2014 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
■
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
●Contact your Toyota dealer before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
● Do not touch the discharge headlight’s high voltage socket when the head-
lights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
● Do not attempt to take apart or repair the low beam discharge headlight
bulbs, connectors, power supply circuits, or related components.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury or death.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Vehicles with discharge headlights:
While the low beam headlights are
turned on, and for a short time after
they have been turned off, metal com-
ponents at the rear of the headlight
assembly will be extremely hot. To pre-
vent burns, do not touch these metal
components until you are certain they
have cooled down.Metal
components

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When trouble arises5
483
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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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
hybrid system is not operating.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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5-1. Essential information
If your vehicle needs to be towed
Situations needs to contact dealers before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer before towing.
● A warning message for the hybrid system is shown on the multi-
information display and the vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
If towing your vehicle with a wheel- lift type truck from the front, the
vehicle's rear wheels and axles must be in good conditions.
( P. 486, 487)
If they are damaged, use a towing dolly or flatbed truck.

486 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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5-1. Essential information
Using a flatbed truck
If your Toyota is transported by a
flatbed truck, it should be tied
down at the locations shown in
the illustration.
If you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■ When towing the vehicle
Be sure to transport the vehicle with the
front wheels raised or with all four wheels
raised off the ground. If the vehicle is
towed with the front wheels contacting the
ground, the drivetrain and related parts
may be damaged or electricity generated
by the operation of the motor may cause
a fire to occur depending on the nature of
the damage or malfunction.

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.