Toyota CAMRY 1996 Owner Manual
Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS
AND CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-1
Overview of instruments
and controls
Instrument panel overview
Instrument cluster overview
Indicator symbols on the
instrument panel
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Instrument panel overview
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3
Instrument cluster overview
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light*
Seat belt reminder light*
Discharge warning light*
Malfunction indicator lamp*
Low fuel level warning light*
Low oil pressure warning light*
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Anit-lock brake system warning light*
Open door warning light*
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Rear light failure warning light*
SRS airbag warning light*
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Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive-off indicator light
“PWR” mode indicator light
Cruise control indicator light*
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Automatic transmission indicator lights
*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warn-
ing buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.
*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.
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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-2
Keys and Doors
Keys
Side doors
Power windows
Trunk lid
Back door
Hood
Fuel tank cap
Electric moon roof
Keys
The master key works in every lock.
The subkey will not work in the trunk
and glovebox.
To protect things locked in the trunk or
glvebox when you have your vehicle
parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.
Since the side doors, back door and trunk
lid can be locked without a key, you should
always carry a spare master key in case
you accidentally lock your keys inside the
vehicle.
Keep the key number plate in a safe
place such as your wallet, not in the
vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you need
additional keys, duplicates can be made
by a Toyota dealer using the key number.
You should also put a copy of the key
number with your important papers.
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Side doors
LOCKING WITH KEY
Turn the key towards the front of the
vehicle to lock and towards the back to
unlock.
Vehicles with power door lock system—All the side doors and back door
lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. I n the driver’s door lock, turning
the key once will unlock the driver’s door
and twice in succession will unlock all the
side doors and back door simultaneously .
On some models, the door keyhole light
will come on to help you locate the keyhole if you pull up and release the door
handle when inserting the key into the
driver’s door keyhole in the dark.
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LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Turn the lock knob forward to lock and
backward to unlock the door.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock system—
The door cannot be locked if you leave the
key in the ignition switch.
LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
To lock all the side doors and back
door simultaneously, push the power
door lock switch on the LOCK side.
Pushing on the UNLOCK side will unlock them.
Power windows
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the
vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also
helps prevent the doors from being
opened unintentionally.
LOCKING WITH REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTORS
Turn the lock knob to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear door
so it can be opened from the outside only,
not from inside. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each side door.
The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, they work
for 60 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either front door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves
as long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
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Automatic operation (to open only):
Push the switch completely down and
then release it. The window will fully open.
To stop the window partway, lightly pull the
switch up and then release it.
OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS
Use the switch on each passenger’s
door or the switches on the driver’s
door that control each passenger’s
window.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock button on
the driver’s door, the passengers’ windows cannot be operated.
CAUTION
!
To avoid serious personal injury,
you must do the following.
Always make sure the head, hands
and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside
the vehicle before you close the
power windows. If someone’s neck,
head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the
power windows, be sure that they
operate the windows safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the swi tch es.
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Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches
and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.
—Lock release leverTrunk lid (sedan and coupe)—
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clockwise.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver’s
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
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—Luggage security system Back door (wagon)—
This system deactivates the lock release lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.
1. Push down the security lock levers
to lock the rear seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding
them down to make sure they are securely
locked—otherwise, someone could get
into the t r unk by folding down a rear seat.
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2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the
master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the lock release lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.
FROM OUTSIDE
To open the back door, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to unlock. Then
pull the handle and raise the door.
To close the door, lower it and press down
on it. After closing the back door, try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed.
FROM INSI DE (vehicles with third seat)
Turn the lock knob rightward to lock
and leftward to unlock the back door.
To open the door, pull the handle and
push the door outward.
For closing, hold the lever and lower the
door. After closing the back door, try pushing it outward to make sure it is securely
closed.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.
Closing the back door with the lock knob
set in the lock position will also lock the
back door. Be careful not to lock your keys
in the vehicle.
—Power back door lock
Vehicles with power door lock system—To lock the back door, push the
power door lock switch on the LOCK
side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side
will unlock it.
At this time, all the side doors are operated simultaneously (See “Side doors”.).
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.
Vehicles without power door lock system—To lock the back door, push the
switch on the “LOCK” side. To unlock
the back door, push the switch on the
“UNLOCK” side.
