Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction

577

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

Did you press the power switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(

→P. 204)

●

Is the shift lever in P? (

→P. 206)

●

Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (

→P. 161)

●

Is the steering wheel unlocked? (

→P. 207)

●

Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the hybrid system can be started in a temporary way.
(

→P. 510)

●

Is the 12-volt battery discharged? (

→P. 512)

●

Is the power switch in ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
power switch in ON mode. (

→P. 217)

●

It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (

→P. 207)

●

Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (

→P. 181)

●

The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode (the hybrid system is not operating) for a period of
time. (

→P. 206)

If you think something is wrong

The hybrid system does not start

The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

The steering wheel cannot be turned after the hybrid system
is stopped

The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches

The power switch is turned off automatically

578

What to do if... (Troubleshooting)

●

The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (

→P. 483)

●

The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (

→P. 220)

Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(

→P . 480, 490)

●

Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (

→P. 86)

To stop the alarm, turn the power switch to ON mode or start the hybrid
system.

●

Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (

→P. 490)

●

When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P . 480, 490.

●

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (

→P. 496)

●

Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (

→P. 523)

A warning buzzer sounds during driving

An alarm is activated and the horn sounds

A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle

A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

When a problem has occurred

If you have a flat tire

The vehicle becomes stuck

579

Alphabetical index

Alphabetical index

AAC disc

A/C ............................................ 344

Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning

system ................................ 344

ABS

(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 283

Warning light......................... 481

Adaptive Front-lighting

System (AFS)......................... 228

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting

System) .................................. 228

Air conditioning filter .............. 448
Air conditioning

system.................................... 344

Air conditioning filter ............. 448
Automatic air conditioning

system ................................ 344

S-FLOW mode...................... 346

Airbags ....................................... 34

Airbag operating conditions .... 43
Airbag precautions for

your child.............................. 37

Airbag warning light .............. 480
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Curtain shield airbag

operating conditions ............. 43

Curtain shield airbag

precautions........................... 40

Front passenger occupant

classification system ............ 47

General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags ............... 34
Modification and disposal

of airbags ............................. 42

Side airbag operating

conditions ............................. 43

Side airbag precautions.......... 37
Side and curtain shield

airbags operating
conditions ............................. 43

Side and curtain shield

airbags precautions.............. 37

SRS airbag instructions for

Canadian owners ............... 565

SRS airbags ........................... 34

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

580

Alphabetical index

Alarm .......................................... 86
Anchor brackets ........................ 56
Antennas

(smart key system)................ 160

Anti-lock Brake System

(ABS) ...................................... 283

Warning light......................... 481

Approach warning ................... 278
Armrest..................................... 377
Assist grips .............................. 377
Audio system

Automatic air conditioning

system.................................... 344

Air conditioning filter ............. 448

Automatic headlight leveling

system.................................... 229

Automatic High Beam ............. 230
Automatic light control

system.................................... 227

AUX port

Auxiliary boxes ........................ 361

Back-up lights

Replacing light bulb ...... 465 , 470
Wattage ................................ 534

Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 424

Battery checking ................... 424
If the battery is discharged ... 512
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 338

Replacing.............................. 516

Battery (traction battery) .......... 77
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)....... 290

Blind Spot Monitor

function............................... 293

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

function............................... 296

Bluetooth

Bottle holders .......................... 359
Brake

Brake Hold............................ 224
Fluid...................................... 531
Parking brake ....................... 220
Warning light......................... 480

Brake assist ............................. 283
Brake Hold ............................... 224

Warning light......................... 481

Brake override system............ 191
Break-in tips ............................ 192
Brightness control

Instrument panel light

control .................................. 97

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

Blind Spot Monitor

function............................... 293

Rear Cross Traffic Alert

function............................... 296

581

Alphabetical index

Care

Aluminum wheels.................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior................................... 401
Seat belts.............................. 402

Cargo capacity......................... 201
CD player

Chains....................................... 339
Child restraint system............... 54

