fog light TOYOTA CAMRY 1996 Owners Manual

Part 1Headlights and turn signals
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OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1-4
Lights, Wipers and Defogger

Headlights and turn signals

Emergency flashers

Instrument panel light control

Interior light

Ignition switch light

Personal light

Luggage compartment light

Windshield wipers and washer

Rear window wipers and washer

Rear window defogger
To turn on the lights on, twist the knob
on end of the lever.
Daytime running light system (Canada
only)ÐThe headlights turn on when the
parking brake is released with the engine
started, even with the light switch in the
OFFº position. They will not go off until
the ignition switch is turned off.
To turn on the other exterior lights and in-
strument panel lights, twist the knob to the
first clickstop.
Under the daytime running light system,
the headlights turn on at reduced intensi-
ty. Twist the knob to the second clickstop
to turn to full intensity for driving at night.FIRST CLICKSTOP: Only the parking,
tail, license plate, side marker and instru-
ment panel lights turn on.
SECOND CLICKSTOP: The headlights
also turn on.
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver's door is opened with the ignition
turned off. To turn them on again, turn the
key to the ONº position or actuate the
headlight switch. If you are going to park
for over one week, make sure the head-
light switch is off.NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not leave the lights
on for a long period when the
engine is not running.
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To turn the rear wipers and washers on,
twist the knob at the end of the lever.
The key must be in the ONº position.
The wipers will operate at intervals when
the knob is in the INTº position.
The washer squirts at the two marked
knob positions. The knob will automatical-
ly return from these positions when it is re-
leased.
If the washer does not work, check to see
whether the washer tank is empty. For in-
formation on adding washer fluid, see
Adding washer fluidº in Chapter 7-3.
NOTICE
Do not operate the rear wipers if the
rear window is dry. It may scratch
the glass.
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The key must be in the ONº position.
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.
Push the switch once again to turn the de-
fogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
Rear window wipers and
washer (wagon) Rear window defogger
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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

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.
(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.)

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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Fuses (type A)
1. HORN 10 A: Horn
2. HEAD (LH) 15 A: Left-hand headlight
3. ALT-S 7.5 A: Charging system
4. HEAD (RH) 15 A: Right-hand head-
light
5. DOME 20 A: Audio system, interior
light, clock, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, luggage compartment
light, vanity mirror light, electric moon roof
6. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
7. AM2 30 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system8. ECU-B 15 A: Anti-lock brake system,
daytime running light system, cruise con-
trol system
9. HAZ 10 A: Emergency flasher
10. HEAD HI (LH) 15 A: Left-hand head-
light (high beam)
11.HEAD HI (RH) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (high beam)
12. OBD 7.5 A: On-board diagnosis sys-
tem
13. SPARE 7.5 A: Spare fuse
14. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
15. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
16. TEL 15 A: No circuitFuses (type B)
17. ECU-IG 15 A: Electronically con-
trolled automatic transmission system,
cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system
18. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back-up lights, air conditioning control
system, rear window defogger, service re-
minder indicators, daytime running light
system, tilt steering
19. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise con-
trol system, anti-lock brake system, shift
lock system
20. SEAT HTR 15 A: No circuit
Fuses
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21. WIPER 20 A: Windshield wipers and
washer, rear window wipers and washer,
air bag system
22. TURN 7.5 A: Turn signal lights
23. IGN 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, charging system, air bag system
24. CIG/RADIO 15 A: Audio system,
daytime running light system, clock, ciga-
rette lighter, air bag system, shift lock sys-
tem
25. MIR. HTR 10 A: Outside rear view
mirror heater26. TAIL 15 A: Tail lights, parking lights,
license plate lights, instrument panel
lights, rear light failure warning system
27. SRS 7.5 A: SRS airbag system
28. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning control
system
29. HEAD (LWR-RH) 15 A: Right-hand
headlight (low beam)
30. HEAD (LWR-LH) 15 A: Left-hand
headlight (low beam)
31. DRL 5 A: Daytime running light sys-
tem
32. ST 10 A: Starting systemFuses (type C)
33. AM1 40 A: Starting system
34. P/W 30 A: Electric moon roof, power
windows, tilt steering, power door lock
controls, power back door lock control,
power seat
35. DEFOG 40 A: Rear window defogger
36. HTR 40 A: Air conditioning control
system
37. MAIN NO. 1 40 A: Starting system
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fan
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fan
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