air conditioning TOYOTA CAMRY 1996 Owners Manual

66(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the parking
brake is fully released. The light should go
off.
Low brake fluid level warning
If this light comes on and stays on while
you are driving, slow down and pull off the
road. Then stop the vehicle carefully.
There may be a problem somewhere in
the brake system. Check the fluid level of
the see-through reservoir.
To make sure the parking brake has not
caused the warning light to come on,
check to see that the parking brake is fully
released.
If the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by start-
ing and stopping.

If you judge that the brakes still work
adequately, drive cautiously to your
nearest dealer or shop for repairs.

If the brakes are not working, have the
vehicle towed in for repairs. (For tow-
ing information, see Part 4.)
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level
is low.CAUTION
!
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to ONº or
STARTº, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver's seat belt is not fas-
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
the light stays on and the buzzer stops af-
ter about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.
The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to the
nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the
engine drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on in the following
cases.
a. The fuel tank is completely empty.
(See Fuel gaugeº in Chapter 1-5 for in-
structions.)b. The fuel tank cap is not tightened se-
curely. (See Fuel tank capº in Chapter
1-2 for instructions.)
c. There is a problem somewhere in your
engine or automatic transmission electri-
cal system.
If it comes on while you are driving in case
c, have your vehicle checked/repaired by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(e) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
This light comes on when the fuel level in
the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up the
tank as soon as possible.
(f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are driv-
ing, pull off the road to a safe place and
stop the engine immediately. Call a Toyota
dealer or qualified repair shop for assis-
tance.
The light may occasionally flicker when
the engine is idling or it may come on brief-
ly after a hard stop. There is no cause for
concern if it then goes out when the en-
gine is accelerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil level
is extremely low. It is not designed to indi-
cate low oil level, and the oil level must be
checked using the level dipstick.
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Part 1Car audio system operating tips
77
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-7
Car audio system and
Air conditioning
system
Car audio system operating tips
AM-FM radio with electronic
tuner
AM-FM radio with electronic
tuner and cassette tape player
AM-FM radio with electronic
tuner, cassette tape player and
Compact Disc player
Air conditioning controls
Heater controls
Side vents
Lower vent
You can listen to the car audio system
when the ignition key is at ONº or
ACCº. However, if the engine is not
running, the key must be in the ACCº
position.
ILLUMINATION CONTROL LOGIC
On some audio-units, when the instru-
ment panel lights are on, the letters on op-
erable buttons of the mode in current use
light up together with the mode selection
and eject buttons.
RADIO
FM reception tips
Most of us are not aware that a vehicle is
not an ideal place to listen to a radio. Be-
cause it moves, reception conditions
change continuously. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and noise from other ve-
hicles are all working against good recep-
tion. Some FM reception conditions may
appear to be problems even though they
are normal.
The following characteristics are normal
for a given reception area, and they do not
indicate any problem with the radio itself.Fading and drifting: On the average,
the broadcast range of FM stations is
limited to about 40 km (25 miles), ex-
cept for some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving away from the
desired station's transmitter, the signal
will tend to fade and/or drift. This phe-
nomenon is more noticeable with FM
than with AM, and is accompanied by
distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized
to a certain degree by fine tuning, or
you should tune in to a stronger signal.
Static and Fluttering: When the line-
of-sight path between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large build-
ings or the like, static or fluttering may
occur because of the characteristic of
FM. In a similar effect, a fluttering
noise is sometimes heard when driv-
ing along a tree-lined road.
This static and fluttering can be re-
duced by adjusting the tone control for
greater bass response until the distur-
bance has passed.
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Air conditioning controls (type A)
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109 (a) Controls and functions
The temperature control knob is used to
adjust the temperature of the delivered
air.
Turn the knob toward the HIGH position
for higher temperature and toward the
LOW position for lower temperature.
The air intake control lever is used to se-
lect intake air, either outside air or recircu-
lated air.
With the lever in the OUTSIDE AIR posi-
tion, the system will take fresh outside air
into the unit. For recirculated air, move the
lever to the RECIRCULATED AIR posi-
tion.
The air flow control knob is used to select
the air flow outlets air is delivered from.
See (f) Air flow selectionº for detailed in-
formation.
The fan speed control knob is used to turn
on and off the fan and select the fan
speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the
more air is delivered. Turning the knob to
the OFFº position turns off the fan.
The air conditioning on-off button is used
to turn on and off the air conditioning.
With the button pressed in, the air condi-
tioning turns on. Pressing the button once
again will turn the air conditioning off.If the indicator light flashes, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There
may be slippage of the drive belt or trouble
in the compressor. If this happens, the air
conditioning is automatically turned off to
avoid damage to the drive belt.
(b) Heating
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere except the LOW position.
When dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the knob between the HIGH and
middle positions.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob around the
middle.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of heated air is desired,
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED
AIR position.
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever
in the OUTSIDE AIR position. Otherwise
the windows will fog up more easily.
3. Turn the air flow control knob to the
FLOOR position.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob to the BI-
LEVEL position.
If the windshield fogs up easily, turn the
knob to the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD posi-
tion.For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
If dehumidified heating is desired, press in
the air conditioning on-off button.
(c) Cooling
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere between the middle and LOW
positions.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob around the
middle.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
If quick circulation of cooled air is desired,
move the lever to the RECIRCULATED
AIR position.
For normal use, it is best to keep the lever
in the OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Turn the air flow control knob to the
FACE position.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob to the BI-
LEVEL position.ProCarManuals.com

