fuel TOYOTA CAMRY HV 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid 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
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2When driving

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5-1. Essential informationEmergency 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
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners

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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer 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. 104Rear 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

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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. 172Hood 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

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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 malfunct\
ion.
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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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the
same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline pow-
ered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic
shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid systemHybrid 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

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines the use of a gasoline engine and an
electric motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions,
improving fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
■ When stopped/during take-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
start-off, the electric motor (tra ction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.

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Hybrid battery air vent There is an air intake vent beside
the rear left seat for the purpose
of cooling the hybrid battery
(traction battery). If the vent
becomes blocked, the hybrid
battery may overheat, leading to
a reduction in hybrid battery out-
put.
Emergency shut off system When a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sensor, the
emergency shut off syst em blocks off the high voltage current and
stops the fuel pump to minimize t he risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage. If the emergency shut off system activates, your vehicle will
not restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Hybrid warning message
A message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 423)

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
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If a warning light comes on, a warn ing message is displayed, or the 12-
volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 416) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 3.0 gal. [11.3 L,
2.5 Imp. gal] when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)
■ Electromagnetic waves
●High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles incorporate electro-
magnetic shielding, and therefore emit approximately the same amount
of electromagnetic waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or
home electronic appliances.
● Your vehicle may cause sound interference in some third party-produced
radio parts.
■ Hybrid battery (traction battery)
The hybrid battery (traction battery) has a limited service life. The lifespan of
the hybrid battery (traction battery) can change in accordance with driving
style and driving conditions.