Booster seats installation........ 64
Convertible seats

installation ............................ 62

Front passenger occupant

classification system............. 47

Infant seats definition.............. 61
Infant seats installation ........... 56
Installing CRS

with LATCH anchors ............ 67

Installing CRS

with seat belts....................... 61

Installing CRS

with top tether strap.............. 70

LATCH anchors ...................... 67

Child safety ................................ 53

12-volt battery

precautions................. 426, 517

Airbag precautions.................. 37
Battery precautions....... 426, 517
Child restraint system ............. 54
How your child should wear

the seat belt.......................... 30

Installing child restraints ......... 54
Moon roof precautions.......... 187
Power window lock switch .... 181
Power window precautions... 183
Rear door child-protectors .... 153
Removed electronic key

battery precautions............. 456

Seat belt extender

precautions........................... 33

Seat belt precautions.............. 32
Seat heater precautions ....... 353
Trunk precautions................. 158

Child-protectors ...................... 153
Cleaning ........................... 398, 401

Aluminum wheels ................. 399
Exterior ................................. 398
Interior .................................. 401
Seat belts.............................. 402

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

582

Alphabetical index

Clock

Coat hooks ............................... 378
Compass .................................. 392
Condenser................................ 421
Console box ............................. 358
Consumption

screen............................. 141, 142

Coolant

Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking

before winter....................... 338

Cooling system........................ 420

Hybrid system

overheating......................... 519

Cruise control

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

Cup holders.............................. 360
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 551

Daytime running light

system.................................... 228

Defogger

Outside rear view

mirrors ................................ 348

Rear window......................... 348
Windshield ............................ 348

Dimensions .............................. 526
Dinghy towing.......................... 203
Display

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

LDA (Lane Departure Alert

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

Multi-information

display ........................ 100, 112

Warning messages............... 490

Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 412
Door courtesy lights

Location ................................ 354
Wattage ................................ 534

583

Alphabetical index

Door lock

Doors .................................... 150
Key........................................ 509
Smart key system ................. 150
Wireless remote control ........ 150

Doors ........................................ 150

Automatic door locking

and unlocking systems ....... 153

Door lock............................... 152
Outside rear view mirrors...... 179
Rear door child-protector ...... 153
Side doors............................. 150
Side windows........................ 181

Drive information..................... 103
Drive-Start Control .................. 192
Driving

Break-in tips.......................... 192
Correct posture ....................... 26
Hybrid vehicle driving tips ..... 335
Procedures ........................... 190
Winter drive tips .................... 338

Dynamic radar cruise control

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

ECO Accelerator Guidance .... 117
Eco drive mode........................ 333
Eco-friendly driving

information ............................ 115

Eco guide ................................. 117
Eco score ................................. 117
EDR (Event data recorder).......... 9
Electric motor

(traction motor) ....................... 73

Electric Power Steering

(EPS) ...................................... 284

Warning light......................... 481

Electronic key .......................... 146

Battery-saving function ......... 162
If the electronic key does not

operate properly ................. 509

Replacing the battery............ 455

Emergency flashers ................ 474

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

584

Alphabetical index

Emergency, in case of

If a warning buzzer

sounds................................ 480

If a warning light turns on...... 480
If a warning message is

displayed ............................ 490

If the 12-volt battery is

discharged.......................... 512

If the electronic key does not

operate properly ................. 509

If the hybrid system

will not start ........................ 507

If you have a flat tire ............. 496
If you lose your keys ............. 147
If you think something is

wrong.................................. 479

If your vehicle becomes

stuck ................................... 523

If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an emergency ... 475

If your vehicle needs to be

towed.................................. 476

If your vehicle overheats....... 519

Engine

ACCESSORY mode ............. 205
Compartment ........................ 416
Engine switch........................ 204
Hood ..................................... 414
How to start the hybrid

system ................................ 204

Identification number ............ 527
If your vehicle has to be

stopped in an
emergency.......................... 475

Ignition switch

(power switch) .................... 204

Overheating .......................... 519
Power switch......................... 204

Engine coolant

Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 338

Engine coolant temperature

gauge ....................................... 96

Engine oil

Capacity................................ 529
Checking............................... 417
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 338