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.
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—Back door child protector
(with third seat) Hood
CAUTION
!
Before driving, be sure that the
doors are closed and locked.
Along with the proper use of seat
belts, locking the back door helps
prevent the passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle
during an accident. It also helps
prevent the back door from being
opened unintentionally.
Keep the back door closed while
driving. This not only keeps the
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a back door
so it can be opened from the outside only,
not from inside. We recommend using this
feature whenever small children are in the
vehicle.
luggage from being thrown out
but also prevents exhaust gases
from entering the vehicle.
To open the hood, pull the hood lock
release lever under the dash. The hood
will spring up slightly. In front of the
vehicle, press up on the auxiliary
catch lever and lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
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Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the
lever up.
CAUTION
!
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames when refueling.
The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not re-
move the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying out
of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise, then
pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the
cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When installing,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.
5S-FE engined vehicles with automatic
transmission—
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
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CAUTION
!
Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel spillage in
case of an accident.
Use only a genuine Toyota fuel
tank cap for replacement. It has a
built-in check valve to reduce fuel
tank vacuum.
Electric moon roof
To open the moon roof, push the
switch on the “SLIDE” side. Pushing
on the opposite side will close it. To tilt
up the rear end of the moon roof, push
the switch on the “UP” side. Pushing
on the opposite side will lower it.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position. However, if
both front doors are closed, it works for 60
seconds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when either
front door is opened.
The moon roof will move while the switch
is being pushed and stop when released.
However, as a precaution when closing, it
stops at the three-quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to
close it completely.
You may open the moon roof to any desired position.
The sun shade can be opened or closed
manually. However, if you open the moon
roof, the sun shade will be opened together with the moon roof.
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CAUTION
!
To avoid serious personal injury,
you must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, al-
ways keep the head, hands and
other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening.
Otherwise, you could be seriously
injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved
in an accident.
Always make sure nobody places
his/her head, hands and other
parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If
someone’s neck, head or hands
gets caught in the closing roof, it
could result in a serious injury.
When anyone closes the roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.
Never leave small children alone
in the vehicle, especially with the
ignition key still inserted. They
could use the moon roof switches
and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.
Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
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Part 1
Seats
Front seats—
—Seat adjustment precautions
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS—
Chapter 1-3
Seats, Seat belts,
Steering wheel
and Mirrors
Seats
Front seats
Rear seats
Head restraints
Seat belts
SRS airbags
Child restraint
Tilt steering wheel
Outside rear view mirrors
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror
Vanity mirrors
While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback
upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.
CAUTION
!
Do not drive with the vehicle occu-
pants not properly seated, such as
sitting on top of a folded-down
seatback, or in the luggage
compartment. Persons not properly seated and restrained by seat
belts can be severely injured in the
event of emergency braking or a
collision.
During driving, do not let passen-
gers stand up or move around between seats. Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.
Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot
pedals, steering wheel and instrument
panel controls are within easy reach of the
driver.
CAUTION
!
Adjustments should not be made
while the vehicle is moving, as the
seat may unexpectedly move and
cause the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be care-
ful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat position,
try sliding it forward and backward
to make sure it is locked in position.
After adjusting the seatback, exert
body pressure to make sure it is
locked in position.
Do not put objects under the seats
as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly
push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly
move, causing the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not
put your hands under the seat or
near the moving parts. You may
jam your hands or fingers.
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—Adjusting front seats
(manual seat)
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Pull the lock release lever up. Then
slide the seat to the desired position
with slight body pressure and release
the lever.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE
Turn the knob either way.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUM-
BAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
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—Adjusting front seats
(power seat—type A)
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Lean forward and pull the lock release
lever. Then lean back to the desired
angle and release the lever.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
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—Adjusting front seats
(power seat—type B)
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT CUSHION ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
ADJUSTING DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT
Pull the lever forward and release.
Repeat this until you have a comfortable
support.
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—Adjusting front seats
(power seat—type C)
ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat at
that position.
Do not place anything under the seat. It
might interfere with the seat movement.
ADJUSTING SEATBACK ANGLE
Move the control switch in the desired
direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.
