2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID engine

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INDEX
Engine maintenance 9Fuel tank door release and cap8Hood release 9Indicator symbols4-5Instrument cluster 4Instrument panel2-3Keyless entry16Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system1,27
Air Conditioning/Heating 20Audio 18Auto lock/unlock211Bottle holders22BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)16Clock 21Cruise control15Cup holders22Door locks 22Garage door opener (HomeLink®)315Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)16Hybrid Synergy Drive System10iPod®/USB/AUX port19Lights1& turn signals13Moonroof 17Multi-information display17Parking brake 12Power outlets-12V DC21Seat adjustments-Front14Seat heaters 21Seats-Folding rear seats14Seats-Head restraints14Steering lock release 11Steering wheel switches19Tilt and telescopic steering wheel12Transmission 11Windows-Power12
Windshield wipers & washers 13
Doors-Child safety locks 23Floor mat installation27Fuel filler door-Internal release23Seat belts 23Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor25Spare tire & tools 25Star Safety SystemTM26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System24
Trunk-Internal release 24
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1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Instrument cluster
Service indicators and reminders
Hybrid System indicator
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Average fuel consumption meter
Current fuel consumption gauge
Display change button
Odometer/trip meter display
Multi-information display
Engine coolant temperature display/Instrument panel light control display
Outside temperature display
Shift position display
Instrument panel light control button
2If th1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, th\
ere may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Indicator symbols
Brake system warning (red indicator)1
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2012 Owner’s
Manual .
Brake system warning (yellow indicator)1
Charging system warning1
Driver/front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Electric power steering system warning
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2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2012 \
Owner’s Manual.
SRS AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Turn signal indicator
Slip indicator
1
Cruise control indicator2/Cruise control SET indicator2
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
EV indicator
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
ECO MODE indicator
Low fuel level warning
Front fog light indicator
Master warning light
1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Shift position indicator
Blind Spot Monitor warning/Blind Spot Monitor outside
rearview mirror indicators
High engine coolant temperature warning
READY indicator
EV drive mode indicator
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough,
Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Pull up
Turn to open
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Hood release
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid tank
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Pull up latch and raise hood
Pull
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(1) Put the selector lever in “P.”
(2) Depress the brake pedal, and “ ” will be displayed on the multi-information
display.
(3) Press the “POWER” switch briefly and firmly.
(4) The “READY” light will blink. After a few seconds, when the light remains steady and a beep sounds, you may begin driving.
Starting the Hybrid System
The Hybrid Synergy Drive System utilizes a computer-controlled gasoline eng\
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and electric motor to provide the most efficient combination of power for t\
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vehicle. To conserve energy, when the brakes are applied the braking force
generates electricity which is then sent to the traction battery. In addition, the
engine shuts off when the vehicle is stopped. The benefits are better fuel
economy, reduced vehicle emissions and improved performance.
NOTE: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Hybrid System are
shown on the multi-information display and/or navigation system
screen (if equipped).
Tips for improved fuel economy
1. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at levels specified in the Owner’s Manual.
2. Link trips to reduce engine cold starts whenever possible.
3. Avoid driving at speeds that are higher than necessary, especially on the highway.
4. When possible, avoid sudden stops to maximize regenerative braking ener\
gy.
5. Minimize use of the Air Conditioning.
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Transmission
1 The “POWER” switch must be set at “ON” and the brake pedal depr\
essed to shift
from Park.
2 The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to “B” when\
enginebraking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
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Steering lock release
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Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the “POWER” switch is set from ON to ACC or OFF and driver’s
door is opened.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
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Gently turn wheel while pressing the “POWER” switch. If the lock does no\
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the switch indicator will flash green.
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Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine powe\
r and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling\
.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC red\
uces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Brake Assist (BA)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by "pulsing" brake pressure to eac\
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wheel. This limits brake lockup and provides the maximum brake effectiveness for
the current road conditions.
Toyota's ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup by
"pulsing" each wheel's brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the maximum
traction that the current road conditions will allow, helping you stay in control.
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add bra\
king
pressure to decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a split
second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly than
just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine powe\
r, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help you drive safely.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain stability and balance when braking. Abrupt stops cause the vehicle to tilt
forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to sudden
stops by redistributing brake force to maximize the braking effectiveness of \
all
four wheels.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCYFEATURES
All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety SystemTM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart
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