Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 47

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Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “START” position and start the
engine.

“LOCK”

The steering wheel is locked and
the key can be removed. (The key
can be removed only when the
shift lever is in P.)

“ACC”

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.

“ON”

All electrical components can be used.

“START”

For starting the engine.

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Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”

Shift the shift lever to P. (

→P. 205)

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 

smart key system)

Starting the engine

Changing the engine switch positions

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2
3
4

1

2

Push in the key and turn it to the
“LOCK” position.

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4

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2

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If “Not Ready to Drive” is displayed on the multi-information display
Depress the brake pedal and then turn the engine switch to the “START”
position to start the engine.

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If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (

→P. 71) 

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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When the steering lock cannot be released

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Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.

When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.

WARNING

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When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution when driving
Do not turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position while driving. If, in an
emergency, you must turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn
the engine switch only to the “ACC” position to stop the engine. An accident
may result if the engine is stopped while driving. (

→P. 487)

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the engine switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long peri-
ods of time without the engine running.

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When starting the engine

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Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring system.

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Do not race a cold engine.

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If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-
cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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 and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. 

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.

Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (

→P. 212, 213), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.

Driving-related data will be displayed on the multi-information display.

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a 

smart key system)

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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2
3

4

Stopping the engine

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2
3

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Off

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The emergency flashers can be
used.
The multi-information display will
not be displayed.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.
A message indicating how to start
the engine will be displayed on the
multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be used.

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: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Check that “Turn Power Off” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.
Check that “Turn Power Off” on the multi-information display is
turned off.

Changing engine switch modes

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2

3

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

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2
3

4