2012 TOYOTA CAMRY tow

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
3Interior features

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ............ 414
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 415
If you think something is wrong ................................ 418
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 419
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 420
If you have a flat tire............ 435
If the engine will not start .... 447
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............... 449
If you lose your keys ........... 450
If the electronic key does not operate properly.......... 451
If the battery is discharged ........................ 454
If your vehicle overheats ..... 459
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ........................ 463 6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 466
Fuel information.................. 478
Tire information .................. 481
6-2. Customization Customizable features........ 493
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize ................. 499
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 502
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 503
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 505
Abbreviation list ........................ 516
Alphabetical index .................... 518
What to do if... .......................... 528
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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

50 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■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.

108 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the SRS airbags.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts
properly.
The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts.
● The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause
death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises:
Since the risk zone for the driver’s airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm)
of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag pro-
vides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the
center of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in.
(250 mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several
ways:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably.
• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in.
(250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, sim-
ply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of
your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm,
non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature\
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• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air- bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.
The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while
still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of
the instrument panel controls.

110 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■SRS airbag precautions
●Do not allow a child to stand in front of
the SRS front passenger airbag unit or
sit on the knees of a front passenger.
● Do not allow the front seat occupants to
hold items on their knees.
● Do not lean against the door, the roof
side rail or the front, side and rear pil-
lars.
● Do not allow anyone to kneel on the
passenger seats toward the door or put
their head or hands outside the vehicle.
● Do not attach anything to or lean any-
thing against areas such as the dash-
board, steering wheel pad and lower
portion of the instrument panel.
These items can become projectiles
when the SRS driver, front passenger
and knee airbags deploy.

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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving 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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges 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