maintenance TOYOTA CAMRY 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

CAMRY_U (01999-06139)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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CAMRY_U (01999-06139)5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 373
• Glove box...................... 374
• Console box .................. 374
• Coin holder ................... 374
• Bottle holders ................ 375
• Cup holders .................. 376
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 377
• Open tray ...................... 378
Trunk features ................... 379
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 380
• Sun visors ..................... 380
• Vanity mirrors................ 380
• Power outlet .................. 381
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Wireless charger ........... 384
• Armrest ......................... 393
• Assist grips ................... 393
• Coat hooks.................... 394
Garage door opener .......... 395
Safety Connect.................. 402
Compass ........................... 408
6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 417 6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ................... 420
General maintenance ........ 423
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 427
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ...................... 428
Hood .................................. 430
Positioning a floor jack....... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
Tires................................... 444
Tire inflation pressure ........ 459
Wheels............................... 462
Air conditioning filter .......... 464
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 466
Checking and replacing fuses ................................ 470
Light bulbs ......................... 473
7-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ........... 486
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 487
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 489
If you think something is wrong .............................. 495
Fuel pump shut off system............................. 496
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 497
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 507
If you have a flat tire .......... 512
If the engine will not start ........................... 524
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 526
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 529
If your vehicle overheats ........................ 534
If the vehicle becomes stuck................................ 537 8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 540
Fuel information ................. 551
Tire information.................. 554
8-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 567
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize ................ 575
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 578
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 579
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 581
What to do if... (Troubleshooting) ..................... 592
Alphabetical index ...................... 5968Vehicle specifications
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Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
Vehicles without a smart key system
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the wireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
● Unlock the doors.
● Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
● Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof or panoramic moon roof are closed before the
alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Meter settings
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. (
→P. 421)
ItemSettingsDetails
ItemSettingsDetails
Language Select to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light)OnSelect to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light. ( →P. 97)
Off
Drive information
(total [after reset])Average vehicle
speedSelect to change the display
between average speed/elapsed
time.
Elapsed time
Pop-up display
Incoming callsSelect to enable/disable the pop-
up display.Brightness adjust-
ment
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

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Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the settings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) (→P. 445)
Set pressure (tire pressure warning sys-
tem initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system. To per-
form initialization, press and hold
the switch.
Before performing initialization,
make sure to adjust the inflation
pressure of each tire to the spec-
ified level. ( →P. 446)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(→P. 448)
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. ( →P. 421)

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CAMRY_U (01999-06139)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 417
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 420
General maintenance........ 423
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 427
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 428
Hood ................................. 430
Positioning a floor jack ...... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
Tires .................................. 444
Tire inflation pressure ....... 459
Wheels .............................. 462
Air conditioning filter.......... 464
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 466
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 470
Light bulbs......................... 473

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6-1. Maintenance and care
●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the wate rproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the fron\
t of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
● Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
● Vehicles with a rear spoiler: In certai n automatic car washes, the rear spoiler
may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle from
being cleaned properly or result in damage to the rear spoiler.
■ High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of
the windows.
● Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is
closed properly.
Cleaning and prot ecting the vehicle
exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the ef\
fective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
● Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. ( →P. 151)
■ Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
● Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
■ Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.
■ Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■ Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, avoid using the system and consult your Toyota
dealer.