steering TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2007 XV40 / 8.G Owner's Manual

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Slip indicator light
When the “POWER” switch is set at ON
is turned on, the slip indicator light comes
on. It will go off when the “READY” light
comes on. If the slip indicator light does
not come on when the “POWER” switch is
set at ON, contact your Toyota dealer.While the VDIM is using its various func-
tions to stabilize vehicle motion, the slip
indicator in the instrument cluster flashes
and the buzzer sounds. Drive carefully
when you are in situations where the indi-
cator flashes. You may feel some vibra-
tions from the underbody and you may
feel some resistance when turning the
steering wheel when the VDIM is using its
various functions.
“ABS” warning light (U.S.A.)
“ABS” warning light (Canada)

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ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FUNCTION
The anti −lock brake system function is de-
signed to help prevent lock −up of the
wheels during sudden braking or when
braking on slippery road conditions. This
assists in providing directional stability
and steering performance of the vehicle
under these circumstances.
Effective way to press the ABS brake
pedal: When the brake pedal is de-
pressed and the anti −lock brake system
function is in action, the slip indicator
flashes. In this situation, to let the anti −
lock brake system work for you, just
hold the brake pedal down more firmly.
Do not pump the brake in a panic stop.
This will result in reduced braking per-
formance.
Depressing the brake pedal on slippery
road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-
er, a steel plate at a construction site,
joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day
tends to activate the anti −lock brake sys-
tem function. When the anti
−lock brake system function
is activated, you may hear the anti −lock
brake system function operating sound
and the vibrations of the vehicle body and
steering wheel. You may also hear the
motor sound in the engine compartment
even after the vehicle is stopped. Howev-
er, it does not indicate any trouble.
CAUTION
The antilock brake system function
is not designed to shorten braking
distance. Always drive at a moderate
speed and maintain a safe distance
from the vehicle in front of you. De-
pending on road conditions, braking
distance may be longer than that of
a vehicle without the antilock brake
system. If tire chains are used, brak-
ing distance may become longer.
Compared with vehicles without an
antilock brake device, your vehicle
may require a longer stopping dis-
tance in the following cases:
Driving on rough, gravel or snow
covered roads.
Driving with tire chains installed.
Driving over the steps such as the
joints on the road.
Driving on roads where the road
surface is pitted or has other differ-
ences in surface height.
If tire grip performance exceeds its
capability, or if hydroplaning occurs
during high speed driving in the rain,
the antilock brake system does not
provide vehicle control.

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TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTION
The traction control function is designed to
help prevent skid of the drive wheels dur-
ing sudden acceleration on slippery road
surfaces.
You may feel vibration or noise in your
vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes.
CAUTION
Under certain slippery road condi-
tions, full traction of the vehicle and
power against drive wheels cannot be
maintained, even though the traction
control system is in operation. Do not
drive the vehicle under any speed or
maneuvering conditions which may
cause the vehicle to lose traction
control. In situations where the road
surface is covered with ice or snow,
your vehicle should be fitted with
snow tires or tire chains. Always
drive at a moderate speed.
VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL
FUNCTION
The vehicle stability control function is de-
signed to help prevent skid of the wheels
while cornering on slippery road surfaces
or when turning the steering wheel abrupt-
ly.
The system controls the driving and brak-
ing forces on each tire and also controls
the power steering assistance to help the
driver to recover vehicle stability.
CAUTION
Depending on the road conditions,
the vehicle stability control function
may not be able to stabilize your ve-
hicle. Always drive at a moderate
speed.
The tire pressure warning system warns
you that the tire inflation pressure is
low.
The tire pressure warning system is not
a substitute for checking normal tire infla-
tion pressure. Check the tire inflation
pressure with a tire pressure gauge regu-
larly.
CAUTION
The warning system may not activate
immediately if bursts or sudden air
leakage should occur.
Tire pressure warning system

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Some parts of the audio system can be
adjusted using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Details of the specific switches, controls,
and features are described below.1. Volume control switch
2. “ ” switch
3. “MODE” switch 1. Volume control switch
Push the “+” side to increase the volume.
The volume continues to increase while
the switch is being pushed.
Push the “ −” side to decrease the volume.
The volume continues to decrease while
the switch is being pushed.
2. “   ” switch
Radio
This switch has the following features—
To select a preset station:
Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ”
side of the switch. Do this again to select
the next preset station.
To seek a station:
Push and hold the “ ” or “ ” side of the
switch until you hear a beep. Do this
again to find the next station. If you push
the switch on either side during the seek
mode, seeking will be cancelled.
To step up or down the frequency, push
and hold the switch even after you hear
a beep. When you release the switch, the
radio will begin seeking up or down for a
station. Do this again to find the next
station. XM satellite radio
∗—
To select a preset channel, push the “ ”
or “ ” side of the switch. Repeat until a
desired channel is found.
∗: Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal-
er for details.
Compact disc player
Use this switch to skip up or down to a
different track in either direction.
Quickly push and release the “ ” or “ ”
side of the switch until the track you want
to listen to is set. If you want to return
to the beginning of the current track, push
the “ ” side of the switch once, quickly.
Push and hold the “ ” or “” side of the
switch until the disc you want to listen to
is set.
Audio remote controls
(steering switches)

