Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 124

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To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different specifications or makers, as the tire

pressure warning system may not operate properly.

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Master warning light

The master warning light also comes on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being displayed on the multi-information display.

Multi-information display
Handling method

Follow the instructions of the message on the multi-information display.

If any of the warning messages are shown again after the appropriate
actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

If a warning message is displayed

The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-
functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that
indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,
perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

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4.2-inch display

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7-inch display

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The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ
from those stated. In this case, perform the correction procedure
according to the displayed message.

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: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

Messages and warnings

System 

warning 

light

Warning buzzer

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Warning

Comes 

on

⎯

Sounds

Indicates an important situation,
such as when a system related to
driving is malfunctioning or that
danger may result if the correction
procedure is not performed

⎯

Comes 

on or 

flashes

Sounds

Indicates an important situation,
such as when the systems shown
on the multi-information display
may be malfunctioning

Flashes

⎯

Sounds

Indicates a situation, such as
when damage to the vehicle or
danger may result

Comes 

on

⎯

Does not sound

Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components,
their condition, or indicates the
need for maintenance

Flashes

⎯

Does not sound

Indicates a situation, such as
when an operation has been per-
formed incorrectly, or indicates
how to perform an operation cor-
rectly

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Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

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System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message
shown on the multi-information display.

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Malfunction in the ABS 
The ABS warning light comes on. (

→P. 497)

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Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system 
The tire pressure warning light comes on. (

→P. 500)

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Remaining fuel level is low 
The low fuel level warning light comes on. (

→P. 500)

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If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

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If the following messages are shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Low Braking Power Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Charging System Malfunction Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Man-

ual”

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If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”

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If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (

→P. 534)

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If “Shift to P Before Exiting Vehicle” is shown
Message is displayed when the driver’s door is opened without turning the
engine switch off with the shift lever in any position other than P.
Shift the shift lever to P.

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If “Auto Power Off to Conserve Battery” is displayed
This message is displayed when the power was cut off due to the automatic
power off function.
The next time the engine is started, increase the engine speed slightly and
maintain it at that speed for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.