Toyota Camry 1998 Owner's Manual

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−1 Overview of instruments and controls

D Instrument panel overview

D Instrument cluster overview

D Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

1. Rear view mirror remote control lever

2. Side defroster outlet

3. Side vent

4. Instrument cluster

5. Center vents

6. Glovebox

7. Electric moon roof switch and personal light

8. Garage door opener box or miscellaneous box

9. Power door lock switch

10. Power window switches

11. Cup holders

12. Cup holder or rear ashtray

13. Parking brake lever

14. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever

15. Auxiliary box

16. Hood lock release lever

1. Power rear view mirror control switch

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Clock

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Car audio

7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Front ashtray

10. Power outlet

11. Cigarette lighter

12. Ignition switch

13. Cruise control switch

14. Tilt steering lock release lever

15. Traction control system off switch

16. Instrument panel light control knob

Instrument cluster overview

1. Engine coolant temperature gauge

2. Service reminder indicators or indicator lights

3. Fuel gauge

4. Speedometer

5. Odometer and two trip meters

6. Theft deterrent system/Engine immobiliser system indicator light

7. Tachometer

8. Trip meter reset knob

9. Low fuel level warning light

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

(type A)

(type B)

Brake system warning light

Seat belt reminder light

Discharge warning light

Malfunction indicator lamp

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Low oil pressure warning light

(type A)

Anti-lock brake system warning light

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(type B)

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Open door warning light

Rear light failure warning light

SRS airbag warning light

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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light

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Traction control system off indicator/warning light

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Automatic transmission indicator light

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

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: For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1−5.

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: If this light flashes, see ”Cruise control” in Chapter 1−6.

Slip indicator light

Overdrive−off indicator light

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Cruise control indicator light

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1−2 Keys and Doors

D Keys D Engine immobiliser system

D Side doors D Power windows D Trunk lid

D Hood D Theft deterrent system D Fuel tank cap

D Electric moon roof

Keys (without engine immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the glovebox and trunk.

To protect things locked in the glovebox or trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the doors 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.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the 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.

Keys (with engine immobiliser system)

Your vehicle is supplied with the two kinds of key.

Master key (black)—This key works in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will need it to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip.

Subkey (gray)—This key will not work in the glovebox and trunk.

The master key and subkey each have a transponder chip in their key head which is very important for the system function, so be careful not to lose these keys. If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the side door can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

NOTICE

When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions:

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

z When starting the engine, do not

use the key in contact with another transponder key (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press another key plate against the key grip. Otherwise the engine may not start, or may stop soon after it starts.

z Do not bend the key grip.

z Do not cover the key grip with any

material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.

z Do not knock the key hard against

other objects.

z Do not leave the key exposed to

high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.

z Do not put the key in water or

wash it in an ultrasonic washer.

z Do not use the key with electromag-

netic materials.

KEY NUMBER PLATE

Your key number is shown on the plate. Keep the 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.

Engine immobiliser system

The engine immobiliser system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start, only when the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle.

Inserting the registered key in the ignition switch automatically cancels the system, which enables the engine to start. The indicator light will go off.

For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, your dealer will need your key number and master key. However, there is a limit to the number of additional keys your Toyota dealer can make for you.

If you make your own duplicate key, you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.

The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second to show the system is set.

If either of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.

D The indicator light stays on except

when the theft deterrent system is setting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent system.)

D The indicator light does not start flash-

ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch.

D The indicator light flashes unsteady.

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

Side doors

For vehicles sold in Canada

FCC ID: MOZ RI−4ATY MADE IN JAPAN

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with RSS−210 of insudtry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.

Vehicles with power door lock system—All the doors lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear side.

All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

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.

Driver’s side

Passenger’s side

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.

—Wireless remote control

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever 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.

Locking operation

Unlocking operation

Your vehicle has a wireless remote control system that can lock or unlock all the doors, or activate the theft deterrent system from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS

To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and surely.

To lock: Push the ”LOCK” switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time, parking lights, side marker lights and tail lights flash.

Check to see that the doors are securely locked.

If any of the doors is not securely closed, or if the key is in the ignition switch, locking cannot be performed by the ”LOCK” switch.

To unlock: Push the ”UNLOCK” switch once to unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks all the doors simultaneously. At this time, parking lights, side marker lights and tail lights flash twice.

You have 30 seconds to open a door after using the wireless remote unlock feature. If a door is not opened by then, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

If the ”LOCK” or ”UNLOCK” switch is kept pressed in, the locking or unlocking operation is not repeated. Release the button and then push again.

”PANIC” SWITCH

Pushing the ”PANIC” switch for 2 seconds blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.

The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter the vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to brake into or damage your vehicle.

The alarm will last for one minute. To stop this in the midway, push the ”PANIC” switch once again, unlock any door with the key or transmitter, open the trunk with the key or turn the ignition key from the ”LOCK” to ”ON” position.

