2025 Toyota Camry SE: Features & Controls Explained

[@frederickthompson8686]

This is a fantastic video for all 2025 Camry owners. It's the vital information the dealer doesn't have time to share with you... and the information you really need. Thanks, Brian!

[@brianruperti]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelmurrell8504]

We just bought a 2025 XLE FWD Camry and found it overwhelming to try to learn all about the electronic features. This was extremely helpful for those of us who are non-techies. Many thanks Brian. Keep up the great work.

[@brianruperti]

Thank you! Congrats

[@peterschleh9382]

Just purchased same vehicle as this person's reply, your video is Immensely helpful. it so terriffic to stop the video and replay to insure I can halfway remember your explanatiion and direction. As you age it is so true that it is more challenging to learn new information. I definitely want to tailor the vehicle to my preferences, I learned a great deal from your video despite initially pouring over the manuals this is 1000% better instruction.

[@marywhitnan8126]

Thank you so much. For an old woman who loved her old Toyota, I was a bit overwhelmed by the new one. Great job explaining!

[@brianruperti]

Glad it helped!

[@tammygreene5323]

Brian, you are a blessing! I just bought a 2025 Camry SE after trading in my 2007 Camry. To say things have changed in 18 years would be an understatement. 😂Your tutorial has been so helpful to me. I will be watching your related 2025 Camry videos as well. I’ve been reading the manual, but your video has been the best I’ve watched to help me really learn these new features. THANK YOU!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks so much for watching! Congrats on the big upgrade!

[@Senpaii4ever]

just bought a 2025 camry SE today wit the 12 inch monitor upgrade. FREAKINGGGGG LOVE ITTTT

[@Itswildmartini]

Toyota told me they don’t make them like that 😢

[@kingziplock8811]

@@Itswildmartinithey lied to you it’s an added feature just got mine yesterday!

[@2richgamez]

Just got mine this week , I love the car to ! 🤙🏾

[@Natter20002]

Yup I’ve test driven and rented an se with big screen.

[@Natter20002]

What I can’t find is an xle without pano roof. Pano roof is an option but it seems none were allocated to any dealers

[@johnwong7206]

Thanks Brian, this is just what I needed. It helps to have someone explain what these buttons do. I will be watching this video many times. I do read my manuals, and try to learn one new thing each night. Thanks again.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@raybostancioglu4355]

Thank you Brian for another great video! Every new Toyota owner must watch these as they are VERY helpful! I wish you a speedy recovery and a very healthy and happy future!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks so much Ray!

[@shirleysteel5458]

Absolutely loved the tutorial. I traded in my 2017 Camry but the 2025 SE Hybrid had a lot more features. I feel very informed. No sign of a heated steering wheel but won't need it since I live in Florida.

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@sh-zm7xl]

Excellent tutorial! Seems like everyone getting the new 2025 Camry should watch this!!!!

[@brianruperti]

Thank you!!

[@princesschuchay]

I just got my new 2025 Camry a week ago and this video tutorial really helps a lot!

[@brianruperti]

Glad to help!

[@americandude3825]

drove one and MAN OH MAN it is NICE!!! Currently trying to help my daughter buy a SE AWD.

[@brianruperti]

Se AWD ftw!

[@americandude3825]

@@brianruperti yup. She needs something safe. The Honda fit isn’t it. Especially after someone ran the stop sign and hit her and totaled our rav4.

[@Eclipticalstorm]

Thank you so much for this video. It's really informative for people who previously owned older vehicles with analog features.

[@brianruperti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glenndevecchis5493]

Great Vid! i just purchased my SE AWD this past weekend. This helped me out alot.

[@brianruperti]

So glad to help! Congrats

[@JorgeMartinez-se2ji]

I have the 2025 Toyota Camry SE and this video helped me understand the gauge cluster. Thanks.

[@brianruperti]

Thank you so much for watching. How do you like your new car so far?

[@JorgeMartinez-se2ji]

@@brianruperti I have the black in black Toyota Camry SE and I love it. I like all the safety features and the smooth ride. It feels powerful when you accelerate. Interiors are great too. The best sedan in my opinion.

[@E.DawnKowalski]

Brian, This is an amazing video. Thank you so much for the detail you included. I just purchased the 2025 Camry and have every intention of maximizing the features available. My last vehicle purchase was my 2014 Prius, which I still own and hubby drives. Needless to say, many of these options, features, and controls are alien to me. Reading the 3" thick manual just isn't happening either. So, thank you! Your work is appreciated!

