2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV tow

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5-1. Essential information
NOTICE
■
To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission when towing
using a wheel-lift type truck
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.

444 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Taking out the spare tireRemove the luggage floor cover
and spare tire cover.
Remove the tool tray.
Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.
When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite ends of the tire.
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448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a steel wheel, tighten
the wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose contact
with the disc wheel seat.
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)
Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.
Tapered portion
Disc wheel
seat
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 209)
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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

524 Alphabetical index
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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Alphabetical index
Tools......................................... 442
Total load capacity .................. 224
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 230
Trailer towing ........................ 229
TRAC ........................................ 208
Traction control ....................... 208
Transmission Hybrid transmission .............. 169
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 456
Trip information....................... 185
Trip meter......................... 174, 185
Trunk Opener ................................... 74
Trunk light Trunk light............................... 75
Wattage ................................ 482
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 395
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 482 Vanity lights
Vanity lights ...........................299
Wattage .................................482
Vanity mirrors...........................299
Vehicle control and operation data recording ........22
Vehicle identification number ...................................472
Vehicle stability control...........208
VSC............................................208V