Engine switch .......................... 204
Enhanced VSC......................... 283
Entune Audio

Entune Audio Plus

Entune Premium Audio

EPS

(Electric Power Steering) ..... 284

Warning light......................... 481

EV drive mode ......................... 210
Event data recorder (EDR).......... 9
Exclusive jump starting

terminal .................................. 512

585

Alphabetical index

Flat tire...................................... 496
Floor mats .................................. 24
Fluid

Brake .................................... 531
Hybrid transmission .............. 531
Washer ................................. 423

Front interior light ................... 355
Front passenger occupant

classification system .............. 47

Front passenger’s seat

belt reminder light................. 483

Front personal lights............... 356
Front seats ............................... 169

Adjustment............................ 169
Cleaning................................ 401
Correct driving posture ........... 26
Head restraints ..................... 173
Seat heaters ......................... 353

Front side marker lights

Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs..... 462 , 470
Wattage ................................ 534

Front turn signal lights

Replacing light bulbs .... 461 , 470
Turn signal lever ................... 219
Wattage ................................ 534

Fuel

Capacity................................ 528
Fuel gauge.............................. 96
Information............................ 535
Refueling .............................. 238
Type.............................. 528, 535
Warning light......................... 483

Fuel consumption ................... 141
Fuel filler door ......................... 238

Refueling .............................. 238
When the fuel filler door

cannot be opened .............. 241

Fuses ........................................ 457

Garage door opener ................ 379
Gauges ....................................... 96
Glove box ................................. 358
Grocery bag hooks.................. 363

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

586

Alphabetical index

Hands-free system

(for cellular phone)

Head restraints ........................ 173
Head-up display....................... 128
Headlights ................................ 227

Automatic headlight

leveling ............................... 229

Automatic High Beam ........... 230
Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 470
Windshield wiper linked

headlight illumination.......... 229

Heaters

Automatic air

conditioning system............ 344

Outside rear view mirrors...... 348
Seat heaters ......................... 353

High mounted stoplight

Replacing.............................. 470

High voltage components......... 77
Hill-start assist control............ 284
Hood ......................................... 414
Hooks

Coat hooks............................ 378
Grocery bag hooks ............... 363
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 24

Horn .......................................... 175
HUD (Head-up display)............ 128

Hybrid battery

(traction battery) ..................... 77

Hybrid battery

(traction battery) air
intake vent ....................... 78, 450

Hybrid system............................ 73

Emergency shut off system .... 78
Energy monitor/

consumption screen ........... 135

EV drive mode ...................... 210
High voltage components ....... 77
Hybrid System Indicator ......... 98
Hybrid system precautions ..... 77
Hybrid vehicle driving tips..... 335
If the hybrid system

will not start ........................ 507

Overheating .......................... 519
Power (ignition) switch.......... 204
Starting the hybrid system .... 204
Vehicle proximity notification

system.................................. 74

Hybrid System Indicator ........... 98
Hybrid transmission................ 213

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ..................... 217

587

Alphabetical index

I/M test ...................................... 411
ICS (Intelligent Clearance

Sonar)..................................... 312

Indicator .................................. 93
Warning light......................... 482
Warning messages ............... 323

Identification

Engine................................... 527
Vehicle .................................. 527

Ignition switch

(power switch) ....................... 204

Illuminated entry system ........ 356
Immobilizer system ................... 84
Indicators ................................... 93
Initialization

Intelligent Clearance

Sonar.................................. 323

Items to initialize ................... 559
Tire pressure

warning system .................. 430

Inside rear view mirror ............ 177
Instrument panel light

control ...................................... 97

Intelligent Clearance

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

Indicator .................................. 93
Warning light......................... 482
Warning messages ............... 323

Interior lights............................ 354

Switch ................................... 355

Intuitive parking assist............ 304

Jack

Positioning the jack............... 415
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 496

Jack handle.............................. 496
Jam protection function

Moon roof ............................. 185
Power window ...................... 181

