2010 TOYOTA CAMRY check engine light

450 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures (vehicles with smart key system).
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection procedure
Once (Comes on for 8 sec-
onds)
Indicates that
the electronic
key is not
present when
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is
pressed.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once3 times
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been
opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

466 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, 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 battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 471)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

472 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with auto-
matic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ Avoiding a discharged battery
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine 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.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system — Open and close any of
the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle, and turn
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with smart key system) or turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position (vehicles without smart key system),
then start the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
STEP5

489
6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Electrical system
Manual transaxle
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference. If replacement is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Battery
Open voltage at
68 F (20 C): 12.6  12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 8
 12.0 V Discharged
(Voltage checked 20 minutes after the
engine and all the lights turned off)
Charging rates 5 A max.
Gear oil capacity (Reference) 2.4 qt. (2.3 L, 2.0 Imp. qt.)
Gear oil type API GL-4
Recommended gear oil
viscosity SAE 75W
Fluid capacity*
6.9 qt. (6.5 L, 5.7 Imp. qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your
vehicle.

524 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 494
Battery Checking ............................... 378
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 471
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 263
Bluetooth® phone .................... 279
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 145
Brake assist .............................. 170
Break-in tips ............................. 122
Care
Exterior .................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Cargo capacity ......................... 175
Cargo net .................................. 337
CD changer ............................... 223
CD player .................................. 223
Chains ....................................... 179
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 104
Booster seats, installation ..... 108
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 104
Convertible seats,
installation ........................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system .............99
Infant seats, definition ........... 104
Infant seats, installation......... 108
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............................... 109
Installing CRS with seat belts ............................ 111
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 114 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 94
Battery precautions ....... 380, 473
Child restraint system ........... 104
Child-protectors....................... 43
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 61
Installing child restraints........ 108
Moon roof precautions ............ 75
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ..... 71
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 403
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 64
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions ........ 330
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Child-protectors ......................... 43
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Clock ......................................... 326
Compass................................... 343
Condenser ................................ 374
Console box ............................. 317
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 475
Cruise control .......................... 166
Cup holder ................................ 319
Curtain shield airbags ............... 87
Customizable features ............ 510
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526 Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 365
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
Hood...................................... 362
How to start the
engine ......................... 131, 135
Identification number ............. 482
If the engine will not start ...... 465
Ignition switch................ 131, 135
Overheating........................... 475
Engine compartment cover..... 367
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 488
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ...................................... 147
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine oil maintenance data ......................................... 371
Engine switch light .................. 313
Event data recorder ................. 430 Floor mat .................................. 335
Fluid
Brake..................................... 375
Power steering fluid .............. 376
Washer.................................. 381
Fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 435
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker lights Wattage................................. 494
Front turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 494
Fuel Capacity ................................ 484
Fuel gauge ............................ 147
Fuel pump shut off system .... 429
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 495
Refueling ................................. 76
Type ...................................... 484
Fuel door .................................... 76
Fuel filler door ............................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 429
Fuses ........................................ 405F

531
Alphabetical index
Stop/tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Wattage ................................ 494
Storage box ............................. 336
Storage feature ........................ 316
Storage precautions ............... 175
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck................................... 478
Sun visors ................................ 324
Sunshade Rear...................................... 333
Roof ........................................ 73
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 424
Engine switch ............... 131, 135
Fog light switch..................... 163
Hazard light switch ............... 424
Ignition switch ............... 131, 135
Light switches ....................... 159
Power door lock switch........... 42
Power window switch ............. 70
Window lock switch ................ 70
Wiper and washer switch ..... 164 Tachometer...............................147
Theft deterrent system
Alarm .......................................82
Engine immobilizer system .....80
Theft prevention labels..............84
Tire inflation pressure .............392
Tire information Glossary ................................504
Size .......................................501
Tire identification number ......500
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................502
Tires Chains ...................................179
Checking ...............................382
If you have a flat tire ..............454
Inflation pressure...................392
Inflation pressure sensor .......384
Replacing ..............................454
Rotating tires .........................382
Size .......................................491
Snow tires .............................179
Spare tire...............................454
Tools .........................................454
Total load capacity...................178
Towing Dinghy towing................191, 192
Trailer towing.........................183
TRAC .........................................170
Traction control........................170
Trip information .......................155
Trip meter .........................147, 155
Trunk
Extending a space................. 334
Opener ....................................47
Trunk light Trunk light ...............................48
Wattage .................................494
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Switch....................................144
Wattage .................................494T

532 Alphabetical index
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Vanity mirrors........................... 325
Vehicle identification number ................................... 482
Vehicle stability control........... 170
VSC............................................ 170
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 432
Downshifting.......................... 140
Open door ............................. 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 433
Brake assist system .............. 433
Brake system ........................ 432
Charging system .... ............... 433
Engine oil maintenance ......... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 433
Master warning light .............. 435
Open door ............................. 435
Pretensioners ........................ 433
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Smart key system... ............... 438
SRS airbags .......................... 433
Washer fluid .......................... 435 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 445
Engine oil maintenance......... 447
Engine oil pressure ............... 445
Hood ..................................... 447
Moon roof .............................. 447
Open door ............................. 447
Parking brake ........................ 447
Smart key system .. ............... 450
Steering lock ......................... 446
Trunk ..................................... 447
Washer fluid .......................... 447
Washer
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 179
Switch ................................... 164
Washing and waxing ............... 348
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 175
Load limits ............................. 178
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 209
Washer.................................. 164
Windshield wipers ................... 164
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 401
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 232V
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