2007 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 281

'07Camry hybrid_U (L/O 0610) Brake system REGENERATIVE BRAKE When the brake is applied, the motor generator converts kinetic energy into electric energy. When applying brakes, you may hear a sound coming from the motor generator. However, this does not indicate any trouble. The regenerative brake works in the following operations. 1. When the accelerator pedal is released, the reduced speed equal to engine braking in a gasoline−fueled vehicle is obtained in accordance with the running mode position of the selector lever. 2. When the brake pedal is depressed with the selector lever in "D" or "B", the regenerative brake works. HYDRAULIC BRAKE This brake system has 3 independent hydraulic circuits. If any circuit should fail, the other will still work. However, the pedal will be harder to press, and your stopping distance will increase. Also, the brake system warning light may come on. CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle if any hydraulic circuit has failed. Have your brakes fixed immediately. BRAKE ACTUATOR The brake actuator uses brake fluid pressurized by the pump to power −assist the brakes. If the brake actuator fails during driving, the brake system warning light comes on and the buzzer sounds continuously. In this case, the brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop your vehicle and contact your Toyota dealer. The red and yellow brake system warning lights may stay on for about 60 seconds after the hybrid system is turned on. It is normal if the light turns off after a while. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the red warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off after a few seconds. In the following conditions, you may hear a sound in the engine compartment. This is not a malfunction. D The driver's door is opened with the hybrid system turned off. D The brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system turned off. D After the hybrid system is turned on. D The brake pedal is depressed repeatedly with the hybrid system turned on. D After the hybrid system is turned off. The brake pedal may be hard to depress or the brake pedal stroke may be short before turning the hybrid system on. This is not a malfunction. 281 2007 CAMRY HV from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM33749U)