Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual — part 15

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1-2. Child safety

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When installing a child restraint system
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Firmly attach the top tether strap and make sure that the belt is not twisted.

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Do not attach the top tether strap to anything other than the anchor
bracket.

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After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.

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Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

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When installing the child restraint system with the head restraint being
raised, after the head restraint has been raised and then the anchor
bracket has been fixed, do not lower the head restraint.

NOTICE

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Anchor brackets (for top tether strap)
When not in use, make certain to close the lid. If it remains open, the lid
may be damaged.

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Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

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Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

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If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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1-3. Theft deterrent system

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.