2022 TOYOTA CAMRY steering wheel

5187-1. Essential information
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WARNING
■If the engine has to be turned off while driving
● Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the
brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn.
Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as
doing so will lock the steering wheel.

5217-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models
AWD models
■ While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The t owing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine swi tch to the
“LOCK” position. There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked
and cannot be operated.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off. There
is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and cannot b e operated
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.
Be sure to transport the vehicle with all
four wheels raised off the ground. If the
vehicle is towed with the tires contacting
the ground, the drivetrain or related parts
may be damaged, the vehicle may fly off
the truck.

5227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before towing.
● The engine is running but t he vehicle does not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is removed.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels
straight.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is n ot strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● 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 damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re a r.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.
■ Recreational towing (behind motor home, etc.)
 P. 208
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing

5257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
When using a flat-bed truck to transport the vehicle, use tire strapping
belts. Refer to the owner's manual of the flat-bed truck for th e tire
strapping method.
Vehicles without a smart key system
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position .
Vehicles with a smart key system
In order to suppress vehicle movement during transportation, se t the
parking brake and turn the engine switch off.
A driver must be in the vehicle to steer and operate the brakes . The
vehicle's wheels, drive train, axles, steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing

5357-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
WARNING
■If both the ABS and the brake system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact your Toyota
dealer. The vehicle will become extremely unstable during braki ng, and the
ABS system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or
serious injury.
■ When the electric power steering system warning light comes on
When the light comes on yellow, the assist to the power steering is
restricted. When the light comes on red, the assist to the power steering is
lost and handling operations of the steering wheel become extre mely
heavy. When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the
steering wheel firmly and operate it using more force than usua l.
■
If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result 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 inf lation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Chec k the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires dete riorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.

631What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 209)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 210)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 562)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 2 1 1 )
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 214)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 161)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 214)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 560)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 562)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 221)
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 p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 221)
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

632What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●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. 210)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 1 4 )
●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. 179)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 214)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the passenger wearing the seat belts? ( P. 531)
●The parking brake indicator is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 224, 225)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( P. 528, 538)
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 tur ned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning buzzer sounds during driving

640Alphabetical index
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
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Headlights ................................ 231
Automatic High Beam ........... 236
Light switch ........................... 231
Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Windshield wiper linked headlight illumination .......... 235
Head restraints ........................ 171
Head-up display ....................... 128
Heated steering wheel............. 402
Heaters Automatic air conditioning system .... 387, 394
Heated steering wheel .......... 402
Manual air conditioning system ......... ....................... 382
Outside rear view mirrors ................ 383, 389, 397
Seat heaters ......................... 402
Seat ventilators ..................... 402
High mounted stoplight Replacing .............................. 512
Hill-start assist control............ 323
Hood ......................................... 457
Hooks Coat hooks............................ 431
Grocery bag hooks ............... 415
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 173
HUD (Head-up display)............ 128 Identification
Engine .................................. 577
Vehicle .................................. 576
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 209, 211
Illuminated entry system ........ 408
Immobilizer system ................... 80
I/M test ...................................... 454
Indicators ................................... 91
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 614
Inside rear view mirror ............ 175
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 95
Interior lights ........................... 406 Switch ................................... 406
Intuitive parking assist ........... 336
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