Toyota Camry

 XV50 (2012–2017) Owners Manual

When driving » Driving procedures » Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a smart key system)
Starting the engine

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

If the shift lever is not set in P, the engine may not be started.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

The smart key system indicator light (green) will turn on. If the indicator light does not turn on, the engine cannot be started.

Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch.

The engine will crank until it starts or for up to 30 seconds, whichever is less.

Continue depressing the brake pedal until the engine is completely started.

The engine can be started from any “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode.

Starting the engine

Stopping the engine

Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P

Auto power off function

If the engine does not start

Steering lock

When the steering lock cannot be released

Steering lock motor overheating prevention

When the smart key system indicator light flashes in yellow

Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch