Toyota Camry (2019 year). Manual — part 31

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Remove the light unit.

Attach a long piece of
packing tape to the light
unit and fold the excess in
half.
Hold the folded portion
and pull it toward the rear
of the vehicle to remove
the light unit.

Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.

Remove the light bulb.

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Rear turn signal lights

Rear side marker lights

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Rear turn signal lights

Rear side marker lights

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Install a new light bulb and then install the bulb base to the light
unit by inserting it and turning it clockwise.

Install the light unit.

Align the tabs and push the light
unit toward the front of the vehi-
cle to install it.

Install the 2 bolts.

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Rear turn signal lights

Rear side marker lights

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Install the cover.

Remove the protective tape.

Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Headlights
● Daytime running lights
● Parking lights (LED type)
● Front turn signal lights (LED type)
● Front side marker lights (LED type)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Tail lights
● Rear side marker lights (LED type)
● Stoplights
● Rear turn signal lights (LED type)
● Back-up lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● License plate lights

LED light bulbs
The lights other than the front turn signal/parking lights (bulb type), front side
marker lights (bulb type), back-up lights (bulb type), rear turn signal lights
(bulb type) and rear side marker lights (bulb type) consist of a number of
LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to
have the light replaced.

Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does not
indicate a malfunction.
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations:

Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.

Water has built up inside the headlight.

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WARNING

Replacing light bulbs

Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.

Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.

Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.

To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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7-1. Essential information

Press the switch.

All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.

Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.

Emergency flashers

The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped on the road due to a breakdown, etc.

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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:

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

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WARNING

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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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.

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

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.

Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

Towing with a sling-type truck

Towing with a wheel-lift type truck

From the front

From the rear

Release the parking brake.

Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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If your vehicle is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in the
illustration.

Covers are installed to the tie-down
holes. After transporting the vehi-
cle, make sure to reinstall the cov-
ers to the holes.

If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45

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Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be dam-
aged.

If a tow truck is not available in an emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 50 miles (80 km) at under 18 mph (30 km/h).
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

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Take out the towing eyelet. (

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Remove the eyelet cover using a flathead screwdriver.

To protect the bodywork, place a rag between the screwdriver and the
vehicle body as shown in the illustration.

Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.

Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench or hard metal bar.

Securely attach cables or chains to the towing eyelet.

Take care not to damage the vehicle body.

Emergency towing procedure (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

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For SE or XSE grade models

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Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.

If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted:

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While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.

Wheel nut wrench (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Wheel nut wrench is installed in the trunk. (

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WARNING

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

When towing the vehicle

While towing (vehicles with a towing eyelet)

When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. which place
excessive stress on the towing eyelet, cables or chains. The towing eyelet,
cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit people,
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 oper-
ated.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot be oper-
ated.

Installing towing eyelet to the vehicle (vehicles with a towing eyelet)
Make sure that towing eyelet is installed securely.
If not securely installed, towing eyelet may come loose during towing.

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.

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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.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. 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 (vehicles
with a towing eyelet)
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

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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
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine

● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● 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.

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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