2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID brake

420 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking
for 1 minute (vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
If the tire pressure warning light frequently comes on after blinking for 1
minute when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
When the 12-volt battery charge becomes insufficient or the voltage tempo-
rarily drops, the electric power st eering system warning light may come on
and the warning buzzer may sound.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 498) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger when seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.

428 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
(Flashes)Indicates, if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of
3 mph (5 km/h), that
the parking brake is
still engaged.
A buzzer also sounds. Release the parking
brake.
Indicates that the
washer fluid level is
low. Add washer fluid.
(If equipped) Indicates that the
Blind Spot Monitor
sensors or the sur-
rounding area on the
bumper is dirty or
covered with ice.
Clean the sensor and
its surrounding area on
the bumper.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes)• When the doors
were unlocked
with the
mechanical key
and then the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed, the
electronic key
could not be
detected in the
vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be
detected in the
vehicle even
after the
“POWER”
switch was
pressed two
consecutive
times. Touch the elec-
tronic key to the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
(Flashes)An attempt was
made to start
the hybrid sys-
tem with the
shift lever in N.
Change the shift
lever to P and
start the hybrid
system.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

440 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes)The driver's
door was
opened and
closed with the
“POWER”
switch turned off
and then the
“POWER”
switch was put
in ACCES-
SORY mode
twice without
the hybrid sys-
tem being
started.
Press the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
During a hybrid
system starting
procedure in the
event that the
electronic key
was not func-
tioning properly
( P. 458), the
“POWER”
switch was
touched with
the electronic
key. Press the
“POWER”
switch within 10
seconds of the
buzzer sound-
ing.
Once
(Flashes)The steering
lock could not
be released
within 3 sec-
onds of the
“POWER”
switch being
pressed. Press the
“POWER”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal and
moving the
steering wheel
left and right.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetailsCorrection
procedure

442
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the hybrid system.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Spare tire
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack Luggage floor
cover
Jack handle Spare tire cover

450 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not us e your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, decelerati on and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●Cruise control
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Navigation system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

452 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Replacing a flat tire
●Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.
●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as po ssible after changing wheels.
• Do not attach a heavily damaged wh eel ornament, as it may fly off
the wheel while the vehicle is moving.
• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi- cally designed for that wheel.
• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward. ( P. 378)

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When trouble arises
455
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function
When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to st art the hybrid system if the
“POWER” switch is functioning normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the “POWER” switch for about 15 seconds
while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the 12-volt ba ttery terminals may be discon-
nected.
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 461)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
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