2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV lights

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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems
If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC sys-
tems may reduce power from the hybrid system to the wheels. You
may need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in
order to free it.
■ Turning off the TRAC system only
Quickly push and release the
switch to turn off TRAC.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light
should come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
■Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
Push and hold the switch for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped to turn off
TRAC and VSC.
The “TRAC OFF” and VSC OFF
indicator lights should come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
systems back on.

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2-4. Using other driving systems
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When driving
Hill-start assist control
■Hill-start assist control can be operated when
●The shift lever is in a position other than P.
● The parking brake is not applied.
● The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
■ Hill-start assist control
●While hill-start assist control is operating, the brakes remain automati-
cally applied after the driver releases the brake pedal. The stop lights and
the high mounted stoplight turn on.
● Hill-start assist control operates for about 2 seconds after the brake pedal
is released.
● If the slip indicator does not flash and the buzzer does not sound when
the brake pedal is further depressed, slightly reduce the pressure on the
brake pedal (do not allow the vehicl e to roll backward) and then firmly
depress it again. If the system still does not operate, check if the operat-
ing conditions explained above have been met.
Hill-start assist control helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling
backwards when starting on an incline or slippery slope.
To engage hill-start assist con-
trol, further depress the brake
pedal when the vehicle is
stopped completely.
A buzzer will sound once to
indicate the system is acti-
vated. The slip indicator will
also start flashing.

Interior features3
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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system ....... 232
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 239
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types .......... 240
Using the radio ................. 246
Using the CD player ......... 249
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 255
Operating an iPod ............ 262
Operating a USB memory .......................... 270
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 278
Using the AUX port .......... 281
Using the steering wheel audio switches ..... 283
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 286
• Interior lights .................. 287
• Personal lights ............... 288 3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features .... 289
• Glove box....................... 290
• Console box ................... 291
• Coin holder .................... 292
• Bottle holders ................. 293
• Cup holders ................... 294
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 296
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors ........................ 298
Vanity mirrors ................... 299
Clock ................................ 300
Outside temperature display............................ 301
Ashtray ............................. 302
Power outlets ................... 303
Seat heaters..................... 305
Armrest ............................ 307
Coat hooks ....................... 308
Floor mat .......................... 309
Trunk features .................. 311
Garage door opener......... 313
Compass .......................... 320
Safety Connect ................ 324

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3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Interior/rear personal lights (vehicles with moon roof)
( P. 287, 288)
Interior light (vehicles without moon roof) ( P. 287, 288)
Interior/front personal lights (vehi cles with moon roof) or per-
sonal lights (vehicles without moon roof) ( P. 287, 288)
Shift lever light (when the tail lights are on) (vehicles with moon
roof)
“POWER” switch light
Door courtesy lights

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Interior features
Interior lights
Vehicles without moon roof Turns the lights on
Turns the door position on
Turns the lights off
Vehicles with moon roof Turns the lights on/off linked to
door positions.
Turns the lights on/off
Interior lights

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Personal lightsFront Turns the lights on/off
Rear (vehicles with moon roof) Turns the lights on/off
■Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to “POWER” switch mode, the
presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and
whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
If the interior lights, personal lights and/or door courtesy lights are left on
when the “POWER” switch is turned off, the lights will go off automatically
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 498)
Personal lights

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3-5. Other interior features
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Interior features
Vanity mirrors
■To prevent 12-volt battery dischar ge (vehicles with vanity lights)
If the vanity lights remain on for 20 minutes while the hybrid system is off, the
lights will turn off automatically.
Slide the cover to open.
Vehicles with vanity lights: The
light turns on when the cover is
opened.

334 4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
● Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.