2012 TOYOTA CAMRY air condition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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2-2. Instrument clusterGauges and meters ............ 169
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 179
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 185
Fog light switch ................... 192
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 194
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 199
Driving assist systems ........ 203
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 208
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 213
Vehicle load limits ............... 217
Winter driving tips ............... 218
Trailer towing ...................... 222
Dinghy towing ..................... 223 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 226
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 233
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 240
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 242
Using the radio ................... 248
Using the CD player ........... 251
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 257
Operating an iPod .............. 264
Operating a USB memory ............................ 272
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 280
Using the AUX port............. 283
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 285
• Interior lights..................... 286
• Personal lights.................. 287
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3-4. Using the storage featuresList of storage features....... 289
• Glove box ......................... 290
• Console box ..................... 291
• Coin holder ....................... 292
• Bottle holders ................... 293
• Cup holders ...................... 294
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 296
3-5. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 298
Vanity mirrors ..................... 299
Clock .................................. 300
Outside temperature display .............................. 301
Ashtray ............................... 303
Power outlets ..................... 304
Seat heaters ....................... 307
Armrest............................... 309
Coat hooks ......................... 310
Floor mat ............................ 311
Trunk features .................... 313
Garage door opener ........... 315
Compass ............................ 322
Safety Connect................... 326 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 337
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 340
General maintenance ......... 342
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 346
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 347
Hood ................................... 350
Positioning a floor jack........ 351
Engine compartment .......... 353
Tires.................................... 367
Tire inflation pressure ......... 375
Wheels................................ 379
Air conditioning filter ........... 382
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ....... 384
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 389
Light bulbs .......................... 401
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14Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
P. 240
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Air conditioning system P. 233
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch
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P. 240
P. 240
Air conditioning system P. 226
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Automatic air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system
Emergency flasher switch P. 414
Emergency flasher switch P. 414
Security indicator P. 92, 95
Security indicator P. 92, 95

40 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and
engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Ways of coping: P. 451)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

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■Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 4 0
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 451)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 384)
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 4 4
■ When the key battery is fully depleted
P. 384
■ Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key
system)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rails,
may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer-
gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. ( P. 326)
■ SRS airbag deployment conditions (SRS front airbags)
●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds
the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to an approxi-
mately 12 - 18 mph [20 - 30 km/h] frontal collision with a fixed wall that
does not move or deform).
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle and sign pole, which can move
or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision
(e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes
under, the bed of a truck etc.).
● Depending on the type of collision, it is possible that only the seat belt
pretensioners will activate.
● The SRS front airbags for the front passenger will not activate if there is
no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the SRS front
airbags for the front passenger may deploy if luggage is put in the seat,
even if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 113)

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■SRS airbag deployment conditions (S RS side and curtain shield air-
bags)
● The SRS side and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the event of an
impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre-
sponding to the impact force produced by an approximately 3300 lb.
[1500 kg] vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpen-
dicular to the vehicle orientation at an approximate speed of 12 - 18 mph
[20 - 30 km/h]).
● The SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy in the event of a severe
frontal collision.
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags and SRS curtain shield airbags may also deploy if a
serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are
shown in the illustration.
●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or falling