light TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2012 XV50 / 9.G Owners Manual

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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
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 192
Fog light switch ................... 198
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 200
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 204
Driving assist systems ........ 207
Hill-start assist control ......... 213
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 215
2-5. Driving information Cargo and luggage ............. 220
Vehicle load limits ............... 224
Winter driving tips ............... 225
Trailer towing ...................... 229
Dinghy towing ..................... 230 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 232
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 239
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 240
Using the radio ................... 246
Using the CD player ........... 249
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 255
Operating an iPod .............. 262
Operating a USB memory ............................ 270
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 278
Using the AUX port............. 281
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 283
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 286
• Interior lights..................... 287
• Personal lights.................. 288
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features ....... 289
• Glove box ......................... 290
• Console box ..................... 291
• Coin holder ....................... 292
• Bottle holders ................... 293
• Cup holders ...................... 294
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 296
3Interior features

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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 298
Vanity mirrors ..................... 299
Clock .................................. 300
Outside temperature display .............................. 301
Ashtray ............................... 302
Power outlets ..................... 303
Seat heaters ....................... 305
Armrest............................... 307
Coat hooks ......................... 308
Floor mat ............................ 309
Trunk features .................... 311
Garage door opener ........... 313
Compass ............................ 320
Safety Connect................... 324 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 335
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 338
General maintenance ......... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 345
Hood ................................... 348
Positioning a floor jack........ 349
Engine compartment .......... 351
12-volt battery ..................... 361
Tires.................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ......... 373
Wheels................................ 377
Air conditioning filter ........... 380
Electronic key battery ......... 382
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 384
Light bulbs .......................... 395
4Maintenance and care

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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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Headlights (low beam) P. 192
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 198
Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 171
Hood P. 348
Windshield wipers P. 200
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 95
Front side marker lights P. 192
Moon roof  P. 100Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights
P. 194

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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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: 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”.
“SOS” button  P. 324
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Interior light P. 287
Vanity mirrors P. 299
Moon roof switches P. 100
Sun visors P. 298
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 115
Compass P. 320
Garage door opener switches  P. 313
Auxiliary box P. 296
Vehicles with moon roof
Personal lights
P. 288
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 93
Microphone *1, *2

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Interior lights P. 287
Vanity mirrors P. 299
Sun visors P. 298
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 115
Compass  P. 320
Garage door opener switches  P. 313
Auxiliary box P. 296
Personal lights P. 288
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 93
Pictorial indexInterior
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Microphone , *1, *2

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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
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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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VSC OFF switch P. 209
Coin holder P. 292
Headlight leveling dial 
P. 194
: 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”.
BSM main switch  P. 215