[@brianruperti]

Hey thanks for your kind words and support! Please consider subscribing to support the channel! :-)

[@E.DawnKowalski]

@@brianruperti Oh I subscribed with this and my personal account also. Thanks again!

[@caseytruffo6505]

Picking up our new Camry in 3 days - so this was sooo helpful! Thanks!!

[@brianruperti]

So glad! Thanks did watching!

[@iboxirun]

Thank you for this! Bought mine yesterday and was looking to better understand how everything works.

[@brianruperti]

Congrats!

[@i.am.ceecee]

Thanks. Just brought it. Finally upgrading after 14 years. 😅 so many settings

[@brianruperti]

Nice upgrade!

[@jaydubya7012]

Got my 2025 SE today. Thanks for this video, it was so helpful.

[@brianruperti]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching

[@rafaelchanchan2854]

I just got mine today and I really love it. Thank you for your video it helped me a lot.

[@brianruperti]

Congrats thanks for watching!

[@Shawn-sv6px]

Thank you Brian! I just drove my new Camry home this afternoon and didn't have a clue. I sure do now! (And I subscribed.)

[@brianruperti]

Congrats! Thanks for subscribing welcome to the channel! 😎

[@Aug211984]

Just got my new 2025 Camry! This video helps tons!!!

[@brianruperti]

Congrats!

[@chuaanxa7330]

How much did you buy that car? I want buy this week

[@leslieloveless788]

Excellent video full of tips and great explanation on the inside of the 2025 Camry.

[@brianruperti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hamdyabdellatif7764]

Great efforts and excellent tutorial, as usual for all your tutorials so detailed and very precise and beneficial. Your way to explain should be standard and reference. I really enjoyed watching the video and always learn at least some information. Much appreciated brother. All the best wishes from your channel Egyptian fan. Peace ✌️

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching and for the kind support Hamdy! Always love and blessings from the states to you

[@hersonrobles6830]

Thank you for taking your time and doing these video things we don't know. It's really helpful ❤

[@brianruperti]

You are so welcome!

[@AmericanKendoll]

I needed this 😂! Just got the 2025 se and was so confused ❤

[@brianruperti]

Happy to help! How do you like your new car?

[@garygarski]

This was a very interesting and informative video. Your explanations are excellent. I just ordered a Crown, but It looks like the Camry buttons layout is very similar. I will watch this video multiple times.

[@brianruperti]

Glad it was helpful!

[@arizonadavetv]

Great job Brian I’m still trying to figure all this out this does help

[@brianruperti]

Glad to help!

[@BeanFamily]

It’s great tutorial . One thing I wish you mention is how to turn off the thief alarm and what trigger it. I dont know how to stop it so it would be great tutorial . Thank you

[@brianruperti]

Thank you. I don’t even know, myself!

[@markmellon9232]

Thank you just bought a 2025 Camry LE this helps a lot 🙂

[@brianruperti]

Glad I could help! Congrats on the car!

[@ffs9026]

Thanks for the video, brought a camry 2025 white and am loving it

[@brianruperti]

Congrats!

[@chuaanxa7330]

How much did you buy this car? I want to buy this week

[@RogelioRazo-h1k]

THANK you! I almost didn't get this because I hate not having the tachometer look!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@RS-qz6by]

Thank you so much for this video!! Loving my 2025 Camry so far. This is helpful

[@brianruperti]

Glad it helped! What color did you get?

[@drbkjv]

Thanks for the vid. Just got the LE.

[@brianruperti]

Congrats!!

[@drbkjv]

@ thank you. 🙏🏼

[@TheMookybaby]

Thank you for sharing. This video was super helpful to me ❤

[@brianruperti]

I'm so glad!

[@richardracz7167]

Thanks for making it easy

[@brianruperti]

My pleasure

[@KevinfromSouthJersey]

Terrific video. What's the difference between xse and se when it comes to button tutorial. Can you demonstrate the difference?

[@brianruperti]

XSE coming soon thanks for watching!

[@mohsinmrrz]

Hi, thanks for an excellent video. I cannot tell you how helpful this is in understanding all these functions. I do have a question. The first couple of tanks I got 48 to 51 mpg. The last three only 42 or 43. I did not change any settings. Could the settings have anything to do with it?

