2018 TOYOTA CAMRY ignition

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CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine keys or mechanical
keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. (→P. 130)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (→P. 134)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (→P. 466)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. (→P. 201)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. (→P. 130, 151)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 140)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left inside the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. (→P. 146)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened
The trunk lid is closed with the electronic key left inside
(vehicles with a smart key system)

593What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 198)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 198)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 529)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 200)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 202)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? (→P. 150)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 202)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 527)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 529)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. (→P. 209)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. (→P. 209)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

594What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 199)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (→P. 202)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (→P. 170)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. (→P. 202)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? (→P. 500)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (→P. 212, 213)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(→P. 497, 507)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

595What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. (→P. 74)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position or start the
engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode or start
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. (→P. 507)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed, refer to
P. 497, 507.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (→P. 512)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (→P. 537)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
(vehicles with an alarm)
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

600Alphabetical index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch................ 198, 200
Hood ..................................... 430
How to start the
engine......................... 198, 200
Identification number ............ 542
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 487
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 198, 200
Overheating .......................... 534
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 437
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 345
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 84
Engine immobilizer system ...... 71
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 345
Engine switch .................. 198, 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
Entune Audio
*
Entune Audio Plus*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 295
Warning light ......................... 498
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 8Flat tire ..................................... 512
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 443
Front interior light ................... 371
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 500
Front personal lights............... 372
Front seats ............................... 158
Adjustment............................ 158
Cleaning ............................... 417
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ..................... 162
Seat heaters ......................... 369
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 475, 483
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .... 474, 483
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel
Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge.............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ... 496
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 231
Type.............................. 542, 551
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel consumption ................... 120
Fuel filler door ......................... 231
Refueling .............................. 231
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 496
Fuses ........................................ 470
F

601Alphabetical index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Garage door opener ................ 395
Gauges ....................................... 84
Glove box ................................. 374
Grocery bag hooks .................. 379
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 162
Head-up display ....................... 113
Headlights ................................ 219
Automatic High Beam ........... 223
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Windshield wiper linked
headlight illumination .......... 222
Heaters
Automatic air
conditioning system .... 355, 361
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 350
Outside rear view
mirrors ................ 351, 357, 364
Seat heaters ......................... 369
High mounted stoplight
Replacing .............................. 483
Hill-start assist control............ 294
Hood ......................................... 430
Hooks
Coat hooks............................ 394
Grocery bag hooks ............... 379
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 22
Horn .......................................... 164
HUD (Head-up display)............ 113I/M test ...................................... 427
ICS (Intelligent Clearance
Sonar)..................................... 322
Indicator .................................. 81
Warning light......................... 499
Warning messages ............... 333
Identification
Engine .................................. 542
Vehicle .................................. 541
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 198, 200
Illuminated entry system ........ 372
Immobilizer system ................... 71
Indicators ................................... 81
Initialization
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar.................................. 333
Items to initialize ................... 575
Tire pressure
warning system .................. 446
Inside rear view mirror ............ 166
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 85
Intelligent Clearance
Sonar (ICS) ............................ 322
Indicator .................................. 81
Warning light......................... 499
Warning messages ............... 333
Interior lights ........................... 371
Switch ................................... 371
Intuitive parking assist ........... 314
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.

607Alphabetical index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Side mirrors ............................. 168
Adjusting and folding ............ 168
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 300
Side turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Smart key system .................... 149
Antenna location ................... 149
Entry functions .............. 135, 144
Starting the engine................ 200
Snow tires ................................ 347
Spare tire .................................. 512
Inflation pressure .................. 547
Storage location .................... 513
Spark plug ................................ 545
Specifications .......................... 540
Speedometer .............................. 84
Sport mode............................... 343
Steering lock
Column lock release ............. 199
Steering wheel ......................... 164
Adjustment ............................ 164
Audio switches
*
Meter control switches .... 88, 100
Stoplights
Replacing light bulbs............. 483
Storage feature ........................ 373
Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 537
Sun visors ................................ 380
Sunshade
Panoramic moon roof ........... 178
Roof ...................................... 175Switches
Audio remote control
switches
*
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 223
Brake hold switch ................. 217
Compass switch ................... 408
Cruise control
switch ................. 263, 276, 289
Door lock switches................ 139
Driving mode select
switches ............................. 343
Emergency flasher switch..... 486
Engine switch ............... 198, 200
Fuel door opener switch ....... 233
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 395
Ignition switch ............... 198, 200
LDA (Lane Departure Alert
with steering control)
switch ................................. 257
Light switch ........................... 219
Meter control switches .... 88, 100
Moon roof switches............... 174
“ODO/TRIP” switch ......... 88, 100
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 168
Paddle shift switches ............ 207
Panoramic moon roof
switches ............................. 178
Parking brake switch ............ 213
Phone switch
*
Power window switches........ 170
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers
switch ................. 351, 357, 364
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S
MANUAL”.