2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV ECO mode

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■The meters and display illuminate when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ Hybrid System Indicator
●By keeping the indicator needle within Eco area, more Eco-friendly driv-
ing can be achieved.
● Charge area indicates regeneration* status. Regenerated energy will be
used to charge the battery.
*: When used in this manual, “regeneration” refers to the conversion of energy created by the movement of the vehicle into electrical energy.
■ Engine speed
On hybrid vehicles, engine speed is precisely controlled in order to help
improve fuel efficiency and reduce exhaust emissions etc.
There are times when the engine speed that is displayed may differ even
when vehicle operation and driving conditions are the same.
Power area
Shows that an Eco-friendly driving
range is being exceeded (during full
power driving etc.)
Eco area
Shows that the vehicle is being driven
in an Eco-friendly manner.
Hybrid Eco area
Shows that gasoline engine power is
not being used very often.
The gasoline engine will automatically
stop and restart under various condi-
tions.
Charge area
Shows that energy is being recovered
via the regenerative brake.

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■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 171)
(if equipped)
BSM outside rear view
mirror indicators
( P. 215)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 194)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 192)
Slip indicator
(P. 208)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
( P. 192)
VSC OFF indicator
(P. 209)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 198)
“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 209)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 128)
Security indicator
(P. 108, 110)Cruise control indicator
( P. 204)
“ECO MODE” indicator
(P. 170)Cruise control set indi-
cator (P. 204)
“READY” indicator
(P. 159)EV Indicator ( P. 3 0 )
EV drive mode indica-
tor (P. 166)
*2
*1, 3
*1
*1*1
Shift position indica-
tors (P. 169)

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When driving
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-
cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode while the BSM
main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 413)
*1: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will
turn off after the hybrid system is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if
the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
*2: For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
*3: For vehicles sold in Canada
(red)
(yellow)
*1, 2*1, 3*1*1*1, 2*1, 3*1*1, 2
*1, 3*1*1, 2*1*1
*1

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■Eco drive level
Displays the average fuel consum ption and eco drive level since
the hybrid system was started.
Even if a different screen has been selected for the multi-information dis-
play, when the “POWER” switch is turned off, the eco drive level is dis-
played. This is not a malfunction.
When the highest eco drive level has been achieved “EXCELLENT!” is
displayed.
■ Energy monitor
Displays the status of the hybrid system ( P. 3 9 )
■ Customization
Language, Eco Indicator (current fuel consumption gauge) and EV
Indicator settings can be changed. ( P. 188)
Customizing vehicle features
It is possible to cust omize the language, Eco Indicator (current fuel
consumption gauge) and EV Indicator settings using the “DISP” but-
ton.
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the shift position in P and the parking brake set.
■ Language
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the setting screen while the
vehicle is stopped, and then
press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the customize mode
screen.
STEP1

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When driving
Press the “DISP” button to select
the item to be set, then press
and hold the “DISP” button.
Press the “DISP” button to select
the desired setting, and then
press and hold the “DISP” but-
ton.
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, press
the “DISP” button to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold the
“DISP” button.
■ Eco Indicator (current fuel consumption gauge)
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the setting screen while the
vehicle is stopped, and then
press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the customize mode
screen.STEP2
STEP3
STEP1

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Press the “DISP” button to select
the item to be set, then press
and hold the “DISP” button.
Press the “DISP” button to select
the desired setting, and then
press and hold the “DISP” but-
ton.
When the “ECO INDICATOR” is
set to “OFF”, the current fuel con-
sumption gauge will not be dis-
played.
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, press
the “DISP” button to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold the
“DISP” button.
■ EV Indicator
Press the “DISP” button to dis-
play the setting screen while the
vehicle is stopped, and then
press and hold the “DISP” button
to display the customize mode
screen.
STEP2
STEP3
STEP1

196 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■Automatic light off system
When the light switch is in : The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after the “POWER” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or
turned off and a door is opened and closed. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed twice after all the doors are closed.)
To turn the lights on again, turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode, or turn the
light switch off once and then back to or .
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Light reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds when the “POWER” switch is turned off or turned to
ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the lights are
turned on.
■ 12-volt battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle 12-volt battery from discharging, if the head-
lights and/or tail lights are on when the “POWER” switch is turned off the 12-
volt battery saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the
lights after approximately 20 minutes.
When the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, the 12-volt battery-saving
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the 12-volt battery-saving function
is canceled once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically
20 minutes after the 12-volt battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. Light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 498)