11 0For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
(d) Ventilation
1. Turn the temperature control knob at
the LOW position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Turn the air flow control knob to the
FACE position.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(e) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
any position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.3. Turn the air flow control knob to the
WINDSHIELD position.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
the HIGH position.
2. Move the air intake control lever to the
OUTSIDE AIR position.
3. Turn the air flow control knob to the
WINDSHIELD position.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob to the
HIº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(f) Air flow selection
FACE positionÐThis position directs the
air flow to face level.BI-LEVEL positionÐThis position directs
the air flow to face level and the floor. Ex-
cept in ventilation, the air to the floor is
slightly warmer than that to face level.
FLOOR positionÐThis position directs air
flow mostly to the floor.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD position Ð This
position directs the air flow to the wind-
shield as well as the floor.
WINDSHIELD positionÐThis position di-
rects air flow mostly to the windshield and
front side windows.
Do not use the WINDSHIELD position
during cooling operation in extremely hu-
mid weather. The difference between the
temperature of the outside air and that of
the windshield could cause the outer sur-
face of the windshield to fog up, blocking
your vision.
(g) Operating tips

Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
windshield are not blocked by leaves
or other obstructions.

If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the dashboard vents. (See
Side ventsº or Lower ventº after
Heater controlsº.)ProCarManuals.com

