air conditioning 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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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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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch P. 199
A
Automatic air conditioning system
Manual air conditioning system
Air conditioning system P. 186
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch

P. 199
P. 199
Air conditioning system P. 194
Pictorial indexInstrument panel

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B
“ENGINE START STOP” switch
(vehicles with smart
key system)
P. 126
Cruise control switch P. 159
Talk switch  *2P. 236
Air conditioning remote
control switches
 P. 191
Engine switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
P. 130
“DISP” switch  P. 150
Telephone switches  *2P. 236
Audio remote control
switches *2P. 229
Type A
: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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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

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Using the automatic modePress .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Turning to the right increases the temperature and
turning to the left decreases the temperature on the
driver’s side.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately. ( P. 187)
Air outlets are automatically select ed and fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the temperature setting.
Air conditioning
on/off switch
Front passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side temper-
ature control “DUAL” button
Automatic mode Off
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Fan speed
(fan speed selector) Outside air or recirculated air mode
Fan speed
display
Change the air outlets used
(air flow selector button)
Front passenger’s side
temperature control
Windshield defogger
Air outlet display
STEP1
STEP2

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
Turn to the right (increase) or to the left (decrease) on
the passenger’s side to separately adjust the temperature for the pas-
senger’s and driver’s side (dual mode). Press to return the
driver’s and passenger’s side temperatures to the same setting (simulta-
neous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
mode each time is pressed.
■ Adjusting the fan speed
Press “ ” (increase) or “ ” (decrease) on the fan speed selector.
The fan speed is shown on the display. (7 levels)
Press to turn the fan off.

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■Changing the air outlets
Press the air flow selector button.
The air outlets switch each time the button is pressed. The air flow
shown on the display indicates the following.
Air flows to the upper body.
Air flows to the upper body and
feet.
Air flows to the feet.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Air flows to the feet and the
windshield defogger operates.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode.
■Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (indicator off) and recircu-
lated air mode (indicator on) modes each time the button is pressed.
Defogging the windshield
Defogging
The air conditioning system con-
trol operates automatically.
Recirculated air mode will auto-
matically switch to outside air
mode. It is not possible to return
to recirculated air mode when the
switch is on.