Toyota Camry (2023 year). Manual in english

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

■

Mirror angle can be adjusted when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■

When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror
defoggers)

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

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P. 383, 389, 397)

WARNING

■

Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

●

Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

●

Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

■

When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

■

When the mirror defoggers are operating (vehicles with outside rear
view mirror defoggers)

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

Opening
One-touch opening

: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

This function can be used to prevent children from accidentally open-
ing or closing a passenger window.
Press the switch.

The indicator will come on and the
passenger windows will be locked.
The  passenger  windows  can  still
be  opened  and  closed  using  the
driver’s  switch  even  if  the  lock
switch is on.

■

The power windows can be operated 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.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

Preventing accidental operation (window lock switch)

Indicator

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

■

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

■

Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

■

When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Stop the vehicle. With the engine
switch in the “ON” position, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function
or catch protection function activating, continuously operate the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction
so that the door window can be opened and closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch
in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or
catch protection function activating, continuously operate the power win-
dow switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direc-
tion so that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  holding  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Door lock linked window operation

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The power windows can be opened
and closed using the key.

(



P. 149)

Vehicles with a smart key system: The power windows can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P. 559)

●

The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(



P. 148)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and a power window is closed
using the door lock linked power window operation function. (



P. 83)

■

Power windows open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 606)

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■

Closing the windows

●

The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(



P. 179)

●

When using the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key and oper-
ating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to
make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their
body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by
the wireless remote control, key or mechanical key. It is possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

●

When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

■

Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

●

The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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Opens the moon roof

The moon roof stops slightly before
the fully open position to reduce
wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully open
the moon roof.

Closes the moon roof

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Tilts the moon roof up

Tilts the moon roof down

: Lightly press either side of the

moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.

Moon roof



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Tilting up and down

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■

The moon roof can be operated 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.

■

Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the
engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-
ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon
roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens
slightly.

■

Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade
will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

■

Door lock linked moon roof operation

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the key.

(



P. 149)

Vehicles with a smart key system: The moon roof can be opened and
closed using the mechanical key.

(



P. 559)

●

The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.

(



P. 148)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●

If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “CLOSE” switch.

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

●

If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch

until the moon roof moves into the tilt

up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch
again.

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-
tion.

Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then
release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the
“CLOSE” or “UP” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for
approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to
make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the
switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-
dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the moon roof is closed
using the door lock linked moon roof operation function. (



P. 83)

■

Moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver's
door is opened with the moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 606)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening the moon roof

●

Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-
cle while it is moving.

●

Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■

Closing the moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the moon roof is fully closed. Also, the jam protection function is not
designed to operate while the switch is being pressed. Take care so that
your fingers, etc. do not get caught.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the moon roof is being operated.

●

When  using  the  wireless  remote  con-
trol, key or mechanical key and operat-
ing  the  moon  roof,  operate  the  moon
roof  after  checking  to  make  sure  that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the  moon  roof. Also,  do  not  let  a  child
operate  moon  roof  by  the  wireless
remote  control,  key  or  mechanical  key.
It is possible for children and other pas-
sengers to get caught in the moon roof.

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Opens the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch

backward. The electronic sun-
shade will fully open automati-
cally.

Closes the electronic sunshade

Slide and hold the

switch for-

ward. The electronic sunshade will
fully close automatically.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to stop the

electronic sunshade partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof up
(press)

When the panoramic moon roof is
tilted up, the electronic sunshade
will open to the half-open position
of the roof.

: Lightly press the

switch

again to stop the panoramic moon
roof partway.

Tilts the panoramic moon roof down (press and hold)

The panoramic moon roof can be tilted down only when it is in the tilt-up
position.

Panoramic moon roof



: If equipped

Use the overhead switches to operate the panoramic moon roof
and electronic sunshade.

Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

Tilting the panoramic moon roof up and down

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Opens the panoramic moon roof

Slide and hold the

switch

backward. The panoramic moon
roof and electronic sunshade will
open automatically.

The panoramic moon roof can be
opened from the tilt-up position.

: Quickly slide and release the

switch in either direction to stop the
panoramic moon roof partway.

