2007 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Brake light switch

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systemscreenLevel 0 Your vehicle is equipped with a push
start system. Follow the procedure be-
low 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 dur-
ing 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 with-
out 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.
—Hybrid battery status Starting your hybrid vehicle

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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 ve-
hicle 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.
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.
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.
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.
When accelerating rapidly, the engine
noise may rise. However, this does not
indicate any trouble.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid
battery power, resulting in poor accel-
eration. Battery power can be restored
by driving with the accelerator pedal
slightly released.
When applying brakes, you may hear
a sound coming from the motor genera-
tor. However, this does not indicate
any trouble.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment when the driver ’s door is
opened or the brake pedal is de-
pressed with the hybrid system turned
off. However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
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.
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.
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.
If the “READY” light is on, you can
start even when the engine is off.
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 brak-
ing is less effective than that of con-
ventional vehicle.
—The characteristics of the
hybrid vehicle

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When the electronic key is near a
high−voltage or noise −emitting device.
When you are carrying an electronic
key together with a key for another
smart key system equipped vehicle or
another instrument emitting radio
waves.
Depending on the position of the key
or vehicle body shape, the key may
not work well even within the actuation
area.
When the key surface is covered by a
sticker, etc. that may cut off electro-
magnetic wave.
Even if the smart key system does not
operate properly, you can still enter and
start the hybrid system. For further infor-
mation, see “Side doors” on page 38 and
“Trunk lid” on page 47 in this Section, and
see “How to start the hybrid system” on
page 301 in Section 3.
STARTING THE HYBRID SYSTEM WHEN
THE ELECTRONIC KEY BATTERY IS
DISCHARGED
If the key indicator does not flash and
the hybrid system cannot be started by
using the start function, the battery
may be discharged. Replace the key
battery as soon as possible. (See
“—Replacing battery” on page 30 in
this Section.)
However the hybrid system can be turned
on in the following procedures.
1. While the brake pedal is depressed, touch the Toyota logo side of the
electronic key to the “POWER” switch. 2. Start the hybrid system within 5
seconds after the green indicator light
on the “POWER” switch comes on and
a buzzer sounds.
BATTERY POWER SAVING
Both the vehicle and key transmitters are
always sending signals to each other. To
prevent battery drain, the smart key sys-
tem is automatically deactivated in the fol-
lowing conditions:
If the electronic key is left outside of
the vehicle and within the effective
range of the entry function actuation
area for more than 10 minutes.
If the door lock or unlock operation is
not performed more than 2 weeks.
The key and the vehicle are communicat-
ing even while the vehicle is not being
driven. Do not leave the key near the
vehicle (within 2 m [7 ft.]).
The vehicle battery may drain if the
vehicle is not used for a long period of
time. To prevent battery drain, disconnect
the battery negative ( −) terminal or disable
the smart key system. (For details about
disable the smart key system, see
“DISABLING THE SMART KEY SYSTEM”
in this Section.)

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Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or “AUTO” position with the
tail lights on—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened after the “POWER”
switch is turned off.
Position 2 or “AUTO” position with the
headlights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors or trunk
lid is opened and closed after the
“POWER” switch is turned off.
The lights can be turned off immediately
by pushing the lock switch on the elec-
tronic key with all the doors locked and
the trunk lid closed.
The time period before the lights turn off
can be changed. For details, ask your
Toyota dealer.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is left
open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
To turn on the lights again, set the
“POWER” switch at ON or actuate the
headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the knob is
in the “DRL OFF” position.NOTICE
To prevent the 12 volt battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
lights on for a long period when the
hybrid system is turned off.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The “POWER” switch is set at ON with
the hybrid system turned on.
The light switch is in the “AUTO” posi-
tion with the headlights off or position
1.
The parking brake is released.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the
headlights to full intensity for night driving.
To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to the position 3 (“DRL OFF”) or turn the
“POWER” switch off.
The daytime running light system can be
disabled. For details, contact your Toyota
dealer.