[@brianruperti]

No it may just be dialing in and getting more accurate, or your drive has changed, the weather has changed, your tire pressure has changed, your comfortable w the car and driving a little zippier, many factors.

[@johntess65]

Awesome!!! Thanks Brian

[@brianruperti]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@johnavila8271]

Thank you! Very thorough...

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching!

[@ultimateonefa9386]

Thank you so much for this video, I had a question if it is possible to remove the seatbelt warning for the back seats on this car?

[@brianruperti]

Thanks for watching. Not to my knowledge.

[@erikreppe6212]

I just bought one of these, I was trying to learn more about the PDS asssit. the author describes it as slowing you down on curves and I don't think it does that at all. what it does does is work in conjunction with the adaptive cruise control in seeing vehicles you are approaching and applies the regen. braking even when you are not actively using cruise control. So, when driving in normal traffic when it visualizes a car ahead it starts apply brakes (assumed to be regen brakes) and slows you down. It will not bring you to a stop and it will warn you if you fail to apply the brakes when you get dangerously close to a stopped car.

[@brianruperti]

The PDA has DA which is deceleration assist. This will decelerate your vehicle during turns while working with SA which is steering assist.

[@erikreppe6212]

@@brianruperti ok but it does that driving a straight line too detecting a vehicle in front of you and slowing

[@brianruperti]

@erikreppe6212 my apologies I said during turns but it is during driving turns or straight. Thank you for raising awareness to my mistake I appreciate it!

[@michaellevitt976]

Very well done! Thanks

[@brianruperti]

Thank you!

[@tgonzalez1983]

Very helpful video. I was frustrated trying to get some of the settings info off my cluster. How do you turn off the recharge beeping when braking?

[@brianruperti]

Glad to help. I never heard a recharge beeping while braking

[@tgonzalez1983]

@@brianruperti it’s a very subtle beeping during recharge. It sounds high tech but I’m not fond of hearing car noises

[@genewhite8164]

I absolutely love my 2024 Camry XSE!!! I'm just wondering if it has the sensors when you're too close to an object? My 2018 Camry alerted you with all the things..which I despised and loved at the same time, can someone help me?

[@johnavila8271]

Excellent!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks!

[@joeb1522]

Is there a setting to remove the chime on the seat belt?

[@brianruperti]

Not that I’m aware of

[@Tyopozzx]

Very informative Brian! Is there any way to have the dashboard state the name of the street you are driving on when you have the compass displayed like in other cars I have had?

[@brianruperti]

Thank you! It should do that on models that have the Toyota integrated navigation. I believe this is not on the SE.

[@Tyopozzx]

@@brianruperti Thank you.

[@xsu0960]

Very nice video

[@brianruperti]

Thanks

[@gilbrook]

Thanx Brian! Happy to see Energy Monitor available on 7” Driver Gauge Cluster along with ECO “status” screens. Using ideas from your previous “Crash Course Hybrid” video which cluster screens do you recommend for daily use to achieve best MPG? How many can be on DGC at same time or easily located & displayed when needed?

[@brianruperti]

You’re welcome! I recommend choosing whichever screen you’d like as it doesn’t affect mpg and learn about hyper miling! Only one screen at a time can be shown in the MID on this unit but on the 12.3 screen you get two at a time and 3 pages

[@Marquee_Gaming88]

I need this i just got the 25 camry se and the equipments inside is pretty confusing

[@PierreRichardCadea]

Thank you, Brian

[@brianruperti]

My pleasure!

[@WhoIsThisGodPersonAnyway]

Thank you!

[@brianruperti]

You're welcome!

[@jarkszon]

Really well done, great tutorial. Unfortunately here in Poland we still don't have this new version - it will be available from the end of the year. I am curious about one thing - the speed limit warning. You showed how to turn it on/off or change the threshold at which the warning is activated. If I want to have it off - do I have to turn it off before every ride (like it is in the new CHR) or the car remembers my previous choice? Greetings from Poland.

[@brianruperti]

Hello thanks for watching! I’m honored to hear Poland is tuning in! You should be able to turn it off once. But I have yet to test it yet.

[@jarkszon]

@brianruperti Thanks for a quick reply Brian. I would appreciate if you could check that for me. I watched a ton of reviews and I did not hear/see anybody talking about this speed warning. It can be annoying, very annoying. I am not a person who speeds a lot, but hearing a beep if you are 3mph above the limit can drive a person crazy. So it would be nice if this system could be turned off for good :) In Poland we have 1 (yes, one) Camry. I know how crazy this sounds. The EU version (so I heard at the dealership) has not been launched yet, they only produced a few pieces for promotion. There is a chance this one piece would come to my city sometime in September but only to have a look, no test drive possible.

