fuel consumption TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 XV40 / 8.G Owners Manual

134 2-1. Driving procedures
■Shift position uses
*1: To improve fuel consumption and reduce noises, set the shift lever in
the D position for normal driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
Standard typeMulti-mode type
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 135)
4 Position for engine
braking
3,2 Position for more
powerful engine braking
L Position for maximum
engine braking

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2-2. Instrument cluster
2
When driving
Multi-information display (if equipped)
The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of
driving-related data, includ ing the outside temperature.
●Outside temperature dis-
play ( P. 150)
Indicates the outside tempera-
ture.
● Trip information
( P. 150)
Displays driving range, fuel
consumption and other cruis-
ing-related information.
● Warning messages
( P. 391)
Automatically displayed when
a malfunction occurs in one of
the vehicle’s systems.
● Odometer and trip meter
display
Odometer: Displays the total
distance the vehicle has been
driven.
Trip meter: Displays the dis-
tance the vehicle has been
driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters A and B can
be used to record and display
different distances indepen-
dently.

150 2-2. Instrument cluster
Switch the displayDisplay items can be switched
by pressing the “DISP” button.
The display will return to the out-
side temperature display when
the “DISP” button is pressed and
held.
●Outside temperature
● Cruising range
● Average fuel consumption after refueling
Displays the outside air temperature.
The temperature range that can be displayed is from
-40 F (-40 C) to 122 F (50 C).
Displays the estimated maximum distance that
can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining.
• This distance is computed based on your average
fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance
that can be driven may differ from that displayed.
• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may not be updated.
Displays the average fuel consumption since the
vehicles was last refueled.

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2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Trailer towing
Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling, perfor-
mance, braking, durability, and fuel consumption. For your safety
and the safety of others , do not overload the vehicle or trailer.
Toyota warranties do not apply to damage or malfunction caused by
towing a trailer for commercial purposes.
■ Weight limits
Confirm that the total trailer weight, gross vehicle weight, gross
axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
■ Gross vehicle weight
The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) indicated on the Certification Label. The
gross vehicle weight is the sum weight of the unloaded vehicle,
driver, passengers, luggage, hitch and trailer tongue load. Also
included is the weight of any sp ecial equipment installed on your
vehicle.
■ Gross axle weight
The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribu-
tion of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exceed
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Certification
Label.
Certification label