2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID warning

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid system ...................... 28
Hybrid system precautions ... 33
Energy monitor/consumption screen ........... 39
Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 48
1-2. Key information Keys ..................................... 50
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 53
Wireless remote control ....... 66
Doors.................................... 69
Trunk .................................... 74
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 78
Rear seats ............................ 81
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts ............................. 85
Steering wheel ..................... 92
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 93
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 95
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 97
Moon roof ........................... 100 1-6. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................... 104
1-7. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system ............. 108
Alarm .................................. 110
1-8. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 128
Child restraint systems ....... 133
Installing child restraints ..... 137
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 148
Power (ignition) switch........ 159
EV drive mode .................... 166
Hybrid transmission ............ 169
Turn signal lever ................. 171
Parking brake ..................... 172
Horn .................................... 173
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 174
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 180
Multi-information display ..... 185
1Before driving
2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 408
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 409
If you think something is wrong ................................ 412
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 413
If a warning message is displayed........................... 423
If you have a flat tire............ 442
If the hybrid system will not start ............................. 454
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 456
If you lose your keys ........... 457
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 458
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged......... 461
If your vehicle overheats ..... 465
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 469
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 470 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 472
Fuel information.................. 483
Tire information .................. 486
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 498
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 504
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 506
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 507
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 509
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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Power (ignition) switch P. 159
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 174
P. 185
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 92
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 74
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 192
P. 171
P. 198
Instrument panel
Audio system 
Navigation system
, *3
Display Audio system , *4
P. 240
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 200
Clock P. 300
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 366
Parking brake pedal P. 172Hood lock release
lever
P. 348
Fuel filler door opener
P. 104
Horn
P. 173
: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Floor mat P. 309

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Symbols used throughout this manual
Cautions & Notices
Symbols used in illustrations
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or
serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to
the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its
equipment.
Safety symbol
The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do
not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning,
etc.) used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation
(e.g. a lid opens).

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
Vehicle Proximity Notification System
When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to
warn pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles
in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of
the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns
off.
■ During normal driving
The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
■ When accelerating sharply
The power of the hybrid battery (t raction battery) is added to that
of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).
■ When braking (regenerative braking)
The electric motor (traction mo tor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).

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Hybrid battery air vent There is an air intake vent beside
the rear left seat for the purpose
of cooling the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If the vent
becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off syst em blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize t he risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 423)

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 416) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L,
2.5 Imp. gal] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
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When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.
(P. 433)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds The trunk was closed while
the electronic key was still
inside the trunk and all the
doors were locked.
Retrieve the elec-
tronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.
An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open. Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continu-
ously The “POWER” switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver’s
door was open (or the
driver’s door was opened
while the “POWER” switch
was in ACCESSORY
mode). Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door.