2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID brake

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Continuous
Continuous
(Displayed alternately)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened and
closed (with the
shift lever not in
P, the “POWER”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
Once
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.
Replace the
battery.
(
P. 370)
Once Indicates that a
door has been
opened or
closed and the
“POWER”
switch has been
turned twice to
ACCESSORY
mode the
“POWER”
switch OFF.Press the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
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OnceIndicates that
the electronic
key does not
operate prop-
erly.P. 432
Once
Once
Indicates that
the steering
lock has not
released within
3 seconds of
pressing the
“POWER”
switch. Press the
“POWER”
switch again
while turning
the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
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If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Transport eyelet
(if equipped)
Spare tire
Jack
Wheel
nut
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CAUTION
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed
for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS
●Brake assist
●VSC
●TRAC
●VDIM
●Navigation system (if equipped)

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Emergency start function
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the
“POWER” switch is functioning normally.Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Ha ve the vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●One or both of the 12-volt ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 434)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the “POWER” switch and start the hybrid system. For
your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed. Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
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TrunkTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
Changing “POWER” switch modes and starting the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and apply the brakes.Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
If any of the doors is opened and
closed and while the key is
touched to the “POWER” switch,
an alarm will sound to indicate
that the start function cannot
detect the electronic key.
To change the “POWER” switch modes: Within 10 seconds of
the buzzer sounding, release t he brake pedal and press the
“POWER” switch. Modes can be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 136)
To start the hybrid system: Press the “POWER” switch within
10 seconds after the buzzer s ounds, keeping the brake pedal
depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
your Toyota dealer.
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If the vehicle becomes stuck
■Emergency hooks (if equipped)
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to rock the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear, to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or persons.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident and result in death or serious injury.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or snow.
Stop the hybrid system. Set t he parking brake and put the
shift lever in P.
Remove the mud, snow, or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material to help provide
traction under the tires.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
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When your vehicle becomes stuck and
cannot move, the emergency hooks are
used for another vehicle to pull your vehi-
cle out in an emergency.
Your vehicle is not designed to tow
another vehicle.