Toyota Camry 2008 Owner's Manual

2008

Quick Reference Guide

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2008 Camry Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine maintenance 9 Fuel tank door release and cap 8 Hood release 9 Indicator symbols 5 Instrument cluster 4 Instrument panel 2-3

Keyless entry

Light control-Instrument panel 8

Smart Key system

1,2

Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19 Audio 20-21

Auto lock functions

Automatic Transmission 10 Clock 18 Cruise control 16 Cup holders 22 Garage door opener (HomeLink®)

Lights1& turn signals 14

Moonroof 12 Multi-information display 15 Parking brake 11 Power outlets-12V DC 15 Seat adjustments-Front 13 Seat adjustments-Rear 13 Seat heaters 19 Seats-Head restraints 12 Steering lock release 11 Steering wheel switches 21 Sunshade-Rear 17 Te le p ho ne controls (Bluetooth®) 17 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11 Windows-Power 12 Windshield wipers & washers 14

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

SAFETY AND

EMERGENCY FEATURES

Child comfort guide 24 Door locks 23 Doors-Child safety locks 23 Seat belts 23 Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24 Spare tire & tools 25 Tire Pressure Warning System reset 24 Trunk-Internal release 25

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and

more information.

HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

Steering wheel controls

XLE and LE models

Steering wheel controls

SE model

Steering wheel audio controls Steering wheel climate controls Multi-information display button Voice command button Telephone controls

1,2

Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls

Wiper and washer controls Emergency flasher button Audio system

Tire Pressure Warning System reset

Automatic Air Conditioning

Manual Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat heater controls

AUX audio jack 12V DC Power outlet “ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)

Cruise control Engine (ignition) switch (standard key) Tilt and telescopic steering lock release Power rearview mirror control Air Conditioning controls Outside rearview mirror

If equipped

For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

/Back window defogger button

OVERVIEW

Instrument cluster

With multi-information display

Without multi-information display

Engine coolant temperature Service indicator and reminder Tachometer Speedometer Fuel gauge Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control Multi-information display Automatic Transmission shift position indicator Sequential shift display* Odometer, two trip meters and outside temperature display

* If equipped

Indicator symbols

Brake system warning

Driver seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Front passenger seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)

Charging system warning

Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator

Low engine oil pressure warning

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Engine oil replacement reminder

Low fuel level warning

Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning

Low windshield washer fluid level warning

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

Slip indicator

Vehicle Stability Control

Cruise control indicator

Anti-lock Brake System warning

For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2008 Owner’s Manual.

OVERVIEW

Keyless entry

Locking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Push

Unlocking operation

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

Trunk lid

Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Panic button

Push and hold

Smart Key system* (if equipped)

Start function

Green indicator ON

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Carrying

Depress brake pedal

Push

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.

Power (without starting engine)

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACC

OFF

Accessories such as the radio will operate.

Power ON; the engine not running.

All systems OFF.

Locking/Unlocking operation

Carry remote to lock/unlock

Locking front door

Push

Unlocking front door*

Grasp

Opening trunk

Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. Grasping passenger handle will unlock all doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

OVERVIEW

Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Tu rn

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness control

Hood release

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pull

Pull up latch and raise hood

Engine maintenance

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

Engine oil filler cap Engine oil level dipstick Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid tank

Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,” “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement.”

cylinder

(2GR-FE) engine

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Auto lock functions

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or turned OFF.

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.*

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.*

Vehicles without Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or

“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.

Vehicles with Smart Key system

-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to ACCESSORY

mode or OFF and driver’s door is opened.

* Automatic Transmission only

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

Fourth gear

Third gear

Second gear

First gear

6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine

Park

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

“S” mode

The “ENGINE START STOP”/engine switch must be ON and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

Floor shift type:

+: Upshift (push and release)

-: Downshift (pull and release)

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.

Steering lock release

Smart Key system Without Smart Key system

Tu rn

Push

Tu rn

Push

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

Length

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Parking brake

Lever type

Set Release

Pull

(3) Lower

(2) Push

(1) Pull

Pedal type

slightly

Set: Depress Release: Depress again

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windows-Power

Driver side

Down

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close. To stop window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.

Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

Window lock switch

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation

Open

Recommended driving position to minimize wind noise.

