Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 57

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To avoid malfunction of the radar sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the radar sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Keep the radar sensor and front grille emblem clean at all times.

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Do not attach accessories, stickers (including transparent stickers) or
other items to the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding area.

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Do not subject the radar sensor or surrounding area to a strong impact. 
If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper has been subjected to a
strong impact, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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Do not disassemble the radar sensor.

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Do not modify or paint the radar sensor, front grille emblem or surrounding
area.

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If the radar sensor, front grille, or front bumper needs to be removed and
installed, or replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

Radar sensor
Front grille emblem

If the front of the radar sensor or the
front or back of the front grille emblem
is dirty or covered with water droplets,
snow, etc., clean it.
Clean the radar sensor and front grille
emblem with a soft cloth so you do not
mark or damage them.

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To avoid malfunction of the camera sensor
Observe the following precautions.
Otherwise, the camera sensor may not operate properly, possibly leading to
an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Keep the windshield clean at all times.
• If the windshield is dirty or covered with an oily film, water droplets,

snow, etc., clear the windshield.

• If a glass coating agent is applied to the windshield, it will still be neces-

sary to use the windshield wipers to remove water droplets, etc. from
the area of the windshield in front of the camera sensor.

• If the inner side of the windshield where the camera sensor is installed

is dirty, contact your Toyota dealer.

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If the part of the windshield in front of the camera sensor is fogged up or
covered with condensation or ice, use the windshield defogger to remove
the fog, condensation or ice. (

→P. 351, 357)

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If water droplets cannot be properly removed from the area of the wind-
shield in front of the camera sensor by the windshield wipers, replace the
wiper insert or wiper blade.
If the wiper inserts or wiper blades need to be replaced, contact your Toy-
ota dealer.

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Do not attach window tinting to the windshield.

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Replace the windshield if it is damaged or cracked. 
If the windshield needs to be replaced, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not get the camera sensor wet.

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Do not allow bright lights to shine into the camera sensor.

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Do not dirty or damage the camera sensor. 
When cleaning the inside of the windshield, do not allow glass cleaner to
contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. 
If the lens is dirty or damaged, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Do not attach objects, such as stickers,
transparent stickers, etc., and so forth,
to the outer side of the windshield in
front of the camera sensor (shaded
area in the illustration).
A: From the top of the windshield to
approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm) below the
bottom of the camera sensor
B: Approximately 7.9 in. (20 cm)
(Approximately 4.0 in. [10 cm] to the
right and left from the center of the
camera sensor)

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Do not subject the camera sensor to a strong impact.

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Do not change the installation position or direction of the camera sensor or
remove it.

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Do not disassemble the camera sensor.

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Do not modify any components of the vehicle around the camera sensor
(inside rear view mirror, etc.) or ceiling.

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Do not attach any accessories that may obstruct the camera sensor to the
hood, front grille or front bumper. Contact your Toyota dealer for details.

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If a surfboard or other long object is to be mounted on the roof, make sure
that it will not obstruct the camera sensor.

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Do not modify the headlights or other lights.

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Certification

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada