Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 19

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The meters and display illuminate when

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Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Brightness of the meters (day mode and night mode)

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The brightness of the meters is changed between day mode and night
mode.
• Day mode: When the tail lights are off or when the tail lights are on but

the surrounding area is bright

• Night mode: When the tail lights are on and the surrounding area is dark

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When in night mode, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the
meters are set to the maximum brightness level.

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Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change: 

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When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 16 mph [25 km/h])

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When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.) 

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When “

− −” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. 

Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●

Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.

●

The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (

→P. 534)

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Shift position (

→P. 205)

Menu icon display area

Displays the following items. 
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature is displayed.

• Menu icons (

→P. 89)

• Outside temperature (

→P. 84) 

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or suggestion/advice pop-up displays will be displayed in
some situations.

• Menu icon content (

→P. 89)

• Suggestion function (

→P. 96)

• Warning message (

→P. 507)

Odometer/trip meter (

→P. 96)

Indicators (

→P. 78)

“ODO/TRIP” switch (

→P. 88)

Meter control switches (

→P. 88)

Multi-information display (4.2-inch display)

Summary of functions

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Using the content display area

The content display area is operated using the meter control
switches.

Scroll screens

*

, change the

displayed content

*

 and move

the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: Reset
Return to the previous
screen

Pressing and holding the switch
will display the first screen of the
selected menu icon.

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: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be displayed,

a mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which switch to
operate.

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Using the odometer/trip meter 

Items in this area are operated using the “ODO/TRIP” switch. 
Press: Change displayed item

Each time the switch is pressed,
the displayed item will be
changed.

Press and hold: Reset

Display the desired trip meter
and press and hold the switch to
reset the trip meter.

Using the multi-information display

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Drive information (

→P. 90)

Select to display various drive data.

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter
using the meter control switches.

Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems: 

• Cruise control (if equipped) (→P. 289)
• Dynamic radar cruise control (if equipped) (

→P. 276)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) (if equipped) 

(

→P. 253)

Warning message display (

→P. 507)

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a mal-
function is detected.

Settings display (

→P. 92)

Select to change the meter display settings and other settings.

Menu icons