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...174; is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 3 1 2008 Camry Hybrid Quick Reference Guide OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap... washers Child comfort guide Doors-Child safety locks Fuel filler door-Internal release Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset Trunk-Internal release 9 8 9 5 4 2- 3 6 8 7 20-21 18-19 11... EMERGENCY FEATURES SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Visit your Toyota dealer for instructions and more information. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on customizing this feature....
...174; is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc. 3 1 2008 Camry Hybrid Quick Reference Guide OVERVIEW Engine maintenance Fuel tank door release and cap... washers Child comfort guide Doors-Child safety locks Fuel filler door-Internal release Seat belts Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor Spare tire & tools Tire Pressure Warning System reset Trunk-Internal release 9 8 9 5 4 2- 3 6 8 7 20-21 18-19 11... EMERGENCY FEATURES SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 1 2 Visit your Toyota dealer for instructions and more information. Refer to the Owner's Manual for information on customizing this feature....
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OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio control Steering wheel climate control Multi-information display switch Speech command button Telephone controls Headlight and turn signal controls Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher switch Audio system or navigation system with integrated audio system1,2 Air Conditioning controls Tire Pressure Warning System reset (in glove box) Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1 12V DC Power outlet 2
OVERVIEW Instrument panel Steering wheel controls Steering wheel audio control Steering wheel climate control Multi-information display switch Speech command button Telephone controls Headlight and turn signal controls Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher switch Audio system or navigation system with integrated audio system1,2 Air Conditioning controls Tire Pressure Warning System reset (in glove box) Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch1 12V DC Power outlet 2
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If this light flashes, refer to "Indicators and warning lights," Section 2-2, 2008 Owner's Manual. Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 OVERVIEW Brake system warning light1 Driver seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over ... airbag ON/OFF indicator Driving ready light1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low fuel level warning1 Open door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Master warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Electric power steering system warning1 Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Slip indicator FEATURES...
If this light flashes, refer to "Indicators and warning lights," Section 2-2, 2008 Owner's Manual. Indicator symbols Brake system warning1 OVERVIEW Brake system warning light1 Driver seat belt reminder1 (alarm will sound if speed is over ... airbag ON/OFF indicator Driving ready light1 Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1 Low fuel level warning1 Open door warning1 Airbag SRS warning1 Master warning1 Low Tire Pressure Warning1 Electric power steering system warning1 Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator Headlight low/high beam indicator Turn signal indicator Slip indicator FEATURES...
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Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Air Conditioning. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at speeds that are shown on the highway. 4. Minimize use of the Hybrid System are higher than necessary, especially on the multi-...
Note: Fuel consumption and energy information of the Air Conditioning. Ensure tire pressures are maintained at speeds that are shown on the highway. 4. Minimize use of the Hybrid System are higher than necessary, especially on the multi-...
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... a few minutes. Pushing " SET" button should not turn off the light. Refer to the Owner's Manual for children who have outgrown child restraints. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes to allow initialization to complete. Push and hold " SET" button until the indicator blinks three times... belt anchor Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Child comfort guide Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for more details. 24 Tire Pressure Warning System reset System reset initialization 1.
... a few minutes. Pushing " SET" button should not turn off the light. Refer to the Owner's Manual for children who have outgrown child restraints. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes to allow initialization to complete. Push and hold " SET" button until the indicator blinks three times... belt anchor Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower Child comfort guide Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for more details. 24 Tire Pressure Warning System reset System reset initialization 1.
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Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. Loosen and remove the bolt. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Remove the spare tire cover. Trunk-Internal release Pull up OVERVIEW Spare tire & tools Tool location Transport eyelet (if equipped) Jack handle FEATURES/OPERATIONS Wrench nut wrench Jack Spare tire Remov ing the spare tire Loosen and remove the nut. Remove the jack tray.
Refer to the Owner's Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures. Loosen and remove the bolt. SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES 25 Remove the spare tire cover. Trunk-Internal release Pull up OVERVIEW Spare tire & tools Tool location Transport eyelet (if equipped) Jack handle FEATURES/OPERATIONS Wrench nut wrench Jack Spare tire Remov ing the spare tire Loosen and remove the nut. Remove the jack tray.
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... protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in this manual. 1 owners Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in an accident. 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information. 7 For U.S. TABLE OF CONTENTS...
... protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information. 5 When trouble arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in this manual. 1 owners Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in an accident. 6 Vehicle specifications Detailed vehicle information. 7 For U.S. TABLE OF CONTENTS...