Closes the panoramic moon roof
Slide and hold the

switch

forward. The panoramic moon
roof will fully close automatically.

■

The panoramic moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

Operating the panoramic moon roof after turning the engine off

The panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade can be operated for
approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door
is opened.

■

Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the panoramic moon roof and the frame in
the following situations, travel is stopped and the panoramic moon roof opens
slightly:

●

The panoramic moon roof is closing or tilting down.

●

The electronic sunshade is closing.

■

Door lock linked panoramic

moon roof operation

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened and closed using the mechanical
key.

(



P. 559)

●

The panoramic moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote con-
trol.

(



P. 148)

: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

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Closing both the panoramic moon roof and electronic

sunshade

Slide the

switch forward.

The electronic sunshade will close to the half-open position and pause. The
panoramic moon roof will then fully close. Then the electronic sunshade will
fully close.

■

When the panoramic moon roof or electronic

sunshade does not close

normally

Perform the following procedure:

Stop the vehicle.
Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
Slide and hold the

switch or

switch forward. Continue pressing

the switch for approximately 10 seconds after the panoramic moon roof or
electronic sunshade closes and reopens. The panoramic moon roof and
electronic sunshade will start to close.

Check that the panoramic moon roof and electronic sunshade are fully
closed and release the switch.

: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be

performed again from the beginning.

If the panoramic moon roof or electronic sunshade does not fully close even
after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

■

Alarm

The alarm may be triggered if the alarm is set and the panoramic moon roof is
closed using the door lock linked panoramic moon roof operation function.
(



P. 83)

■

Panoramic moon roof open warning buzzer

A buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display in
the instrument cluster when the engine switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the panoramic moon roof open.

■

Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 606)

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3-5. Opening and closing the windows

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■

Opening and closing the electronic sunshade

■

Opening and closing the panoramic moon roof

●

The driver is responsible for panoramic moon roof opening and closing
operations.
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a
child operate the panoramic moon roof. It is possible for children and other
passengers to have body parts caught in the panoramic moon roof.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the electronic sunshade is being oper-
ated.

●

Do not let a child operate the electronic
sunshade. Closing the electronic sun-
shade on someone can cause death or
serious injury.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
the panoramic moon roof is being oper-
ated.

●

When using the wireless remote control
or  mechanical  key  and  operating  the
panoramic moon roof, operate the pan-
oramic  moon  roof  after  checking  to
make sure that there is no possibility of
any passenger having any of their body
parts  caught  in  the  panoramic  moon
roof.  Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate
panoramic  moon  roof  by  the  wireless
remote  control  or  mechanical  key.  It  is
possible for children and other passen-
gers  to  get  caught  in  the  panoramic
moon roof.

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WARNING

■

Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

●

The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before  the  panoramic  moon  roof  or  electronic  sunshade  is  fully  closed.
Also,  the  jam  protection  function  is  not  designed  to  operate  while  the
switch  is  being  pressed.  Take  care  so  that  your  fingers,  etc.  do  not  get
caught.

■

To prevent burns or injuries

Do not touch the area between the underside of the panoramic moon roof
and the electronic sunshade. Your hand may get caught and you could
injure yourself. Also, if the vehicle is left in direct sunlight for a long time, the
underside of the panoramic moon roof could become very hot and could
cause burns.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the panoramic moon roof

●

Before opening the panoramic moon roof, make sure that there are no for-
eign objects, such as stones or ice, around the opening.

●

Do not hit the surface or edge of the panoramic moon roof with hard
objects.

●

Do not continuously press the

switch after the panoramic moon

roof has been fully opened or closed.

■

After the vehicle has been washed or rained on

Before opening the panoramic moon roof, wipe any water off the panoramic
moon roof. Otherwise, water may enter the cabin when the panoramic
moon roof is opened.

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4-1. Before driving



P. 209, 211

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(

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P. 217)

Release the parking brake. (



P. 224, 225)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.

If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (



P. 217)

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake (



P. 224, 225), and shift the shift lever to P

(



P. 217).

Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.

If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:

Starting the engine

Driving

Stopping

Parking the vehicle

Starting off on a steep uphill

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