2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HV warning lights

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (r
ed indicator) and warning
buzzer*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Calmly perform the following action s if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.

350 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Brake system warning light operation
The following does not indicate a malfunction:
●After the hybrid system is turned on, the red and yellow brake system
warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds.
● Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red brake system
warning light and buzzer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning message is displayed
If a warning is shown on the multi-information display, stay calm and
perform the following actions:
Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the
multi-information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning lights turn s on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact your Toyota dealer.

386 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Avoiding a discharged 12-volt battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the hybrid system is
turned off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
■ When the 12-volt battery is removed or discharged
●The hybrid system may not start. ( →P. 301)
● The tire pressure warning system must be initialized. ( →P. 305)
■ Starting the hybrid system when the 12-volt battery is discharged
The hybrid system cannot be started by push-starting.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the gaso-
line engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for
approximately 5 minutes to recharge the 12-volt battery of
your vehicle.
Open and close any of the doors with the “POWER” switch
OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn
the “POWER” switch to ON mode, then start the hybrid sys-
tem.
Make sure the “READY” indicator comes on. If the indicator
does not comes on, contact your Toyota dealer.
Once the hybrid system has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the hybrid system starts, ha ve the vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.STEP3
STEP4
STEP5
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 174
ABS........................................... 158
Air conditioning filter .............. 319
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 319
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 174
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 91
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 95
Airbag warning light .............. 349
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 92
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 95
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 100
General airbag precautions .... 95
Locations of airbags ............... 88
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 99
Proper driving posture ...... 86, 95
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 92
Side airbag precautions.......... 95
SRS airbags ........................... 88
Antenna .................................... 189
Anti-lock brake system ........... 158
Armrest .................................... 261
Ashtray ..................................... 256
Audio input .............................. 210
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 189
Audio input ........................... 210
AUX adapter ......................... 210
CD player/changer ............... 192
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 199
Optimal use .......................... 207 Portable music player............210
Radio .....................................186
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................211
Type ......................................183
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................174
Automatic light control system ....................................149
AUX adapter .............................210
Auxiliary boxes ........................251
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................405
Battery
Checking ...............................300
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .....................385
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................166
Bluetooth
®................................213
Brake
Fluid ......................................298
Parking brake ........................138
Brake assist ..............................158
Break-in tips .............................121
Care
Exterior ..................................274
Interior ...................................276
Seat belts ..............................277
Cargo capacity .........................162
Cargo net ..................................263
CD changer ...............................192
CD player ..................................192
Chains .......................................166
A
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“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .... 174
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 382
Electric power steering........... 158
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 382
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 380
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .................... 385
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ............ 368
If you lose your keys............. 381
If you think something is wrong ................................. 345
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 393
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 342
If your vehicle overheats ...... 389
Engine
Compartment........................ 291
Engine switch ...................... 131
Hood ..................................... 288
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 131
Identification number ............ 396
Ignition switch ....................... 131
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 378
Overheating .......................... 389
Power switch ........................ 131 Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................139
Engine oil
Capacity ................................400
Checking ...............................292
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................294
Engine switch ...........................131
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................346
Floor mat...................................262
Fluid Brake .....................................298
Washer ..................................299
Front passenger occupant classification system ............100
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................351
Front seats Adjustment ..............................56
Front side marker lights Wattage .................................405
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................405
Fuel Capacity ................................398
Fuel gauge ............................139
Gas station information .........444
Information ............................406
Refueling .................................78
Type ......................................406
Fuel economy meter ................139
Fuel door.....................................78
Fuel filler door ............................78
Fuses.........................................325E
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Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TRAC ........................................ 158
Traction control ....................... 158
Transmission ........................... 135 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 380
Transmission ........................ 135
Trip information....................... 145
Trip meter................................. 139
Trunk Opener ................................... 54
Trunk light
Trunk light............................... 55
Wattage ................................ 405
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 336
Switch ................................... 137
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 254
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity mirrors .......................... 254
VDIM ......................................... 158
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 158
Vehicle identification number................................... 396
Vehicle stability control .......... 158
VSC ........................................... 158
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 348
Open door ............................ 351
Seat belt reminder ................ 351
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 349
Brake assist system ............. 349
Brake system........................ 348
Charging system .... .............. 348 Electric power steering ..........349
Low fuel level ........................351
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................351
Malfunction indicator lamp ....349
Master warning light ..............351
Open door .............................351
Pretensioners ........................349
Seat belt reminder light .........351
SRS airbags ..........................349
Warning messages
Engine coolant temperature ........................358
Engine oil maintenance ......... 360
Engine oil pressure ...............358
Hybrid system .......................358
Moon roof ..............................360
Open door .............................360
Parking brake ........................360
Smart key system... ...............365
Steering lock .........................359
Trunk .....................................360
Vehicle stability control..........359
Washer fluid ..........................360
Washer Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................166
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............274
Weight .......................................396 Cargo capacity ......................162
Load limits .............................165
Weight ...................................396
Wheels ......................................317
Window glasses ........................73
Window lock switch ...................73
Windows
Power windows .......................73
Rear window defogger ..........182
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
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What to do if...
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Warning lights
P. 351
or
P. 3 4 8P. 351
P. 3 4 8P. 351
P. 351
or
P. 3 4 9P. 351
P. 3 4 9P. 351
P. 349
or
P. 3 4 9
P. 3 4 9
Brake system warning
light (red indicator)Tire pressure warning
light
Open door warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightLow fuel level warning
light
Malfunction indicator
lampDriver’s seat belt
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
ABS warning lightElectric power steering
warning light
Brake system warning light
(yellow indicator)
The warning message is
displayedP. 357If a warning message is displayed