cruise control TOYOTA CAMRY 2000 Service User Guide

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INTERIOR
 KEY REMINDER SYSTEM
All vehicles have a key reminder system as standard equipment. When the ignition key is left inserted in the ignition
key cylinder at ACC or LOCK positioon and the driver's door is opened, this system sounds a warning tone to remind
the driver to remove the ignition key.
 SRS AIRBAG
For all models, the new Camry has as standard equipment a driver's airbag in the steering wheel pad and a front
passenger airbag located in the instrument panel above the glove box.
 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The cruise control system is standard equipment on the LE and XLE grade model and an option on the CE grade
models. The main switch and control switch are on the a single lever, which is installed on the steering wheel and
can be operated easily.
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
An illuminated entry system is standard equipment on the LE and XLE models. This system makes it easy to let
the Camry in and out at night, etc.
On the LE grade model, the ignition key cylinder illumination is turned on automatically when the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the ignition key cylinder illumination remains on for approximately 5 seconds, then goes
off automatically.
On the XLE grade model, the illuminated entry system turns on the dome light and ignition key cylinder
illumination for approximately 15 seconds after either door is closed when passengers are entering or leaving the
vehicle. While these lights are on for 15 seconds, if the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position, or if
all doors are locked, the dome light and ignition key cylinder illuminatioons go off immediately.

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SystemOutline
SRS Airbag
The SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag is provided for the driver
and front passenger. The SRS airbag has been designed to lessen the shock to
the head and chest of the driver and front passenger in the event of a frontal
impact collision as a supplement to the seat belt.
A 1±sensor type airbag system is used in which the detection of decelera-
tion during a collision as well as control of the airbag system is accom-
plished by the airbag sensor assembly.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the '96 Avalon.
However, the inflator for front passsenger and airbag sensor assembly have
been changed.
For details, see page 111.
Cruise Control System
Once it has been set at a desired vehicle speed, this system automatically
adjusts the engine throttle position to maintain the vehicle speed at the de-
sired speed without operating the acceleration pedal.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
However, in the new model, a new type acutator has been adopted. Also, the
functions of the cruise control ECU has been changed. For details, see page
116.
Moon Roof
The moon roof is a tilt±up and sliding type the same as in the previous mod-
el. This system includes ªkey±off operationº, which is the same as with the
power window system. The new model offers an additional ªone±touch slide
openº function which enables the moon roof to fully open when the slide
switch is pressed toward the opening side for a few seconds.
Electrical Remote Control Mirror
The electrical remote control mirrors used in the previous model are also
used in the new model. Also, the internal heater to remove water drops from
the mirror surface is provided.
Key Reminder System
When the driver's door is opened with the ignition key in the ACC or LOCK
position, this system sounds a buzzer to warn the driver that the ignition key
has not been removed.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.

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 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
1. General
Once the system is set to a desired vehicle speed, the engine throttle position is adjusted automatically to maintain
the vehicle speed at that speed without depressing the accelerator pedal.
The basic sonstruction and operation of this system are the same as the previous model. However, on the new model,
the control method for the manual and auto cancel functions have been changed. Also, a new motor type actuator
that is both lightweight and simple in construction has been adopted.
2. Construction and Operation
Actuator
The new Camry has adopted a new motor type actuator. The new motor type actuator consists of a motor, control link
and limit swit h, etc. as shown belwo.
The potentiometer hat measured the opening angle of the control link and transmitted the signals to the cruise control
ECU has been discontinued in the new actuator. The new actuator is equipped it with a compact motor. As a result,
the new actuator is made both lightweight and simple in construction.
Without the potentiometer, the new actuator contnuously regulates the opening angle of the control link.
This is made possible by the ECU, which compares the curent vehiclespeed input with the desired vehicle speed that
is stored in memory, and the result of that comparison is transmitted to the actuator.
Cruise Control ECU
1) Manual Cancel Fucntion
The manual cancel function has been changed as follows:
New
Previous
Transaxle shifted to positions other than ªDº.Transaxle shifted to ªNº position.
ÐPull up the parking brake lever.

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2) Auto Cancel Function
When the vehicle is being driven under cruise control, if any of th econditions listed below is present, the vehicle speed
stored in membor is deleted, the control is lifetd, the current to the actuator is disrupted, and th power indicator ligh
is made to flash. The methods to reactivate the cruise control at that time, in accordance with that particular condition
(malfunction category A or B), are classified in the chart below.
Other auto cancel functions are basically the same as those of the previous model.
Condition
Malfunction CategoryHow to reactivate
Continuous current applied to the motor's accel-
eration output.
The motor did not move.
A
Turn off the ignition switch, and
turn it back on. Then turn on the
main switch.
Excessive current flowed to the motor or
magnetic clutch drive transistor.
Open circuit in magnetic clutch.
The vehicle speed signal is not sent for a
predetermined period of time (approx. 140 msec.)
The vehicle speed is equal to the set speed minus
approximately 16 km/h (10 mph) or below.
Short circuit in the control switch.
An open circuit malfunction of the ªdecreaseº
side of the motor (including open circuit in the
motor).
Abnormal vehicle speed signal.
BTurn the main switch back on.
3) Diagnosis Function
a. Wawrning Indication
The cruise control ECU immediately blinks the power indicator light in the combination meter on and off repeatedly
to alert the driver of a system malfunction.
When the power indicator light is flashing, and the cruise control is released by pressing on the main switch, the power
indicator light will be turned off. When the main switch is turned back on, the power indicator light blinking pattern
as shown on the next page outputs according to the malfunction categories A or B. When a category A malfunction
is occuring, the power indicator ligh will flash again. This indicates that the system cannot operate. But if it is a
category B malfunction, the indicator light will remain on indicating that the system is operating.

