2012 TOYOTA CAMRY mirror

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
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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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Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 192
Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 166
Windshield wipers P. 194
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 79
Front side marker lights
P. 185
Moon roof  P. 84
Headlights (high beam) anddaytime running lights
P. 188, 189
Hood P. 350
Headlights (low beam) P. 185

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Vehicles without moon roof
Vanity mirrors P. 299
Sun visors P. 298
Auxiliary box P. 296
Personal lights P. 287
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 100
Interior light P. 286
Compass  P. 322
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 77
Garage door opener switches  P. 315
Microphone , *1, *2
: 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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Moon roof switches P. 84
Garage door opener switches  P. 315
“SOS” button  P. 326
Sun visors P. 298
Vanity mirrors P. 299
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 100
Personal lights Interior lights P. 287
P. 286
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 77
Compass  P. 322
Vehicles with moon roof
Microphone
*1, *2P. 326
Pictorial indexInterior
Auxiliary box P. 296

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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”.