Toyota Camry Manual page 2

Foreword
In May 2006, Toyota released the Toyota CAMRY gasoline-electric
hybrid vehicle in North America. Except where noted in this guide,
basic vehicle systems and features for the CAMRY hybrid are the same
as those on the conventional non-hybrid Toyota CAMRY. To educate
and assist emergency responders in the safe handling of the CAMRY
hybrid technology, Toyota published this CAMRY hybrid Emergency
Response Guide.
High voltage electricity powers the electric motor, generator, air
conditioning (A/C) compressor, and inverter/converter. All other
automotive electrical devices such as the headlights, horn, radio, and
gauges are powered from a separate 12 Volt battery. Numerous
safeguards have been designed into the CAMRY hybrid to help ensure
the high voltage, approximately 245 Volts, Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery pack is kept safe and secure in an
accident.
The CAMRY hybrid utilizes the following electrical systems:
• Nominal 12 Volts DC
• Maximum 34 Volts AC
• Nominal 245 Volts DC
• Maximum 650 Volts AC
CAMRY Hybrid Features:
• The body electrical system rated at 12 Volts negative chassis
ground.
• A high voltage Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist motor rated at
34 Volts.
• The high voltage hybrid vehicle battery pack is rated at 245 Volts.
• A high voltage motor driven air conditioning compressor rated at
245 Volts.
• A boost converter in the inverter assembly boosts to 650 Volts the
maximum available voltage to the electric motor.
• Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) consisting of dual stage
frontal airbags, driver knee airbag, front seatback mounted side
impact airbags, side curtain airbags, and front seat belt
pretensioners.
High voltage electrical safety is an important factor in the emergency
handling of the CAMRY Hybrid Synergy Drive system. It is important
to recognize and understand the disabling procedures and warnings
throughout the guide.
Additional topics in the guide include:
• Toyota CAMRY hybrid identification.
• Major Hybrid Synergy Drive component locations and descriptions.
• Extrication, fire, recovery, and additional emergency response
information.
• Roadside assistance information.
2007 Model Year CAMRY Hybrid
This guide is intended to assist emergency responders in the safe
handling of a Toyota CAMRY hybrid vehicle during an incident.
NOTE:
Emergency Response Guides for Toyota alternative fuel vehicles may be
viewed at http://techinfo.toyota.com.
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