2012 TOYOTA CAMRY steering

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can caus e heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioning
ABS Anti-lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
AI-SHIFT Artificial Intelligence Shift control ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
BSM Blind Spot Monitor
CRS Child Restraint System
ECO Economy/Ecology ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorder
ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

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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
J
K
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Alphabetical index
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

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Alphabetical index
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 420
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Open door ............................ 423
Seat belt reminder ................ 423
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 421
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 421
Brake assist system ............. 421
Brake system........................ 420
Charging system .... .............. 421
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 421
Electric power steering system................................ 421
Engine coolant temperature........................ 421
Engine oil pressure............... 421
Low fuel level........................ 423
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 423
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 421
Open door ............................ 423
Pretensioners ....................... 421
Seat belt reminder light ........ 423
Slip indicator ......................... 421
Smart key system ... .............. 427
SRS airbags ......................... 421
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 423
Washer fluid ......................... 423 Washer
Checking ...............................366
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................218
Switch....................................194
Washing and waxing ...............334
Weight Cargo capacity ......................213
Load limits .............................217
Weight ...................................466
Wheels ......................................379
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..................................194
Windshield wipers ...................194
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............384
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................257W

530 What to do if...
■Warning lights
P. 421
or
P. 4 2 0P. 421
P. 4 2 1P. 423
P. 4 2 1P. 423
P. 423
or
P. 4 2 1P. 423
P. 4 2 1P. 423
P. 421
or
P. 4 2 1P. 421
Brake system warning
lightCruise control indicator
light
*1
Slip indicator light
Charging system warn-
ing lightTire pressure warning
light
Low engine oil pressure
warning lightLow windshield washer fluid
warning light
Malfunction indicator
lampOpen door warning light
Low fuel level warning
light
SRS warning lightDriver’s/front passenger’s seat
belt reminder light
ABS warning lightElectric power steering sys-
tem warning light
BSM warning light

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What to do if...
P. 4 2 3P. 421
or
P. 421
*1: The light comes on in yellow to indicate a malfunction.
*2: The light flashes in yellow to indicate a malfunction. The light flashes quickly in green to indicate that the steering lock has not been
released.
Maintenance required
reminder lightSmart key system indi-
cator light
*2
High engine cool-
ant temperature
warning light (the
rightmost seg-
ment of the engine
coolant tempera-
ture display
flashes)