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QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE CUSTOMER EX PERI ENCE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 00505-QR G 1 3- CA M Printed in U .S .A. 1 1/1 2 1 2-TCS-0588 5 201 3 C a m ry 127601_2013Camry_CVR.indd 1 11/20/12 12:13 AM[...]
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2013 Camry INDEX Engine maintenance 9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 9 Indicator symbols 4-5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3 Keyless entry 1,2 6 Light control-Instrument panel 8 Smart Key system 1,2 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19 Audio 20 Auto lock/unlock 2 10 A[...]
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2 OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel audio controls 1,2,3 Telephone controls 1,2 Voice command button 1,2,3 Ignition switch (standard key) 1 Cruise control Paddle shift switches 1 Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light 1 controls Wiper and washer controls Clock Audio system 1 /Navigation system 1,2 /Disp[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 3 12V DC power outlet AUX or USB/AUX port Seat heater controls 1 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) main switch 1 VSC OFF switch Headlight leveling dial 1 Coin holder 1 If equipped 2 For details, refer to the “ Navigation System Owner’s Manual .” 3 For details, refer to the “ Display Audio Sy[...]
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4 OVERVIEW Instrument cluster Service indicators and reminders Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Average fuel consumption meter Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped) Display change button Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display Odometer/Trip meter/Outside [...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 5 Service indicators and reminders Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Average fuel consumption meter Current fuel consumption gauge (if equipped) Display change button Odometer/Trip meter/Average fuel consumption display Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control displ[...]
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6 OVERVIEW Keyless entry (if equipped) Push Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Locking operation Unlocking operation Type A Type B Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function ACC ON OFF NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 7 Push ONCE: Driver door TWICE: All doors Smart Key system (if equipped) Start function Accessories such as the radio will operate. Power ON; the engine not running. All systems OFF. ACC ON OFF NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed. Push Depress brake pedal Carryi[...]
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8 Hood release Fuel tank door release and cap NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Pull up Turn to open Store Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 9 Hood release Pull up latch and raise hood Pull NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate. Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid tank NOTE: Regularly s[...]
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10 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Automatic Transmission * The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshifting - : Downshifting Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel [...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 11 * The “ENGINE START STOP”/ignition switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park. Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position. + : Upshifting - : Downshifting Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill[...]
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12 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Moonroof (if equipped) Sliding operation Tilting operation Open Tilt Close Close Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise. Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Seat position (forward/backward) Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only) [...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 13 Tilting operation Seat adjustments-Front Manual seat Power seat Seat position (forward/backward) Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Seat position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only) Lumbar support (driver side only) Seat adjustments-Rear Pull Fold [...]
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14 Power outlets-12V DC Front console The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for use. Center console (if equipped) Lights & turn signals Turn signals Headlights Front fog lights (if equipped) -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 15 The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position for use. Lights & turn signals Turn signals Headlights High beam Front fog lights (if equipped) Headlights -Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the headlights at a r[...]
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16 FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cruise control 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Turning system ON/OFF Functions System ON/OFF Increase speed Decrease speed Cancel 1 Resume 2 Garage door opener (HomeLink ® )* (if equipped) 3-5. Other int erior feature s Gar[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 17 1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal. 2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph. Increase speed Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink ® * can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighti[...]
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18 A utomatic Air Conditioning A utomatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Temperature selector (driver side) Temperature selector (passenger side) “DUAL” button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passengers. Indicator OFF: Sync[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 19 A utomatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically. Temperature selector (driver side) Temperature selector (passenger side) “DUAL” button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and [...]
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20 Steering wheel switches (if equipped) “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/ unmute or pause/resume audio. iPod ® /USB port By connecting a USB-compatible portable audio device or USB memory to the USB port, you can listen [...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 21 Steering wheel switches (if equipped) “ ” Use to search within the selected audio medium (radio, CD, iPod, etc.). “MODE” Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to mute/ unmute or pause/resume audio. v v Volume control iPod ® /USB port By connecting a USB-c[...]
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22 Rear (if equipped) FEATURES/OPERATIONS Cup holders Front Door locks SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Rear door Doors-Child safety locks Bottle holders Rear door Front door 127601_2013Camry.indd 22 11/19/12 10:30 PM[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 23 Door locks Lock Unlock SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside. Rear door Doors-Child safety locks 127601_2013Camry.indd 23 11/19/12 10:30 PM[...]
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24 SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tool location Jack Jack handle Luggage floor cover Wheel nut wrench Spare tire Removing the spare tire Trunk-Internal release (1) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. If belt i[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Spare tire & tools Tool location Jack Jack handle Luggage floor cover Wheel nut wrench Spare tire Removing the spare tire (1) Remove the tool tray. (2) Loosen the center fastener that secures the spare tire. Trunk-Internal release Pull up (1) (2) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tir[...]
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26 Star Safety System TM VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces engine power and applies braking to se[...]
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 27 VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and applying brake force to selected wheels. Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling. When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces e[...]
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28 NOTES 127601_2013Camry.indd 28 11/19/12 10:31 PM[...]
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly and easily. The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you[...]
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QU ICK R EFER ENCE GU I DE CUSTOMER EX PERI ENCE CENTER 1- 8 0 0 - 3 31- 4 3 31 00505-QR G 1 3- CA M Printed in U .S .A. 1 1/1 2 1 2-TCS-0588 5 201 3 C a m ry 127601_2013Camry_CVR.indd 1 11/20/12 12:13 AM[...]