Introduction
This official owner's manual provides comprehensive guidance for operating and maintaining your Toyota Camry. It covers essential information for safe driving, understanding vehicle components, performing routine maintenance, and addressing potential issues. Toyota regularly updates its documentation, and while this manual reflects information at the time of printing, users can find the latest versions and vehicle-specific details by visiting www.toyota.com/owners.
The manual details various vehicle systems, including advanced driving support features like Toyota Safety Sense, and explains the function of the Event Data Recorder (EDR). It also provides important safety precautions, such as general driving advice and specific guidance regarding children's safety.
Key Sections
This manual is organized into the following main sections:
- For safety and security: Covers essential safety information, seat belts, and child safety.
- Instrument cluster: Explains warning lights, indicators, gauges, and displays.
- Operation of each component: Details the use of various vehicle parts and controls.
- Driving: Provides guidance on driving procedures, including before-driving checks and driving tips.
- Interior features: Describes the operation of climate control, interior lights, and storage compartments.
- Maintenance and care: Outlines maintenance requirements, cleaning procedures, and do-it-yourself service tasks.
- When trouble arises: Offers steps to take in emergency situations and troubleshooting advice.
- Vehicle specifications: Lists technical specifications and customization options.
- For owners: Includes information on reporting safety defects and specific instructions for Canadian owners.
Important Considerations
- Noise from vehicle: Explains normal sounds that may occur after the engine is turned off.
- Modifications: Advises against using non-genuine parts and accessories, as they may affect vehicle performance, safety, or warranty.
- Vehicle Data Recording: Details how the vehicle's computers record data, including driving assist system status and images, and how this data may be transmitted and used by Toyota. Information on data privacy can be found at www.toyota.com/privacyvts/.
- Event Data Recorder (EDR): Explains the purpose and function of the EDR in recording vehicle data during certain crash or near-crash events.
- Scrapping Vehicle: Provides instructions for safely disposing of SRS airbags and seat belt pretensioners.
- Perchlorate Material: Notes that certain vehicle components may contain perchlorate and directs users to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for special handling information.
- General Precautions: Includes critical warnings about driving under the influence, defensive driving, and avoiding driver distraction. It also emphasizes the dangers of leaving children unattended in a vehicle.
