2012 TOYOTA CAMRY cruise control

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When driving
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing
the accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
■ Setting the vehicle speed
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will
come on.
Press the button again to
deactivate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the
moment the lever is released
becomes the set speed.
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2-4. Using other
driving systems
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When driving
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in the D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Range 4 or higher has been selected by using the paddle shift.
(vehicles with paddle shift switch)
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set
speed resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be
increased by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then
pushing the lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h)
below the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light comes on in yellow
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
control system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.

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SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
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(Comes on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Comes on) BSM warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds.) Smart key system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■When using the compact spare tire
●Remember that the compact spare tire
provided is specifically designed
for use with your vehicle. Do not us e your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
●Do not use more than one compact spare tire simultaneously.
●Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possible.
●Avoid sudden acceleration, decelerati on and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
■When storing the compact spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the compact
spare tire and the body of the vehicle.
■When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:
●ABS & Brake assist
●Cruise control
●VSC
●TRAC
●EPS
●Navigation system (if equipped)
■Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failure
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.

520 Alphabetical index
Child safetyAirbag precautions ................108
Battery precautions ....... 364, 457
Child restraint system............ 118
Child-protectors .......................54
How your child should wear
the seat belt ..........................71
Installing child restraints ........ 122
Moon roof precautions ............87
Power window lock switch.......81
Power window precautions .....83
Removed key battery
precautions ......................... 387
Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................75
Seat belt precautions ..............73
Seat heater precautions ........ 308
Trunk precautions ...................60
Cleaning Exterior .................................. 334
Interior ................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 300
Coin holder ............................... 292
Compass ................................... 322
Condenser ................................ 361
Console box ............................. 291
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 459
Cruise control........................... 199
Cup holder ................................ 294
Curtain shield airbags ............. 100
Customizable features............. 493 Daytime running light
system .................................... 189
Defogger Outside rear view mirror........ 240
Rear window ......................... 240
Dimensions .............................. 466
Dinghy towing .......................... 223
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 347
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 285
Wattage................................. 477
Doors Door lock ..................... 32, 46, 52
Door windows ......................... 81
Outside rear view mirrors ........ 79
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 423
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 135
Correct posture ....................... 98
Procedures............................ 134
Winter driving tips ................. 218D

527
Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 420
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Open door ............................ 423
Seat belt reminder ................ 423
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 421
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 421
Brake assist system ............. 421
Brake system........................ 420
Charging system .... .............. 421
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 421
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Engine coolant temperature........................ 421
Engine oil pressure............... 421
Low fuel level........................ 423
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 423
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 421
Open door ............................ 423
Pretensioners ....................... 421
Seat belt reminder light ........ 423
Slip indicator ......................... 421
Smart key system ... .............. 427
SRS airbags ......................... 421
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 423
Washer fluid ......................... 423 Washer
Checking ...............................366
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................218
Switch....................................194
Washing and waxing ...............334
Weight Cargo capacity ......................213
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................466
Wheels ......................................379
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..................................194
Windshield wipers ...................194
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............384
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................257W

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■Warning lights
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P. 4 2 1P. 423
P. 4 2 1P. 423
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or
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P. 4 2 1P. 423
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Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
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Slip indicator light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
ABS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
BSM warning light