rear view mirror TOYOTA CAMRY 2007 XV40 / 8.G Owners Manual
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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Theft deterrent system/engine
immobilizer system indicator light
4. Clock
5. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights and front passenger ’s
seat belt reminder light
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Audio system or navigation system
including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
8. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
9. Air conditioning controls
10. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
11. AUX adapter
12. Power outlet
13. Auxiliary boxes
14. Ignition switch
15. Power rear view mirror control switches With manual air conditioning controls 
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1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Theft deterrent system/engine
immobilizer system indicator light
4. Clock
5. “AIRBAG ON” and “AIRBAG OFF”
indicator lights and front passenger ’s
seat belt reminder light
6. Emergency flasher switch
7. Audio system or navigation system
including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
10. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defogger switch
11. AUX adapter
12. Power outlet
13. Auxiliary boxes
14. Ignition switch (with smart key system)
15. Ignition switch 
(with key cylinder type ignition switch)
16. Power rear view mirror control switches With automatic air conditioning controls 
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel11 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Outside rear view mirrors11 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Anti−glare inside rear view mirror11 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror11 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vanity mirrors11 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
SECTION 1  4 
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To adjust the steering wheel position,
hold the steering wheel, push down the
lock release lever. Then tilt the steering
wheel to the desired angle, push or pull
it to the desired steering column length
and return the lever  to its original posi-
tion.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while the vehicle is moving. Doing
so may cause the driver to mishan-
dle the vehicle and an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
After adjusting the steering wheel,
try moving it up and down or for-
ward and rearward to make sure it
is locked in position.
Adjust  the mirror so that you can just
see the side of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
Be careful when judging the size or dis-
tance of any object seen in the outside
rear view mirror on the passenger ’s side
because it is a convex mirror. Any object
seen in a convex mirror will  look smaller
and farther away than when seen in a flat
mirror.
On some models, when you push the rear
window defogger  switch, the heater panels
in the outside rear view mirrors will quick-
ly clear the mirror surface. (See “Rear
window and outside rear view mirror de-
foggers” on page 129 in Section 1−5.)
Tilt and telescopic steering
wheelOutside rear view mirrors— 
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CAUTION
Do not adjust the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the
vehicle and an accident may occur
resulting in death or  serious inju-
ries.
Since the mirror surfaces can get
hot, do not  touch them when the
defogger switch is on.
NOTICE
The outside rear view mirrors are
fixed in place. Do not try to fold the
mirrors. It may damage the mirrors.
To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
1. Master switch—To select the mirror to
be adjusted
Push the switch to “L” (left) or “R”
(right).
2. Control switch—To move the mirror
Push the switch in the desired direc-
tion.
Mirrors can be adjusted when the ignition
switch is set at ACC or ON.
NOTICE
If ice should jam the mirror, do not
operate the control or scrape the mir-
ror face. Use a spray de icer to free
the mirror.
—Power rear view mirror
control 
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Adjust the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
To reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving, operate the lever on the lower
edge of the mirror.
Daylight driving—Lever at position 1
The reflection in the mirror has greater
clarity at this position.
Night driving—Lever at position 2
Remember that by  reducing glare  you also
lose some rear view clarity.
CAUTION
Do not adjust  the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
Adjust  the mirror so that you can just
see the rear of your vehicle in the mir-
ror.
This mirror is equipped with auto anti 
glare function. The function is designed
to reduce glare from the headlights of
the vehicle behind you during night
driving.
When the ignition switch is set at ON, the
inside rear view mirror always turns on in
the automatic function mode.
The indicator illuminates to show you that
the function is on.
Anti glare inside rear view
mirrorAuto anti glare inside rear
view mirror 
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In automatic function mode, if the mirror
detects light from the headlights of the
vehicle behind you, the mirror surface
darkens slightly to reduce the reflected
light.
To turn off and on the automatic function,
push the “AUTO” switch.
Adjust it before driving so that the rear
view is in the best condition.
When the inside air temperature is low, it
may take a little longer for the mirror to
darken in response to the detection of
headlights.
CAUTION
Do not adjust  the mirror while the
vehicle is moving. Doing so may
cause the driver to mishandle the ve-
hicle and an accident may occur re-
sulting in death or serious injuries.
To ensure correct functioning of anti 
glare mirror sensors located on both
sides of the mirror, do not touch or
cover the sensors with your finger or
a piece of cloth, etc.To use the vanity mirror, swing down
the sun visor and slide the cover.
On some models—The lights come on
when you slide the cover.
Vanity mirrors 
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defogger
Headlights and turn signals120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Emergency flashers125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Instrument panel light control126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Front fog lights126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interior light126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Personal lights127 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Illuminated entry system128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Windshield wipers and washer128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers129 . . . . . . . . . . . 
SECTION 1  5 
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Rotating the band on the lever lets  you
adjust the wiper time interval when the
wiper lever is in the intermittent position
(position 1). Twist  the band upward to
increase the time between sweeps, and
downward to decrease it.
To spray washer fluid, pull the lever
toward you.
If the windshield wipers are off, they will
operate a couple of times after the washer
sprays.
For instructions on adding washer fluid,
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 399 in
Section 7−3.
In freezing weather, warm the windshield
with the defroster before using the washer.
This will help prevent the washer fluid
from freezing on your windshield, which
can block your vision.
NOTICE
Do not operate the wipers if the wind-
shield is dry. It may scratch the
glass.
When waxing your vehicle, make sure that
the washer nozzles do not become
blocked. If a nozzle becomes blocked,
contact your Toyota dealer to have the
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
With manual air conditioning controls
With automatic air conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers 
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To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The ignition switch must be set at ON.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear  the sur-
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
On some models, heater panels  in the
outside rear view mirrors will also quickly
clear the surfaces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off
when the operation time has been com-
pleted. The operation time is between 15
minutes and 1 hour depending on the am-
bient temperature and vehicle speed.
CAUTION
Since the mirror surfaces can get hot
do not touch them when the defogger
switch is on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery  to discharge, especially during
stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi-
ly coated with ice, use a spray de−icer
before operating the switch.
NOTICE
When cleaning the  inside of  the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the heater wires or connec-
tors.
With manual air conditioning controls
only—
When any of the following conditions oc-
curs, the indicator light on the switch may
flash and a motor sound may be heard.
This does not indicate a malfunction.
The ignition is set at ON after the bat-
tery is reconnected
Engine starting and stopping is re-
peated at short intervals
The engine is started with the low volt-
age battery