Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Manual

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Interio

r features

Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.

Hi (3 segments lit)

→ Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)

→ Lo (1 segment lit) →

Off

The level indicator (amber) lights
up during operation.

The seat heaters can be used when the power switch is in ON mode.

Seat heaters

WARNING

●

Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:

• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-

lenged

• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping

drugs, cold remedies, etc.)

●

Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing

• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat

heater.

• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.

NOTICE

●

Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the functions when the
hybrid system is off.

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5-2. Using the interior lights

Front interior/personal lights (

→P. 355, 356 )

Shift lever light (if equipped)

Inside door handle lights (if equipped)

Rear interior light (if equipped) (

→P. 355)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (

→P. 356)

Door courtesy lights

Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)

Front center console light (if equipped)

Footwell lights (if equipped)

Interior lights list

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5-2. Using the interior lights

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Front (if equipped)

The rear personal lights (if equipped) turn on/off together with the
front interior light.

Turns the lights on/off linked
to door positions

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear (if equipped)

Turns the light off

Turns the light on/off linked to
door positions

Turns the light on

Interior lights

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5-2. Using the interior lights

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Front

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear (if equipped)

Turns the lights on/off

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Illuminated entry system:

The lights automatically turn on/off according to the power switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.

●

If the interior lights remain on when the power switch is turned off, the lights
will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

●

Some functions can be customized. (

→P. 557)

Personal lights

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(

→P. 361)

Glove box

(

→P. 358)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(

→P. 359)

Cup holders

(

→P. 360)

Console box

(

→P. 358)

Auxiliary box/open tray

(

→P. 361, 362)

Coin holder

(

→P. 358)

WARNING

●

Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this
may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:

• Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact

with other stored items.

• Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other

stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release
gas, causing a fire hazard.

●

When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the
lids closed.
In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an accident may occur
due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Unlock with the mechanical key

Lock with the mechanical key

Open (pull lever)

The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are on.

Push the knob.

Pull the lever to open.

Glove box

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Console box

Coin holder

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5-3. Using the storage features

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r features

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

●

The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front



Rear

WARNING

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glass or paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill
and glass cups may break.

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5-3. Using the storage features

Cup holders



Front



Rear

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

●

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup hold-
ers. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden braking, causing injury.

●

To prevent burns, cover hot drinks when placed in the cup holders.

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5-3. Using the storage features

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r features

Opening:
Push the tray forward until it locks.
Closing:
Push the tray forward to release the lock and the tray will automati-
cally close.

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When small items are placed on top of the tray (type C)

Auxiliary boxes



Type A (if equipped)



Type B (if equipped)

Push the lid.



Type C

The tray can be opened while small items
are placed on it.

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5-3. Using the storage features

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When using wireless charger (if equipped)
→P. 368

WARNING

■

Items unsuitable for storing (type A)
Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

NOTICE

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When opening or closing the tray (type C)

●

To prevent damaging small items, when opening the tray while small items
are placed on it, make sure the items will not get caught.

●

To prevent damaging the tray, do not pull the tray to close it. Doing so may
damage the tray.

Open tray

WARNING

Observe the following precautions when putting items in the open tray. Fail-
ure to do so may cause items to be thrown out of the tray in the event of
sudden braking or steering. In these cases, the items may interfere with
pedal operation or cause driver distraction, resulting in an accident.

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Do not store items in the tray that can easily shift or roll out.

●

Do not stack items in the tray higher than the tray’s edge.

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Do not put items in the tray that may protrude over the tray’s edge.

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5-3. Using the storage features

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r features

Trunk features

Grocery bag hooks

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hooks, do not apply too much load to the hooks.

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5-4. Other interior features

To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.

To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

Vehicles with vanity lights: The light
turns on when the cover is opened.

Vehicles with vanity lights: If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while
the hybrid system is off, the lights will turn off automatically.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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5-4. Other interior features

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r features

Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC/10 A (power consumption of 120 W).

Open the lid.

The power outlet can be used when the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode.

Power outlet

NOTICE

●

To avoid damaging the power outlet, close the power outlet lid when it is
not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short
circuit.

●

To prevent 12-volt battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer
than necessary when the hybrid system is off.

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5-4. Other interior features

The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices.
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the manual included with the device before using a USB charging
port.

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Using the USB charging ports

Open the console box lid and
open the lid.

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The USB charging ports can be used when
The power switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

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If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

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Cable pass through

USB charging ports (if equipped)

The shape of the console box rim allows
power cables to be passed through when
the console box lid is closed.

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5-4. Other interior features

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NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

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Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

●

Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

●

When the USB charging ports are not in use, close the lids. If a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

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To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the hybrid
system stopped.

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5-4. Other interior features

A portable device, such as a smartphone or mobile battery, can be
charged by just placing it on the charging area, provided the device is
compatible with the Qi wireless charging standard created by the
Wireless Power Consortium.

The wireless charger cannot be used with a portable device that is
larger than the charging area. Additionally, depending on the portable
device, the wireless charger may not operate properly. Refer to the
operation manual of the portable device.

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The “Qi” symbol

The “Qi” symbol is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium.

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Name for all parts

Power supply switch

Operation indicator light

Charge area

Wireless charger (if equipped)

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