Keyless entry

Smart key system ......... 150, 156
Wireless remote

control ........................ 150, 156

Keys.......................................... 146

Battery-saving function ......... 162
Electronic key ....................... 146
Engine switch ....................... 204
If the electronic key does

not operate properly ........... 509

If you lose your keys............. 147
Key number plate ................. 146
Keyless entry ........................ 146
Mechanical key..................... 147
Power switch ........................ 204
Replacing the battery............ 455
Warning buzzer .................... 161
Wireless remote control........ 146

Knee airbags.............................. 34

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

588

Alphabetical index

Lane Departure Alert with

steering control (LDA) .......... 260

Language (multi-

information display)...... 108, 124

LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA (Lane Departure Alert

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

Lever

Auxiliary catch lever.............. 414
Hood lock release lever ........ 414
Internal trunk release lever ... 157
Shift lever.............................. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering

lock release lever ............... 175

Turn signal lever ................... 219
Wiper lever............................ 234

License plate lights

Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs............. 470

Light bulbs

Replacing.............................. 460
Wattage ................................ 534

Lights

Automatic High Beam ........... 230
Headlight switch.................... 227
Illuminated entry system ....... 356
Interior lights ......................... 355
Interior lights list.................... 354
Personal lights ...................... 356
Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Trunk light ............................. 157
Turn signal lever ................... 219
Vanity lights .......................... 364
Wattage ................................ 534

Load capacity........................... 201
Lock steering column ............. 175

Maintenance

Do-it-yourself maintenance... 412
General maintenance ........... 407
Maintenance data ................. 526
Maintenance

requirements ...................... 404

Resetting the message

indicating maintenance
is required .......................... 405

Malfunction indicator lamp..... 480
Meter........................................... 96

Head-up display.................... 128
Indicators ................................ 93
Instrument panel light

control .................................. 97

Meters..................................... 96
Multi-information

display ........................ 100, 112

Settings......................... 105, 119
Warning lights......................... 91
Warning messages............... 490

Mirrors

Inside rear view mirror .......... 177
Outside rear view mirror

defoggers ........................... 348

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 179
Vanity mirrors ....................... 364

Mobile Assistant

Moon roof................................. 184

Door lock linked moon

roof operation ..................... 185

Jam protection function ........ 185
Operation.............................. 184

MP3 disc

589

Alphabetical index

Multi-information

display............................ 100, 112

Drive information................... 103
Dynamic radar cruise control

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

Eco-friendly driving

information.......................... 115

Language...................... 108 , 124
LDA (Lane Departure Alert

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

Outside temperature ............... 96
PCS (Pre-Collision

System) .............................. 249

Settings......................... 105, 119
Suggestion function ...... 109 , 125
Warning messages ............... 490

Navigation system

Noise from under vehicle............ 6

Odometer.................................... 96
Oil

Engine oil .............................. 529

Opener

Fuel filler door ....................... 240
Hood ..................................... 414
Trunk..................................... 156

Outside rear view mirrors ....... 179

Adjusting and folding ............ 179
Blind spot monitor (BSM)...... 290
Outside rear view mirror

defoggers ........................... 348

Outside temperature

display...................................... 96

Overheating, Hybrid

system.................................... 519

Paddle shift switches.............. 216
Panic mode .............................. 147
Panoramic view monitor

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

Parking brake engaged

warning buzzer/
message............................. 223

Warning light......................... 481

Parking lights........................... 227

Light switch........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs .... 461 , 470
Wattage ................................ 534

PCS

(Pre-Collision System).......... 249

Warning light......................... 482

Personal lights......................... 356
Phone switch

Power control unit..................... 77
Power control unit coolant ..... 420

Capacity................................ 530
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking

before winter ...................... 338

Power outlet............................. 365
Power steering

(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 284

Warning light......................... 481

Power switch ........................... 204
Power windows ....................... 181

Door lock linked window

operation ............................ 182

Jam protection function ........ 181
Operation.............................. 181
Window lock switch .............. 181

Pre-Collision System

(PCS) ...................................... 249

Warning light......................... 482

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

590

Alphabetical index

Radar cruise control

(dynamic radar cruise
control with full-speed
range) ..................................... 270

