2011 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving
Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-
erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-
ing column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-7. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 301
Vanity mirrors ..................... 302
Clock .................................. 303
Ashtray ............................... 304
Power outlet ....................... 305
Seat heaters ....................... 307
Armrest............................... 309
Floor mat ............................ 310
Trunk features .................... 311
Garage door opener ........... 313
Compass ............................ 319
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 324
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 326
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 329
General maintenance ......... 331
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 334 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 335
Hood ................................... 338
Positioning a floor jack........ 339
Engine compartment .......... 341
12-volt battery ..................... 350
Tires.................................... 354
Tire inflation pressure ......... 363
Wheels................................ 367
Air conditioning filter ........... 369
Key battery ......................... 372
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 375
Light bulbs .......................... 385
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 392
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 393
If you think something is wrong ................................ 396
Event data recorder ............ 397
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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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
6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 450
Fuel information .................. 459
Tire information ................... 462
6-2. Customization Customizable features ........ 474
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 477 Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 480
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 481
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 484
Abbreviation list ......................... 496
Alphabetical index ..................... 497
What to do if... ........................... 506
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

24 1-1. Hybrid system
●To help prevent the 12-volt battery from becoming discharged, drive the
vehicle at least once a month, and operate the accessories only when
the “READY” indicator is on. When parking the vehicle, make sure the
doors and trunk are closed and all lights are turned off.
■ After the 12-volt battery has di scharged or has been changed or
removed
The gasoline engine may not stop even if the vehicle is running on the hybrid
battery (traction battery). If this continues for a few days, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations specific to a hybrid vehicle
There may be no engine sounds or vibration even though the vehicle is able
to move. Always put the shift lever in P when parked.
The following sounds or vibrations may occur when the hybrid system is
operating, and are not a malfunction:
●Motor sounds may be heard from the engine compartment.
● Sounds may be heard from the hybrid battery (traction battery) behind
the rear seat when the hybrid system starts or stops.
● Sounds may be heard from the transaxle when the hybrid system starts
or stops, or while the vehicle is idling.
● Engine sounds may be heard when accelerating sharply.
● Sounds may be heard due to the regenerative braking when you press
the brake pedal.
● Vibration may be felt when the gasoline engine starts or stops.
● Cooling fan sounds may be heard from the air intake vents behind the
rear seat.
■ Maintenance, repair, recycling, and disposal
Contact your Toyota dealer regarding maintenance, repair, recycling and dis-
posal. Do not dispose of the vehicle yourself.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The vehicle's keys have built-in tran sponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if the key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned OFF to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 324
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 326
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 329
General maintenance....... 331
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 334
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 335
Hood ................................ 338
Positioning a floor jack ..... 339
Engine compartment ........ 341
12-volt battery .................. 350
Tires ................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure ...... 363
Wheels ............................. 367
Air conditioning filter......... 369
Key battery ....................... 372
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 375
Light bulbs........................ 385

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
● Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■ Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
● Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
● Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

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Maintenance and care
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Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
■Caution about the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled
sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.