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Do-it-yourself maintenance ...285 Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Hood...Positioning the jack ...Engine compartment ...12-volt battery ...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter ...Key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...4 If your vehicle needs to take in an... emergency ...348 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...If a warning message is displayed ...If you have a flat tire ...If the hybrid system will not start ...If the shift lever cannot be towed ...342 If you lose your vehicle overheats...If the vehicle ...
Do-it-yourself maintenance ...285 Do-it-yourself service precautions ...Hood...Positioning the jack ...Engine compartment ...12-volt battery ...Tires ...Tire inflation pressure...Wheels ...Air conditioning filter ...Key battery ...Checking and replacing fuses ...Light bulbs...4 If your vehicle needs to take in an... emergency ...348 If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...If a warning message is displayed ...If you have a flat tire ...If the hybrid system will not start ...If the shift lever cannot be towed ...342 If you lose your vehicle overheats...If the vehicle ...
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Initialization ...424 Items to do if...438 7 5 Customization ...421 Customizable features ...421 6-3. owners ...426 5 Index Abbreviation list ...428 6 Alphabetical index...429 What to initialize ...424 3 1 2 7 For U.S. owners 4 Reporting safety defects for U.S. Specifications...396 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...396 Fuel information ...406 Tire information ...409 6-2. 6 Vehicle specifications 6-1.
Initialization ...424 Items to do if...438 7 5 Customization ...421 Customizable features ...421 6-3. owners ...426 5 Index Abbreviation list ...428 6 Alphabetical index...429 What to initialize ...424 3 1 2 7 For U.S. owners 4 Reporting safety defects for U.S. Specifications...396 Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)...396 Fuel information ...406 Tire information ...409 6-2. 6 Vehicle specifications 6-1.
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... Audio system P. 183 Navigation system *1 Emergency flashers Headlight switch P. 149 Turn signal lever P. 137 Clock P. 255 Security indicator P. 84 Outside rear view mirror switches P. 72 Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 305 Fuel filler door opener P. 79 Cup holder P. 250 Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 153 Tilt and telescopic steering control lever...
... Audio system P. 183 Navigation system *1 Emergency flashers Headlight switch P. 149 Turn signal lever P. 137 Clock P. 255 Security indicator P. 84 Outside rear view mirror switches P. 72 Tire pressure warning reset switch P. 305 Fuel filler door opener P. 79 Cup holder P. 250 Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 153 Tilt and telescopic steering control lever...
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...be reduced, the windows may be especially slippery. Avoid sudden acceleration. This type of brake system needs bedding-down . n Driving in your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 398) 121 l Refrain from operating properly. l For the first 994 miles (1600 km... to rain, because the road surface will be slippery. Do not drive at extremely high speeds. n Operating your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from high speeds when driving on a steep uphill STEP 1 ...
...be reduced, the windows may be especially slippery. Avoid sudden acceleration. This type of brake system needs bedding-down . n Driving in your new Toyota To extend the life of the correct fuel. (→P. 398) 121 l Refrain from operating properly. l For the first 994 miles (1600 km... to rain, because the road surface will be slippery. Do not drive at extremely high speeds. n Operating your Toyota dealer perform the bedding down of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from high speeds when driving on a steep uphill STEP 1 ...
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... continuously may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident. l Do not adjust the position of their bodies are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. 2 When driving 125 Doing so may cause the brakes to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward...surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 136) l When stopped on your vehicle has highspeed capability tires. l Always check that may result in death or serious injury. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle are not outside rear ...
... continuously may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident. l Do not adjust the position of their bodies are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. 2 When driving 125 Doing so may cause the brakes to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward...surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 136) l When stopped on your vehicle has highspeed capability tires. l Always check that may result in death or serious injury. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle are not outside rear ...
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... procedures CAUTION n When driving on only one side are functioning properly. If the brakes on slippery road surfaces l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to skid, resulting in an accident. n When the vehicle is operating to prevent an accident caused by shifting the shift...
... procedures CAUTION n When driving on only one side are functioning properly. If the brakes on slippery road surfaces l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to skid, resulting in an accident. n When the vehicle is operating to prevent an accident caused by shifting the shift...
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...l Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold the vehicle on a hill. n If you get a flat tire while driving A flat or damaged tire may damage the power steering motor. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. l When driving over bumps in P. Rotor damage can result... pads are exceeded. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 370) 129 l It may be difficult to move or the vehicle may cause the vehicle to control your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the...
