TOYOTA CAMRY 2008 XV40 / 8.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S. own-
ersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information .................. 24Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 26
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 37
Doors.................................... 41
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 49
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 51
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 55
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 68
Power windows .................... 68
Moon roof ............................. 70
1-5. Refueling ............................. 73 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 77
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 77
Alarm .................................... 79
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 81
1-7. Safety information .............. 82 Correct driving posture ......... 82
SRS airbags ......................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 96
Child restraint systems ....... 101
Installing child restraints ..... 105
2-1. Driving procedures........... 116 Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 126
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 130
Automatic transmission ...... 133
Manual transmission........... 137
Turn signal lever ................. 138
Parking brake ..................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 141 Gauges and meters ............ 141
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 145
Multi-information display ..... 149
1Before driving
2When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 152
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 157
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 159
Cruise control ...................... 159
Driving assist systems ........ 162
2-5. Driving information ........... 165 Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 173
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) .................... 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 182
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger...... 186
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 186
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers ....... 199 3-2. Using the audio system ... 201
Audio system types ............ 201
Using the radio ................... 204
Using the CD player ........... 210
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 217
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 225
Using the AUX adapter....... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 229
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)......... 232
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features
(CD player with changer
only) ................................. 232
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 235
Making a phone call ........... 244
Setting a cellular phone ...... 248
Security and system setup ................................ 253
Using the phone book ........ 257
3-4. Using the interior lights ... 264 Interior lights list ................. 264
• Interior light ...................... 265
• Personal lights.................. 266
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3-5. Using the storage features ........................... 267
List of storage features....... 267
• Glove box ......................... 268
• Console box ..................... 268
• Cup holders ...................... 270
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 272
3-6. Other interior features ..... 275 Sun visors .......................... 275
Vanity mirrors ..................... 276
Clock .................................. 277
Ashtrays ............................. 278
Power outlet ....................... 279
Seat heaters ....................... 281
Armrest............................... 283
Rear sunshade ................... 284
Trunk storage extension (vehicles with reclining
rear seat) .......................... 285
Floor mat ............................ 286
Trunk features .................... 287
Garage door opener ........... 288
Compass ............................ 293 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 300
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 303 Maintenance requirements .................... 303
General maintenance ......... 305
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 308
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 309
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 309
Hood ................................... 313
Positioning the jack............. 314
Engine compartment .......... 316
Tires.................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ......... 344
Wheels................................ 348
Air conditioning filter ........... 350
Key battery ......................... 353
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 357
Light bulbs .......................... 368
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5-1. Essential information ....... 374If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 374
If you think something is wrong ............................ 377
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 378
Event data recorder ............ 379
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency ....................... 381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ......................... 381
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 391
If you have a flat tire............ 400
If the engine will not start .... 411
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 413
If you lose your keys ........... 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 415
If the battery is discharged ........................ 417
If your vehicle overheats ..... 421
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 424 6-1. Specifications ................... 428
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 428
Fuel information.................. 439
Tire information .................. 442
6-2. Customization................... 454 Customizable features........ 454
6-3. Initialization....................... 458 Items to initialize ................. 458
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 460
Abbreviation list ........................ 462
Alphabetical index .................... 463
What to do if... ......................... 473
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
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Headlights (low beam) P. 152
Pictorial indexExterior
Fog lights  P. 156
Turn signal/parking lights
P. 138, 152
Hood P. 313
Windshield wipers P. 157
Outside rear view
mirrors
P. 66
Side marker lights P. 152
Headlights (high beam) P. 153Moon roof  P. 70

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 334
P. 400
P. 436
P. 442
Trunk P. 46
Doors P. 41
Fuel filler door P. 73Rear turn signal lights P. 138
Rear window defoggerP. 199
Tail lights P. 152
: If equipped
Tail and rear side marker
lights
P. 152

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Glove box P. 268
Front seats P. 49
SRS side airbags P. 84
Power window
switches
P. 68
Seat belts P. 55
SRS front passenger
airbag
P. 84
SRS driver airbag P. 84
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Console box P. 268
InteriorPictorial index
Floor mat P. 286
Head restraints P. 53
Armrest P. 283
Cup holder P. 270

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Interior light P. 264
Vanity mirrors P. 276
Moon roof switches P. 70
Sun visors P. 275
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 84
Compass  P. 293
Garage door opener switches  P. 288
Auxiliary box P. 272
: If equipped
Vehicles with moon roof
Front personal lights P. 266
Rear personal lights P. 266
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 64

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Interior light P. 265
Vanity mirrors P. 276
Sun visors P. 275
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 84
Compass  P. 293
Garage door opener switches  P. 288
Auxiliary box P. 272
Front personal lights P. 266
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror P. 64
Pictorial indexInterior
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Vehicles without moon roof