2012-toyota-camry-88629

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

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

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior features

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

4

Maintenance
and care

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

5

When trouble

arises

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

6

Vehicle
specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

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For owners

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

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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Headlights (low beam) P. 185

Headlights (high beam) and
daytime running lights

Exterior

Windshield wipers P. 194
Moon roof ∗

P. 84

P. 188, 189

Hood P. 350

Outside rear view
mirrors P. 79

Front side marker lights
P. 185

Front turn signal/parking lights
P. 166

Fog lights ∗ P. 192

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Rear window defogger P. 240
Rear turn signal lights P. 166

Fuel filler door

P. 88

Doors

P. 52

Camera ∗, *1, *2

Trunk

P. 58

License plate lights P. 185
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information

∗: If equipped

P. 367

Stop/tail lights P. 185

P. 435
P. 474

Rear side marker light P. 185

P. 481

*1: 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”.

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Head restraints
Seat belts

P. 67
P. 69

Power window
switches P. 81
Armrest P. 309

Interior

SRS driver airbag P. 100
SRS front passenger
airbag P. 100
SRS knee
airbags
P. 100

A

Glove box P. 290
Front seats

P. 62

Cup holders P. 294
Console box P. 291

SRS side airbags P. 100

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A
Vehicles without moon roof
Vanity mirrors P. 299
Sun visors P. 298
Auxiliary box P. 296
Microphone ∗, *1, *2
Personal lights P. 287
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 100

Interior light P. 286
Garage door opener switches ∗ P. 315
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 77

Compass ∗ P. 322

∗: If equipped

*1: 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”.

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Interior

A
Vehicles with moon roof
Vanity mirrors P. 299
Sun visors P. 298
“SOS” button ∗ P. 326
Moon roof switches

P. 84

Garage door opener switches ∗ P. 315
Microphone P. 326 *1, *2
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 100

Personal lights P. 287
Interior lights P. 286
Auxiliary box P. 296

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 77

Compass ∗ P. 322

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B

Inside lock button

Power window switches

Door lock switch

P. 52

Window lock switch

P. 81

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 79

P. 53

P. 81

∗: If equipped

*1: 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”.

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Interior

C

Automatic transmission shift lever P. 159

Cup holders P. 294
Auxiliary box ∗ P. 296

Shift lock override
button P. 449

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Power outlet ∗ P. 304


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Instrument panel
Gauges and meters P. 169
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 194

Headlight switch P. 185
Turn signal lever P. 166
Fog light switch ∗ P. 192

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles
with a smart key system) P. 148
Clock P. 300
Audio system ∗ P. 242
Navigation system ∗, *3
Display Audio system ∗, *4

Horn
Fuel filler door opener

Trunk opener

P. 168

Tire pressure warning
reset switch ∗ P. 368

P. 88

Floor mat P. 311

P. 58

Tilt and telescopic steering rock release lever
P. 76

Hood lock release
lever P. 350

Parking brake pedal P. 167

∗: If equipped

*3: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*4: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Instrument panel

A
Manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning system P. 226

Emergency flasher switch P. 414

Security indicator P. 92, 95

Rear window defogger switch P. 240

Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ∗ P. 240
Automatic air conditioning system
Air conditioning system P. 233

Emergency flasher switch P. 414

Security indicator P. 92, 95

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 240

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B
Type A

Audio remote control switches ∗, *1, *2

Telephone switches ∗, *1, *2

Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
key system) P. 145
Cruise control switch P. 199

Talk switch ∗, *1, *2

∗: If equipped

*1: 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”.

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Instrument panel

B
Type B

Paddle shift switches P. 162
Audio remote control
switches *4

Telephone switches *4

Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a smart
key system) P. 145
Cruise control switch P. 199
Talk switch ∗, *4

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C
Power outlet P. 304

AUX port/USB port P. 264, 272, 283

Seat heater switches ∗
P. 307

∗: If equipped

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

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D

Instrument panel

BSM main switch ∗ P. 208

VSC OFF switch P. 204
Headlight leveling dial ∗
P. 188

Coin holder P. 292

∗: If equipped
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1 -1 . K e y inform a t ion

Ke ys
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

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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)

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Before driving

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.
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)

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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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1-1. Key information

NOTICE
■ To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
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● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment,
such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key
system)
Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appliances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing
the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related problems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was

provided with your vehicle.

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Before driving

● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.


1 -2 . Ope ning, c losing a nd loc k ing t he doors a nd t runk

Sm a r t ke y syst e m ∗

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

Electronic key

Electronic key

Electronic key

Unlocks and locks the doors (→P. 33)
Unlocks the trunk (→P. 33)
Starts the engine (→P. 148)

∗: If equipped
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
Grip the driver’s door handle to
unlock the door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to unlock all
the doors.*

The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be
changed. (→P. 38)

Touch the lock sensor (the
indentation on the side of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.

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Before driving

Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
Antennas inside the cabin

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors

When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the trunk release button.

When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch

modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
■ Operation signals
Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that
the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
Trunk: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the trunk has been unlocked.

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Before driving

The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the front outside
door handles. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)


1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

■ Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting
from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures for the warning light
that comes on. (→P. 427)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded.
Alarm

Exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds

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Situation

Correction procedure

An attempt was made to
lock the doors using the
smart key system while the
electronic key was still
inside the vehicle.

Retrieve the electronic key from the
passenger compartment and lock the
doors again.

The trunk was closed while
the electronic key was still

inside the trunk and all the
doors were locked.

Retrieve the electronic key from the
trunk and close the
trunk lid.

An attempt was made to
lock the vehicle while a
door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.


1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Alarm

Interior alarm
sounds continuously

Correction procedure

An attempt was made to
lock either front door by
opening a door and putting
the inside lock button into
the lock position, then

closing the door with the
electronic key still inside
the vehicle.

Retrieve the electronic key from the
vehicle and lock the
doors again.

The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was turned
to ACCESSORY mode
while the driver's door was
open (The driver's door
was opened when the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was in ACCESSORY mode.)

Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
off and close the
driver’s door.

The driver’s door was
opened while any shift
position other than P was
selected without turning off
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch.

Shift the shift lever to

P.

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Before driving

Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds once for
5 seconds

Situation

■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (However, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
STEP 1 Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
STEP 2 When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and

hold
holding

,

, or

for about 5 seconds while pressing and

.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at
least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
Unlocking doors
Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.
Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.

Beep
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

Vehicles with an alarm system: To prevent unintended triggering of the
alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and

close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not
opened within 60 seconds after
is pressed, the doors will be locked
again and the alarm will automatically be set.)
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (→P. 95)

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