2012 TOYOTA CAMRY lights

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■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the tail lights are turned on, the meter’s brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the meter brightness level adjustment is set to the brightest
setting.
On some models: If the tail lights are turned on when the surroundings are
dark, the meter’s brightness will reduce slightly. However, when the sur-
roundings are bright, such as during the daytime, the meter’s brightness will
not be reduced even if the tail lights are turned on.
■ Fuel gauge and odometer/trip meter display remain on mode
Vehicles without a smart key system:
After the engine switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge and odometer/
trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel gauge and
odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to turn the
engine switch to the “ON” position.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
After the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off, the fuel gauge
and odometer/trip meter display remain on for 10 minutes, enabling the fuel
gauge and odometer/trip meter values to be checked again without having to
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode.
When confirming the gauges and meters, turn the headlight switch to the
position. Press the display change button to change between the
odometer and trip meter displays.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the rightmost segment of the engine
coolant temperature display is flashing. In this case, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled com-
pletely. (
P. 459)

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When driving
Indicators and warning lights
The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster, center
panel and outside rear view mirrors inform the driver of the status of
the vehicle’s various systems.
■ Instrument cluster
Ty p e A
Ty p e B

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indi-cators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION
ON mode while the BSM main switch is set to ON.
• When the BSM main switch is set to ON while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
If the system is functioning correctly, the BSM outside rear view mir-
ror indicators will turn off after a few seconds.
If the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators do not illuminate or do
not turn off, there may be a malfunction with the system.
If this occurs, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*3: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

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When driving
■
Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 420)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles
with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being
performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a
few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does
not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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(Canada)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
Ty p e ATy p e B
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When driving
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch
The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.
Turning the end of the lever turns on the lights as follows:
U.S.A. (type A)The daytime running
lights turn on.
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.The daytime running
light turns off.
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U.S.A. (type B)Vehicles without a
smart key system: The
headlights and parking
lights, daytime running
lights turn on and off
automatically (when the
engine switch is in the
“ON” position).
Vehicles with a smart
key system: The head-
lights, parking lights,
daytime running lights
and so on turn on and
off automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn off.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
Canada
Vehicles without a
smart key system: The
headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights and so on turn on
and off automatically
(when the engine
switch is in the “ON”
position).
Vehicles with a smart
key system: The head-
lights, parking lights,
daytime running lights
and so on turn on and
off automatically (when
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode).
The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
daytime running lights
and instrument panel
lights turn on.
The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime run-
ning lights) turn on.
The daytime running
lights turn on.

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Turning on the high beam headlightsWith the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to
turn on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams
with the headlights on or off.
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle.
Raises the level of the head-
lights
Lowers the level of the head-
lights