2012 TOYOTA CAMRY engine

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Selecting shift ranges in the “D” position
To drive using temporary shift range selection, operate the “-”paddle
shift switch. The shift range can then be selected by operating the “-”
and “+” paddle shift switches. Changing the shift range allows restric-
tion of the highest gear, preventing unnecessary upshifting and
enabling the level of engine braking force to be selected. Upshifting
Downshifting
The selected shift range, from “1”
to “5”, or “D” will be displayed in
the meter.
To return to normal “D” position
driving, the “+” paddle shift
switch must be held down for a
period of time.
When a shift range higher than
“5” is selected, the shift range
will return to the normal D posi-
tion.
■ Shift ranges and their functions
●You can choose from 6 levels of engine braking force.
● A lower shift range will provide greater engine br aking force than
a higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

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■S mode
●When the shift range is “4” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to “6”.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)
■ When driving with cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling
engine braking, engine braking will not activate while driving in D or S mode
and downshifting to 5 or 4 because cruise control will not be canceled. ( P.
199)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 449
■ If the “S” indicator does not come on or the “D” indicator is displayed
even after shifting the shift lever to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■ Downshift restriction warning buzzer
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)

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When driving
CAUTION
■
When driving on slippery road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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When driving
2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters
Ty p e ATachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Average fuel consumption meter
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset.
Display change button
P. 172
Engine coolant temperature displa y/instrument panel light con-
trol display
Displays the engine coolant temperature and instrument panel light
control.

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When driving
Ty p e B
Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute.
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed.
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank.
Average fuel consumption meter
Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset.
Current fuel consumpt ion gauge (if equipped)
Displays the current rate of fuel consumption.
Display change button
P. 172

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Changing the odometer/trip meter displayPressing the button changes the
display as follows.
Odometer/trip meter/average fuel consumption display
P. 172
Engine coolant temperature displa y/instrument panel light con-
trol display
Displays the engine coolant temperature and instrument panel light
control.
Outside temperature display
P. 301
Shift position/shift range display
Displays the currently selected shift position and the shift range.
P. 155, 159
Instrument panel light control button
P. 175

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When driving
Ty p e B
Eco Driving Indicator Light and
current fuel consumption gauge
can be activated or deactivated
While the odometer is
being displayed, press
and hold the display
change button to display
the Eco Driving Indicator
Light customization
screen
Press the display change
button to set Eco Driving
Indicator Light to on or
off.
Press and hold the dis-
play change button to
complete the setting
If off is selected, Eco Driving
Indicator Light and the current
fuel consumption gauge (if
equipped) will not be displayed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart key system:
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.