inflation pressure TOYOTA CAMRY HV 2011 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-7. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 301
Vanity mirrors ..................... 302
Clock .................................. 303
Ashtray ............................... 304
Power outlet ....................... 305
Seat heaters ....................... 307
Armrest............................... 309
Floor mat ............................ 310
Trunk features .................... 311
Garage door opener ........... 313
Compass ............................ 319
4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 324
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 326
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 329
General maintenance ......... 331
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 334 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 335
Hood ................................... 338
Positioning a floor jack........ 339
Engine compartment .......... 341
12-volt battery ..................... 350
Tires.................................... 354
Tire inflation pressure ......... 363
Wheels................................ 367
Air conditioning filter ........... 369
Key battery ......................... 372
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 375
Light bulbs .......................... 385
5-1. Essential information Emergency flashers ............ 392
If your vehicle needs to be towed ................................ 393
If you think something is wrong ................................ 396
Event data recorder ............ 397
4Maintenance and care
5When trouble arises

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 354
P. 419
P. 457
P. 462
Trunk P. 55
Doors P. 51
Fuel filler door P. 83Rear turn signal lights P. 141
Rear window defoggerP. 191

: If equipped
Stop/tail lights P. 154
Side marker lights P. 154

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 324
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 326
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 329
General maintenance....... 331
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 334
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 335
Hood ................................ 338
Positioning a floor jack ..... 339
Engine compartment ........ 341
12-volt battery .................. 350
Tires ................................. 354
Tire inflation pressure ...... 363
Wheels ............................. 367
Air conditioning filter......... 369
Key battery ....................... 372
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 375
Light bulbs........................ 385

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4-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Door/trunk • Operate smoothly?
Engine hood • The lock system works properly?
Fluid leaks • Is there any leakage after park-
ing?
Tires • Inflation pressure is correct?
• Tire surfaces not worn or dam-
aged?
• Tires rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• Wheel nuts are not loose?
CAUTION
■ If the hybrid system is running
Turn the hybrid system off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation
before performing maintenance checks.

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ItemsParts and tools
Fuses ( P. 375)Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs ( P. 385)Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
Radiator and condenser (P. 348) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 363) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 349) • Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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Tires
Replace or rotate tires in accordance with maintenance sched-
ules and treadwear.
■Checking tires
New tread
Treadwear indicator
Worn tread
The location of treadwear
indicators is shown by the
“TWI” or “ ” marks, etc.,
molded on the sidewall of
each tire.
Check spare tire condition
and inflation pressure if not
rotated.
■Tire rotation
Rotate the tires in the order
shown.
To equalize tire wear and
extend tire life, Toyota recom-
mends that tire rotation is
carried out at the same inter-
val as tire inspection.
■The tire pressure warning system
Your Toyota is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that
uses tire pressure warning valves and transmitters to detect low
tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise. (P. 402)
The compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter.
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Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing tires or wheels, tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters must also be installed.
When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are
installed, new tire pressure warning valve and transmitter ID codes
must be registered in the tire pr essure warning computer and tire
pressure warning system must be initialized. Have tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter ID codes registered by your Toyota
dealer. ( P. 356)
Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■ The tire pressure warning system must be initialized when the
tire inflation pressure is changed (such as when changing
traveling speed).
When the tire pressure warning syst em is initialized, the current tire
pressure is set as the pressure benchmark.
■ How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the hybrid system.
Initialization is not performed while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pres-
sure level
. (  P. 457)
Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire
inflation pressure level. The ti re pressure warning system will
operate based on this pressure level.
Turn the “POWER” switch to ON mode.
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■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
expose the fabric or bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c
annot be properly repaired due to the
size or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not
registered, the tire pre ssure warning system will not work properly. After
about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light comes on after blinking
for 1 minute to indicate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even
if they have seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
■If the tread wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm) on snow tires
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost.
■If you press the tire pressure warning reset switch accidentally
If initialization is performed, adjust t he tire inflation pressure to the speci-
fied level and initialize the tire pressure warning system again.

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■When the initialization of the tire pressure warning system has
failed
Initialization can be completed in a few minutes. However, in the follow-
ing cases, the settings has not be en recorded and the system will not
operate properly. If repeated attempts to record tire inflation pressure
settings are unsuccessful, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
●When operating the tire pressure warning reset switch, the tire pres-
sure warning light does not flash 3 times.
●After carrying out the initialization procedure, the tire pressure warn-
ing light blinks for 1 minute then stays on after driving for about 20
minutes.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The tire pressure warning system doe s not replace routine tire inflation
pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the maximum load of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2
of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAW R) of either the front axle or the
rear axle, whichever is greater.
For the GAWR, see the Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the
tire, see the load limit at maximum cold
tire inflation pressure mentioned on the
sidewall of the tire. ( P. 462)

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■Tire types
1 Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway
driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same
traction performance as snow tire s, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When
installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions, as well as for use
year round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate traction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also,
all season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance
compared with summer tires in highway driving.
3Snow tires For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, con-
struction and load capacity as the or iginally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires
should be installed on all wheels. ( P. 173)
■Initializing the tire pressure warning system
Initialize the tire pressure warning sy stem with the tire inflation pressure
adjusted to the specified level.