brake TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2012 XV50 / 9.G Service Manual

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General maintenance
Engine compartment
Trunk
ItemsCheck points
Brake fluid Is the brake fluid at the correct
level? (
P. 358)
Coolant Is the coolant at the correct level?
(P. 356)
Engine oil Is the engine oil at the correct
level?
(P. 352)
Exhaust system There should not be any fumes or
strange sounds.
Radiator/condenser The radiator and condenser
should be free from foreign
objects.
(P. 358)
Washer fluid Is there sufficient washer fluid?
(P. 359)
ItemsCheck points
12-volt battery Check the connections. ( P. 361)
Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-
formed at the intervals specified in the “Owner's Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement/Scheduled
Maintenance Guide”. It is recommended that any problem you notice
should be brought to the attention of your Toyota dealer or qualified
service shop for advice.

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Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • The accelerator pedal should
move smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching).
Brake pedal • Does the brake pedal move
smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appro- priate clearance from the floor?
(P. 479)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free play?
(P. 479)
Brakes • The vehicle should not pull to one
side when the brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effec- tively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the
brakes are applied.
Head restraints (front seat) • Do the head restraints move
smoothly and lock securely?
Hybrid transmission “Park” mech-
anism • When parked on a slope and the
parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?
Indicators/buzzers • Do the indicators and buzzers
function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Does the parking brake pedal
move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is the vehicle
securely stopped?

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself ser vice precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct
procedures as given in these sections.
ItemsParts and tools
12-volt battery condition (P. 361)• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp bolts)
Brake fluid level ( P. 358)
• FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE
J1703 brake fluid
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)
Engine/power control unit coolant
level ( P. 356)
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and non-borate
coolant with long-life hybrid
organic acid technology
For the U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 50%
coolant and 50% deionized
water.
For Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is pre-mixed with 55%
coolant and 45% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for adding cool- ant)

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CAUTION
■When raising your vehicle
Make sure to observe the following precautions to reduce the possibility of
death or serious injury:
●When using a floor jack, follow the instructions of the manual provided with
the jack.
● Do not use the jack that was supplied with your vehicle.
● Do not put any part of your body underneath the vehicle when it is sup-
ported only by the floor jack.
● Always use floor jack and/or automotive jack stands on a solid, flat, level
surface.
● Do not start the hybrid system while the vehicle is supported by the floor
jack.
● Stop the vehicle on level, firm ground, set the parking brake and shift the
shift lever to P.
● Make sure to set the floor jack properly at the jack point.
Raising the vehicle with an improperly positioned floor jack will damage
the vehicle and may cause the vehicle to fall off the floor jack.
● Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in the vehicle.
● When raising the vehicle, do not place any objects on top of or underneath
the floor jack.
●Lift up the vehicle using a floor jack
such as the one shown in the illustra-
tion.

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Maintenance and care
Engine compar tment
Fuse box (P. 384)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 353)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 352)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 358)
Engine coolant
radiator ( P. 358)Power control unit
coolant radiator ( P. 358)
Condenser ( P. 358)
Electric cooling fans
Engine coolant
reservoir ( P. 356)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 359)
Power control unit
coolant reservoir ( P. 356)

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Radiators and condenserCheck the radiators and condenser and clear away any foreign
objects.
If either of the above parts is extr emely dirty or you are not sure of
their condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX”
“MIN”
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
CAUTION
■ When the hybrid system is hot
Do not touch the radiators or condenser as they may be hot and cause seri-
ous injuries, such as burns.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Item Clean funnel

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Washer fluid
Add washer fluid in the following
situations.
●Any washer does not work.
● The warning message
appears on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.

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Fuse block on the back of the cover
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 METER-IG2 5 A Gauge and meters
2 FAN 50 A Electric cooling fans
3 H-LP CLN 30 A No circuit
4 ENG W/PMP 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
5 PTC HTR NO.2 50 A PTC heater
6 PTC HTR NO.1 50 A PTC heater
7 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
8 DC/DC 120 A Hybrid system
9 ABS NO.1 30 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
10 H-LP-MAIN 30 A H-LP LH-LO, H-LP RH-LO, MNL H-
LP LVL, headlight (low beam)
11 ABS MTR NO.2 50 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
12 ABS MTR NO.1 50 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem

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*1: Vehicles with halogen headlight
*2: Vehicles with discharge headlight
31 H-LP RH-LO
15 A
*1
Right-hand headlight (low beam)
20 A*2
32 MNL H-LP
LV L*27.5 A Manual headlight leveling system
33 EFI-MAIN NO.1 30 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, EFI NO.2, EFI NO.3
34 SMART 5 A Smart key system
35 ETCS 10 A Electronic throttle control system
36 ABS NO.2 7.5 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem
37 EFI NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
38 EFI-MAIN NO.2 20 A A/F sensor
39 AM2 7.5 A Hybrid system
40 RADIO-B 20 A Audio system, navigation system
41 DOME 7.5 A Clock, vanity lights, interior lights,
personal lights, trunk light, door
courtesy lights
42 ECU-B NO.1 10 A Smart key system, gauge and
meters, Blind Spot Monitor, steer-
ing sensor, occupant classification
system, multiplex communication
system
43 SPARE 25 A Spare fuse
44 SPARE 30 A Spare fuse
FuseAmpereCircuit

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■
Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 ECU-IG1 NO.2 10 A Shift lock control system, seat
heaters, smart key system, tire
pressure warning system, multiplex
communication system, audio sys-
tem, navigation system, moon roof,
auto anti-glare inside rear view mir-
ror, air conditioning system
2 ECU-IG1 NO.1 10 A Electronically controlled brake sys-
tem, electric cooling fans, stop
lights, steering sensor, Vehicle
Proximity Notification System, rear
window defogger, outside rear view
mirror defogger, back-up lights,
audio system, navigation system
3 PANEL 10 A Switch illumination, air condition-
ing system, shift lever light, glove
box light, audio system, navigation
system, personal lights, interior
lights
4 TAIL 15 A Parking lights, side marker lights,
tail lights, license plate lights, fog
lights