Toyota Camry Dec 2011 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior fea-

tures

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system... 92

Alarm .................................... 95

1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart key system................. 32

Wireless remote control ....... 46

Doors.................................... 52

Trunk .................................... 58

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats ........................... 62

Rear seats............................ 65

Head restraints..................... 67

Seat belts ............................. 69

Steering wheel ..................... 76

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror.......................... 77

Outside rear view mirrors ..... 79

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows .................... 81

Moon roof ............................. 84

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank cap .... 88

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture ......... 98

SRS airbags ....................... 100

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 113

Child restraint systems ....... 118

Installing child restraints ..... 122

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle .............. 134

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a

smart key system) ............ 145

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart

key system) ...................... 148

Automatic transmission

(vehicles without

paddle shift switches) ....... 155

Automatic transmission

(vehicles with paddle

shift switches)................... 159

Turn signal lever ................. 166

Parking brake ..................... 167

Horn.................................... 168

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters ............ 169

Indicators and warning

lights ................................. 179

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 185

Fog light switch ................... 192

Windshield wipers and

washer .............................. 194

2-4. Using other driving

systems

Cruise control...................... 199

Driving assist systems ........ 203

BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ... 208

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 213

Vehicle load limits ............... 217

Winter driving tips ............... 218

Trailer towing ...................... 222

Dinghy towing ..................... 223

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 226

Automatic air

conditioning system.......... 233

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers ......................... 240

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types ............ 242

Using the radio ................... 248

Using the CD player ........... 251

Playing back MP3 and

WMA discs ....................... 257

Operating an iPod .............. 264

Operating a USB

memory ............................ 272

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 280

Using the AUX port............. 283

3-3. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 285

• Interior lights..................... 286

• Personal lights.................. 287

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

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

3-5. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 298

Vanity mirrors ..................... 299

Clock .................................. 300

Outside temperature

display.............................. 301

Ashtray ............................... 303

Power outlets ..................... 304

Seat heaters....................... 307

Armrest............................... 309

Coat hooks ......................... 310

Floor mat ............................ 311

Trunk features .................... 313

Garage door opener........... 315

Compass ............................ 322

Safety Connect................... 326

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 334

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 337

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 340

General maintenance ......... 342

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 346

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 347

Hood ................................... 350

Positioning a floor jack........ 351

Engine compartment .......... 353

Tires.................................... 367

Tire inflation pressure ......... 375

Wheels................................ 379

Air conditioning filter ........... 382

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery ....... 384

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 389

Light bulbs .......................... 401

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers ............ 414

If your vehicle needs to

be towed ........................... 415

If you think something is

wrong ................................ 418

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 419

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 420

If you have a flat tire............ 435

If the engine will not start .... 447

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P............... 449

If you lose your keys ........... 450

If the electronic key does

not operate properly.......... 451

If the battery is

discharged ........................ 454

If your vehicle overheats ..... 459

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 462

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency ........................ 463