[@jarkszon]

@brianruperti The Polish specs of camry is a bit different, this car is recognised as a lower-premium segment. Even the lowest specs is already good equipped. Thus you do not have that many options/extras that you can add. I guess that if Poland would share the US specs camry would have already be launched here as well. Anyway, we must wait :) Cheers!

[@haydermahmood387]

good video

[@brianruperti]

Thank you

[@hildebrandorazuri7426]

How's going, pretty awesome Video .At 5:27 you showed the time on the dashboard, how could I change that? my camry it's been 6/h+ since I got it. Thanks

[@brianruperti]

Hey you want to go to settings on infotainment center>general>date and time

[@boedilllard5952]

Thanks for the video. I hear the Crown has ANC - is that an option for the Camry?

[@brianruperti]

You’re welcome. Camry doesn’t have ANC but it has updated sound proofing

[@boedilllard5952]

@@brianruperti I appreciate it!

[@jeffreyjiang2961]

Hello Brian, I bought this 2025 Camry SE a few weeks ago. It is my first car. The auto-dimming rearview mirror works well during the day, but at night, it's too dark, and I can’t see clearly. Is there a way to turn it off or adjust the settings?

[@brianruperti]

Hello yes there is a power button on the button of the mirror

[@jeffreyjiang2961]

@@brianruperti I don’t see any other buttons besides 3 Home Link buttons. 🤔

[@stepbystep1997]

I have the SE sunroof version and there are three buttons under the mirror and I have no idea what those three buttons are… I didn’t open the book to read about the car because I like to be surprised😂😂… but I feel as if I found something new. Or learned something new about the car.😂

[@TheeCowboy]

I think they’re garage buttons :)

[@MattCC16Gaming]

Great video! Are you able to view the hybrid energy monitor on the infotainment display? Usually it’s in the vehicle information menu with the climate and fuel economy pages. Maybe it’s an option in settings? I don’t see it by default on the Camry like I do in other hybrid Toyotas. Thanks!

[@brianruperti]

Thanks! I did not see the hybrid energy monitor. Very silly of them if they removed it. But I understand why. It’s very distracting! They do the abbreviated version in the MID

[@erikreppe6212]

Seems like you now only view it in the dash cluster.

[@boedilllard5952]

By any chance do you have a video on the key fob options?

[@brianruperti]

Would you elaborate plz

[@boedilllard5952]

@@brianruperti Thanks. I'm curious what functionality it comes with and what has been gimped with an upgrade cost - e.g. windows, moonroof etc.

[@kylerrdavid]

thank you

[@brianruperti]

You're welcome

[@andriiprymak3012]

Would you explain how to watch KZbin videos on a car infotainment system display?

[@brianruperti]

Not sure how because it doesn’t come optional. This would be while parked obviously right?

[@andriiprymak3012]

​@@brianruperti Yes, exactly. Or maybe you can demonstrate how to mirror your smartphone screen to your car's infotainment system - which could actually be another decision.

[@brianruperti]

@andriiprymak3012 to mirror the phone to screen just connect to Bluetooth and allow CarPlay or android auto

[@janaviaharrell5891]

Any insight on the sit up feature? Can you turn it off?

[@brianruperti]

Yes you can go into the MID and then of the DMC (driver monitor camera)

[@Tyopozzx]

Brian, should you leave a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE FWD in "Eco Mode" all the time or in "Normal Mode"?

[@brianruperti]

Hey there I would recommend whichever mode you enjoy more in that moment. I like sport mode most of the time, but on my chill days I do normal or eco.

[@Tyopozzx]

@@brianruperti Brian does "eco mode" give you better gas mileage than "normal mode" or "sport mode" and if so, can you leave it in "eco mode" even when driving on the highway? Thank you.

[@crazzy24kane]

How to do you dim or turn off the display w/o turning off the Apple car play or anything important

[@brianruperti]

The dimmer is a button on left of dash, you can also watch my linked tutorial on the screen where we go into the settings and discuss turning it off and changing brightness

[@crazzy24kane]

@@brianruperti I was talking about the the infotainment system, not the gauge cluster

[@glockpro8080]

At 13:03, the oil maintenance, can you customize it to 5k miles?

