2013 TOYOTA CAMRY warning light

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Electric power steering system warning light (warning buzzer)
The electric power steering system warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound when the voltage is low or the voltage drops.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
The vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer can be disabled.
(Customizable features P. 501) However, Toyota recommends that the
seat belt reminder buzzer be operational to alert the driver and front passen-
ger that the seat belts are not fastened.
CAUTION
■ When the electric power steerin g system warning light comes on
The steering wheel may become extremely heavy.
If the steering wheel becomes heavier than usual when operating, hold
firmly and operate using more force than usual.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause loss of vehicle control and re sult in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is pr obable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with th e spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur (vehicles with a tire
pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning syste m may not activate immediately.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■Maintenance of the tires (vehicles with a tire pressure warning sys-
tem)
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a differ-
ent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine the
proper tire inflation pr essure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltal e (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pre ssure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle's hand ling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti re maintenance, an d it is the driver's responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illu mination of the TPMS low ti re pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).

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CAUTION
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operat-
ing properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunction indi-
cator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system det ects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute an d then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indi cator is illumi-
nated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installati on of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■Precaution when installing a different tire (vehicles with a tire pres-
sure warning system)
When a tire of a different specification or maker is installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate properly.

448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressu re of the compact spare
tire. ( P. 481)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warn ing system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 232, 239
ABS ........................................... 204
Air conditioning filter............... 389
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 389
Automatic air conditioning system ................................ 239
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 232
Airbags
Airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Airbag precautions for
your child ............................ 108
Airbag warning light............... 427
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............ 104
Curtain shield airbag precautions ......................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 113
General airbag
precautions ......................... 108
Locations of airbags .............. 101
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................ 112
Proper driving posture .....99, 108
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Side airbag precautions ........ 108
SRS airbags .......................... 101 Alarm........................................... 96
Antenna .................................... 255
Anti-lock brake system ........... 204
Armrest ..................................... 316
Ashtray ..................................... 310
Assist grips .............................. 317
Audio input ............... 270, 279, 290
Audio system
Antenna................................. 255
Audio input ............ 270, 279, 290
AUX adapter ......................... 290
CD player .............................. 256
iPod ....................................... 270
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 262
Optimal use ........................... 287
Portable music player .................. 270, 279, 290
Radio..................................... 253
Type ...................................... 248
USB memory......................... 279
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 239
Automatic light control system .................................... 186
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ............... 155, 159
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 455
S mode.......................... 156, 162
AUX port ................................... 290
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 303A

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Electric power steering........... 204
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 457
Emergency flashers
Switch ................................... 420
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ..... 426
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........... 457
If the engine will not start...... 453
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 455
If the vehicle has
discharged battery ............. 460
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 426
If you have a flat tire ............ 441
If you lose your keys............. 456
If you think something is wrong ................................. 424
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 468
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency... 469
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ............................ 421
If your vehicle overheats ...... 465 Engine
Compartment ........................362
Engine switch ................145, 148
Hood......................................359
How to start the
engine .........................145, 148
Identification number .............472
If the engine will not start ......453
Ignition switch................145, 148
Overheating...........................465
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................478
Checking ...............................369
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Engine coolan t temperature
display ....................................170
Engine immobilizer system.......93
Engine oil Capacity ................................476
Checking ...............................364
Preparing and checking before winter .......................224
Engine switch light ..................292
EPS ............................................204
Event data recorder ...................22E

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Tachometer............................... 170
Tail lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch.................................... 186
Wattage ................................. 483
Theft deterrent system Alarm .......................................96
Engine immobilizer system .....93
Tire inflation pressure ............. 382
Tire information Glossary ................................ 495
Size ....................................... 492
Tire identification number ...... 491
Uniform tire quality
grading ................................ 493
Tires Chains ................................... 224
Checking ............................... 376
If you have a flat tire .............. 441
Inflation pressure................... 382
Inflation pressure sensor ....... 377
Replacing .............................. 441
Rotating tires ......................... 376
Size ....................................... 481
Snow tires ............................. 224
Spare tire............................... 441
Tire pressure warning
system ........................ 376, 429
Warning light ......................... 429 Tools ......................................... 441
Total load capacity .................. 223
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 229
Trailer towing ........................ 228
TRAC ......................................... 204
Traction control ....................... 204
Trip information ....................... 170
Trip meter ................................. 170
Trunk Opener .................................... 58
Trunk light Trunk light ............................... 59
Wattage................................. 483
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 408
Switch ................................... 166
Wattage................................. 483
Valet key ..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights........................... 306
Wattage................................. 483
Vanity mirrors .......................... 306
Vehicle data recordings ............ 21
Vehicle identification number ................................... 472
Vehicle stability control .......... 204
VSC ........................................... 204T
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Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 426
Downshifting ................. 158, 164
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Open door ............................ 429
Seat belt reminder ................ 429
Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system ......... 427
Blind Spot Monitor ................ 427
Brake assist system ............. 427
Brake system........................ 426
Charging system .... .............. 427
Cruise control indicator
light .................................... 427
Electric power steering system................................ 427
Engine coolant temperature........................ 427
Engine oil pressure............... 427
Low fuel level........................ 429
Maintenance reminder light .................................... 429
Malfunction indicator lamp.... 427
Open door ............................ 429
Pretensioners ....................... 427
Seat belt reminder light ........ 429
Slip indicator ......................... 427
Smart key system ... .............. 433
SRS airbags ......................... 427
Tire pressure warning light .................................... 429
Washer fluid ......................... 429 Washer
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................224
Refilling .................................375
Switch....................................195
Washing and waxing ...............342
Weight Cargo capacity ......................219
Load limits .............................223
Weight ...................................472
Wheels ......................................386
Window glasses ........................81
Window lock switch ...................81
Windows
Power windows .......................81
Rear window defogger ..........246
Washer ..................................195
Windshield wipers ...................195
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............391
Wireless remote control ..........46
WMA disc ..................................262W