2011 TOYOTA CAMRY battery

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Remove the depleted battery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
Vehicles without smart key system
Remove the cover.
Remove the module.
STEP3
STEP1
STEP2

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■If the key battery is discharged
The following symptoms may occur.
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range is reduced.
■ Use a CR1632 (vehicles with smar t key system), or CR2016 (vehicles
without smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, jewelers, or camera
stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by your
Toyota dealer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
STEP3

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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents.
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

When trouble arises5
427
5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 428
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 429
If you think something is wrong ......................... 432
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 433
Event data recorder ......... 434 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 436
If a warning message is displayed........................ 448
If you have a flat tire......... 458
If the engine will not start ................................ 469
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 471
If you lose your keys ........ 472
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 473
If the battery is discharged ..................... 475
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 479
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 482
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 484

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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
engine is not running.
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.

444 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehi-cle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be diffi-
culties receiving the si gnal from the key. (P. 3 6 )
ContinuousContinuous
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s
door has been opened or
closed with the shift lever not
in P, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in any mode
other than OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside of the
detection area. • Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer (if equipped)
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detect ion sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on (U.S.A. only)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

456 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened and
closed with the
shift lever in P,
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area. Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Continuous
Continuous
(Displayed alternately)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened and
closed (with the
shift lever not in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
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. 406)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

470 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 133, 137) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 135,
138), confirm the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 133, 137)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 8 2 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 476)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 471)