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Toyota Camry (2023 year). Manual in english - page 32

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Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it.

Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.

Shift the shift lever to N.



If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.



If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system: Stop the engine by
turning the engine switch to the
“ACC” position.

Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  sys-
tem: To  stop  the  engine,  press
and hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive  seconds  or  more,
or  press  it  briefly  3  times  or
more in succession.

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

If your vehicle has to be stopped in an

emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:

Press and hold for 2 seconds or
more, or press briefly 3 times or more

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WARNING

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If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●

Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.

●

If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and ensure an escape route.

●

If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the window.

●

If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle and then open the door after waiting
for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle. When
the outside water level exceeds half the height of the door, the door
cannot be opened from the inside due to water pressure.

■

Water level exceeds the floor

When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical
equipment will get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine
stop, and the vehicle may not be able to get moving.

■

Using an emergency escape hammer

Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle. Laminated glass
cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer

. Tempered glass is used in

the windows on this vehicle.

: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-

ther information about an emergency hammer.

If the vehicle is submerged or water on the

road is rising

This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-
gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the vehicle
will be flooded or set a drift. Remain calm and follow the follow-
ing.

WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the water may
be rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well
as become flooded and set a drift, which may lead to death.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If your vehicle needs to be towed

If  towing  is  necessary,  we  recommend  having  your  vehicle
towed  by  your  Toyota  dealer  or  commercial  towing  service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck
from  the  front,  the  vehicle's  rear  wheels  and  axles  must  be  in
good conditions. (

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P. 521, 523)

If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. (

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P. 521, 523)

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WARNING

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

■

When towing the vehicle



2WD models



AWD models

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While towing

●

When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked
and cannot be operated.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised  off  the  ground.  If  the  vehicle  is
towed  with  the  front  wheels  contacting
the  ground,  the  drivetrain  and  related
parts may be damaged.

Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck.

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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.

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The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.

●

The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.

●

When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing

Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

■

Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)

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P. 208

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

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Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

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From the front (2WD models)



From the front (AWD models)

Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with electric parking
brake: Turn automatic mode off.
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P. 225)

Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.



From the rear

Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.

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NOTICE

■

Towing with a sling-type truck

Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.



2WD models

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AWD models

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When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for the tire
strapping method.



Vehicles without a smart key system

In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine switch off.

A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.

Using a flatbed truck

Emergency towing

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Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)

●

Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear

●

Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal

●

Changes in exhaust sound

●

Excessive tire squeal when cornering

●

Strange noises related to the suspension system

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Pinging or other noises related to the engine

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Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly

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Appreciable loss of power

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Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking

●

Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road

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Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor

If you think something is wrong

If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

Visible symptoms

Audible symptoms

Operational symptoms

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Follow the procedure below to restart the engine after the system is
activated.

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Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Restart the engine.



Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off.
Restart the engine.

Fuel pump shut off system

To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or
when an airbag inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off
system stops the supply of fuel to the engine.

NOTICE

■

Before starting the engine

Inspect the ground under the vehicle.
If you find that fuel has leaked onto the ground, the fuel system has been
damaged and is in need of repair. Do not restart the engine.

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If a warning light turns on or a warning

buzzer sounds

Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Warning light and warning buzzer list

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

(U.S.A.)

(Red)

(Canada)

Brake system warning light

Indicates that:

• The brake fluid level is low; or

• The brake system is malfunctioning

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Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-

cle may be dangerous.

(If equipped)

(Yellow)

Brake system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

High coolant temperature warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

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P. 567)

Charging system warning light

Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

Low engine oil pressure warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-

tact your Toyota dealer.

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(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

Malfunction indicator lamp

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The electronic engine control system;

• The electronic throttle control system; or

• The electronic automatic transmission control system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

SRS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The SRS airbag system;

• The front passenger occupant classification system; or

• The seat belt pretensioner system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

ABS warning light

Indicates a malfunction in:

• The ABS; or

• The brake assist system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Inappropriate pedal operation warning light (warning
buzzer)

When a buzzer sounds:

• Brake Override System is malfunctioning

• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning

• Drive-Start Control is operating

• Parking Support Brake is operating (if equipped)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display.

When a buzzer does not sound:

Brake Override System is operating.



Release the accelerator pedal and depress the brake

pedal.

(Flashes)

(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released



Operate the parking brake once again.

This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.

(If equipped)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

(Yellow)

LTA indicator (warning buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display. (

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P. 284)

(Flashes or

illuminates)

PCS warning light

When a buzzer sounds simultaneously:

Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the PCS (Pre-Col-

lision System).



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:

The PCS (Pre-Collision System) has become temporarily

unavailable, corrective action may be necessary.



Follow the instructions displayed on the multi-infor-

mation display. (

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P. 252, 538)

If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Stability

Control) system is disabled, the PCS warning light will illu-

minate.

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P. 269

(If equipped)

(Illuminates)

PKSB OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Parking Support Brake sys-
tem



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

(If equipped)

(Illuminates)

Intuitive parking assist OFF indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking assist func-
tion



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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(If equipped)

(Flashes)

RCD OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the RCD (Rear Camera Detec-
tion) function



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the function temporarily cannot be used due
to the camera being dirty, etc.



Clear the dirt, etc.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The ABS
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC

system is

operating.



Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

Low fuel level warning light



For 2WD models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.)



For AWD models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.2
L, 1.8 Imp. gal.)



Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts



Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)

Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.



Fasten the seat belt.

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

: Driver’s seat belt warning buzzer:

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or
her seat belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode, the buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer
sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the vehicle reaches a
certain speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.

: Rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer:

The rear passengers’ seat belt warning buzzer sounds to alert the rear
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the seat belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time, after
the seat belt is fastened and unfastened and the vehicle reaches a certain
speed.

Master warning light

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.



P. 538

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:

• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;

• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or

• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning



Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

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P. 534)

Warning light

Warning light/Details/Actions

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