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Air conditioning controls (type B)
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11 4(a) Controls and functions
The temperature control knob is used to
adjust the temperature of the delivered
air.
Turn the knob toward the HIGH position
for higher temperature and toward the
LOW position for lower temperature.
The air intake control button is used to se-
lect intake air, either outside air or recircu-
lated air.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR
mode, the system will take fresh outside
air into the unit. For recirculated air, set
the button to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode. Pressing the button once again will
let the button out in the OUTSIDE AIR
mode.
The air flow control buttons are used to
select the air flow outlets air is delivered
from.
See (f) Air flow selectionº for detailed in-
formation.
The fan speed control knob is used to turn
on and off the fan and select the fan
speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the
more air is delivered. Turning the knob to
the OFFº position turns off the fan.
The air conditioning on-off button is used
to turn on and off the air conditioning.With the button pressed in, the air condi-
tioning turns on. Pressing the button once
again will turn the air conditioning off.
If the indicator light flashes, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There
may be slippage of the drive belt or trouble
in the compressor. If this happens, the air
conditioning is automatically turned off to
avoid damage to the drive belt.
(b) Heating
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere except the LOW position.
When dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the knob between the HIGH and
middle positions.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, place the knob around the
middle.
2. If quick circulation of heated air is de-
sired, set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode of the air intake control button.
For normal use, it is best to set to the
OUTSIDE AIR mode. Otherwise the win-
dows will fog up more easily.
3. Press in the FLOOR button of the air
flow control buttons.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, press in the BI-LEVEL
button.If the windshield fogs up easily, press in
the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD button.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
If dehumidified heating is desired, press in
the air conditioning on-off button.
(c) Cooling
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere between the middle and LOW
positions.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob around the
middle.
2. If quick circulation of cooled air is de-
sired, set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode of the air intake control button.
For normal use, it is best to set to the
OUTSIDE AIR mode.
3. Press in the FACE button of the air flow
control buttons.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, press in the BI-LEVEL
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11 5 For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Press in any fan speed control button
except the OFFº button.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
(d) Ventilation
1. Turn the temperature control knob at
the LOW position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.
3. Press in the FACE button of the air flow
control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(e) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
any position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.3. Press in the WINDSHIELD button of
the air flow control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
the HIGH position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.
3. Press in the WINDSHIELD button of
the air flow control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob to the
HIº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(f) Air flow selection
FACE buttonÐThis button directs the air
flow to face level.
BI-LEVEL buttonÐThis button directs
the air flow to face level and the floor. Ex-
cept in ventilation, the air to the floor is
slightly warmer than that to face level.FLOOR buttonÐThis button directs air
flow mostly to the floor.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD buttonÐThis but-
ton directs air flow to the windshield as well
as the floor.
WINDSHIELD buttonÐThis button di-
rects air flow mostly to the windshield and
front side windows.
Do not use the WINDSHIELD button dur-
ing cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
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Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
windshield are not blocked by leaves
or other obstructions.

If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the dashboard vents. (See
Side ventsº or Lower ventº after
Heater controlsº.)

To help cool down the interior after
parking in the hot sun, drive for the first
few minutes with the windows open.
After the excess heat has blown away,
close the windows.ProCarManuals.com

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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this
by making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay atten-
tion to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed.
Steer straight ahead. If you make no
extreme correction with the steering or
brakes, the vehicle and trailer will sta-
bilize.

Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.
In order to maintain engine braking ef-
ficiency, do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission) or overdrive (automatic
transmission).

Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle's engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
305C [855F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the
air conditioning (if in use), pull off the
road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to
If your vehicle overheatsº in Part 4 of
this manual.

Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firm-
ly. Put the transmission in Pº (auto-
matic) or in first or reverse (manual).
Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,
but if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the blocks
absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
Pº (automatic) and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in Pº position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed
(manual), start the engine. (With an auto-
matic transmission, be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
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152If your engine stalls while driving0
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see If your ve-
hicle will not startº.
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.CAUTION
!
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you
experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise,
the engine has probably overheated.
You should follow this procedure0
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle
and turn on your emergency flashers. Put
the transmission in Pº (automatic) or neu-
tral (manual) and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioning if it is being
used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait
until the steam subsides before opening
the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over
or steam, leave the engine running and
make sure the electric cooling fan is oper-
ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant
is a sign of very high pressure.CAUTION
!
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from
the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has been
used.
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.CAUTION
!
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer for
assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the
coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to
the reservoir while the engine is running.
Fill it about half full.
Do not attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Serious injury could re-
sult from scalding hot fluid and
steam blown out under pressure.CAUTION
!
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,
bring it up to half full again. Serious cool-
ant loss indicates a leak in the system.
You should have it checked as soon as
possible at your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
(5S-FE engine) If your engine stalls while
driving
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