2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID fuel type

150 2-1. Driving procedures
■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. ( P. 474)
■ For efficient use
●Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be
generated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring
unnecessary engine power to recharge.
● Drive your vehicle smoothly.
Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and
deceleration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction
motor) without having to use gasoline engine power.
● Avoid repeated acceleration.
Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving
with the accelerator pedal slightly released.
● Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time
may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid
battery is discharged.
■ When “DRIVING FORCE LIMITED” is displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display
Driving force is being limited. This is not a malfunction.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following a nd perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
■ The hybrid system will not start even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed. ( P. 159)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. ( P. 459)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
( P. 108)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfun ctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However,
depending on the type of malf unction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. ( P. 455)
■ The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The 12-volt battery may be discharged. ( P. 461)
● The 12-volt battery terminal c onnections may be loose or cor-
roded.

474 6-1. Specifications
Engine
Fuel
Electric motor (Traction motor)
Hybrid battery (Traction battery)
Model2AR-FXE
Type4-cylinder in line, 4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke 3.54  3.86 in. (90.0  98.0 mm)
Displacement 152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3)
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Automatic adjustment
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Maximum output 105 kW
Maximum torque 199 ft•lbf (270 N•m, 27.5 kgf•m)
TypeNickel-metal hydride battery
Voltage7.2 V/module
Capacity6.5 Ah (3HR)
Quantity 34 modules
Overall voltage 244.8 V

484 6-1. Specifications
■Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 10%
ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
■
Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 309
Fluid
Brake .................................... 358
Washer ................................. 359
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 395
Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 482
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 198
Wattage ................................ 482
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 128
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light ........................ 416
Front seats Adjustment ............................. 78
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 395
Wattage ................................ 482
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 395
Wattage ................................ 482
Fuel Capacity ............................... 474
Fuel gauge ........................... 174
Gas station information ........ 536
Information ........................... 483
Refueling .............................. 104
Type ..................................... 474
Fuel door .................................. 104
Fuel filler door ......................... 104
Fuses ........................................ 384 Garage door opener.................313
Gas station information...........536
Gauges ......................................174
Glove box..................................290
Grocery bag hooks ..................311
Hazard lights
Switch....................................408
Head restraints Adjusting ................................83
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............395
Switch....................................192
Wattage .................................482
Heaters Outside rear view mirror ........239
Seat heater............................305
Hill-start assist control ............207
Hood ..........................................348
Hooks Cargo net hooks ....................312
Grocery bag hooks ................311
Horn...........................................173
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....34
Energy monitor/consumption
screen ...................................39
High voltage components........33
Hybrid system indicator .........180
“POWER” switch ...................159
Vehicle Proximity
Notification System ...............29FG
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 348Trunk openerP. 7 4Fuel filler doorP. 104
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 4 8
Fuel filler door opener P. 1 0 4Tire inflation pressure
P. 480
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 474
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 480
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill
 reference)qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
Engine oil type P. 475