fuel TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 2008 XV40 / 8.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors ............. 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Doors.................................... 50
Trunk .................................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 56
Front seats ........................... 56
Rear seats ............................ 58
Head restraints ..................... 59
Seat belts ............................. 61
Steering wheel ..................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 70
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 72
1-5. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 74
Power windows .................... 74
Moon roof ............................. 76
1-6. Refueling ............................. 79 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 79 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 84
Immobilizer system ............... 84
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 106
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 131
Transmission ...................... 135
Turn signal lever ................. 137
Parking brake ..................... 138
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 139 Gauges and meters ............ 139
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 142
Multi-information display ..... 145
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers .............................. 149
Headlight switch ................. 149
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 153
1Before driving
2When driving

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6-1. Specifications.................... 396Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ............ 396
Fuel information .................. 406
Tire information ................... 409
6-2. Customization ................... 421 Customizable features ........ 421
6-3. Initialization ....................... 424 Items to initialize ................. 424
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................. 426
Abbreviation list ........................ 428
Alphabetical index ..................... 429
What to do if... ........................... 438
6Vehicle specifications
7For U.S. owners
Index

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 304
P. 368
P. 404
P. 409
Trunk P. 54
Doors P. 50
Fuel filler door P. 79Rear turn signal lights P. 137
Rear window defoggerP. 182
Tail lights P. 149
: If equipped
Tail and rear side marker lights P. 149

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display P. 139
P. 145
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
P. 69Hood lock releaselever
P. 288
Pictorial index
Fuel filler door opener
P. 79
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever P. 149
P. 137
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *1
P. 183
Windshield wiper and
washer switch
P. 153
Clock
Security indicator P. 255
P. 84
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 72
Tire pressure warning reset switch
P. 305
Auxiliary box P. 251
Cup holder P. 250
Parking brake pedal P. 138
Trunk opener P. 54
“ECO HEAT/COOL”
switch
P. 174
Emergency flashers

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For your information
Main Owners Manual
Please note that this manual covers all models and all equipment, including
options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not
installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota
vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that these
parts are not covered by Toyota warranty and that Toyota is not responsible
for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may
cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products.
Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance,
safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification
may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle may
affect electronic systems such as the multi-port fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multi-port fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake
system, SRS airbag system or seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to
check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instruc-
tions regarding installation.
Despite their electromagnetic shielding high voltage parts and cables on
hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic
waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appli-
ances.

Before driving1
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1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information................ 34 Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors ........... 36
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 47
Doors ................................. 50
Trunk .................................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 56
Front seats ......................... 56
Rear seats.......................... 58
Head restraints................... 59
Seat belts ........................... 61
Steering wheel ................... 69
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 70
Outside rear view mirrors ... 72 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 74
Power windows .................. 74
Moon roof ........................... 76
1-6. Refueling........................... 79 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 79
1-7. Theft deterrent system .... 84 Immobilizer system ............ 84
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 86
1-8. Safety information ........... 87 Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 106
Installing child restraints ........................ 110

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1-1. Hybrid system
Hybrid system
Your vehicle is a hybrid vehicle. It has characteristics different from
conventional vehicles. Be sure you are closely familiar with the char-
acteristics of your vehicle, and operate with care.
The hybrid system combines a gasoline engine and an electric
motor (traction motor) according to driving conditions, improving
fuel efficiency and reducing exhaust emissions.
Gasoline engine
Electric motor (traction motor)
■ When stopped/during take-off
The gasoline engine stops when the vehicle is stopped. During
take-off, the electric motor (traction motor) drives the vehicle. At
slow speeds or when traveling down a gentle slope, the engine
is stopped and the motor is used.

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■Hybrid battery air vent
There is an air intake vent on the
package tray for the purpose of
cooling the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery). If the vent becomes
blocked, the hybrid battery may
overheat, leading to a reduction in
hybrid battery output.
Emergency shut off system
The emergency shut off system blocks off the high voltage current
and stops the fuel pump to minimize the risk of electrocution and fuel
leakage when a certain level of impact is detected by the impact sen-
sor. If the emergency shut off syste m activates, your vehicle will not
restart. To restart the hybrid system, contact your Toyota dealer.
Energy monitor/consumption screen
You can view the status of your
hybrid system on the multi-infor-
mation display (P. 145) and the
navigation system screen*
(  P. 27, 29).
The following images are exam-
ples only, and may vary slightly
from actual conditions.
*: Vehicles with Navigation System

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1-1. Hybrid system
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Before driving
■
Consumption (navigation system only)
Press “INFO”.
Touch “Trip information” on the
“Information” screen.
If the “Energy Monitor” screen is
displayed, touch .
Fuel consumption in the past
30 minutes
Regenerated energy in the
past 30 minutes
One symbol indicates 50 Wh.
Up to 4 symbols are shown.
Best fuel economy among
average
Cruising range
Average fuel consumption
STEP1
STEP2
■Resetting the consumption data
Touching will reset the average fuel consumption. Touching
will reset all the data (except the cruising range) on the “Con-
sumption” screen.

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Hybrid warning messageA message is automatically displayed when a malfunction occurs in
the hybrid system or an impr oper operation is attempted.
If a warning message is shown
on the multi-information display,
read the message and follow the
instructions. ( P. 357)
■If a warning light comes on or a wa rning message is displayed, or the
12-volt battery has been disconnected
The hybrid system may not start. In that case, try to start the system again. If
the “READY” indicator does not come on, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ When refueling, the fuel filler door may take a few moments to open
As part of emission system operation, it may take up to 10 seconds for the
fuel filler door to automatically rel ease after the opener switch is pressed.
Before refueling is possible, a message will be shown on the multi-informa-
tion display. ( P. 79)
■ Running out of fuel
When the vehicle has run out of fuel and the hybrid system cannot be
started, refuel the vehicle with at least enough gasoline to make the low fuel
level warning light ( P. 351) go off. If there is only a small amount of fuel,
the hybrid system may not be able to start. (The minimum amount of fuel to
add to make the low fuel level warning light go out is about 2.5 gal. [9.8 L,
2.1 Imp.gal.], when the vehicle is on a level surface. This value may vary
when the vehicle is on a slope.)