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Clock
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Car audio
7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Front ashtray
10. Power outlet
11. Cigarette lighter
12. Ignition switch
13. Cruise control switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Traction control system off switch
16. Instrument panel light control knob

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Overdrive±off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light
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2
Automatic transmission indicator lights
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1: For details, see ºService reminder indicators and warning
buzzersº in Chapter 1±5.
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2: If this light flashes, see ºCruise controlº in Chapter 1±6. Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Traction control system off indicator/warning
light
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Slip indicator light

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1±6
Ignition switch,
Transmission and
Parking brake

Ignition switch with steering lock

Automatic transmission

Manual transmission

P ar k ing br ak e

Cruise controlºSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ºONº position when
released.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
ºONºÐEngine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
ºACCºÐAccessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ºACCº or
ºLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.
ºLOCKºÐEngine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.You must push in the key to turn the key
from ºACCº to the ºLOCKº position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the ºPº
position before pushing the key.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser systemÐ
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobiliser system is automatically set. (See
ºEngine immobiliser systemº in Chapter
1±2.)
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ºLOCKº position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
Ignition switch with steering
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Automatic transmission
Shift while holding the lock
release button in Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
Parking, engine
starting and key
removal postition
Reverse position
Neutral position
Normal driving position
Position for engine
braking
Position for stronger
engine braking than
that in º2º position
Shift normallyOverdrive switch
For selecting either a three±speed
or four±speed transmission
ON position
(Shifting into overdrive
possible)
OFF position
(Shifting into overdrive
not possible)
ºO/D OFFº indicator light
shows the overdrive
switch is in OFF position With the brake pedal depressed,
shift while holding the lock
release button in. (The ignition
switch must be in ºONº position.)
Vehicles with cruise control'When the cruise control is being used, even if you downshift the transmission by turning off the overdrive
switch, engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled. For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see
ºCruise controlº in this chapter.

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Your automatic transmission has a shift
lock system to minimize the possibility of
incorrect operation. This means you can
only shift out of ºPº position when the
brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition
switch in ºONº position and the lock re-
lease button depressed).
(a) Normal driving
1. Start the engine as instructed in ºHow
to start the engineº in Part 3. The
transmission must be in ºPº or ºNº.
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to ºDº.
In ºDº position, the automatic transmission
system will select the most suitable gear
for the running conditions such as normal
cruising, hill climbing, hard towing, etc.
Always turn the overdrive switch on for
better fuel economy and quieter driving. If
the engine coolant temperature is low, the
transmission will not shift into overdrive
gear even with the overdrive switch on.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
(b) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, you can downshift
the transmission as follows:

Turn off the overdrive switch. The ºO/D
OFFº indicator light will come on and
the transmission will downshift to the
third gear.

Shift into the º2º position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the second
gear when the vehicle speed drops
down to or lower than the following
speed, and more powerful engine brak-
ing will be obtained.
5S±FE engine 106 km/h (65 mph). . .
1MZ±FE engine 122 km/h (75 mph). .

Shift into the ºLº position. The trans-
mission will downshift to the first gear
When the vehicle speed drops down to
or lower than the following speed, and
maximum engine braking will be ap-
plied.
5S±FE engine 46 km/h (28 mph). . .
1MZ±FE engine 55 km/h (34 mph). . Vehicles with cruise control'When the
cruise control is being used, even if you
downshift the transmission by turning off
the overdrive switch, engine braking is not
applied because the cruise control is not
cancelled.
For ways to decrease the vehicle speed,
see ºCruise controlº in this chapter.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(c) Using º2º and ºLº positions
The º2º and ºLº positions are used for
strong engine braking as described pre-
viously.
With the selector lever in º2º or ºLº, you
can start the vehicle in motion as with the
lever in ºDº.
With the selector lever in º2º, the vehicle
will start in the first gear and automatical-
ly shift to the second gear.
With the selector lever in ºLº, the trans-
mission is engaged in the first gear.

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When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold-
ing power, first depress the brake pedal
and hold it while setting the brake.
To release: Pull up the lever slightly,
press the thumb button, and lower.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
Cruise control
The cruise control allows you to cruise
the vehicle at a desired speed over 40
km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off
the accelerator pedal.
Your cruising speed can be maintained up
or down grades within the limits of engine
performance, although a slight speed
change may occur when driving up or
down the grades. On steeper hills, a
greater speed change will occur so it is
better to drive without the cruise control.
CAUTION

To help maintain maximum control
of your vehicle, do not use the
cruise control when driving in
heavy or varying traffic, or on slip-
pery (rainy, icy or snow±covered) or
winding roads.

Avoid vehicle speed increases when
driving downhill. If the vehicle
speed is too fast in relation to the
cruise control set speed, cancel the
cruise control then downshift the
transmission to use engine braking
to slow down.
TURNING ON THE SYSTEM
To operate the cruise control, press the
ºCRUISE ON±OFFº button. This turns the
system on. The indicator light in the
instrument panel shows that you can now
set the vehicle at a desired cruising
speed. Another press will turn the system
completely off.
CAUTION
To avoid accidental cruise control en-
gagement, keep the ºCRUISE ON±
OFFº switch off when not using the
cruise control.