CAUTION
!
To reduce the risk of sliding under
the lap belt during a collision, avoid
reclining the seatback any more
than needed. The seat belts provide
maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up
straight and well back in the seats.
If you are reclined, the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a
frontal collision, the risk of personal
injury may increase with increasing
recline of the seatback.
—Moving passenger’s seat
for rear seat entry (coupe)
For easy access to the rear seat, do
this.
1. Lift the seatback lock release lever or
press the release pedal.
The seat will slide forward slightly.
2. Move the seat to the front-most position.
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Before entry, push the seat belt hanger
down as far as it will go if it is in the
raised position.
After passengers are in, lift up the seatback and return the seat until it locks.
CAUTION
!
After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rearward to make sure that it is secured in place.
Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
Rear seats—
—Fold-down rear seat
(sedan and coupe)
Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.
This will enlarge the trunk room as far as
the front seatbacks. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded
separately.
CAUTION
!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
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—Fold-down rear seat (wagon)
BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
1. Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it
up.
If desired, each bottom cushion may be
lifted separately.
CAUTION
!
When returning the bottom cushion
to its original position:
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the bottom cushion and are arranged in
their proper position for ready
use.
Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull
up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
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2. Remove the head restraint, unlock
the seatback and fold it down while
pushing the bottom cushion forward.
This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised bottom cushion.
See “Luggage stowage precautions” in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.
If desired, each seat may be folded separately.
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3. After folding the seatback down,
hook the strap to the tab on the reverse
side of the seatback.
CAUTION
!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:
Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.
Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
4. Store the head restraint using the
head restraint retaining holes in the
bottom cushion.
—Fold-down third seat (wagon)
—Take-down third seat
(wagon)
1. Swing the seatback up with the
handle.
2. Turn the bottom cushion over with
the handle.
CAUTION
!
Take care not to get your hands or
fingers caught.
Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seatback.
When using the third seat, for your
safety make sure the rear seatback
is also upright and securely
locked.
BEFORE TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT
Stow the third seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
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Head restraints
(vertically adjustable type)
TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT
1. Turn the bottom cushion over.
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2. Release the lock release lever and
fold down the seatback.
CAUTION
!
Take care not to get your hands or
fingers caught.
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
CAUTION
!
Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
Head restraints (vertically and
rotationally adjustable type)
To raise the head restraint, pull it up.
To lower it, press the lock release button and push the head restraint down.
To move the head restraint forward,
pull on the top.
Pulling the top of the head restraint as far
as it can go will return it to the upright position.
The head restraint is most effective when
it is close to your head. Therefore, using
a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.
CAUTION
!
Adjust the top of the head restraint
so that it is closest to the top of
your ears.
After adjusting the head restraint,
make sure it is locked in position.
Do not drive with the head re-
straints removed.
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Seat belts—
—Seat belt precautions
Toyota recommends that the driver and
passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the
chance of injury and/ or the severit y of injury
in acc idents.
Baby or small child. Use a child restraint
system which fits your vehicle. See “Child
restraint” for details.
Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the
rear seat and must be restrained using the
vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident
statistics, the child is safer when properly
restrained in the rear seat than in the front
seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or
kneel on either rear or front seats. If the
shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or
face, move the child to the center position
and use the center lap belt .
Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends
the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for
specific recommendations. The lap belt
should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.
Injured person. Toyota recommends the
use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury,
however, first check with your doc t or.
CAUTION
!
Persons should ride in their seats
properly wearing their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in
the event of sudden braking or a collision.
When using the seat belts, observe
the following:
Use the belt for only one person at
a time. Do not use a single belt for
two or more people—even children.
Avoid reclining the seatbacks too
much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position.
(See the seat adjustment instructions.)
Be careful not to damage the belt
webbing or hardware. Take care
that they do not get caught or
pinched in the seat or doors.
Inspect the belt system periodical-
ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and
loose parts. Damaged parts should
be replaced. Do not disassemble or
modify the system.
Keep t h e b e l t s c l ean and dr y. If they
need cleaning, use a mild soap
solution or lukewarm water. Never
use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the
belts.
Replace the belt assembly (includ-
ing bolts) if it has been used in a
severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if
damage is not obvious.
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