2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV alarm

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
1
Before driving
■
Trunk light
The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
■ Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key
inside
● When all doors are being locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic
key left inside the trunk will sound an alarm.
In this case, the trunk lid can be opened using the entry function.
● Even when the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors
locked, the key confinement prevention function can be activated so the
trunk can be opened. In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys
with you when leaving the vehicle.
● Even when the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors are
locked, the key may not be detected depending on the places and the
surrounding radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement pre-
vention function cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the
trunk is closed. Make sure to check where the key is before closing the
trunk.
● The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one
of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk
opener.
■ Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up
the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some
time after the trunk lid is closed.

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set:
● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote control or
mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all the doors.
The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk. If the alarm does not stop even
when the wireless remote contro l is operated, repeat the oper-
ation until the alarm stops.
● Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY or ON mode, or
start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.)

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1-7. Theft deterrent system
1
Before driving
■
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the 12-volt battery.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 232
ABS........................................... 207
ACCESSORY mode ................. 159
Air conditioning filter .............. 380
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 380
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 232
Airbags Airbag operating
conditions ........................... 118
Airbag precautions for your child.................................... 123
Airbag warning light .............. 414
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ........... 119
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................ 123
Front passenger occupant
classification system .......... 128
General airbag precautions ........................ 123
Locations of airbags ............. 115
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 127
Proper driving posture ....................... 113, 123
Side airbag operating
conditions ........................... 119
Side airbag precautions........ 123
SRS airbags ......................... 115 Alarm .........................................110
Antenna.....................................248
Anti-lock brake system............207
Armrest .....................................307
Ashtray......................................302
Audio input ...............262, 270, 281
Audio system
Antenna .................................248
Audio input ............ 262, 270, 281
AUX port................................281
CD player ..............................249
iPod .......................................262
MP3/WMA disc......................255
Optimal use ...........................278
Portable music player ..................262, 270, 281
Radio .....................................246
Steering wheel audio switch ..................................283
Type ......................................240
USB memory .........................270
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................232
Automatic light control system ....................................192
AUX port ...................................281
Auxiliary boxes ........................296A

530 Alphabetical index
Steering wheelAdjustment ..............................92
Audio switches ...................... 283
Stop/tail lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage ................................. 482
Storage feature......................... 289
Storage precautions ................220
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
Sun visors................................. 298
Sunshade Roof....................................... 101
Switch Emergency flasher switch ..... 408
Fog light switch ..................... 198
Hazard light switch ................408
Ignition switch........................ 159
Light switches........................ 192
Power door lock switch ...........69
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Power window switch ..............97
Window lock switch .................97
Wiper and washer switch ...... 200 Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 482
Theft deterrent system
Alarm..................................... 110
Immobilizer system ............... 108
Tire inflation pressure ............. 373
Tire information
Glossary ................................ 492
Size ....................................... 489
Tire identification number...... 488
Uniform tire quality grading................................ 490
Tires Chains ................................... 225
Checking ............................... 365
If you have a flat tire.............. 442
Inflation pressure .................. 373
Inflation pressure sensor....... 366
Replacing .............................. 442
Rotating tires ......................... 365
Size ....................................... 480
Snow tires ............................. 225
Spare tire .............................. 442
Tire pressure warning system ........................ 365, 416T

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What to do if...
What to do if...
A tire puncturesP. 442If you have a flat tire
The hybrid system does not
start
P. 454If the hybrid system will not start
P. 108Immobilizer system
P. 461If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is
discharged
P. 458If the electronic key does not oper-
ate properly
The shift lever cannot be
moved outP. 456If the shift lever cannot be shifted
from P
The rightmost segment of the
engine coolant temperature dis-
play flashes
Steam can be seen coming
from under the hood
P. 465If your vehicle overheats
The key is lostP. 457If you lose your keys
The 12-volt battery runs outP. 461If the vehicle’s 12 -volt battery is
discharged
The doors cannot be lockedP. 6 9Doors
The horn begins to soundP. 1 1 0Alarm