2023 TOYOTA CAMRY key battery

5627-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by foll owing the
steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key
(vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem) or key (vehicles without a
smart key system) is being car-
ried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. ( P. 84)
Open the hood. ( P. 457)
Vehicles with 3.5 L V6 (2GR-
FKS) engine: Remove the
engine cover.
Make sure to pull the engine cover
straight up when removing it.
If the vehicle batt er y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota de aler or a qualified repair shop.
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5647-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed
slightly and maintain at that lev el for approximately 5 minutes to
recharge the batter y of your vehicle.
Vehicles with a smart key syst em: Open and close any of the doo rs
of your vehicle with the engine switch off.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
engine switch to the “ON” posit ion, then start the vehicle's engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and turn the
engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, then start the vehicle's
engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has st arted, remove the jumper cables in
the exact reverse order from which they were connected.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ Starting the engine when t he battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic .
■ When the battery is removed or discharged
●Information stored in the ECU is cleared. When the battery is d epleted, have
the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer.
● Some systems may require initialization. (→P. 614)
■ When removing the battery terminals
When the battery terminals are removed, the information stored in the ECU is
cleared. Before removing the battery terminals, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long t ime, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
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When trouble arises
■When recharging or replacing the battery (vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless rem ote control
or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the ba ttery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in befor e the battery
was discharged. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
■ When replacing the battery
●Use a battery that conforms to European regulations.
● Use a battery with the same case size, equivalent or greater 20 hour rate
capacity (20HR), and equivalent or greater performance rating ( CCA) as the
battery which is being replaced.
The case size, 20 hour rate capacity (20HR) and performance rat ing
(CCA) are specified on the label attached to the battery.
• If the sizes differ, the battery cannot be properly secured.
• If the 20 hour rate capacity is low, even if the time period w here the vehi-
cle is not used is a short time, the battery may discharge and the engine
may not be able to start.
● For details, consult your Toyota dealer.
Case size20 hour rate
capacity (20HR)Performance rating (CCA)
Type ALN260Ah563A
Type BLN370Ah603A

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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. 144)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 146)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 494)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 213)
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 t he radio
wave. ( P. 144, 163)
●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. 152)
●The function to prevent the electronic key from being left insi de the trunk
will operate and you can open the trunk as usual. Take the key out from the
trunk. ( P. 158)
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)

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 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

635Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................... 82
Anchor brackets ........................ 58
Antennas (smart key system)................ 161
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 322 Warning light ......................... 529
Approach warning ........... 299, 315
Armrest ..................................... 430
Assist grips .............................. 430
Audio
*
Audio Plus*
Audio system*
Automatic air
conditioning system ..... 387, 394 Air conditioning filter ............. 492
Automatic High Beam ............. 236
Automatic light control
system .................................... 231
Automatic transmission.......... 217
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221
Paddle shift switches ............ 219
S mode ................................. 218
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 413 Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb ...... 507, 512
Wattage ................................ 589
Battery ...................................... 469 Battery checking ................... 469
If the battery is discharged ... 562
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 377
Replacing.............................. 565
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) ....... 330 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 333
Bluetooth®*
Bottle holders .......................... 411
Brake Brake Hold ............................ 229
Fluid ...................................... 583
Parking brake ............... 224, 225
Warning light......................... 528
Brake assist ............................. 322
Brake Hold ............................... 229
Warning light......................... 529
Brake override system ............ 195
Break-in tips ............................ 196
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control .................................. 95
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 330 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 333
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

636Alphabetical index
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CareExterior ................................. 440
Interior................................... 444
Seat belts .............................. 445
Wheels and wheel
ornaments .......................... 441
Cargo capacity ......................... 206
CD player
*
Chains....................................... 378
Child-protectors....................... 152
Child restraint system ............... 56 Booster seats installation ........ 66
Convertible seats installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 49
Infant seats definition .............. 63
Infant seats installation ........... 58
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 69
Installing CRS with seat belts....................... 63
Installing CRS
with top tether strap .............. 72
LATCH anchors ...................... 69 Child safety ................................ 55
Airbag precautions.................. 39
Battery precautions....... 470, 566
Child restraint system ............. 56
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 32
Installing child restraints ......... 56
Moon roof precautions .......... 186
Panoramic moon roof precautions......................... 190
Power window lock switch .... 179
Power window precautions ... 182
Rear door child-protectors .... 152
Removed electronic key
battery precautions............. 497
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 35
Seat belt precautions .............. 34
Seat heater precautions ....... 402
Trunk precautions ................. 159
Cleaning ........................... 440, 444 Exterior ................................. 440
Interior .................................. 444
Seat belts.............................. 445
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 441
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638Alphabetical index
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Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range ............ 290
Dynamic Torque Control AWD system .......................... 323
Eco drive mode ........................ 375
Eco Driving Indicator ...... 109, 126
Eco-friendly driving information ............................ 115
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 11
Electric Power Steering
(EPS)....................................... 323 Warning light ......................... 530
Electronic key .......................... 140 Battery-saving function ......... 163
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 559
Replacing the battery ............ 494
Emergency flashers ................ 516
Emergency, in case of
If a warning buzzer sounds ................................ 528
If a warning light turns on...... 528
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 538
If the battery is discharged.... 562
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 559
If the engine will not start ...... 557
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 543
If you lose your keys ............. 144
If you think something is wrong.................................. 526
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 570 If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 517
If your vehicle needs to be towed.................................. 520
If your vehicle overheats....... 567
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 460
Engine switch ............... 209, 211
Hood ..................................... 457
How to start the engine ........................ 209, 211
Identification number ............ 577
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ......................... 517
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 209, 211
Overheating .......................... 567
Engine coolant
Capacity................................ 580
Checking............................... 466
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 377
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 94
Engine immobilizer system ...... 80
Engine oil
Capacity................................ 578
Checking............................... 462
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 377
Engine switch .................. 209, 211
Enhanced VSC ......................... 322
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 323
Warning light......................... 530
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
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