...l Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold the vehicle on a hill. n If you get a flat tire while driving A flat or damaged tire may damage the power steering motor. l The vehicle will make abnormal sounds. l When driving over bumps in P. Rotor damage can result... pads are exceeded. l The vehicle will behave abnormally. Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 370) 129 l It may be difficult to move or the vehicle may cause the vehicle to control your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid damaging the wheels, underside of the...
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...speed on slippery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. l When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads l When driving with tire chains l When driving over bumps in the road l When driving over roads with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn...the wet or slick roads ABS is operating on a snow covered road). Using other driving systems CAUTION n ABS does not operate effectively when l Tires with potholes or uneven roads n TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and power may be achievable while driving on the wet or slick...
...speed on slippery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating. l When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads l When driving with tire chains l When driving over bumps in the road l When driving over roads with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn...the wet or slick roads ABS is operating on a snow covered road). Using other driving systems CAUTION n ABS does not operate effectively when l Tires with potholes or uneven roads n TRAC may not operate effectively when Directional control and power may be achievable while driving on the wet or slick...
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... driving 161 n Handling of tires and suspension Using tires with any kind of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds. 2-4. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. Always drive carefully. n Replacing tires Make sure that the...
... driving 161 n Handling of tires and suspension Using tires with any kind of the same size, brand, tread pattern and total load capacity. Exercise particular care when the indicator light flashes and a buzzer sounds. 2-4. Contact your Toyota dealer for further information when replacing tires or wheels. Always drive carefully. n Replacing tires Make sure that the...
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... loading information label. (→P. 313) CAUTION n Overloading the vehicle Do not overload the vehicle. n Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 165 Driving inform a t ion Ve hicle loa d lim it s Vehicle load limits include total... kg) Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 2 n Towing capacity When driving Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 2 -5 .
... loading information label. (→P. 313) CAUTION n Overloading the vehicle Do not overload the vehicle. n Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may not only cause damage to the tires, but also degrade steering and braking ability, resulting in an accident. 165 Driving inform a t ion Ve hicle loa d lim it s Vehicle load limits include total... kg) Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person. 2 n Towing capacity When driving Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. 2 -5 .
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... l Use fluids that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in the wheel well or on the vehicle chassis. l To ensure proper operation of tire chains for and remove any ice that may have accumulated in front of the windshield. l Remove any excess ice or snow that has accumulated on...purchase a set of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that are the same size and brand, and that is frozen. Ensure that all tires are appropriate to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that chains match the size of battery electrolyte. Wipe away the water immediately to melt the...
... l Use fluids that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in the wheel well or on the vehicle chassis. l To ensure proper operation of tire chains for and remove any ice that may have accumulated in front of the windshield. l Remove any excess ice or snow that has accumulated on...purchase a set of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that are the same size and brand, and that is frozen. Ensure that all tires are appropriate to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that chains match the size of battery electrolyte. Wipe away the water immediately to melt the...
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...Cross chain: 0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter 0.55 in. (14 mm) in width 0.98 in. (25 mm) in length Regulations on the front tires. Always check local regulations before installing chains. l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). 167 The parking brake may freeze up,... preventing it from being released. 2 When driving Selecting tire chains Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. l Install the chains on the use of snow chains l Regulations regarding the use of road. n When...
...Cross chain: 0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter 0.55 in. (14 mm) in width 0.98 in. (25 mm) in length Regulations on the front tires. Always check local regulations before installing chains. l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). 167 The parking brake may freeze up,... preventing it from being released. 2 When driving Selecting tire chains Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains. l Install the chains on the use of snow chains l Regulations regarding the use of road. n When...
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...a curve to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury. 2-5. Do not install tire chains on the front tires only. l Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may result in the vehicle being unable to reduce the risk ... mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of accidents. CAUTION n Driving with tire chains Observe the following the instructions provided in excess of accidents. l Do not drive in a safe location. l Install tire chains following precautions to do so may adversely affect vehicle handling. Failing to reduce ...
...a curve to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury. 2-5. Do not install tire chains on the front tires only. l Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may result in the vehicle being unable to reduce the risk ... mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of accidents. CAUTION n Driving with tire chains Observe the following the instructions provided in excess of accidents. l Do not drive in a safe location. l Install tire chains following precautions to do so may adversely affect vehicle handling. Failing to reduce ...