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Toyota Camry 2012 Emergency Response Manual

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© 2011 Toyota Motor Corporation
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12 Camry Hybrid ERG REV – (09/21/11)

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  • Page 1 Hybrid 2012 Model Generation © 2011 Toyota Motor Corporation All rights reserved. This document may not be altered without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation. 12 Camry Hybrid ERG REV – (09/21/11)
  • Page 2 With the release of the 2 generation Camry hybrid in September 2011, warnings throughout the guide. a new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Emergency Response Guide was published for emergency responders. While many features from the 1 Additional topics in the guide include: generation model are similar, emergency responders should recognize ...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page About the Camry Hybrid Camry Hybrid Identification Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Smart Key System Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Hybrid Vehicle (HV) Battery Pack 27 V System Low Voltage Battery High Voltage Safety SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners Emergency Response Extrication Fire...

  • Page 4: About The Camry Hybrid

    About the Camry Hybrid The Camry hybrid continues into its 2 generation as a gasoline- electric hybrid vehicle. Hybrid Synergy Drive means that the vehicle contains a gasoline engine and electric motors for power. The two hybrid power sources are stored on board the vehicle: 1.

  • Page 5: Camry Hybrid Identification

    In appearance, the 2012 model year Camry hybrid is nearly identical to  logo on the passenger side of the trunk lid. the conventional, non-hybrid Toyota Camry. The Camry hybrid is a 4-  logo on the driver side of the trunk lid.
  • Page 6 Camry Hybrid Identification (Continued) Interior  The instrument cluster (READY indicator and warning lights) located in  the dash behind the steering wheel, is different than the one on the conventional, non-hybrid Camry.  In place of a tachometer, a hybrid system indicator is used. NOTE: If the vehicle is shut off, the instrument cluster gauges will be “blacked out”, not illuminated.
  • Page 7 Camry Hybrid Identification (Continued) Engine Compartment   2.5-liter aluminum alloy gasoline engine.  Logo on the plastic engine cover.  Engine Compartment View...

  • Page 8: Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions Component Location Description 12 Volt Trunk Passenger A lead-acid battery that supplies power to the Auxiliary Side low voltage devices.  Battery  Hybrid Trunk Area, 244.8 Volt Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery ...
  • Page 9 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Component Location Description Fuel Tank and Undercarriage and The fuel tank provides gasoline via a fuel line Fuel Line  Center to the engine. The fuel line is routed under the center of the vehicle. ...
  • Page 10 Hybrid Synergy Drive Component Locations & Descriptions (Continued) Key Specifications: Gasoline Engine: 155 hp (116 kW), 2.5-liter Aluminum Alloy Engine Electric Motors 141 hp (105 kW), Permanent Magnet Motor Transmission: Automatic Only (electrically controlled continuously variable transaxle) HV Battery: 244.8 Volt Sealed NiMH Battery Curb Weight: 3,441 lbs/1,561 kg Fuel Tank: 17.2 gals/65.0 liters Fuel Economy...

  • Page 11: Smart Key System

    Smart Key System The Camry hybrid smart key system consists of a smart key transceiver that communicates bi-directionally, enabling the vehicle to recognize the smart key in proximity to the vehicle. Once recognized, the smart key will allow the user to lock and unlock the doors without pushing smart key buttons, and start the vehicle without inserting it into an ignition switch.
  • Page 12 If the internal smart key battery is dead, use the following method to start the vehicle. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button. Within the 5 seconds after the buzzer sounds, push the power button with the brake pedal depressed (the READY light will illuminate).

  • Page 13: Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation

    Hybrid Synergy Drive Operation Once the READY indicator is illuminated in the instrument cluster, the vehicle may be driven. However, the gasoline engine does not idle like a typical automobile and will start and stop automatically. It is important to recognize and understand the READY indicator provided in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 14: Hybrid Vehicle (Hv) Battery Pack

    HV Battery Pack Recycling  The HV battery pack is recyclable. Contact the nearest Toyota dealer or:  The HV battery pack consists of 34 low voltage (7.2 Volt) NiMH battery modules connected in series to produce approximately 244.8 Volts.

  • Page 15: System

    27 Volt System The Camry hybrid is equipped with a 27 Volt AC assist motor for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system. The EPS computer generates 27 Volts from the 12 Volt system. The 27 Volt wires are isolated from the metal chassis and routed a short distance from the EPS computer to the EPS assist motor in the steering column.

  • Page 16: Low Voltage Battery

    Low Voltage Battery Auxiliary Battery  The Camry hybrid contains a lead-acid 12 Volt auxiliary battery. The 12 Volt auxiliary battery powers the vehicle’s electrical system similar to a conventional vehicle. As with conventional vehicles, the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery is grounded to the metal chassis of the vehicle. ...

