Toyota 2012 Camry Hybrid Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and

operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and

steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior fea-

tures

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid system ...................... 28

Hybrid system precautions... 33

Energy monitor/

consumption screen........... 39

Hybrid vehicle driving tips .... 48

1-2. Key information

Keys..................................... 50

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk

Smart key system................. 53

Wireless remote control ....... 66

Doors.................................... 69

Trunk.................................... 74

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 78

Rear seats............................ 81

Head restraints..................... 83

Seat belts............................. 85

Steering wheel ..................... 92

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror.......................... 93

Outside rear view mirrors..... 95

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 97

Moon roof........................... 100

1-6. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 104

1-7. Theft deterrent system

Immobilizer system............. 108

Alarm.................................. 110

1-8. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 113

SRS airbags ....................... 115

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 128

Child restraint systems ....... 133

Installing child restraints ..... 137

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 148

Power (ignition) switch........ 159

EV drive mode.................... 166

Hybrid transmission............ 169

Turn signal lever................. 171

Parking brake ..................... 172

Horn.................................... 173

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 174

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 180

Multi-information display..... 185

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 192

Fog light switch................... 198

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 200

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 204

Driving assist systems ........ 207

Hill-start assist control......... 213

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 215

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 220

Vehicle load limits............... 224

Winter driving tips ............... 225

Trailer towing ...................... 229

Dinghy towing ..................... 230

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air

conditioning system.......... 232

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 239

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 240

Using the radio................... 246

Using the CD player........... 249

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs....................... 255

Operating an iPod .............. 262

Operating a USB

memory............................ 270

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 278

Using the AUX port............. 281

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 283

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 286

• Interior lights..................... 287

• Personal lights.................. 288

3-4. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 289

• Glove box......................... 290

• Console box..................... 291

• Coin holder....................... 292

• Bottle holders................... 293

• Cup holders...................... 294

• Auxiliary boxes................. 296

3

Interior features

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3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 298

Vanity mirrors..................... 299

Clock.................................. 300

Outside temperature

display.............................. 301

Ashtray............................... 302

Power outlets ..................... 303

Seat heaters....................... 305

Armrest............................... 307

Coat hooks......................... 308

Floor mat............................ 309

Trunk features.................... 311

Garage door opener........... 313

Compass............................ 320

Safety Connect................... 324

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 332

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 335

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 338

General maintenance......... 340

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 344

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 345

Hood................................... 348

Positioning a floor jack........ 349

Engine compartment .......... 351

12-volt battery..................... 361

Tires.................................... 365

Tire inflation pressure......... 373

Wheels................................ 377

Air conditioning filter........... 380

Electronic key battery......... 382

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 384

Light bulbs.......................... 395

4

Maintenance and care

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 408

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 409

If you think something is

wrong................................ 412

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 413

If a warning message is

displayed........................... 423

If you have a flat tire............ 442

If the hybrid system will

not start............................. 454

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P............... 456

If you lose your keys........... 457

If the electronic key does

not operate properly.......... 458

If the vehicle’s 12-volt

battery is discharged......... 461

If your vehicle overheats..... 465

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 469

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency........................ 470

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 472

Fuel information.................. 483

Tire information .................. 486

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 498

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 504

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 506

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 507

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 509

5

When trouble arises

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6

Abbreviation list........................ 520

Alphabetical index.................... 521

What to do if... .......................... 533

Index

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Headlights (low beam)

P. 192

Pictorial index

Exterior

Fog lights 

P. 198

Front turn signal/parking lights

P. 171

Hood

P. 348

Windshield wipers

P. 200

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 95

Front side marker lights

P. 192

Moon roof 

P. 100

Headlights (high beam) and

daytime running lights

P. 194

9

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 365

P. 442

P. 480

P. 486

Trunk

P. 74

Doors

P. 69

Fuel filler door

P. 104

Rear turn signal lights

P. 171

Rear window defogger

P. 239

Stop/tail lights

P. 192

Rear side marker lights

P. 192

Rear view monitor system

camera

, *

1,

*

2

License plate lights

P. 192

10

Interior

Pictorial index

Glove box

P. 290

Front seats

P. 78

SRS side airbags

P. 115

SRS driver airbag

P. 115

Console box

P. 291

A

Head restraints

P. 83

Seat belts

P. 85

Cup holder

P. 294

Armrest

P. 307

Power window

switches

P. 97

SRS knee

airbags

P. 115

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 115

11

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

“SOS” button 

P. 324

A

Interior light

P. 287

Vanity mirrors

P. 299

Moon roof switches

P. 100

Sun visors

P. 298

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 115

Compass

P. 320

Garage door opener switches 

P. 313

Auxiliary box

P. 296

Vehicles with moon roof

Personal lights

P. 288

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 93

Microphone *

1,

*

2

12

Interior lights

P. 287

Vanity mirrors

P. 299

Sun visors

P. 298

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 115

Compass 

P. 320

Garage door opener switches 

P. 313

Auxiliary box

P. 296

Personal lights

P. 288

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 93

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Vehicles without moon roof

Microphone , *

1,

*

2

13

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 95

B

Window lock switch

P. 97

Power window switches

P. 97

Door lock switch

P. 69

Inside lock button

P. 69

14

C

Shift lever

P. 169

Cup holders

P. 294

Pictorial index

Interior

Auxiliary box 

P. 296

Power outlet 

P. 303

Shift lock override

button

P. 456

: If equipped

15

Power (ignition) switch

P. 159

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 174

P. 185

Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

P. 92

Pictorial index

Trunk opener

P. 74

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



P. 192

P. 171

P. 198

Instrument panel

Audio system 

Navigation system

, *

3

Display Audio system , *

4

P. 240

Windshield wiper and washer switch

P. 200

Clock

P. 300

Tire pressure warning

reset switch



P. 366

Parking brake pedal

P. 172

Hood lock release

lever

P. 348

Fuel filler door opener

P. 104

Horn

P. 173

: If equipped

*

3

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

4

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Floor mat

P. 309

16

Emergency flasher switch

P. 408

Security indicator

P. 108, 110

A

Air conditioning system

P. 232

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Rear window defogger switch

Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 

P. 239

17

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

B

Cruise control switch

P. 204

Talk switch , *

1,

*

2

“DISP” switch

P. 186

Telephone switches , *

1,

*

2

Audio remote control

switches *

1,

*

2

P. 283

18

C

Power outlet

P. 303

AUX port/USB port *

1,

*

2

P. 270, 281

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Seat heater switches 

P. 305

“ECO MODE” switch

P. 170

“EV MODE” switch

P. 166

19

D

VSC OFF switch

P. 209

Coin holder

P. 292

Headlight leveling dial 

P. 194

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

BSM main switch 

P. 215

20

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including

options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not

installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.

However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we

reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ

from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the hybrid system

Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear

sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound

of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota

vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota

does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their

performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to,

or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.

Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,

safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In

addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification

may not be covered under warranty.

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