2012 TOYOTA CAMRY gas type

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4-1. Maintenance and care
4
Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■
Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration o\
f
leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause
damage to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

468 6-1. Specifications
Engine
Fuel
Model2AR-FE 2GR-FE
Ty p e4-cylinder in line,
4-cycle, gasoline 6-cylinder V type,
4-cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke
3.54 
3.86 in.
(90.0  98.0 mm) 3.70 
3.27 in.
(94.0  83.0 mm)
Displacement 152.2 cu.in. (2494 cm3) 210.9 cu.in. (3456 cm3)
Drive belt tension Automatic adjustment
Valve clearance
(engine cold) Automatic adjustment
NOTICE
■
Drive belt type (2.5 L 4-cy linder [2AR-FE] engine only)
The high strength drive belt is used for the generator side drive belt.
When replacing the drive belt, use Toyota genuine drive belt or equivalent
high strength drive belt. If the high strength drive belt is not used, durability
of the belt may become less than expected. The high strength drive belt is a
belt with Aramid core which has higher strength compared to usually avail-
able belts with PET or PEN core.
Fuel type Unleaded gasoline only
Octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
■
Recommendation of the use of gaso line containing detergent additives
● Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives
to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.
● All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/
or keep clean intake systems.
■ Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline
Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy-
genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in
many areas.
Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately
blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent
vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.
■ Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline
●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no
lower than 87.
● Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.
●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-
mum of 10% ethanol.
DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline
that could contain more than 10% etha-
nol, including from any pump labeled
E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only
some examples of fuel containing more
than 10% ethanol).DO NOT use gasoline
containing more than 10%
ethanol.
(15% ethanol)
(50% ethanol)
(85% ethanol)

480 6-1. Specifications
■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT
Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl-
cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl).
Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel
containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely
affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If
this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.
■ If your engine knocks
●Consult your Toyota dealer.
● You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-
ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.
NOTICE
■Notice on fuel quality
●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be
damaged.
● Do not use leaded gasoline.
Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic
converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.
● Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.
Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance
problems.
● Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the
level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking.
At worst, this will lead to engine damage.
■ Fuel-related poor driveability
If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot
starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type
of fuel.
■ When refueling with gasohol
Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle's paint.

522 Alphabetical index
Floor mat................................... 311
FluidBrake ..................................... 361
Washer .................................. 366
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 477
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 477
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light......................... 423
Front seats
Adjustment ..............................62
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Wattage ................................. 477
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Wattage ................................. 477
Fuel Capacity ................................ 468
Fuel gauge ............................ 169
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419
Gas station information ......... 532
Information ............................ 478
Refueling .................................88
Type ...................................... 468
Fuel door.....................................88
Fuel filler door ............................88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses......................................... 389 Garage door opener ................ 315
Gas station information .......... 532
Gauges...................................... 169
Glove box ................................. 290
Grocery bag hooks .................. 313
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 414
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 67
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 401
Switch ................................... 185
Wattage................................. 477
Heaters Outside rear view mirror........ 240
Seat heater ........................... 307
Hood.......................................... 350
Hooks Cargo net hooks.................... 314
Grocery bag hooks................ 313
Horn .......................................... 168FG
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GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverP. 350Trunk openerP. 5 8Fuel filler door P. 8 8
Hood lock release lever
P. 3 5 0
Fuel filler door opener P. 8 8Tire inflation pressure
P. 474
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 17.0 gal. (64.35 L, 14.2 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 468
Cold tire inflation pressure P. 474
Engine oil
capacity
(Drain and refill

reference)
2.5 L 4-cyl-
inder
(2AR-FE)
engine qt. (L, Imp. qt.)
With filter 4.6 (4.4, 3.9)
Without filter 4.2 (4.0, 3.5)
3.5 L V6
(2GR-FE)
engine With filter 6.4 (6.1, 5.4)
Without filter 6.0 (5.7, 5.0)
Engine oil type
P. 469