Radiator .................................... 421
Radio

Rear Camera Detection

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

Rear Cross Traffic Alert .......... 296
Rear Cross Traffic

Auto Brake ............................. 314

Rear interior lights................... 355

Wattage ................................ 534

Rear passengers’ seat belt

reminder light ........................ 483

Rear personal lights ................ 356
Rear seat

Folding down ........................ 171

Rear side marker lights

Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light bulbs..... 467 , 470
Wattage ................................ 534

Rear turn signal lights

Replacing light bulbs..... 467 , 470
Turn signal lever ................... 219
Wattage ................................ 534

Rear view mirror

Inside rear view mirror .......... 177
Outside rear view mirrors...... 179

Rear view monitor system

Rear window defogger............ 348
Refueling .................................. 238

Capacity................................ 528
Fuel types ..................... 528, 535
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 240
When the fuel filler door

cannot be opened .............. 241

Replacing

Electronic key battery ........... 455
Fuses.................................... 457
Light bulbs ............................ 460
Tires...................................... 496

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners...................... 562

Resetting the message

indicating maintenance is
required.................................. 405

Road accident cautions ............ 81

591

Alphabetical index

Safety Connect ........................ 386
Seat belt reminder light........... 483
Seat belts.................................... 28

Adjusting the seat belt ............ 29
Automatic Locking

Retractor............................... 30

Child restraint system

installation ............................ 54

Cleaning and maintaining

the seat belt........................ 402

Emergency Locking

Retractor............................... 30

How to wear your seat belt ..... 28
How your child should wear

the seat belt.......................... 30

Pregnant women, proper

seat belt use ......................... 31

Reminder light and buzzer.... 483
Seat belt extender................... 30
Seat belt instructions for

Canadian owners ............... 563

Seat belt pretensioners........... 29
SRS warning light ................. 480

Seat heaters ............................. 353
Seating capacity ...................... 201
Seats......................................... 169

Adjustment............................ 169
Adjustment precautions ........ 170
Child seats/child restraint

system installation................ 54

Cleaning ............................... 401
Folding down the rear

seatbacks ........................... 171

Head restraints ..................... 173
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 26
Seat heaters ......................... 353

Sensor

Automatic headlight

system................................ 228

Automatic High Beam

system................................ 230

Camera sensor ..................... 244
Humidity sensor.................... 352
Inside rear view mirror .......... 178
Intuitive parking assist .......... 304
LDA (Lane Departure Alert

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

Radar sensor ........................ 244

Service reminder

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

Service plug ............................... 77

: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S

MANUAL”.

592

Alphabetical index

Shift lever ................................. 213

Hybrid transmission .............. 213
If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P ................ 217

S mode ................................. 215

Shift lock system ..................... 217
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 227

Light switch ........................... 227
Replacing light

bulbs................... 462, 467, 470

Wattage ................................ 534

Side mirrors ............................. 179

Adjusting and folding ............ 179
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 290

Side turn signal lights

Replacing light bulbs............. 470
Turn signal lever ................... 219

Smart key system .................... 160

Antenna location ................... 160
Entry functions .............. 150, 156
Starting the hybrid system .... 204

Snow tires ................................ 340
Spare tire .................................. 496

Inflation pressure .................. 532
Storage location.................... 496

Spark plug ................................ 530
Specifications .......................... 526

Speedometer.............................. 96
Sport mode .............................. 333
Steering lock

Column lock release ............. 207

Steering wheel ......................... 175

Adjustment............................ 175
Audio switches

Meter control

switches ..................... 101, 113

Stoplights

Replacing light bulbs ............ 470

Storage feature ........................ 357
Stuck

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................... 523

Sun visors ................................ 364
Sunshade

Roof ...................................... 185

Switches

Audio remote control

switches

Automatic High Beam

switch ................................. 230

Brake hold switch ................. 224
Compass switch ................... 392
Cruise control switch ............ 270
Door lock switches................ 152
Driving mode select

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

Emergency flasher switch..... 474
EV drive mode switch ........... 210

Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 37