2012 TOYOTA CAMRY door lock

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system................. 32
Wireless remote control ....... 46
Doors.................................... 52
Trunk .................................... 58
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 62
Rear seats ............................ 65
Head restraints ..................... 67
Seat belts ............................. 69
Steering wheel ..................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror.......................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79
1-4. Opening a nd closing the
windo ws and moon roof
Power windows .................... 81
Moon roof ............................. 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ... 92
Alarm .................................... 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ......... 98
SRS airbags ....................... 100
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 113
Child restraint systems ....... 118
Installing child restraints ..... 122
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 134
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 145
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 148
Automatic transmission (vehicles without
paddle shift switches) ....... 155
Automatic transmission (vehicles with paddle
shift switches) ................... 159
Turn signal lever ................. 166
Parking brake ..................... 167
Horn .................................... 168
1Before driving
2When driving

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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
4Maintenance and care

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Window lock switch P. 81
Outside rear view mirror switches P. 79
Door lock switch P. 52
Power window switches P. 81
Inside lock button P. 53
: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Gauges and meters P. 169
Tilt and telescopic steering rock release lever
P. 76
Pictorial indexInstrument panel
Audio system 
Navigation system
, *3
Display Audio system , *4
P. 242
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 194
Clock P. 300
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 368
Parking brake pedal P. 167Hood lock release
lever
P. 350: If equipped
*3: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Horn
P. 168
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with a smart key system)
P. 148
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 185
P. 166
P. 192
Fuel filler door opener
P. 88
Trunk opener P. 58
Floor mat P. 311

Before driving1
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1-1. Key informationKeys ................................... 28
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk
Smart key system .............. 32
Wireless remote control ..... 46
Doors ................................. 52
Trunk .................................. 58
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ......................... 62
Rear seats.......................... 65
Head restraints................... 67
Seat belts ........................... 69
Steering wheel ................... 76
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ....................... 77
Outside rear view mirrors.............................. 79
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows .................. 81
Moon roof ........................... 84
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 88 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system ............................. 92
Alarm.................................. 95
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture....... 98
SRS airbags ..................... 100
Front passenger occupant classification
system ........................... 113
Child restraint systems..... 118
Installing child restraints ........................ 122

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the doors ( P. 33)
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 3 3 )
Starts the engine ( P. 148)
Electronic key
Electronic keyElectronic key

: If equipped

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
Unlocking and locking the door
s (front door handles only)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can bechanged. ( P. 38)
Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock the doors.
Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.