2011 TOYOTA CAMRY HV warning lights

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning 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 actions 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.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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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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 turns on again after performing the fol-
lowing actions, contact your Toyota dealer.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 182
ABS........................................... 165
Air conditioning filter .............. 369
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 369
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 182
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 95
Airbag precautions for your child.............................. 99
Airbag warning light .............. 400
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 96
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 99
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 104
General airbag precautions .... 99
Locations of airbags ............... 92
Modification and disposal of airbags ........................... 103
Proper driving posture ...... 90, 99
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 96
Side airbag precautions.......... 99
SRS airbags ........................... 92
Antenna .................................... 199
Anti-lock brake system ........... 165
Armrest .................................... 309
Ashtray ..................................... 304
Audio input .............................. 237 Audio system
Antenna .................................199
Audio input ............................237
AUX port................................237
CD player/changer ................202
MP3/WMA disc......................210
Optimal use ...........................232
Portable music player............237
Radio .....................................195
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................239
Type ......................................192
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................182
Automatic light control system ....................................154
AUX port ...................................237
Auxiliary boxes ........................298
Back-up lights Wattage .................................458
Battery Checking ...............................350
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt
battery .................................436
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Bluetooth
® audio .....................242
Bluetooth® phone ....................258
Brake Fluid ......................................348
Parking brake ........................142
Brake assist ..............................165
Break-in tips .............................125
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Vanity lights
Vanity lights .......................... 302
Wattage ................................ 458
Vanity mirrors .......................... 302
VDIM ......................................... 165
Vehicle dynamics integrated management.......................... 165
Vehicle identification
number................................... 450
Vehicle stability control .......... 165
VSC ........................................... 165
Warning buzzers Brake system........................ 399
Open door ............................ 402
Seat belt reminder ................ 402
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 400
Brake assist system ............. 400
Brake system........................ 399
Charging system .... .............. 399
Electric power steering ......... 400
Low fuel level........................ 402
Low tire pressure warning light .................................... 402
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 400
Master warning light ............. 402
Open door ............................ 402
Pretensioners ....................... 400
Seat belt reminder light ........ 402
SRS airbags ......................... 400 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................409
Engine oil maintenance ......... 411
Engine oil pressure ...............409
Hybrid system .......................409
Moon roof ..............................411
Open door .............................411
Parking brake ........................411
Smart key system... ...............415
Steering lock .........................410
Trunk .....................................411
Washer fluid ..........................411
Washer
Checking ...............................349
Preparing and checking before winter .......................173
Switch....................................159
Washing and waxing ...............324
Weight Cargo capacity ......................169
Load limits .............................172
Weight ...................................450
Wheels ......................................367
Window glasses ........................77
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power windows .......................77
Rear window defogger ..........191
Washer ..................................159
Windshield wipers ...................159
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............372
Wireless remote control ..........48
WMA disc ..................................210V
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Warning lights
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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. 408If a warning message is displayed