Toyota Camry Hybrid 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior fea-

tures

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Information on the hybrid system and 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. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap.................................... 104

1-1. Hybrid system

Hybrid 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

1-7. 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

When driving

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

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

Interior features

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

3-5. Other interior features

Sun 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

Maintenance and care

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

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency 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

For owners

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 520

Alphabetical index.................... 521

What to do if... .......................... 533

P. 192

Pictorial index

P. 198

P. 171

P. 348

P. 200

P. 95

P. 192

P. 100

P. 194

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. 365

P. 442

P. 480

P. 486

P. 74

P. 69

P. 104

P. 171

Rear window defogger

P. 239

P. 192

Fuel filler door

Doors

Rear turn signal lights

Trunk

Rear view monitor system

1, *2

camera

, *

Tires

License plate lights

●Rotation

●Replacement

Stop/tail lights

●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”.

Rear side marker lights

Pictorial index

P. 290

P. 78

P. 115

P. 291

P. 83

P. 85

P. 294

P. 307

P. 97

P. 115

Interior

Head restraints

Seat belts

Armrest

Power window switches

SRS driver airbag

SRS front passenger airbag

SRS knee airbags

Glove box

Front seats

Cup holder

Console box

SRS side airbags

P. 324

P. 287

P. 299

P. 100

P. 298

P. 115

P. 320

P. 313

P. 296

P. 288

P. 93

Vehicles with moon roof

Garage door opener switches 

SRS curtain shield airbags

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

“SOS” button 

Moon roof switches

Personal lights

Interior light

Microphone *

1, *2

Auxiliary box

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. 287

P. 299

P. 298

P. 115

P. 320

P. 313

P. 296

P. 288

P. 93

Pictorial index

Vehicles without moon roof

SRS curtain shield airbags

Interior

Vanity mirrors

Sun visors

Auxiliary box

Personal lights

Interior lights

Microphone , *

Garage door opener switches 

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

1, *2

Compass 

P. 95

P. 97

P. 69

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. 169

P. 294

Pictorial index

P. 296

P. 303

P. 456

Interior

Shift lever

Cup holders

Auxiliary box 

Shift lock override

button

Power outlet 

: If equipped

P. 159

P. 174

P. 185

P. 92

Pictorial index

P. 74

P. 192

P. 171

P. 198

P. 240

P. 200

P. 300

P. 366

P. 172

P. 348

P. 104

P. 173

P. 309

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch



Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Power (ignition) switch

Clock

Audio system  Navigation system Display Audio system , *

, *

Fuel filler door opener

Trunk opener

Hood lock release lever

Horn

Tire pressure warning reset switch



Floor mat Tilt and telescopic steering control lever

Parking brake pedal

: If equipped

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

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

P. 408

P. 108, 110

P. 232

Pictorial index

P. 239

Instrument panel

Air conditioning system

Security indicator

Rear window defogger switch Outside rear view mirror defogger switch 

Emergency flasher switch

P. 204

P. 186

P. 283

Audio remote control switches *

1, *2

“DISP” switch

Telephone switches , *

Cruise control switch

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. 303

P. 270, 281

Pictorial index

P. 305

P. 170

P. 166

Instrument panel

Power outlet

“ECO MODE” switch

“EV MODE” switch

AUX port/USB port *

Seat heater switches 

1, *2

P. 209

P. 292

P. 194

P. 215

VSC OFF switch

BSM main switch 

Headlight leveling dial 

Coin holder

: 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”.

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 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.

High voltage parts and cables on the hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic waves as the conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances despite of their electromagnetic shielding.

Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way radio.

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

• Electric motor speed (traction motor 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 malfunc-

tions, 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

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only)

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

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/fas-

tened;

• 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

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

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• 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

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.go v/hazardouswaste/perc hlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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.

■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts, cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Toyota dealer or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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 Toy ota 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. Hybrid system

Hybrid 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

1-1. Hybrid system

Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the characteristics 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 (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine is stopped and the motor is used.

Hybrid system

1-1. Hybrid system

■ During normal driving

The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor (traction motor) charges th e hy brid battery as necessary.

■ When accelerating sharply

The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added to that of the gasoline engine via the electric motor (traction motor).

■ When braking (regenerative braking)

The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery (traction battery).

Vehicle Proximity Notification System

When the gasoline engine is off while driving, a sound is produced to warn pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the surrounding area that the vehicle is approaching. The pitch of the sound adjusts according to vehicle speed. When vehicle speed is approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) or more, the warning system turns off.

Before driving

1-1. Hybrid system

The EV indicator comes on when driving the vehicle using only the electric motor (traction motor).

■ Regenerative braking

In the following situations, kinetic energy is converted to electric energy and deceleration force can be obtained in conjunction with the recharging of the hybrid battery (traction battery).

● The accelerator pedal is released.

● The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or B.

■ EV indicator

■ Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop

The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop automatically in the following conditions:

● During gasoline engine warm-up

● During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging

● When the temperature of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is high or

low

● When the heater is switched on

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