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 466

Fuel information.................. 478

Tire information .................. 481

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 493

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 499

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 502

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 503

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 505

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 516

Alphabetical index .................... 518

What to do if... .......................... 528

Pictorial index

P. 192

P. 166

P. 194

P. 79

P. 185

P. 84

P. 188, 189

P. 350

P. 185

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Headlights (high beam) and

daytime running lights

Hood

Windshield wipers

Moon roof 

Outside rear view mirrors

Front side marker lights

Front turn signal/parking lights

Fog lights 

P. 367

P. 435

P. 474

P. 481

P. 58

P. 52

P. 166

Rear window defogger

P. 240

P. 185

P. 88

P. 185

Fuel filler door

Doors

Rear turn signal lights

Camera , *

1, *2

Trunk

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

* *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

License plate lights

Stop/tail lights

Rear side marker light

P. 290

P. 62

P. 100

P. 291

Pictorial index

P. 67

P. 69

P. 100

P. 294

P. 309

P. 81

Interior

Head restraints

Seat belts

Armrest

Power window switches

SRS driver airbag

SRS front passenger airbag

SRS knee airbags

Glove box

Front seats

Cup holders

Console box

SRS side airbags

P. 299

P. 298

P. 296

P. 287

P. 100

P. 286

P. 322

P. 77

P. 315

Vehicles without moon roof

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Auxiliary box

Microphone , *

Personal lights

Interior light

1, *2

Garage door opener switches 

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass 

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

* *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 84

P. 315

P. 326

P. 298

P. 299

P. 100

P. 287

P. 286

P. 77

P. 322

P. 326

Pictorial index

P. 296

Vehicles with moon roof

Garage door opener switches 

SRS curtain shield airbags

Interior

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

“SOS” button 

Moon roof switches

Microphone

1, *2

Personal lights

Interior lights

Auxiliary box

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

Compass 

P. 81

P. 79

P. 52

P. 81

P. 53

Inside lock button

Power window switches

Door lock switch

Window lock switch

Outside rear view mirror switches

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

* *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 159

P. 294

Pictorial index

P. 296

P. 449

P. 304

Automatic transmission shift lever

Interior

Cup holders

Auxiliary box 

Shift lock override

button

Power outlet 

P. 169

P. 76

Pictorial index

P. 242

P. 194

P. 300

P. 368

P. 167

P. 350

P. 168

P. 148

P. 185

P. 166

P. 192

P. 88

P. 58

P. 311

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



Instrument panel

Gauges and meters

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)

Clock

Fuel filler door opener

Trunk opener

Audio system  Navigation system , * Display Audio system , *

Horn

Tire pressure warning

reset switch 

Floor mat

Tilt and telescopic steering rock release lever

Hood lock release lever

Parking brake pedal

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 240

P. 233

P. 240

P. 226

Pictorial index

P. 414

P. 92, 95

Manual air conditioning system

Instrument panel

Air conditioning system

Security indicator

Rear window defogger switch Outside rear view mirror defogger switch

Automatic air conditioning system

Air conditioning system

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch



Emergency flasher switch

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

P. 199

P. 145

Type A

Audio remote control switches , *

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Cruise control switch

1, *2

Telephone switches , *

1, *2

Talk switch , *

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

* *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

1, *2

P. 145

Pictorial index

P. 162

P. 199

Type B

Instrument panel

Paddle shift switches

Audio remote control switches *

Telephone switches *

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a smart key system)

Cruise control switch

Talk switch ,

P. 304

P. 264, 272, 283

P. 307

Power outlet

AUX port/USB port

Seat heater switches 

: If equipped

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 204

P. 208

Pictorial index

P. 292

P. 188

Instrument panel

BSM main switch 

VSC OFF switch

Headlight leveling dial 

Coin holder

: If equipped

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 engine

Approximately five hours after the engine 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 malfunction.

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.

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 special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

Vehicle control and operation data recording

Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain information about your vehicle’s operation, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi-

cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or pictures.

● Data usage

Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunctions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.

Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a government agency

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner

● Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

● Disclosure of the EDR data

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• Officially requested by the police or other authorities

• For use by Toyota in a law suit

• Ordered by a court of law However, if necessary, Toyota will:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

● Safety Connect

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement (about Toyota is being examined) for information on data collected and its usage.

CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys ................................... 28

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart key system .............. 32

Wireless remote control ..... 46

Doors ................................. 52

Trunk.................................. 58

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats ......................... 62

Rear seats.......................... 65

Head restraints................... 67

Seat belts ........................... 69

Steering wheel ................... 76

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror ....................... 77

Outside rear view

mirrors.............................. 79

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system ............................. 92

Alarm.................................. 95

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 98

SRS airbags..................... 100

Front passenger

occupant classification

system ........................... 113

Child restraint systems..... 118

Installing child

restraints ........................ 122

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows and moon roof

Power windows .................. 81

Moon roof........................... 84

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 88

1-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart key system (type A)

Master keys

Valet key

Key number plate

Vehicles without a smart key system (type B)

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 46)

Valet key

Key number plate

Vehicles without a smart key system (type C)

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote control function (P. 46)

Valet key

Key number plate

Keys

1-1. Key information

Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key

system (P. 32)

• Operating the wireless

remote control function (P. 46)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out.

Before driving

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 451)

1-1. Key information

■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 290)

Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the valet key.

Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■ Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (P. 450)

■ When riding in an aircraft (vehicles with a wireless remote control)

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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