggers
from defogging.

In order to detect fog on the windshield, a
sensor which monitors the temperature
of the windshield, the surround humidity,
etc. is installed. (

→P. 350) 

Follow these points to avoid damaging
the sensor:

●

Do not disassemble the sensor

●

Do not spray the glass cleaner on the
sensor or subject it to strong impacts

●

Do not stick anything on the sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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