  • Page 17: High Voltage Safety

    High Voltage Safety The HV battery pack powers the high voltage electrical system with DC electricity. Positive and negative orange colored high voltage power cables are routed from the battery pack, under the vehicle floor pan, to the  12 Volt inverter/converter.

  • Page 18: Srs Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners

    SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners   Standard Equipment  Electronic frontal impact sensors (2) are mounted in the engine  compartment  as illustrated.  Front seat belt pretensioners are mounted near the base of the B-pillars . ...
  • Page 19 SRS Airbags & Seat Belt Pretensioners (Continued) Standard Equipment (Continued) NOTE: The front seatback mounted side airbags and the side curtain airbags may deploy independently of each other. The knee airbags deploy simultaneously with the frontal airbags and seat belt pretensioners. The Camry hybrid is equipped with a standard front passenger occupant classification system that may prohibit the deployment of the front passenger frontal airbag and seat belt pretensioner.

  • Page 20: Emergency Response

    Emergency Response On arrival, emergency responders should follow their standard operating procedures for vehicle incidents. Emergencies involving the Camry hybrid may be handled like other automobiles except as noted in U.S.A. Canada these guidelines for Extrication, Fire, Overhaul, Recovery, Spills, First Aid, and Submersion.
  • Page 21 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #1 Confirm the status of the READY indicator in the instrument cluster. If the READY indicator is illuminated, the vehicle is on and operational. Shut off the vehicle by pushing the power button once. The vehicle is already shut off if the instrument cluster lights and the READY indicator are not illuminated.
  • Page 22 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Procedure #2 (Alternate if power button is inaccessible) Open the hood and remove the fuse box cover. Remove the IG2 MAIN fuse (25A clear colored) in the engine compartment fuse box (refer to illustration). If the correct fuse cannot be recognized, pull all fuses in the fuse box.
  • Page 23 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued)  Stabilize Vehicle Crib at (4) points directly under the front and rear pillars. Do not place cribbing under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. NOTE: The Camry hybrid is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that by design prevents pulling the metal valve stem with integral transmitter from the wheel.
  • Page 24 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) SRS CURTAIN SRS CURTAIN AIRBAG AIRBAG Roof Removal The Camry hybrid is equipped with side curtain airbags. When undeployed, total roof removal is not recommended. Patient access through the roof can be performed by cutting the roof center section inboard of the roof rails as illustrated.
  • Page 25 Emergency Response (Continued) Extrication (Continued) Rescue Lift Air Bags Responders should not place cribbing or rescue lift air bags under the high voltage power cables, exhaust system, or fuel system. Repositioning Steering Wheel and Front Seats Telescopic steering wheel and seat controls are shown in the illustrations.

  • Page 26: Fire

    Emergency Response (Continued) Offensive Fire Attack Fire Normally, flooding a NiMH HV battery pack with copious amounts Approach and extinguish a fire using proper vehicle fire fighting practices as of water at a safe distance will effectively control the HV battery pack recommended by NFPA, IFSTA, or the National Fire Academy (USA).

  • Page 27: Overhaul

    For information regarding If the smart key is easily accessible, keep it at least 16 feet (5 recycling of the HV battery pack, contact the nearest Toyota dealer, or: meters) away from the vehicle.

  • Page 28: Spills

    The Camry hybrid contains the same common automotive fluids used in other Emergency responders may not be familiar with a NiMH electrolyte exposure non-hybrid Toyota vehicles, with the exception of the NiMH electrolyte used when rendering aid to a patient. Exposure to the electrolyte is unlikely except in the HV battery pack.

  • Page 29: Submersion

    Emergency Response (Continued) First Aid (Continued) If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep the patient’s head lowered aspiration and forward to reduce the risk of Transport patients to the nearest emergency medical care facility. Submersion A submerged hybrid vehicle does not have high voltage potential on the metal vehicle body, and is safe to touch.

  • Page 30: Roadside Assistance

    Canada: (888) TOYOTA 8 [(888) 869-6828] (for the first 3 years/60,000 km) Shift Lever Cover Similar to many Toyota vehicles, the Camry hybrid uses a gated shift lever as shown in the illustration. However, the Camry hybrid shift lever includes a B Remove Cover Push in Shift Lock Release position, allowing enhanced engine braking when driving down a steep grade.
  • Page 31 If the smart key internal battery is dead, touch the Toyota emblem side of the smart key to the power button during the start sequence. See the instructions and illustrations on page 8 for more details.

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