brake fluid TOYOTA CAMRY 2010 XV40 / 8.G User Guide
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle  in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not 
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully 
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or  flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system. 
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448 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
 Indicates that the 
trunk is not fully 
closed.
A buzzer sounds to 
indicate that the trunk 
is not fully closed (with 
the vehicle having 
reached a speed of 3 
mph [5 km/h]). Close the trunk.
  Indicates that the 
moon roof is not fully 
closed (with the 
“ENGINE START 
STOP” switch OFF 
[vehicles with smart 
key system] or the 
engine switch OFF 
[vehicles without 
smart key system], 
and the driver's door 
open).
A buzzer also sounds. Close the moon roof.
  Indicates that the 
parking brake is still 
engaged with the 
vehicle having 
reached a speed of 
more than 3 mph (5 
km/h).
A buzzer also sounds. Release the parking 
brake.
  Indicates that the 
washer fluid level is 
low.
A buzzer also sounds. Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure 
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490 6-1. Specifications
Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,51 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20kgf)
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31kgf).
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5   15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Pedal clearance*1
Automatic transmission
2.4 in. (61 mm)
Manual transmission
2.5 in. (63 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*27  9 clicks
Parking brake pedal travel*37  10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 
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524 Alphabetical index
Back-up lightsWattage ................................. 494
Battery Checking ............................... 378
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................. 471
Preparing and checking before  winter .................................. 179
Bluetooth
® audio ..................... 263
Bluetooth® phone .................... 279
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 145
Brake assist .............................. 170
Break-in tips ............................. 122
Care
Exterior .................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Cargo capacity ......................... 175
Cargo net .................................. 337
CD changer ............................... 223
CD player .................................. 223
Chains ....................................... 179
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 104
Booster seats, installation ..... 108
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 104
Convertible seats, 
installation ........................... 108
Front passenger occupant  classification system .............99
Infant seats, definition ........... 104
Infant seats, installation......... 108
Installing CRS with LATCH  anchors ............................... 109
Installing CRS with  seat belts ............................ 111
Installing CRS with top  straps .................................. 114 Child safety
Airbag precautions .................. 94
Battery precautions ....... 380, 473
Child restraint system ........... 104
Child-protectors....................... 43
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................... 61
Installing child restraints........ 108
Moon roof precautions ............ 75
Power window lock switch ...... 70
Power window precautions ..... 71
Removed key battery 
precautions ......................... 403
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 58
Seat belt extender 
precautions ........................... 64
Seat belt precautions .............. 62
Seat heater precautions ........ 330
Trunk precautions ................... 49
Child-protectors ......................... 43
Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 348
Interior ................................... 350
Seat belts .............................. 351
Clock ......................................... 326
Compass................................... 343
Condenser ................................ 374
Console box ............................. 317
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 475
Cruise control .......................... 166
Cup holder ................................ 319
Curtain shield airbags ............... 87
Customizable features ............ 510
B
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526 Alphabetical index
EngineCompartment ........................ 365
Engine switch ................ 131, 135
Hood...................................... 362
How to start the 
engine ......................... 131, 135
Identification number ............. 482
If the engine will not start ...... 465
Ignition switch................ 131, 135
Overheating........................... 475
Engine compartment cover..... 367
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 488
Checking ............................... 373
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine coolan t temperature 
gauge ...................................... 147
Engine immobilizer system.......80
Engine oil Capacity ................................ 485
Checking ............................... 368
Preparing and checking before winter .................................. 179
Engine oil maintenance  data ......................................... 371
Engine switch light .................. 313
Event data recorder ................. 430 Floor mat .................................. 335
Fluid
Brake..................................... 375
Power steering fluid .............. 376
Washer.................................. 381
Fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front fog lights Switch ................................... 163
Wattage................................. 494
Front passenger occupant  classification system .............. 99
Front passenger's seat belt 
reminder light ........................ 435
Front seats Adjustment .............................. 51
Front side marker lights Wattage................................. 494
Front turn signal lights
Wattage................................. 494
Fuel Capacity ................................ 484
Fuel gauge ............................ 147
Fuel pump shut off system .... 429
Gas station information ......... 536
Information ............................ 495
Refueling ................................. 76
Type ...................................... 484
Fuel door .................................... 76
Fuel filler door ............................ 76
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 429
Fuses ........................................ 405F 
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Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ......................... 147, 155
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 368
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 76
Hood ..................................... 362
Trunk ...................................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Outside temperature  display ........................... 147, 155
Overheating, Engine ............... 475
Parking brake .......................... 145
Parking lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 494
Personal lights Switch ................................... 315
Wattage ................................ 494
Power outlet............................. 328
Power steering fluid ................ 376
Power windows ......................... 70 Radiator ....................................374
Radio .........................................215
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............418
Switch....................................159
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................53
Folding down ...........................54
Rear sunshade .........................333
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Wattage .................................494
Rear view mirror  Compass ...............................343
Rear window defogger ............209
Replacing  Fuses ....................................405
Key battery ............................401
Light bulbs .............................418
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for  U.S.A. owners ........................516N
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532 Alphabetical index
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Vanity mirrors........................... 325
Vehicle identification  number ................................... 482
Vehicle stability control........... 170
VSC............................................ 170
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 432
Downshifting.......................... 140
Open door ............................. 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 433
Brake assist system .............. 433
Brake system ........................ 432
Charging system .... ............... 433
Engine oil maintenance ......... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire pressure warning  light ..................................... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 433
Master warning light .............. 435
Open door ............................. 435
Pretensioners ........................ 433
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Smart key system... ............... 438
SRS airbags .......................... 433
Washer fluid .......................... 435 Warning messages
Engine coolant 
temperature ........................ 445
Engine oil maintenance......... 447
Engine oil pressure ............... 445
Hood ..................................... 447
Moon roof .............................. 447
Open door ............................. 447
Parking brake ........................ 447
Smart key system .. ............... 450
Steering lock ......................... 446
Trunk ..................................... 447
Washer fluid .......................... 447
Washer
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 179
Switch ................................... 164
Washing and waxing ............... 348
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 175
Load limits ............................. 178
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window glasses  ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 209
Washer.................................. 164
Windshield wipers ................... 164
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 401
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 232V
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Brake system warning 
lightTire pressure warning 
light
Low windshield washer fluid 
warning light
Charging system warn-
ing lightOpen door warning light
Low engine oil pressure 
warning lightLow fuel level warning 
light
Malfunction indicator 
lampDriver’s seat belt 
reminder light
Front passenger’s seat belt 
reminder light
SRS warning lightMaster warning light
ABS warning lightSmart key system warn-
ing light
Engine oil replacement 
reminder light
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