[@brianruperti]

Great question I don’t know that one! I’ll dig into the book.

[@poppy8318]

Is there a lockable glovebox on the 2025 Camry SE? Some internet searches stated there is. However, I don't see a key hole for a lock.

[@brianruperti]

I haven’t seen one with a lock yet

[@JoeNajjar-bi6pj]

do you have a video on parking assist?

[@brianruperti]

I do not. Not yet. What would you like to know?

[@JoeNajjar-bi6pj]

@@brianruperti How do I activate it? I do not see a button for park assist and the documentation is quiet poor. Thanks. Joe

[@johntess65]

Hi Brian, Is there a way to hook up a CD player in the new Camry? I am somewhat old school😅😅.Have one in my '03 Corolla which is an awesome car..TIA..Not doing streaming😯

[@brianruperti]

Hey! If you get a Bluetooth Walkman it may work

[@Tyopozzx]

Brian does the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE FWD have navigation and is it voice command?

[@brianruperti]

It only has navigation with the connection of your smartphone via Apple CarPlay or android auto and it is voice command yes.

[@Tyopozzx]

@@brianruperti Thank you Brian.

[@Max-cl1wz]

When is the Camry xse video coming out

[@brianruperti]

Funny you asked, I delivered one today but couldn’t get it on camera. Soon!

[@nayem7657]

Waiting

[@nathanschnitzler9535]

I own a 2025 Camry SE. EV mode is kind a useless unless you are driving 15ish mile per hour or below from my experience. Other then that its a cool car that get 45 mpg.

[@brianruperti]

Great for traffic jams

[@therealmj8040]

How do you change the time on the cluster

[@brianruperti]

Change the time in the settings on the radio screen and it will transfer to cluster

[@yorielalopez6868]

does anyone know how to change the clock time? daylight savings just ended & i don’t see any options in the settings

[@brianruperti]

Yes in the infotainment screen>settings>general>date time

[@WordsOfHeaven1]

How you change the clock?

[@brianruperti]

Settings>general>date time

[@l.shultz9268]

Great info Brian! I'm looking at the 25 Camry LE. One concern, a secured trunk? If someone breaks into the car, can they open the trunk with either the dash button or the one on the trunk? Is the trunk button disabled? Thanks

[@brianruperti]

Thanks! The trunk opens from the inside with or without key in 90% sure, I’ll test this during the week for you

[@williamyang1046]

I have a 2025 Camry SE and for my door setting it doesn't show the smart access door lock

[@jobaid9772]

I have one too, but i have no idea how to lock the glovebox. I dont see a keyhole. Do you know how?

[@carlosponchio1869]

Old school here. gonna have to turn off lots of bling bling.

[@vaheyepremyan4812]

Which type of gas needed, 87, 89, or 91

[@brianruperti]

87

[@alexandreannaicka9899]

Someone can help me to setup the alarm they stoles all my tires yesterday

[@brianruperti]

The alarm isn’t going to stop that. Wheel locks might help.

[@Slazlo]

when i drive my car at 75 to 85+ mph it feels kinda unstable, like its fighting back the more i increase my speed also it only has a 1100+ miles on it brand new car

[@brianruperti]

Did you try sport mode?

[@Slazlo]

@@brianruperti i just had to turn off lane departure.

[@YoselinDonis-s8j]

If the parking applies on its own why do we have the parking button 😭😭

[@brianruperti]

For the techs to disengage it very easily during brake service. And for anyone to have the option. Say the brakes act up or you don’t want them frozen, you have the choice. Having the choice is good.

[@SharkBiteSam]

Hate my new Camry. Can’t close vents, hate the inside lights, sound system sucks, the backseat feels small, feels like a much lighter car than my last Camry & I don’t like that, and-I know this is weird, but I hate the steering wheel. It looks sleek on the outside & the screen size is nice, I guess. This is a really good video though, thanks for the run through!

[@brianruperti]

What car will you get next

[@SharkBiteSam]

@@brianruperti I rented a Tacoma I liked, but it was a few years older, so….. F150 was a nice rental too. Honda CRV is one of like to check out.

[@TheeCowboy]

Sounds like a “you” problem

[@yobabybubba]

Why didn't you do the top middle screen? That's why I came on this video.

[@brianruperti]

The radio screen?

[@yobabybubba]

​@@brianruperti The big middle screen. I guess it's the radio screen and mabey other things. Android auto etc. I heard there was a learning curve with it.