2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV heating

306 3-5. Other interior features
CAUTION
■Burns
●Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the hybrid system is off.

414 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
Correction procedures■ If the rightmost segment of th e engine coolant temperature
display are flashing
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condition-
ing system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from the engine area.
If you see steam: Stop the hybrid system. Carefully lift the hood after the
steam subsides and then restart the hybrid system.
If you do not see steam: Leave the hybrid system operating and carefully lift the
hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating: Wait until the rightmost segm ent of the engine coolant tem-
perature display stops flashing and returns to normal dis-
play. Then stop the hybrid system.
If the fans are not operating: Stop the hybrid system immediately and call your Toyota
dealer.
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
●The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature dis-
play is flashing:
The engine may be overheating.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display:
The electric motor or power control unit may be overheating.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
After the hybrid system has
cooled down, check the power
control unit coolant level and
inspect the cooling system for
leaks.
Add power control unit coolant if
necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if power control unit cool-
ant is unavailable. (

P. 477)
Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
STEP4
STEP5
■Overheating
The following symptoms may occur when your vehicle is overheating:
●Hybrid system output decreases.
● Steam comes out from the engine area.
● “HYBRID SYSTEM OVERHEAT” is shown on the multi-information dis-
play.

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Alphabetical index
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 123
Child restraint system ........... 133
Child-protectors ...................... 70
How your child should wear
the seat belt ......................... 88
Installing child restraints ....... 137
Moon roof precautions.......... 103
Power window lock switch ...... 97
Power window precautions..... 99
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 383
Seat belt extender precautions .......................... 91
Seat belt precautions.............. 89
Seat heater precautions ....... 306
Trunk precautions................... 76
12-volt battery precautions ................ 363, 464
Child-protectors ........................ 70
Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 332
Interior .................................. 335
Seat belts ............................. 336
Clock ........................................ 300
Coin holder .............................. 292
Compass .................................. 320
Condenser ............................... 358
Console box............................. 291
Cooling system Hybrid system overheating ... 465
Cruise control .......................... 204
Cup holder ............................... 294
Curtain shield airbags ............ 115
Customizable features ............ 498 Daytime running light
system ....................................195
Defogger Outside rear view mirror ........239
Rear window .........................239
Dimension.................................472
Dinghy towing ..........................230
Display Energy flow .............................39
Multi-information display .......185
Trip information .....................185
Warning message .................423
Do-it-yourself maintenance...........................345
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................286
Wattage .................................482
Doors Door lock .....................53, 66, 69
Door windows..........................97
Side mirrors .............................95
Driver's seat belt reminder light .........................................416
Driving Break-in tips ..........................149
Correct posture .....................113
Procedures ............................148
Winter driving tips..................225D

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Electric power steering ........... 210
Electronic keyIf the electronic key does not operate properly............ 458
Emergency flashers
Switch.................................... 408
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ...... 413
If a warning message is
displayed............................. 423
If the electronic key does not
operate properly.................. 458
If the Hybrid system will not start ..................................... 454
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P...................... 456
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery ..................... 461
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 413
If you have a flat tire ............. 442
If you lose your keys ............. 457
If you think something is wrong .................................. 412
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 469
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 470
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 409
If your vehicle overheats ....... 465 Engine
Accessory mode ................... 159
Compartment ........................ 351
Hood ..................................... 348
How to start the
hybrid system ..................... 159
Identification number............. 472
If the hybrid system will not start............................... 454
Ignition switch ....................... 159
Overheating .......................... 465
“POWER” switch ................... 159
Engine coolant Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine coolan t temperature
display .................................... 174
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 475
Checking ............................... 352
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................ 477
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 225
Engine switch light .................. 286
EPS............................................ 207
EV drive mode .......................... 166
Event data recorder ................... 23E

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Odometer .................................. 174
OilEngine oil .............................. 352
Opener Fuel filler door ....................... 104
Hood...................................... 348
Trunk .......................................74
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............95
Defogger ............................... 239
Outside temperature
display .................................... 301
Overheating, Hybrid system .................................... 465
Parking brake ........................... 172
Parking lights Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 482
Personal lights Switch.................................... 288
Wattage ................................. 482
Power outlet ............................. 303
“POWER” switch...................... 159
Power windows ..........................97 Radiator .................................... 358
Radio ......................................... 246
Rear seats
Folding down........................... 81
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb............... 395
Switch ................................... 192
Wattage................................. 482
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 395
Wattage................................. 482
Rear view mirror Compass ............................... 320
Rear window defogger ............ 239
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 384
Key battery ............................ 382
Light bulbs............................. 395
Tires ...................................... 442
Reporting safety defects for
U.S.A. owners ........................ 506O
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