2014 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID stop start

428 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury:
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor
jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 484
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................... 485
If you think something is wrong ......................... 489
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 490
If a warning message is displayed .................... 500
If you have a flat tire......... 519
If the hybrid system will not start .................... 531
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............ 533
If you lose your keys ........ 534
If the electronic key does not operate properly....... 535
If the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 538
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 542
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 548

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(Flashes)
Indicates that the
hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is low
A buzzer also sounds. When stopping the
vehicle for a long period
of time, shift the shift
lever to P. The hybrid
battery (traction battery)
cannot be charged with
the shift position in N.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) power
has dropped because
a long period of time
has elapsed after
shifting the shift lever
to N
A buzzer also sounds. Restart the hybrid sys-
tem when starting the
vehicle.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
driver’s door was
opened with the shift
position in any posi-
tion other than P
A buzzer also sounds. Shift the shift lever to P.
(Flashes) Indicates that the
accelerator pedal is
depressed while the
shift position is in N
A buzzer also sounds. Release the accelera-
tor pedal and shift the
shift lever to D, B or R.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■
Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the “POWER” switch as you normally do
when stopping the hybrid system.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 458)
■ Changing “POWER” switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the “POWER” switch in above.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. ( P. 159)
■ If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by the smart key system
Lock and unlock the doors by the mechanical key or wireless remote contr\
ol.
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the
customization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features P. 576)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function.
( P. 5 7 )
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The coolant level is satisfactory if
it is between the “FULL” and
“LOW” lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“FULL”
“LOW”
Add coolant if necessary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if coolant is unavailable.
Start the hybrid system and check for the multi-information
display.
If the message does not disappear: Stop the hybrid system and c ontact your Toyota dealer.
If the message is not displayed: Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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546 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injuries such as burns.
● After the hybrid system has been turned off, check that on the
multi-information display and the “READY” indicator are off. When the
hybrid system is operating, the gasoline engine may automatically start, or
the cooling fans may suddenly operate even if the gasoline engine stops.
Do not touch or approach rotating parts such as the fans, which may lead
to fingers or clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) getting caught,
resulting in serious injury.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the hybrid system and radia-
tor are hot.
Serious injuries, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
NOTICE
■When adding engine/power control unit coolant
Wait until the hybrid system has cooled down before adding engine/power
control unit coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot hybrid sys-
tem too quickly can cause damage to the hybrid system.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.)
● Do not use any coolant additive.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the vehicle becomes stuck
CAUTION
■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur-
rounding area is clear to avoid striki ng other vehicles, objects or people. The
vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free.
Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires
to help provide traction.
Restart the hybrid system.
Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply
the accelerator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC if this function is hampering your attempts to free
the vehicle. ( P. 208)
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Alphabetical index
Daytime running light
system ................................... 195
Defogger Outside rear view mirror ....... 248
Rear window......................... 248
Dimensions .............................. 550
Dinghy towing ......................... 234
Display Energy flow............................. 41
Multi-information display....... 185
Trip information .................... 185
Warning message ................ 500
Do-it-yourself maintenance .......................... 423
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ............... 364
Wattage ................................ 560
Doors Door lock .................... 51, 64, 67
Door windows ......................... 95
Side mirrors ............................ 93
Driver's seat belt reminder light ........................................ 493
Driving Break-in tips ......................... 147
Correct posture..................... 111
Procedures ........................... 146
Winter driving tips ................. 229 Electric power steering ...........209
Electronic key
If the electronic key does not operate properly............ 535
Emergency flashers
Switch....................................484
Emergency, in case of If a warning light turns on ......490
If a warning message is
displayed.............................500
If the electronic key does not
operate properly..................535
If the Hybrid system will not start .....................................531
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P......................533
If the vehicle has a discharged
12-volt battery .....................538
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................490
If you have a flat tire .............519
If you lose your keys .............534
If you think something is wrong ..................................489
If your vehicle becomes stuck ...................................547
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ...548
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ..................................485
If your vehicle overheats .......542DE