To cancel the “PANIC” mode, unlock any door with the key or wireless remote control transmitter, open the trunk with the key or turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON” podition.

The ”PANIC” mode does not work when the key is inserted in the ignition switch.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage on the transmitter.

D Do not leave the transmitter on the

places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard.

D Do not disassemble it. D Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

D Avoid putting it in water.

You can use up to 2 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information.

If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance:

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.

D The batteries may have been con-

sumed. Check the batteries in the transmitter. To replace the batteries, see ”Replacing transmitter batteries”.

Replacing transmitter batteries

The expected life of your transmitter batteries is about one year. For replacement, use DURACELLr DL2016 or equivalent.

a. Using a screwdriver, separate the two halves of the transmitter with the transmitter buttons facing down.

b. Remove and replace the transmitter batteries.

If you touch a new battery with your fingers, clean it with rubbing alcohol. Skin oils may shorten the batteries’ life.

c. Reassemble the transmitter case. Make sure the gasket is properly installed.

After replacing batteries, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.

If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident.

MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T ISC: 1470 K1361 MADE IN U.S.A.

This complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may caused undesired operation.

Power windows

Window lock button

The windows can be operated with the switch on each door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if both front doors are closed, they work for 45 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.

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 switches on the passengers’ doors. The driver’s door also has switches that control the passengers’ windows.

The window moves 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.

D 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.

D 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 switches.

D 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.

Trunk lid—

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.

—Lock release lever

—Luggage security system

To open the trunk lid from the driver’s seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

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.

On vehicles with built−in child restraint, only the left seatback has a lock lever and can be lowered. The right seatback cannot be folded down.

After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are securely locked, otherwise someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat.

Hood

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.

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on a uxiliar y catch lever and lift the hood.

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Theft deterrent system—

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip− this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to your head or body.

To deter the vehicle theft, The system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked.

The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights.

SETTING THE SYSTEM

1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.

The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See ”Engine immobiliser system” for details.)

2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.

3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood.

The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked.

The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again.

4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle.

Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system.

WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET

Activating the system

The system will give the alarm under the following conditions:

D If any of the doors is unlocked or if

the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter

D If the battery terminal is disconnected

and then reconnected

The indicator light will come on when the system is activating.

If any of the door is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked again.

After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again.

Reactivating the alarm

Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops.

The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in “Activating the system”.

Stopping the alarm

The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways:

D Turn the ignition key from the ”LOCk”

to ”ON” position.

D Unlock any of the doors with the key

or wireless remote control transmitter.

D Open the trunk with the key.

These ways cancel the system at the same time.

TESTING THE SYSTEM

1. Open all the windows.

2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light goes off or starts flashing.

3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm.

4. Stopping the alarm as described above.

5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected.

If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.

Fuel tank cap

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up.

When refueling, turn off the engine.

CAUTION

D Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable.

D 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.

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.

CAUTION

D Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

D 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

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the personal light.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the ”ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened.

Sun shade operation—

The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand.

Sliding operation—

To open: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN”’ side.

The roof will fully open. To stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the ”SLIDE OPEN” or ”TILT UP” side briefly.

The sun shade will be opened together with the roof.

To close: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side.

As a precaution when closing, the roof stops at the three−quarters closed position before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Tilting operation—

To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT UP” side.

To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE OPEN” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released except to slide open.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

D While the vehicle is moving, always

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.

D 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.

D Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle,e specially 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.

D Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

D Anti−glare inside rear view

mirror

D Sun visors

Seats

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit well back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

Chapter 1−3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

D Seats

D Front seats

D Fold−down rear seat

D Head restraints

D Seat belts

D SRS driver and front passenger

airbags

D SRS side airbags

D Child restraint

D Tilt steering wheel

D Outside rear view mirrors

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the

occupants are not properly seated. Do not allow sitting on top of a folded−down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and not properly restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

D During driving, do not allow pas-

sengers to stand up or move around between seats. Severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Front seats— —Front seat precautions (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

The SRS side airbags are installed in the driver and front passenger seats. Observe the following precautions.

D Do not lean against the front door

when the vehicle is in use. The side airbag inflates with considerable speed and force; you may be killed or seriously injured.

D Do not modify or replace the seats

or surface of the front seats with the side airbags. Such changes may disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate, resulting in death or serious injury. Consult your Toyota dealer.

D Do not use accessories for the

seats which cover the parts where the side airbags should inflate. Such accessories may prevent the side airbags from activating correctly, causing death or serious injury.

—Seat adjustment precautions

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

D 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.

D When adjusting the seat, be careful

not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

D After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

D After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

D Do not put objects under the seats.

The objects may interfere with the seat− lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

D While adjusting the seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may catch and injure your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. 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 in a frontal or rear collision 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.

3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB

Turn the knob either way.

4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever upward or downward.

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