Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 122

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(U.S.A.)

(Flashes)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)

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It is possible that the parking brake is not fully engaged or
released

→ Operate the parking brake once again. 

This light comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released, the system is operating normally.

(if equipped)

(Flashes)

Brake hold operated indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the brake hold system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(Red/yellow)

Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)

Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system

→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

(if equipped)

(Yellow)

LDA indicator

Indicates a malfunction in the LDA

→ When “LDA Unavailable” is displayed on the multi-

information display, turn the LDA system off, drive
the vehicle for a short time, and then turn the LDA
system back on. (

→P. 257) 

When a message other than above is displayed, fol-
low the instructions displayed in the message.

Warning light

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(if equipped)

PCS warning light

When the warning light flashes: 
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision System)

→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

When the warning light illuminates: 
Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is temporar-
ily unavailable, possibly due to either of the following:
• An area around the radar sensor or camera sensor

being dirty or covered with condensation, ice, stickers,
etc.

→ Clear the dirt, condensation, ice, stickers, etc. 

(

→P. 229, 239)

• Radar sensor or camera sensor operational conditions

(such as temperature etc.) being not met

→ Driving is possible in this case. The PCS (Pre-Colli-

sion System) will be enabled if the operational condi-
tions (such as temperature etc.) are met again.

• Either the VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system or PCS

(Pre-Collision System) is disabled or both are disabled.

→ To enable the PCS, enable both the VSC system and

PCS. (

→P. 245, 296)

(if equipped)

(Flashes)

ICS OFF indicator

When a buzzer sounds:
Indicates a malfunction in the Intelligent Clearance Sonar
system 

→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

When a buzzer does not sound:
Indicates that the system is temporarily unavailable, possi-
bly due to a sensor being dirty or covered with ice, etc.

→ Clear the dirt, etc.

Slip indicator

Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) system;
• The TRAC (Traction Control) system; or
• The ABS
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC

 

system is

operating.

→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer

immediately.

Warning light

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For L grade models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.2 gal. (8.3
L, 1.6 Imp. gal.)

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Except for L grade models

Indicates that remaining fuel is approximately 2.4 gal. (9.1
L, 2.0 Imp. gal.)

→ Refuel the vehicle.

Driver’s and front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
(warning buzzer)

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2

Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts

→ Fasten the seat belt.

If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.

(Type A)

(Type B)

Rear passengers’ seat belt reminder lights (warning
buzzer)

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Warns the rear passengers to fasten their seat belts.

→ Fasten the seat belt.

Master warning light

A buzzer sounds and the warning light comes on and
flashes to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.

→ P. 507

Tire pressure warning light

Indicates the following:

• Low tire pressure due to flat tire;

• Low tire pressure due to natural causes; or

• The tire pressure warning system is malfunctioning

→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.

Handling method (

→P. 503)

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: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:

A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.

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: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:

Vehicles without a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position,
the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph
(20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfastened after
24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds. Then, if the
seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different tone for 90
more seconds.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The driver’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the driver that his or her seat
belt is not fastened. Once the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode, the buzzer sounds for 6 seconds. If the vehicle reaches a speed of
12 mph (20 km/h), the buzzer sounds once. If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
Front passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The front passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the front passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 90 more seconds.
Rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer:
The rear passenger’s seat belt buzzer sounds to alert the rear passenger
that his or her seat belt is not fastened. The buzzer sounds once if the
vehicle reaches a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h). If the seat belt is still unfas-
tened after 24 seconds, the buzzer will sound intermittently for 6 seconds.
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer will sound in a different
tone for 30 more seconds.