2012 TOYOTA CAMRY stop start

456 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart key
system)
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a
malfunction.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle.
When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it
was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle overheats
If your engine overheats:
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood.
If you see steam:
Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub-
sides and then restart the engine.
If you do not see steam:
Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood.
Check to see if the cooling fans are operating.
If the fans are operating:
Wait until the high engine coolant temperature warning light
goes off and then stop the engine.
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficiently, check the
engine coolant level and
inspect the radiator core (radi-
ator) for any leaks.STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the engine. Set the parki ng brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your
attempts to free the vehicle. ( P. 204)
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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464 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: To stop the engine, press
and hold the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch for 2 consecu-
tive seconds or more, or press
it briefly 3 times or more in
succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.STEP4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Illumination
(
P. 285)
Time elapsed
before lights
turn off
15 seconds Off
—O O
7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation
when the doors
are unlocked On Off — — O
Vehicles with-
out smart key
system: Opera-
tion after the
engine switch
turned to the
“LOCK” posi-
tion
Vehicles with
smart key sys-
tem: Operation
after the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch turned
off On Off — — O
Operation
when you
approach the
vehicle with the
electronic key
on your per-
son
*2
On Off — — O
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 423) Vehicle speed
linked seat belt
reminder
buzzer
On Off — — O
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustomizedsetting

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Alphabetical index
Electric power steering........... 203
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 414
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 420
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 451
If the engine will not start...... 447
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 449
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 454
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............ 435
If you lose your keys............. 450
If you think something is wrong ................................. 418
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 463
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 415
If your vehicle overheats ...... 459 Engine
Compartment ........................353
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................350
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............466
If the engine will not start ......447
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................459
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................471
Checking ...............................360
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................169
Engine immobilizer system.......92
Engine oil Capacity ................................469
Checking ...............................355
Preparing and checking before winter .......................218
Engine switch light ..................285
EPS ............................................203
Event data recorder ...................22E

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Alphabetical index
Seats
Adjustment ............................. 62
Adjustment precautions .......... 64
Child seats/child restraint system installation.............. 122
Cleaning ............................... 337
Head restraint ......................... 67
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 98
Rear seat folding down........... 65
Seat heaters ......................... 307
Service reminder
indicators .............................. 179
Shift lever Automatic
transmission ............... 155, 159
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................ 449
Shift lock system..................... 449
Side airbags ............................. 100
Side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage ................................ 477
Side mirror Adjusting and folding .............. 79
Defogger............................... 240
Smart key system Entry function ......................... 32
Starting the engine ............... 148
Spare tire Inflation pressure .................. 375
Storage location ................... 435
Spark plug................................ 471
Specifications .......................... 466
Speedometer ........................... 169 Steering
Column lock release......146, 152
Steering wheel Adjustment ..............................76
Stop lights
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................477
Storage feature.........................289
Storage precautions ................213
Stuck If your vehicle becomes
stuck ...................................462
Sun visors.................................298
Sunshade Roof.........................................85
Switch Emergency flasher switch .....414
Engine switch ................145, 148
Fog light switch .....................192
Hazard light switch ................414
Ignition switch................145, 148
Light switches........................185
Power door lock switch ...........52
Power window switch ..............81
Window lock switch .................81
Wiper and washer switch ......194