Toyota CAMRY HV 2007 Owner's Manual
’07Camry hybrid_U (L/O 0610)
SECTION 1− 1
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Hybrid vehicle overview
Toyota hybrid system 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel consumption indicators 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Energy monitor 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting your hybrid vehicle 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Efficient use of your hybrid vehicle 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Precautions for the use of hybrid vehicle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Road accident cautions 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel overview 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering switches and overhead console overview 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Toyota hybrid system Fuel consumption indicators
Toyota hybrid system combines the
power of an engine and a traction motor to minimize fuel consumption and
emissions.
Depending on driving conditions, the vehicle runs optimally on a combination of
the engine and traction motor.
Since the engine charges the hybrid battery as needed, the battery does not have
to be charged from an outside source like
an electric vehicle.
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In your hybrid vehicle, there are several
indicators that show different aspects
of fuel consumption:
Instrument cluster indicators
1. Current fuel consumption (fuel economy
meter):
See “Fuel economy meter” in Section
1−6 on page 133.
2. Average fuel consumption after refueling (“TANK AVG”):
See “—Outside temperature and cruise
information” in Section 1−6 on page
135.
3. Average fuel consumption after the hybrid system is turned on (“ECO DRIVE
LEVEL”):
See “—Outside temperature and cruise
information” in Section 1−6 on page
135.
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Navigation system indicators (models with
navigation system only)
1. Transition of fuel consumption in the
past 30 minutes (“Consumption”):
See “Trip information (with navigation
system)” in Section 1−10 on page 255.
2. Best fuel economy (lowest fuel consumption) among average (“Best”):
See “Trip information (with navigation
system)” in Section 1−10 on page 255.
3. Average fuel consumption (“Average”):
See “Trip information (with navigation
system)” in Section 1−10 on page 255.
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Energy monitor—
Toyota hybrid system performs various
controls depending on the operating
condition. The condition appears on the
multi−information display and/or navigation system screen (with navigation
system) when the display and/or screen
is in “Energy Monitor” mode. See
“—Outside temperature and cruise information” on page 135 in Section 1−6
and “Trip information” on page 255 in
Section 1−10 for the operation of the
display and screen.
These are representative examples of
energy monitor displays. Depending on
the condition, the energy monitor displays the graphics different from those
shown below. Depending on conditions,
the graphic does not reflect the actual
motion of the vehicle.
Multi−information display
Navigation system screen
D When the vehicle is powered only by
the traction motor.
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Multi−information display
Navigation system screen
D When the vehicle is powered by both
the engine and the traction motor.
Multi−information display
Navigation system screen
D When the vehicle is powered only by
the engine.
Multi−information display
Navigation system screen
D When the vehicle is regenerating and
charging the hybrid battery.
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Multi−information display
Navigation system screen
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—Hybrid battery status Starting your hybrid vehicle
Your vehicle is equipped with a push
start system. Follow the procedure below to start the hybrid system:
1. Make sure that you are carrying the
electronic key.
2. Make sure that the transmission is in
the “P” position.
3. Press the “POWER” switch briefly and
firmly with the brake pedal depressed.
The “READY” light starts flashing and then
it stays on with sounding a beep. If the
ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions, it may take
longer than the usual amount of time until
the “READY” light stays on.
The hybrid system cannot be started without the brake pedal depressed.
For details, see “How to start the hybrid
system” on page 301 in Section 3.
The engine may not start even with the
“READY” light on.
Status
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Multi−
information
display
Navigation
system
screen
D When there is no energy flow.
Level 1
Level 0
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Efficient use of your hybrid
vehicle
Drive your vehicle with smooth acceleration and deceleration.
D While driving, energy is recovered
through the regenerative brake as the
vehicle decelerates. However, for efficient use, do not accelerate or decelerate your vehicle more than necessary.
D Avoid abrupt acceleration and decelera-
tion.
D The power of the hybrid battery can be
checked on the multi−information display or the navigation system screen
(with navigation system). See “—Hybrid
battery status” on page 5 for details.
Gradual or non−abrupt acceleration and
deceleration will make more effectively
use of the traction motor without having to use engine power.
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When parking, be sure to put the transmission into the “P” position. While
driving, put the transmission into the
“D” position.
D In the “N” position, the engine operates
but electricity cannot be generated. The
hybrid battery will be discharged requiring unnecessary engine power to recharge.
D The hybrid system automatically re-
charges the hybrid battery when the
remaining battery power is reduced.
However, the hybrid battery cannot be
recharged if the transmission is in the
“N” position.
For detailed information, see “How to save
fuel and make your vehicle last longer” on
page 311 in Section 3.
INFORMATION
The engine starts and stops automatically. (It stops during a low load driving, deceleration or when the vehicle
is stopped.)
As long as the “READY” light remains
on, you can start your vehicle using
the traction motor even with the engine stopped.
The engine may not stop automatically in the following conditions:
z During engine warm−up
z During hybrid battery charging
z During low or high hybrid battery
temperature
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