Toyota Camry (2023 year). Manual in english

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5-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger

Each time the switch is pressed,
the operation condition changes
as follows.
Hi (3 segments lit)

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Mid (2 seg-

ments lit)



Lo (1 segment lit)

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Off

The level indicator (green) lights up
during operation.

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The seat ventilators can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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Air conditioning system-linked control mode

When a seat ventilator is set to Hi, the fan speed of the seat ventilator may
increase according to the fan speed of the air conditioning system

Seat ventilators

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5-2. Using the interior lights

Front interior/personal lights (

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P. 406, 407)

Shift lever light (if equipped)
Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
Rear interior light (if equipped) (



P. 406)

Rear personal lights (if equipped) (



P. 407)

Door courtesy lights (if equipped)
Instrument panel ornament light (if equipped)
Front center console light (if equipped)
Footwell lights (if equipped)

Interior lights list

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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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Front

Turns the lights on/off

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Rear (if equipped)

Turns the lights on/off

Personal lights

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Illuminated entry system

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch position,
whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are open/
closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The lights automatically turn on/off according to the engine switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.

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To prevent the battery from being discharged

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

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The interior lights may turn on automatically when

If any of the SRS airbags deploy (inflate) or in the event of a strong rear
impact, the interior lights will turn on automatically.
The interior lights will turn off automatically after approximately 20 minutes.
The interior lights can be turned off manually. However, in order to help pre-
vent further collisions, it is recommended that they be left on until safety can
be ensured.
(The interior lights may not turn on automatically depending on the force of
the impact and conditions of the collision.)

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Customization

Some functions can be customized. (



P. 612)

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5-3. Using the storage features

List of storage features

Auxiliary boxes

(



P. 413)

Glove box

(



P. 410)

Bottle holders/door pockets

(



P. 411)

Cup holders

(



P. 412)

Console box

(



P. 410)

Auxiliary box/open tray

(



P. 413, 414)

Coin holder

(



P. 410)

WARNING

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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.

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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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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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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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Cup holders



Front



Rear (if equipped)

Pull the armrest down.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the cup holder

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

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To prevent burns

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

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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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When using wireless charger (if equipped)



P. 420

WARNING

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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)

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

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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.

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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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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 engine is off, the lights will turn off automatically.

Other interior features

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

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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.

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The power outlet can be used 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.

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When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be turned off
normally.

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.

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To prevent battery discharge, do not use the power outlet longer than nec-
essary when the engine is not running.

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5-4. Other interior features

The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.5 A (USB Type-A port)
or 3.0 A (USB Type-C port) 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

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.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

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If a device which consumes more than 2.5 A at 5 V (USB Type-A port) or 3.0
A at 5 V (USB Type-C port) is connected

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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)

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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.

USB charging ports

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Cable pass through

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

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.

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Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

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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.

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

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Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external devices

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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 battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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