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2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid

On-Vehicle Inspection

2009 Toyota Camry HybridSECTION On-Vehicle Inspection
  1. CHECK POWER SOURCE MODE CHANGE FUNCTION 
    1. Check the function of the power switch.
      1. Check that power source mode changes in accordance with the conditions of the shift position and brake pedal.
      BRAKE PEDAL AND SHIFT LEVER POSITION REFERENCE

      Brake Pedal Shift Lever Power Source Mode Pattern
      Depressed P Position When the power switch is pushed once.
      • off → HV control system on (READY)
      • on (ACC) → HV control system on (READY)
      • on (IG) → HV control system on (READY)
      Not depressed P position Each time the power switch is pushed.
      • off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → off
      Except P Position Each time the power switch is pushed.
      • off → on (ACC) → on (IG) → on (ACC)
      - P Position When the power switch is pushed with power source mode on (READY).
      • HV control system on (READY) → off
      - Except P Position When the power switch is pushed with power source mode on (READY).
      • HV control system on (READY) → on (ACC)
    2. Check if power source mode changes without pressing the power switch.
      1. With power source mode on (ACC) and the shift position in P, wait for at least 1 hour. Check that power source mode changes from on (ACC) to off automatically.
  2. CHECK INDICATOR CONDITION 
    1. Check the indicator on the power switch.
      1. Check that the power switch indicator turns on and changes color according to the table below.
      Fig 1: Identifying Engine Indicator Light
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      POWER SOURCE MODE/CONDITION REFERENCE

      Power Source Mode/Condition Indicator Light Condition
      Brake pedal released Brake pedal depressed, shift lever in P
      off OFF ON (Green) (When key and vehicle IDs match)
      on (ACC, IG) ON (Amber) ON (Green)
      HV control system on (READY) OFF OFF
      Steering lock not unlocked Flashes (Green) for 15 sec. Flashes (Green) for 15 sec.
      System malfunction Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec. Flashes (Amber) for 15 sec.
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