2012 TOYOTA CAMRY ignition

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at
that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Open and close any of
the doors with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle and turn the engine switch to
the “ON” position, then start the vehicle's engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Maintain the engine
speed of the second vehicle and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehi-
cle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse or der from which they were con-
nected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.STEP3
STEP4
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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Cooling system
Ignition system
Capacity
(Reference)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
7.7 qt. (7.3 L, 6.4 Imp. qt.)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
9.7 qt. (9.2 L, 8.1 Imp. qt.)
Coolant typeUse either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-sili- cate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid organic acid technology
Do not use plain water alone.
Spark plug
Make
Gap 2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
DENSO SK16HR11
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
DENSO FK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
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Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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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
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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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