2012 TOYOTA CAMRY steering

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When driving
Driving assist systems
When the TRAC/VSC systems are operatingIf the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator light
flashes to indicate that the VSC/
TRAC systems are operating.
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too heavi ly when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface.
■Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation.
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces.
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads.
■EPS (Electric Power Steering)
Employs an electric motor to reduce the amount of effort needed to turn
the steering wheel.
■BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (if equipped)
P. 208

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When driving
■When the “TRAC OFF” indicator light comes on even if the VSC OFF
switch has not been pressed
TRAC cannot be operated. Contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, brake assist, VSC and
TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ EPS operation sound
When the steering wheel is operated, a motor sound (whirring sound) may
be heard. This does not indicate a malfunction.
■ Reactivation of the TRAC /VSC systems after turning off the engine
Turning off the engine after turning off the TRAC/VSC systems will automati-
cally reactivate them.
■ Reactivation of the TRAC system linked to vehicle speed
When only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC system will turn on
when vehicle speed increases. However, when both TRAC and VSC sys-
tems are turned off, the systems will not turn on even when vehicle speed
increases.
■ Reduced effectiveness of the EPS system
The effectiveness of the EPS system is reduced to prevent the system from
overheating when there is frequent steering input over an extended period of
time. The steering wheel may feel heavy as a result. Should this occur,
refrain from excessive steering input or stop the vehicle and turn the engine
off. The EPS system should return to normal within 10 minutes.
■ If the slip indicator comes on...
It may indicate a malfunction in the TRAC and VSC. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

216 2-5. Driving information
CAUTION
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

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When driving
Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 375)
CAUTION
■Overloading the vehicle
Do not overload the vehicle.
It may not only cause damage to the ti res, but also degrade steering and
braking ability, resulting in an accident.
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity: 905 lb. (410 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants, cargo
and luggage.
■Seating capacity: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose
estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
■ Towing capacity
Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle.
■Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the weight
and the number of occupants.

344 4-2. Maintenance
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate
smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be dam- aged.
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Does the steering wheel rotate
smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming from the steering
wheel.
ItemsCheck points

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 METER-IG2 5 A Gauge and meters
2FAN*
150 A Electric cooling fans
3 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
5 ALT 120 A Charging system
6 ABS NO.2 30 A Vehicle stability control system
7 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system, ECU-IG2 NO.1,
A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2
8 H-LP-MAIN 30 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, MNL
H-LP LVL, headlights (low beam)
9 ABS NO.1 50 A Vehicle stability control system
10 EPS 80 A Electric power steering
11 S-HORN 7.5 A S-HORN
12 HORN 10 A Horns
13 EFI NO.2 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic controlled trans-
mission
14 EFI NO.3 7.5 A*
2Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
10 A*
1
15 INJ
7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16 ECU-IG2 NO.3 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, elec-
tronic controlled transmission
17 IGN 15 A Starter system
18 D/L-AM2 20 A No circuit

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19 IG2-MAIN25 AIGN, INJ, METER-IG2, ECU-IG2
NO.3, A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2, ECU-
IG2 NO.1
20 ALT-S 7.5 A Charging system
21 MAYDAY 5 A MAYDAY
22 TURN&HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights, emergency
flashers, gauge and meters
23 STRG LOCK 10 A Steering lock system
24 AMP 15 A Audio system
25 H-LP LH-LO 15 A*
3Left-hand headlight (low beam),
manual headlight leveling system
20 A*
4
26 H-LP RH-LO 15 A*
3
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
20 A*4
27 MNL H-LP
LV L *47.5 A Manual headlight leveling system
28 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3, A/F
sensor
29 SMART 5 A No circuit
30 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
31 TOWING 20 A No circuit
32 EFI NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic controlled trans-
mission
33 EFI-MAIN
NO.2*
220 A A/F sensor
A/F*
1
34 AM2 7.5 A Smart key system
FuseAmpereCircuit

396 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat
heaters, smart key system, tire
pressure warning system, wireless
remote control, multiplex communi-
cation system, audio system, navi-
gation system, moon roof, auto
anti-glare inside rear view mirror
2 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Vehicle stability control system,
electric cooling fans, steering sen-
sor, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, rear win-
dow defogger, outside rear view
mirror defoggers, Blind Spot Moni-
tor
3 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air condition-
ing system, shift lever light, glove
box light, interior lights, personal
lights, audio system, navigation
system