Toyota Camry (2023 year). Manual in english

1-4. Theft deterrent system

Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

●

If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

1-4. Theft deterrent system

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:



Vehicles without a smart key system

●

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the wireless remote control or key. (The doors will lock again auto-
matically.)

●

The trunk is opened in any way other than using the wireless
remote control.

●

The hood is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

●

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)

●

The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function
or wireless remote control.

●

The hood is opened.

Close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

Alarm

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

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Fo
r safety and securi

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:



Vehicles without a smart key system

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Open the trunk using the wireless remote control.

●

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)



Vehicles with a smart key system

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.

●

Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■

Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof are closed before the
alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

1-4. Theft deterrent system

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

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Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.

●

While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.

●

When recharging or replacing the battery

●

For Canada: The doors are unlocked
using the key or mechanical key.

●

Except for Canada: The trunk is opened
using the key or mechanical key.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi-
cle.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked. (



P. 565)

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.

Warning lights

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning
light (



P. 528)

Inappropriate pedal
operation warning light
(



P. 529)

(Canada)

(Red)

Brake system warning
light (



P. 528)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 529)

(If equipped)

(Yellow)

Brake system warning
light (



P. 528)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 529)

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction indicator
lamp (



P. 529)

1, 3

(If equipped)

Brake hold operated
indicator (



P. 529)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator
lamp (



P. 529)

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering
system warning light
(



P. 530)

SRS warning light
(



P. 529)

(Yellow)

LTA indicator (



P. 530)

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light
(



P. 529)

(Flashes or
illuminates)

PCS warning light
(



P. 530)

(Canada)

ABS warning light
(



P. 529)

1, 3

(If equipped)

PKSB OFF indicator
(



P. 530)

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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

(vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being per-
formed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display with a message.

: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

(If equipped)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator (



P. 530)

Driver’s and front
passenger’s seat belt
reminder light (



P. 531)

(If equipped)

RCD OFF indicator
(



P. 531)

Rear passengers’ seat
belt reminder lights
(

Slip indicator (

Master warning light
(



P. 532)

Low fuel level warning
light (



P. 531)

Tire pressure warning
light (



P. 532)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(



P. 223)

(If equipped)

Brake hold standby
indicator (



P. 229)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(



P. 231)

Cruise control indicator
(



P. 290, 306)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(



P. 231)

Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(



P. 290, 306)

Headlight high beam
indicator (



P. 232)

Cruise control “SET”
indicator
(



P. 290, 306)

Automatic High Beam
indicator (



P. 236)

1, 3

PCS warning light
(



P. 254)

1, 2

Eco driving indicator
(



P. 109, 126)

1, 3

(If equipped)

PKSB OFF indicator
(



P. 361)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 224, 225)

(White)

LTA indicator (



P. 279)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 224, 225)

(Green)

LTA indicator
(



P. 255, 279)

(If equipped)

Brake hold operated
indicator (



P. 229)

(Yellow)

LTA indicator (



P. 279)

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1, 4

Slip indicator (

Security indicator
(

1, 3

VSC OFF indicator
(



P. 325)

(If equipped)

Intuitive parking assist
OFF indicator (



P. 336)

(If equipped)

“BSM” indicator
(



P. 330)

(If equipped)

RCD OFF indicator
(



P. 354)

(If equipped)

“RCTA” indicator
(



P. 345)

(If equipped)

“SPORT” indicator
(



P. 375)

5, 6

(If equipped)

BSM (Blind Spot Moni-
tor) outside rear view
mirror indicators
(



P. 330)

(If equipped)

“ECO MODE” indicator
(



P. 375)

1, 7

“AIRBAG ON/OFF”
indicator (



P. 49)

Low outside tempera-
ture indicator (



P. 94)

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: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position

: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.

: This light turns on when the system is off.

: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

: These indicators will illuminate in the following situations to indicate that

the system initial check is being performed:

• When the BSM function or RCTA function is enabled and the engine

switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

• When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart

key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system)
and the BSM function is enabled.

• When the engine switch is in the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart

key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system)
and the RCTA function is enabled. (At this time, a buzzer will also
sound.)
The indicators will turn off after a few seconds. If the indicators do not
illuminate or turn off, or if a buzzer does not sound when the RCTA func-
tion is enabled, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

: When the outside temperature is approximately 37°F (3°C) or lower, this

indicator will flash for approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

WARNING

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If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning lights not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Shift position (



P. 217)

Outside temperature

Displays the outside temperature within the range of -40°F (-40°C) to
122°F (50°C). Low outside temperature indicator comes on when the
ambient temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower.

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P. 98, 111)

Displays warning messages in case of a malfunction (



P. 538)

Speedometer
Fuel gauge

Displays the fuel level. In the following situations, the actual fuel level may
not be displayed correctly:

• After refueling only a small amount (approximately 5 L or less)
• When stopped on a hill or other slope
• When driving on a slope or around a curve

Odometer and trip meter (



P. 108, 125)

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Darker
Brighter

• The brightness of the instrument

panel lights can be adjusted
individually for day mode and
night mode

• If the brightness is adjusted

when  the  surroundings  are
bright  and  the  tail  lights  are  on
(day  mode  brightness  adjust-
ment),  the  brightness  level  of
night  mode  will  be  adjusted  at
the same time.

: Day mode and night mode:



P. 96

Instrument panel light control

2. Instrument cluster

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The meters and display illuminate when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



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)

●

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

●

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:

●

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

●

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

●

When “



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

Take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

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Fuel gauge and driving range display

The fuel gauge and driving range display are linked. If the fuel gauge and
driving range display do not update after refueling a small amount, they can
be updated by performing the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
Wait until the fuel in the fuel tank stabilizes.
Press the ODO/TRIP switch to change the odometer and trip meter display
to the odometer.
Turn the engine switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While pressing and holding the ODO/TRIP switch, turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While pressing and holding the ODO/TRIP switch, turn the engine switch to
IGNITION ON mode.
Continue holding the ODO/TRIP switch for approximately 5 seconds.
Release the switch when the odometer begins blinking.
Updating will be complete when the odometer blinks for approximately 5
seconds and then returns to the normal display.

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