2007 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 9

'07Camry hybrid_U (L/O 0610) -The characteristics of the hybrid vehicle Be sure to put the transmission in the "P" position when parking. In the "N" position, the hybrid battery does not recharge, even if the engine is operating. Leaving the transmission in the "N" position for an extended period of time may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is discharged. When you leave your vehicle, apply the parking brake, put the transmission in the "P" position, be sure to carry the key with you and lock all the doors. If you leave the "POWER" switch at "ACC" or "ON", the 12 volt battery will be discharged and the hybrid system may not start. D When the hybrid system is started or stopped, you may hear a sound coming from the hybrid battery behind the rear seats. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D You may hear a sound in the engine compartment after the hybrid system is turned on or off. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D You may hear a sound in the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D When the hybrid system is started or stopped, or while the vehicle is idling, you may hear a sound coming from the transmission. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D When the engine is started or stopped with the hybrid system turned on, you may feel a vibration. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D When accelerating rapidly, the engine noise may rise. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery power, resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. D If the "READY" light is on, you can start even when the engine is off. D When you put the transmission in the "B" position and take your foot off the accelerator pedal, engine braking will be applied. However, during high speed driving you may feel that engine braking is less effective than that of conventional vehicle. D Because the vehicle is powered by both the engine and the traction motor, you may hear a motor sound coming from the engine compartment. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from the motor generator. However, this does not indicate any trouble. D You may hear a sound in the engine compartment when the driver's door is opened or the brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off. However, this does not indicate any trouble. 9 2007 CAMRY HV from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM33749U)