2014 TOYOTA CAMRY charging

46 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Electronic key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
engine stops. ( P. 512)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 471)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 471
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote control or
mechanical key. ( P. 49, 536)
● Starting the engine and changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes:  P. 5 3 7
● Stopping the engine: P. 151
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 581)

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
1
Before driving
■
Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
●A person inside the vehicle opens a
door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
2
When driving
■
Light reminder buzzer (except when the light switch is in )
Vehicles without a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the engine switch is turned “OFF” or to “ACC” posi-
tion and the driver's door is opened with the key removed from the engin\
e
switch while the lights are turned on.
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned off or
turned to ACCESSORY mode and the driver's door is opened while the
lights are turned on.
■ Battery-saving function
In order to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging, if the headlights
and/or tail lights are on when the engine switch is turned to the “LOCK” posi-
tion (vehicles without a smart key system) or when the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned off (vehicles with a smart key system) the battery
saving function will operate and automatically turn off all the lights after
approximately 20 minutes.
When the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system), the battery-saving
function will be disabled.
When any of the following are performed, the battery-saving function is can-
celed once and then reactivated. All the lights will turn off automatically 20
minutes after the battery-saving function has been reactivated:
●When the headlight switch is operated
● When a door is opened or closed
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 581)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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3-2. Using the audio system
3
Interior features
■
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display.
If the portable audio player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box, or is touching or covered by metal objects, the connection status may
deteriorate.
If the cellular phone is behind the seat or in the console box, or touching or
covered by metal objects, the connection status may deteriorate.
■ Battery charge/signal status
●This display may not correspond exactly with the portable audio player or
cellular phone itself.
● This system does not have a charging function.
● The portable audio player or cellular phone battery will be depleted
quickly when the device is connected to Bluetooth
®.
■ When using the Bluetooth
® audio and hands-free system at the same
time
The following problems may occur.
● The Bluetooth
® audio connection may be interrupted.
● Noise may be heard during Bluetooth
® audio playback.
■ About the contact in this system
The following data is stored for every registered cellular phone. When
another phone is connecting, you cannot read the registered data.
●Contact data
● Call history
● Favorite
● Message
When removing a Bluetooth
® phone from the system, the above-mentioned
data is also deleted.

450 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
BatteryCheck the battery as follows: Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
■
After recharging/reconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smart key
system)
●Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine may not start with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned off. However, the engine will operate normally from the sec-
ond attempt.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If
the battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery.
Take extra care when connecting the battery if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the engine will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
CAUTION
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contains poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
●Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.

452 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
■Where to safely charge the battery
Always charge the battery in an open area. Do not charge the battery in a
garage or closed room where there is insufficient ventilation.
■ How to recharge the battery
Only perform a slow charge (5 A or less). The battery may explode if
charged at a quicker rate.
■ Emergency measures regarding electrolyte
●If electrolyte gets in your eyes
Flush your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and get immedi-
ate medical attention. If possible, continue to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while traveling to the nearest medical facility.
● If electrolyte gets on your skin
Wash the affected area thoroughly. If you feel pain or burning, get medical
attention immediately.
● If electrolyte gets on your clothes
It can soak through clothing on to your skin. Immediately take off the cloth-
ing and follow the procedure above if necessary.
● If you accidentally swallow electrolyte
Drink a large quantity of water or milk. Get emergency medical attention
immediately.
NOTICE
■When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

478 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 METER-IG2 5 A Gauge and meters
2FAN*
150 A Electric cooling fans
3 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
4 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
5 ALT 120 A Charging system
6 ABS NO.2 30 A Vehicle stability control system
7 ST/AM2 30 A Starter system, ECU-IG2 NO.1,
A/B, ECU-IG2 NO.2
8 H-LP-MAIN 30 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, MNL
H-LP LVL, headlights (low beam)
9 ABS NO.1 50 A Vehicle stability control system
10 EPS 80 A Electric power steering
11 S-HORN 7.5 A S-HORN
12 HORN 10 A Horns
13 EFI NO.2 15 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, electronic controlled trans-
mission
14 EFI NO.3 7.5 A*
2Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
10 A*
1
15 INJ
7.5 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
16 ECU-IG2 NO.3 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, steering lock system, elec-
tronic controlled transmission
17 IGN 15 A Starter system
18 D/L-AM2 20 A No circuit