2012 TOYOTA CAMRY engine

480 6-1. Specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-2. Customization
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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

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

521
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

523
Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 346
Identification number
Engine .................................. 466
Vehicle.................................. 466
Ignition switch ................. 145, 148
Illuminated entry system ........ 288
Indicator lights ........................ 179
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 499
Inside rear view mirror.............. 77
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 285
Switch ................................... 286
Wattage ................................ 477
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 351
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 435
Jack handle.............................. 435
Keyless entry ............................. 46
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 28
Engine switch ............... 145, 148
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 451
If you lose your keys............. 450
Ignition switch ............... 145, 148
Key number ............................ 28
Keyless entry .......................... 46
Keys ....................................... 28
Mechanical key....................... 28
Wireless remote control key ... 46 License plate lights
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Wattage .................................477
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................401
Wattage .................................477
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............285
Emergency flasher switch .....414
Fog light switch .....................192
Hazard light switch ................414
Headlights switch ..................185
Interior light switch ................286
Personal light switch .............287
Replacing light bulbs .............401
Turn signal lever....................166
Vanity lights ...........................299
Wattage .................................477
Load capacity ...........................217
Lock steering column ......146, 152
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................347
General maintenance ............342
Maintenance data..................466
Maintenance requirements....340
Reset the maintenance
data .....................................340
Manual air conditioning system ....................................226
Meter Instrument panel light control .................................175
Meters ...................................169
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror.............77
Outside rear view mirror
defogger..............................240
Outside rear view mirrors ........79
Vanity mirrors ........................299
Moon roof ...................................84
MP3 disc ...................................257I
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524 Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ..........19
Odometer .................................. 169
OilEngine oil .............................. 355
Opener Fuel filler door .........................88
Hood...................................... 350
Trunk .......................................58
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding ...............79
Defogger ............................... 240
Outside temperature
display .................................... 301
Overheating, Engine ................459
Parking brake ........................... 167
Parking lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Personal lights Switch.................................... 287
Wattage ................................. 477
Power outlet ............................. 304
Power windows ..........................81
Radiator .................................... 361
Radio ......................................... 248
Rear seats Folding down ...........................65
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ............... 401
Switch.................................... 185
Wattage ................................. 477
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Wattage ................................. 477 Rear view mirror
Compass ............................... 322
Rear window defogger ............ 240
Replacing Fuses .................................... 389
Key battery ............................ 384
Light bulbs............................. 401
Tires ...................................... 435
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................ 502
Safety Connect......................... 326
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt............. 69
Automatic Locking Retractor ............................... 71
Child restraint system installation........................... 122
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belts ...................... 338
Emergency Locking Retractor ............................... 71
How to wear your seat belt ..... 69
How your child should wear the seat belt .......................... 71
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .............. 71
Reminder light ....................... 423
Seat belt extenders ................. 72
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 70
Seat heaters ............................. 307
Seating capacity ...................... 217N
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525
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