2011 TOYOTA CAMRY HV Owners Manual

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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perfor m, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
■ Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 458)
■ Bulb locations
Headlight high beam and
daytime running light
Headlight low beam
Rear turn signal light

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Headlight (low beam)
Headlight (high beam) and
daytime running light
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release. Headlight (low beam)
Headlight (high beam) and
daytime running light
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STEP2

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■
Rear turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove
the cover.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP1
STEP2
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■Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Front fog lights (if equipped)
● Front turn signal lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Front side marker/parking lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Back-up lights
● License plate lights
● Rear side marker lights
■Condensation build-up on th e inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight
The stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs.
If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.

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CAUTION
■
Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 392
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 393
If you think something is wrong ......................... 396
Event data recorder ......... 397
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 399
If a warning message is displayed........................ 408
If you have a flat tire......... 419
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 429
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 431
If you lose your keys ........ 432
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 433
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 436
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 440
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 444
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 446

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is not operating.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.