Toyota Camry Hybrid (2018 year). Instruction - part 32

497

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

WARNING

■

Using the tire jack
Observe the following precautions. 
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.

●

Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.

●

Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire. 
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.

●

Put the jack properly in its jack point.

●

Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.

●

Do not start the hybrid system or drive the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside.

●

When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.

●

Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.

●

Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.

●

When lowering the vehicle, make sure that there is no-one near the
vehicle. If there are people nearby, warn them vocally before lowering.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the vehicle when using a jack

When jacking up the rear of the vehi-
cle, make sure not to position the jack
under the bracket shown in the illustra-
tion near the rear jack point, as the
vehicle body may be damaged.

498

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Lift up the hook of the luggage
floor cover on the trunk floor.

Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.

Remove the jack.

Lift up the hook of the luggage
floor cover on the trunk floor.

Taking out the jack

1

2

3

Taking out the spare tire

1

499

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

Secure the luggage floor cover
using the hook provided.

Remove the tool tray.

Loosen the center fastener that
secures the spare tire.

When taking out or stowing the
spare tire, make sure to firmly
hold opposite end of the tire.

2

3

4

WARNING

■

When storing the spare tire
Be careful not to catch fingers or other body parts between the spare
tire and the body of the vehicle.

500

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Chock the tires.

For vehicles with steel wheels,
remove the wheel ornament
using the wrench.

To protect the wheel ornament,
place a rag between the wrench
and the wheel ornament, as
shown in the illustration.

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).

Replacing a flat tire

1

Flat tire

Wheel chock positions

Front

Left-hand side

Behind the rear right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

Behind the rear left-hand side tire

Rear

Left-hand side

In front of the front right-hand side tire

Right-hand side

In front of the front left-hand side tire

2

3

501

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

Turn the tire jack portion “A” by
hand until the notch of the jack
is in contact with the jack point.

To prevent damage to the vehicle
when using the jack, position the
jack in the correct location. 
(

→P. 497)

The jack point guides are located
under the rocker panel. They
indicate the jack point positions.

Assemble the jack handle.

Raise the vehicle until the tire is
slightly raised off the ground.

Remove all the wheel nuts and
the tire.

When resting the tire on the
ground, place the tire so that the
wheel design faces up to avoid
scratching the wheel surface.

4

5

6

7

502

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

WARNING

■

Replacing a flat tire

●

Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-
ately after the vehicle has been driven.
After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around
the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet
or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●

Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.

• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103

N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off

the wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifi-

cally designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut

threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the

tapered ends facing inward. (

→P. 447)

503

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

Remove any dirt or foreign mat-
ter from the wheel contact sur-
face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel
contact surface, the wheel nuts
may loosen while the vehicle is in
motion, causing the tire to come
off.

Install the tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by
approximately the same amount.

When replacing a steel wheel
with a steel wheel, tighten the
wheel nuts until the tapered
portion comes into loose con-
tact with the disc wheel seat.

When replacing an aluminum
wheel with a steel wheel,
tighten the wheel nuts until the
tapered portion comes into
loose contact with the disc
wheel seat.

Lower the vehicle.

Installing the spare tire

1

2

Tapered portion

Disc wheel 
seat

Tapered portion

Disc wheel 
seat

3

504

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

Stow the flat tire, tire jack and all tools.

■

The compact spare tire

●

The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE
ONLY” on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.

●

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. 
(

→P. 532)

■

When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light
remains on.

■

When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire installed, the vehicle height will
be different than when driving with standard tires.

■

If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehi-
cles with 16 or 17-inch wheels)
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-
cle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

4

5

1

2

3

505

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

WARNING

■

When using the compact spare tire

●

Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically
designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire
on another vehicle.

●

Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.

●

Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.

●

Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-
ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

■

When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-
tems may not operate correctly:

*

:

If equipped

■

Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.

The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-
ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or
serious injury.

■

After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in
their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a
collision or sudden braking.

• ABS & Brake assist
• VSC
• TRAC
• EPS
• Automatic High Beam
•

AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting
System)

*

• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control)

• PCS (Pre-Collision System)
• Tire pressure warning system
• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

*

• Intuitive parking assist

*

• Intelligent Clearance Sonar

(ICS)

*

• Rear view monitor system

*

• Toyota parking assist monitor

*

• Panoramic view monitor

*

• Navigation system

*

506

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

NOTICE

■

Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire
compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving
over uneven road surfaces.

■

Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.
Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving
performance.

■

When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

■

To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (

→P. 430)

507

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The electronic key may not be functioning properly. (→P. 510)
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system. 

(

→P. 84)

● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system.
● The hybrid system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical prob-

lem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse. How-
ever, depending on the type of malfunction, an interim measure is
available to start the hybrid system. (

→P. 508)

● AXVH70 model

*

 only: The temperature of the hybrid battery (traction

battery) may be extremely low (below approximately -22°F [-30°C]). 
(

→P. 79, 206)

*

:The model code is indicated on the Certification Label. (

→P. 527)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 512)
● The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

(

→P. 424)

If the hybrid system will not start

Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on
the situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate
procedure:

The hybrid system will not start even though the correct starting
procedure is being followed. (

→P. 204)

The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not
sound or sounds at a low volume.

508

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (→P. 512)
● One or both of the 12-volt battery terminals may be disconnected.

(

→P. 424)

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

When the hybrid system does not start, the following steps can be
used as an interim measure to start the hybrid system if the power
switch is functioning normally.

Do not use this starting procedure except in case of emergency.

Set the parking brake.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the power switch to ACCESSORY mode.

Press and hold the power switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the hybrid system can be started using the above steps, the
system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

The interior lights and headlights do not turn on, or the horn
does not sound.

Emergency start function

1
2
3
4

509

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

■

Doors

Using the mechanical key (

→P.

147) in order to perform the fol-
lowing operations (driver’s door
only):

Locks all doors

Closes the windows and the
moon roof

*

1

 (turn and

hold)

*

2

Unlocks the door

Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key once
again unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and the moon roof

*

1

 (turn and hold)

*

2

*

1

: If equipped

*

2

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

If the electronic key does not operate 

properly

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (

→P. 163) or the electronic key cannot be used

because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
and trunk can be opened and the hybrid system can be started
by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors, unlocking the trunk and key
linked functions

1
2

3

4

510

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■

Trunk

Turn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and firmly depress the brake
pedal.

Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
power switch.

When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
power switch will turn to ON mode.

When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the power switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.

Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that 

 is displayed

on the multi-information display.

Press the power switch shortly and firmly.

In the event that the power switch still cannot be started, contact your
Toyota dealer.

Starting the hybrid system

1

2

3

4

511

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

7

W
hen

 troub

le 
arises

■

Stopping the hybrid system
Shift the shift lever to P and press the power switch as you normally do when
stopping the hybrid system.

■

Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(

→P. 455)

■

Changing power switch modes
Release the brake pedal and press the power switch in step 

 above.

The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (

→P. 205)

■

When the electronic key does not work properly

●

Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on. 
(Customizable features: 

→P. 551)

●

Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the function. 
(

→P. 162)

WARNING

■

When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows or
moon roof 
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate
the mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get
caught in the power window or moon roof.

3

512

7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.

Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.

When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. (

→P. 87)

Open the hood and remove the
fuse box cover.

Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.

Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid sys-
tem if the vehicle’s 12-volt battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.

1

2

3