2012 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

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Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
Ty p e B
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
To prevent the buttons from
being disassembled, face the
button surface downward.
Remove the module.
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Open the case cover using a
coin protected with tape etc.
and remove the depleted bat-
tery using a small flathead
screwdriver.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
■Replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
Remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the key,
cover the tip of the screwdriver
with a rag.
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STEP1
STEP2

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■
Use a CR2016 (vehicles without a smart key system) or CR2032 (vehi-
cles with a smart key system) lithium battery
● Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appli-
ance shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not function prop-
erly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
CAUTION
■Removed battery and other parts
Keep away from children. These parts are small and if swallowed by a child,
they can cause choking. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
Remove the depleted battery
using a small flathead screw-
driver.
Insert a new battery with the
“+” terminal facing up.
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NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.
Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
● Do not touch or move any other components inside the remote control.
● Do not bend either of the battery terminals.

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Checking and replacing fuses
If any of the electrical components do not operate, a fuse may have
blown. If this happens, check and replace the fuses as necessary.
Vehicles without a smart ke y system: Turn the engine
switch off.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch off.
Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment Push the tabs in and lift the lid
off.
Under the instrument panel Remove the lid.
After a system failure, see “Fuse layout and amperage rat-
ings” ( P. 392) for details about which fuse to check.STEP1
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Remove the fuse.Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout
tool.
Check if the fuse has blown.
Ty p e A Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
Ty p e BNormal fuse
Blown fuse
Replace the blown fuse with a
new fuse of an appropriate
amperage rating. The amper-
age rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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Ty p e C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Fuse layout and amperage ratings■ Engine compartment
Fuse block
Fuse block on the back of the cover