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This system supports Bluetooth, a
wireless system that allows you to
make or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel and
without using cables to connect the
phone and system.
The phone must be paired to the system
before using the hands −free feature. If
your cellular phone does not support Blue-
tooth , this system will not function.
CAUTION
While you are driving, do not use a
cellular phone or connect the
Bluetooth  phone.
NOTICE
Do not leave your cellular phone in
the car. The temperature indoor may
be high and damage the phone.
The system may not function in the follow-
ing conditions and places:
The cellular phone is turned off.
The current position is outside the
communication area.
The cellular phone is not connected.
The cellular phone has a low battery.
The cellular phone is hiding behind the
seat or in the glove box and console
box.
The cellular phone touches or is cov-
ered with metal materials.
This system supports the following ser-
vice.
HFP (Hands Free Profile) Ver. 1.0
OPP (Object Push Profile) Ver. 1.1
If your cellular phone does not support
HFP, you cannot enter the Bluetooth 
phone, and take OPP service individually.
BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
—Some basics

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CAUTION: Radio Frequency Radiation
Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65.
This equipment has very low levels of
RF energy that it deemed to comply
without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable
that it should be installed and oper-
ated with at least 20 cm and more
between the radiator and person’s
body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and legs).
Colocation: This transmitter must
not be co −located or operated in con-
junction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Steering switches
Overhead console
1. Volume control switch
To increase the volume: Push “+”.
To decrease the volume: Push “ −”.
When driving at 80 km/h (50 mph) or
more, the volume automatically increases
without switch adjustment. When your
speed falls below 70 km/h (43 mph), the
volume automatically returns to its original
level.
Voice guidance volume can be changed by
pushing the volume control switch on the
steering wheel. 2. Talk switch
Pushing the talk switch turns the hands −
free system on and initiates the speech
command system.
Pushing and holding the talk switch ends
the speech command system.
3. Offhook switch
Pushing the off −hook switch turns the
hands −free system on.
When receiving a call, pushing the off −
hook switch allows you to talk on the
phone.
—Control and features
 Steering switches and microphone

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Cancel operation—
Do either one of the following:
Push the onhook switch at anytime
during the operation.
Push the talk switch and say “Can-
cel” after the beep at anytime dur-
ing the operation except while a call
is connected.
When receiving a phone call, a ring tone
is audible and the system changes into
the telephone mode.
When receiving a phone call, the display
is as follows. The display differs depend-
ing on whether or not the vehicle is in
motion.
When the vehicle is stopped:
Number, name or “Incoming” is displayed.
When the vehicle is in motion:
“Incoming” is displayed.
Do either one of the following:
Pushing the off−hook switch allows you
to talk on the phone.
Pushing the on −hook switch refuses
the call.
To adjust the ring volume, push “+” or “ −”
on the steering volume controls. Volume
adjustment cannot be done using the au-
dio system.
Repeatedly pushing “ −” on the steering
volume controls mutes the ring.
When receiving an international phone
call, the name of the party may not be
displayed correctly depending on the cellu-
lar phone. To transfer a call to the phone:
The received call can be transferred from
the hands
−free system to the cellular
phone that is connected to Bluetooth . For
details, refer to the user’s guide for the
cellular phone.
—Receiving a p hone call

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Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified
heating or cooling. This setting clears the
front view more quickly.
To heat the vehicle interior while de-
frosting the windshield, choose
floor/windshield air flow.
Some parts of the air conditioning system
can be adjusted using the switches on the
steering wheel.
Details of the specific switches, controls,
and features are described below.1. Temperature selector (“TEMP”) (with “DUAL” button indicator
on—individual setting on driver side
only)
(with “DUAL” button indicator
off—simultaneous setting on driver and
front passenger)
2. “AUTO” button
3. “OFF” button “AUTO” button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the “AUTO” button. The
“AUTO” button will turn on, indicating that
the automatic operation mode has been
selected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow, air intake and on
−off of
the air conditioning according to the tem-
perature.
When you press the “AUTO” button with
the air intake mode at FRESH, internal
circulation may be applied for maximum
cooling.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
Temperature selector
To increase the temperature, press the
“  ” side. To decrease it, press the “ ”
side.
“LO” appears when you adjust to maxi-
mum cooling, and “HI” appears when you
adjust to maximum warming.
With the “DUAL” button indicator on—This
button changes the temperature on the
driver side only.
Climate remote controls
(steering switches)

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INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
TOYOTA
Information before driving your Toyota
Break−in period 275
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Fuel 275
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Operation in foreign countries 277
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Three −way catalytic converters 277
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Engine exhaust cautions 278
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Facts about engine oil consumption 279
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Iridium −tipped spark plugs 280
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Brake system 281
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Electric power steering system 282
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 282
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Your Toyota’s identification 283
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Theft prevention labels 284
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Suspension and chassis 284
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Tire information 285
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Vehicle load limits 295
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Cargo and luggage 295
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Types of tires 298
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CAUTION
Do not pump the brake pedal if the
hybrid system is not operating.
Each push on the pedal uses up
your reserved brake fluid pressure.
Even if the power assist is com-
pletely lost, the brakes will still
work. But you will have to push the
pedal hard, much harder than nor-
mal. And your braking distance will
increase.
DRUMINDISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE
SYSTEM
Your vehicle has a drum−in −disc type
parking brake system. This type of brake
system n eeds bedding −down of the brake
shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-
ding− down. Driving conditions where the steering
wheel must be turned frequently may
cause an overload to the electric power
steering system. The system will reduce
assistance for sometime to prevent the
power steering from overheating. In this
case, you may feel some resistance when
turning the steering wheel though it is not
a malfunction.
CAUTION
If the “P/S” warning light comes on,
take your vehicle to the Toyota dealer
as soon as possible. In this case, you
may feel the heavy steering wheel
maneuvering. Drive your vehicle while
gripping the steering wheel firmly.
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
Electric power steering system
Brake pad wear limit
indicators