2012 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 46
Doors.................................... 52
Trunk .................................... 58
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 62
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel ..................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 81
Moon roof ............................. 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 92
Alarm .................................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 98
SRS airbags ....................... 100
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 113
Child restraint systems ....... 118
Installing child restraints ..... 122
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 145
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 148
Automatic transmission (vehicles without
paddle shift switches) ....... 155
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ................... 159
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ..................... 167
Horn .................................... 168
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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 169
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 185
Fog light switch ................... 192
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 194
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 199
Driving assist systems ........ 203
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 208
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 213
Vehicle load limits ............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 218
Trailer towing ...................... 222
Dinghy towing ..................... 223 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 226
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 233
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 240
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 242
Using the radio ................... 248
Using the CD player ........... 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 257
Operating an iPod .............. 264
Operating a USB memory ............................ 272
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 280
Using the AUX port............. 283
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 285
• Interior lights..................... 286
• Personal lights.................. 287
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3-4. Using the storage featuresList 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 ............................... 303
Power outlets ..................... 304
Seat heaters ....................... 307
Armrest............................... 309
Coat hooks ......................... 310
Floor mat ............................ 311
Trunk features .................... 313
Garage door opener ........... 315
Compass ............................ 322
Safety Connect................... 326 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 340
General maintenance ......... 342
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 347
Hood ................................... 350
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Engine compartment .......... 353
Tires.................................... 367
Tire inflation pressure ......... 375
Wheels................................ 379
Air conditioning filter ........... 382
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 384
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 389
Light bulbs .......................... 401
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 415
If you think something is wrong ................................ 418
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 419
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 420
If you have a flat tire............ 435
If the engine will not start .... 447
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 449
If you lose your keys ........... 450
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 451
If the battery is discharged ........................ 454
If your vehicle overheats ..... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 463 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 466
Fuel information.................. 478
Tire information .................. 481
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 493
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 499
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 502
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 503
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 505
Abbreviation list ........................ 516
Alphabetical index .................... 518
What to do if... .......................... 528
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 192
Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 166
Windshield wipers P. 194
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 79
Front side marker lights
P. 185
Moon roof  P. 84
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 188, 189
Hood P. 350
Headlights (low beam) P. 185

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 367
P. 435
P. 474
P. 481
Trunk P. 58
Doors P. 52
Rear turn signal lights P. 166
Rear window defoggerP. 240
Stop/tail lights P. 185
Rear side marker light P. 185
Fuel filler door P. 88
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refe r to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Camera , *1, *2
License plate lights P. 185

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Glove box P. 290
Front seats P. 62
SRS side airbags P. 100
SRS driver airbag P. 100
Console box P. 291
InteriorPictorial index
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Head restraints P. 67
Seat belts P. 69
SRS knee
airbags
P. 100
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 100
Cup holders P. 294
Armrest P. 309
Power window
switches
P. 81