power steering 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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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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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

40 1-1. Hybrid system
Display Audio system (if equipped)Press “CAR”.
If the “Trip Information” or “Past
Record” screen is displayed,
touch “Energy”.
Multi-information display
Push the “DISP” switch on the
steering wheel several times to
select the energy monitor dis-
play. (P. 185)
Navigation system or
Display Audio systemMulti-information display
When the vehi-
cle is powered
by the electric
motor (traction
motor) Navigation system
Display Audio system

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1-4. Adjustable components (s
eats, mirrors, steering wheel)
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Before driving
Power seat
Seat position adjustment switch
Seatback angle adjustment switch
Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

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1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Before driving
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by
using the following functions:
Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirrorNormal position
Anti-glare position
Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror
In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of
vehicles behind and the reflecte d light is automatically reduced.
Turns automatic mode on/off
The indicator comes on when
automatic mode is turned on.
The mirror will revert to auto-
matic mode each time the
“POWER” switch is turned to
ON mode.

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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
The “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with mirror defoggers)
Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. ( P. 239)
CAUTION
■When driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defogg ers are operating (vehicles with mirror defog-
gers)
Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and
burn you.

152 2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle\
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not available with the hybrid system dis-
engaged.
● During normal driving, do not turn off the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control,
but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more
difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: P. 470
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 169)
● Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the br ake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( P. 442)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid
transmission, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.

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Note for the entry function
P. 6 1
■ If the hybrid system does not start
●The immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. ( P. 108)
■ Steering lock
After turning the “POWER” switch off and opening and closing the doors, the
steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function. Operating the
“POWER” switch again automatically cancels the steering lock.
■ When the steering lock cannot be released
■ Steering lock motor overheating prevention
To prevent the steering lock motor from overheating, the motor may be sus-
pended if the hybrid system is turned on and off repeatedly in a short period
of time. In this case, refrain from operating the hybrid system. After about 10
seconds, the steering lock motor will resume functioning.
■ When “CHECK SMAR T KEY SYSTEM” will be displayed on the multi-
information display.
The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.
● Check that the shift lever is securely set
in P. The hybrid system may not start if
the shift lever is displaced out of P.
“SHIFT TO P POSITION TO START”
will be displayed on the multi-informa-
tion display.
“STEERING LOCK ACTIVE” will be dis-
played on the multi-information display.
Check that the shift lever is set in P. Press
the “POWER” switch while turning the
steering wheel left and right.