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NOTICE
To prevent the 12 volt battery from
being discharged, do not leave the
lights on for a long period when the
hybrid system is turned off.
Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The “POWER” switch is set at ON with
the hybrid system turned on.
The knob is in the “OFF” position,
position 1 or position 3 with the head-
lights off.
The parking brake is released.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the
headlights to full intensity for night driving.
HighLow beams— For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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(a)
This message is to warn the driver that
the parking brake is not completely re-
leased at the vehicle speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the park-
ing brake fully.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
(b)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine oil pressure is too low.
Turn the engine off as soon as possible
and contact your Toyota dealer.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.(c)
This message is to warn the driver that
the hybrid system is malfunctioning.
If a malfunction of the hybrid system is
detected, the message appears with the
master warning light and warning tone
when the “POWER” switch is on.
If the message appears, stop the ve-
hicle as soon as possible and contact
a Toyota dealer.
(d)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine coolant temperature is too
high.
Stop the vehicle and allow the engine
to cool. See “If your vehicle overheats”
on page 317 in Section 4.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine.
(e)
This message is to warn the driver that
the temperature for the inverter, trac-
tion motor or motor generator is too
high.
Stop the vehicle and allow the the in-
verter, traction motor and motor gener-
ator to cool. See “If your vehicle over-
heats” on page 317 in Section 4.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with the mes-
sage displayed.

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(f)
This message is to remind the driver
that any of the doors are opened.
Close the door securely.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds
when the vehicle speed rises above 5
km/h (3 mph).
(g)
This message is to remind the driver
that the trunk is opened.
Close the trunk securely.
The message appears with the master
warning light a warning tone sounds when
the vehicle speed rises above 5 km/h (3
mph).(h)
This message is to warn the driver that
the vehicle stability control (VSC) func-
tion of the vehicle dynamics integrated
management (VDIM) is malfunctioning.
If the message appears, the functions
of VDIM listed below may not work pro-
perly. Have the vehicle checked by a
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
However, as conventional braking oper-
ates when applied, there is no problem
to continue your driving.
Traction control function
Vehicle stability control function
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
If the message appears together with the
red brake system warning light, stop the
vehicle immediately. For details, see “Ser-
vice reminder indicators and warning buzz-
ers” on page 150. (i)
This message is to remind the driver
that the transmission is not in the “P”
position when starting the vehicle.
If the message appears, put the trans-
mission in the “P” position and push
the “POWER” switch again. For the hy-
brid system starting procedure, see
“How to start the hybrid system” on
page 301 in Section 3.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.

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(j)
This message is to warn of the hybrid
battery condition.
The message appears in the following
conditions.:
The hybrid battery voltage drops be-
cause the transmission is left in the
“N” position.
If you put the transmission in the “P”
position and the message disappears,
the system is working properly.
The hybrid battery is discharged.
If the hybrid battery is discharged and
the message appears along with the
“READY” light turned on, stop your ve-
hicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds. (k)
This message is to warn the driver that
the transmission is not in the “P” posi-
tion when the driver’s door is opened.
Put the transmission in the “P” posi-
tion.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
(l)
This message is to remind the driver
that the brake pedal is not depressed
when starting the hybrid system.
Depress the brake pedal firmly and press
the “POWER” switch. For the starting pro-
cedure, see “How to start the hybrid sys-
tem” on page 301 in Section 3.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, the
message appears and a warning tone
sounds when the hybrid system is started.(m)
This message is to warn the driver that
the transmission is not in the “P” posi-
tion when leaving the vehicle.
Put the transmission in the “P” posi-
tion.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
(n)
When this message appears in the fol-
lowing cases, a warning tone sounds.
The key is not detected in the vehicle
because someone has taken the key
outside of the vehicle without turning
the hybrid system off. At this time, a
warning tone sounds. The above mes-
sage turns off if the “POWER” switch
is turned off or the key is in the ve-
hicle.
The key is not detected in the vehicle
when the “POWER” switch is pushed.
In this case, the above message ap-
pears for 8 seconds.