ignition TOYOTA CAMRY 2023 Repair Manual

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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

632What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 210)
●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 (vehicles without a smart key system)
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

633What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 82)
●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 o r start
the engine.
●Is the message displayed on the multi-information display?
Check the message on the multi-information display. ( P. 538)
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed , refer to
P. 528, 538.
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 543)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 570)
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen 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

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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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
*
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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Side mirrors ............................. 177Adjusting and folding ............ 177
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ..... 330
Side turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Smart key system .................... 161 Antenna location ................... 161
Entry functions .............. 147, 156
Starting the engine................ 211
Snow tires ................................ 379
Spare tire .................................. 543
Inflation pressure .................. 584
Storage location .................... 544
Spark plug ................................ 580
Specifications .......................... 574
Speedometer .............................. 94
Sport mode............................... 375
Steering lock Column lock release ............. 210
Steering wheel ......................... 173 Adjustment ............................ 173
Audio switches
*
Heated steering wheel .......... 402
Meter control switches .... 99, 113
Stoplights Replacing light bulbs............. 512
Storage feature ........................ 409
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 570
Sunshade Panoramic moon roof ........... 187
Roof ...................................... 184
Sun visors ................................ 416 Switches
Audio remote control
switches
*
Automatic High Beam switch ................................. 236
Brake hold switch ................. 229
Cruise control switch ......................... 290, 306
Door lock switches................ 151
Driving mode select switches ............................. 375
Emergency flasher switch..... 516
Engine switch ............... 209, 211
Fuel door opener switch ....... 246
Garage door opener switches ............................. 432
Heated steering wheel .......... 402
Ignition switch ............... 209, 211
Light switch ........................... 231
LTA (Lane Tracing Assist)
switch ................................. 278
Meter control switches .... 99, 113
Moon roof switches............... 183
“ODO/TRIP” switch ......... 99, 113
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 177
Paddle shift switches ............ 219
Panoramic moon roof
switches ............................. 187
Parking brake switch ............ 225
Phone switch
*
Power window switches........ 179
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers
switch ................. 383, 389, 397