Preparing To Start The Hybrid System; How To Start The Hybrid System - Toyota 2007 Camry Hybrid Owner's Manual

Preparing to start the hybrid
system
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore getting in.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
seat cushion angle, seat height, head
restraint height and steering
angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all side doors and back door.
5. Fasten seat belts.
When you get in the vehicle, check
whether the "READY" light is on or
not.
CAUTION
Your vehicle does not produce any
noise or vibration when the vehicle is
ready to be driven with the "READY"
indicator light on. Move your foot
carefully from the brake pedal to the
acceleration pedal when driving.
'07Camry hybrid_U (L/O 0610)
How to start the hybrid
system—
(a) Before starting
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Put the selector lever in "P".
wheel
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
As the hybrid system can be started only
with the transmission in the "P" position,
put the selector lever in "P" whenever
starting the system.
(b) Starting the hybrid system
PUSH BUTTON START FUNCTION
The hybrid system can be started by
pressing the "POWER" switch.
Before starting the hybrid system, be sure
to follow the instructions in "(a) Before
starting".
Starting procedure
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
press the "POWER" switch briefly and
firmly. 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.
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