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Model Year Start: 2018 Model: Camry Prod Date Range: [06/2017 - 10/2020]
Title: NAVIGATION / MULTI INFO DISPLAY: NAVIGATION SYSTEM: PRECAUTION; 2018 - 2020 MY Camry [06/2017 - 10/2020]

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:

  • After the engine switch is turned off, the radio and display receiver assembly records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 85 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
  • When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the terminal is reconnected.

    System Name

    See Procedure

    Lane Departure Alert System (w/ Steering Control)

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    Intelligent Clearance Sonar System

    Parking Assist Monitor System

    Panoramic View Monitor System

    Pre-collision System

PRECAUTION FOR NAVIGATION SYSTEM

NOTICE:

  • When replacing the radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU, always replace it with a new one. If a radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU which was installed to another vehicle is used, the following may occur:
    • A communication malfunction DTC may be stored.
    • The radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU may not operate normally.
  • When performing the following work, the navigation system may restart when turning the engine switch on (ACC) (due to radio and display receiver assembly and navigation ECU certification).
    • Repair or replace the negative (-) battery terminal due to it being disconnected or depleted.
    • The radio and display receiver assembly or navigation ECU replacement or removal and installation.
  • When replacing the DCM (telematics transceiver), make sure to replace it with a new one (w/ Manual (SOS) Switch).
  • After replacing the radio and display receiver assembly, if "New software is not compatible with the system. Contact your dealer." is displayed on the multi-display, update the software of the navigation ECU.
  • After replacing the navigation ECU, if "New software is not compatible with the system. Contact your dealer." is displayed on the multi-display, update the software of the radio and display receiver assembly.

(a) If any of the following parts are replaced, refer to Initialization in Repair Instruction.

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  • Radio and display receiver assembly*1
  • DCM (telematics transceiver)*2
  • *1: After replacing the radio and display receiver assembly of vehicles subscribed to pay-type satellite radio broadcasts, SiriusXM radio ID registration is necessary (w/ SXM Function).

    *2: w/ Manual (SOS) Switch