2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV light

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 408
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 409
If you think something is wrong ......................... 412 5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 413
If a warning message is displayed........................ 423
If you have a flat tire......... 442
If the hybrid system will not start .......................... 454
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 456
If you lose your keys ........ 457
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 458
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 461
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 465
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 469
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 470

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt 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.

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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.
*: Brake system warning buzzer:
When there is a possible problem that could affect braking performance, the
warning light will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:
P. 426
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light
in red (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the 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.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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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.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
High engine coolant temper ature warning light (the
rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature
display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 465)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The hybrid system;
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The hybrid transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
Brake system warning light in yellow
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The regenerative brake system; or
• The electronically controlled brake system.
(Comes on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system; or
• Hill-start assist control.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
■ Brake system warning light operation
Although depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may cause the red brake
system warning light to turn on and the buzzer to sound, this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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Follow the correction procedures.After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7
L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less. Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s/front passen-
ger’s seat belt reminder
light (warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver/front pas-
senger to fasten his/her
seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Master warning light A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. P. 423

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*1: Open door warning buzzer:
P. 426
*2: Driver's seat belt buzzer:The driver's seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, the
buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20
km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
Front passenger's seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger's seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened
after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if
the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
(U.S.A. only) Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (
P. 418)
• Flat tire ( P. 442) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted,
have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system
(  P. 420) Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, airbags, interc onnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 115)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger 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.
■ 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 malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflat ion pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).