TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2012, Model line: CAMRY, Model: TOYOTA CAMRY 2012 XV50 / 9.GPages: 532, PDF Size: 6.44 MB
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5
When trouble arises
421
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warning light Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Ty p e A
Ty p e B High engine coolant temper
ature warning light (the
rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature
display flashes) Indicates that the engine is almost overheating. ( P. 459)
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system; or
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
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SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 199
(Comes on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Comes on) BSM warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds.) Smart key system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures.
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
Open door warning light
(warning buzzer)
*1
Indicates that a door or the
trunk is not fully closed. Check that all doors and the
trunk are closed.
Low fuel level warning
light Indicates remaining fuel is
approximately 2.6 gal. (9.7
L, 2.1 Imp. gal.) or less. Refuel the vehicle.
Driver’s/front passen-
ger’s seat belt
reminder light
(warning buzzer)
*2
Warns the driver/front pas-
senger to fasten his/her
seat belt. Fasten the seat belt.
Low windshield washer
fluid warning light Low level of washer fluid. Fill the tank.
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(U.S.A. only)Maintenance required
reminder light
Indicates that mainte-
nance is required accord-
ing to the driven distance
on the maintenance
schedule
*3.
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the maintenance
data has been reset. If necessary, perform main-
tenance.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km) after
the maintenance data has
been reset.
(The indicator will not work
properly unless the mainte-
nance data has been reset.) Perform the necessary
maintenance.
Please reset the mainte-
nance data after the mainte-
nance is performed.
(
P. 340)
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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*1: Open door warning buzzer:
The open door warning buzzer sounds to alert the driver that one or more of
the doors is not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3
mph [5 km/h]).
*2: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:Vehicles without a smart key system
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after 30
seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 20
more seconds.
(U.S.A. only) Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure
such as
• Natural causes (
P. 430)
• Flat tire ( P. 435) Adjust the tire inflation
pressure to the specified
level.
The light will turn off after
a few minutes. In case
the light does not turn off
even if the tire inflation
pressure is adjusted,
have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system.
( P. 432)
Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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Vehicles with a smart key system
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to
ON mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed
of 12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 20 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the vehi-
cle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfastened
after 30 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 10 seconds. Then,
if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for
20 more seconds.
*3: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures. (vehicles with a smart key system)
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light goes off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
ContinuousContinuous (Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indicator
light
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch. • Change the
shift position
to P.
• Bring the electronic key
back into the
vehicle.
Once3 times (Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indicator
light
The electronic key was car-
ried outside the vehicle and
the driver’s door was opened
and closed while the shift
position P was selected with-
out turning off the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch. Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off or bring
the electronic
key back into
the vehicle.
Once3 times (Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indicator
light
Indicates that a door other
than the driver’s door has
been opened and closed with
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch in any mode other
than off and the electronic
key outside of the detection
area. Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
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OnceContinuous
(5 seconds)
(Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indicator
light
An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the elec-
tronic key and lock the doors
without first turning the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch off. Turn the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
off and lock
the doors
again.
Once
(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Smart key system indicator
light
Indicates that the electronic
key is not present when
attempting to start the
engine. Confirm the
location of the
electronic
key.
9 times
(Flashes
in yellow) Smart key system indicator
light
An attempt was made to
drive when the regular key
was not inside the vehicle. Confirm that
the electronic
key is inside
the vehicle.
Once
(Flashes
in yellow
for 15
seconds.) Smart key system indicator
light
Indicates that the electronic
key battery is low. Replace the
battery.
(
P. 384)
Once (Flashes
quickly in green for 15 sec-onds.) Smart key system indicator
light
Indicates that the steering
lock has not been released. Release the
steering lock.
(
P. 152)
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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Once
(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds.) Smart key system indicator
light
• When the doors were unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was
pressed two consecutive
times. Touch the
electronic key
to the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, airbags, interc onnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 100)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure
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■If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off after several driving trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does not go off even after several trips, con-
tact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on (if equipped)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch will not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
■The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes
(vehicles with a tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning light may come on due to natural causes such
as natural air leaks and tire inflat ion pressure changes caused by tem-
perature. In this case, adjusting the tire inflation pressure will turn off the
warning light (after a few minutes).