Tilting operation

Tilt

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

Seat adjustments-Front

Manual seat

Position Height crank (driver side only) Seatback angle Position, cushion angle and height Lumbar support (driver side only)

Power seat

Seat adjustments-Rear (if equipped)

Reclining type (XLE model)

Fold down type (LE model)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatback angle lever

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Pull

Fold down

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Adjust interval

Pull to wash and wipe

Single wipe

Interval wipe

Slow

Fast

Lights & turn signals

Headlights

High beam

Headlights

Parking lights

Auto

DRL OFF

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns

on the turn signal lights at a reduced intensity.

-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a

delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

Low beam

High beam flasher

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Tu rn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

Turn signals

Right turn

Lane change

Left turn

Lane change

Power outlets-12V DC

Front console

Center console (XLE and SE model)

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.

Center console (LE model)

Multi-information display (if equipped)

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push “DISP” to change information in the following:

(1) Outside temperature (2) Miles left on remaining fuel (3) Current gas mileage (4) Running distance from engine start (5) Average vehicle speed from engine start (6) Multi-information display OFF (7) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)* (if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.

Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-7 in the Owner’s Manual for more details. For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.

*HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Cruise control

Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Cancel

Resu me

Increase speed

Decrease speed

The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal.

The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) (if equipped)

Audio unit

Steering wheel telephone switches

Microphone

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

XLE and LE models

Vol ume

End call

Start call

Voice command button

SE model

Vol ume

Start call

End call

Voice command button

Bluetooth®technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible telephone and the system.

Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-4 in the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Clock

Air Conditioning/Heating

Front

manual Air Conditioning

H-Hour set M-Minute set

Fan speed Temperature Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger Air Conditioning ON/OFF Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for cooler air. Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It is not possible to change intake to fresh. Fresh or recirculated cabin air

* If equipped

Front

automatic Air Conditioning

Temperature (driver side) “DUAL” button Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passengers. Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passengers. Fan speed Airflow vent In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging. Temperature (passenger side) Air Conditioning ON/OFF Fresh or recirculated cabin air Outside rearview mirror/Rear defogger Windshield airflow/defogger Climate control OFF Automatic climate control ON Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air intake and fan to adjust automatically.

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Front passenger seat

Driver seat

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio

Typ e 1

Push to turn ON/OFF

Push to skip up /down folder

Seek station/ CD track select

Station/CD track scan

Typ e 2 additional functions

View genre/Push to skip up/down folder

Eject CD

View CD text

Push to adjust tone & balance

Mode

Preset buttons - functions in other modes indicated above number

Load CD(s)

AM/Satellite radio

CD PLAYER

To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold

selection.

CD changer (Type 2 only)

-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.

-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.

Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.

To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.” To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”

RADIO

To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset

button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select. To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again to hold selection.

AUX audio jack

Wire pass through

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Audio control (XLE and LE models)

Volume control

(SE model)

A/C control (XLE and LE models only)

A/C OFF

Temperature selector

Auto A/C ON/OFF

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Volume control

“ ”

-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the

next strong station.

-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.

“MODE”

Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cup holders

Front

Manual Transmission models

Automatic Transmission models

Not removable

LE modelXLE and SE models

Rear

Push to open

Pull to open

LE modelXLE and SE models

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Door locks

Unlock

Lock

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.

Seat belts

Take up slack

Too high

Keep as low on hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be reextended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Child comfort guide

Push up, or squeeze lock release to lower

Rear seat outside position guides provide added comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints.

Tire Pressure Warning System reset

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button until the indicator blinks three times.

2. Wait a few minutes to allow initialization to complete.

If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding spare), indicator comes on. Pushing “ SET” button should not turn off the light. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Spare tire & tools

Tool location

With compact spare tire

Without compact spare tire

Removing the spare tire

OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Jack handle Wheel nut wrench Jack Spare tire

Loosen and remove the nut. Remove the spare tire cover. Loosen and remove the bolt. Remove the spacer (with aluminum wheels).

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.

Customer Experience Center

1-800-331-4331

MN 00505-QRG08-CAM

Printed in the USA 6/07

Abbreviation list

Abbreviation/Acronym list

ABBREVIATIONS MEANING

A/C Air Conditioner ABS Anti-Lock Brake System ACC Accessory

ALR Automatic Locking Retractor CAL Calibration

CRS Child Restraint System

DISP Display

ECU Electronic Control Unit EDR Event data recorder

ELR Emergency Locking Retractor GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

I/M Emission inspection and maintenance

462

LED Light Emitting Diode

MMT Methylcyclopentadiency Manganese Tricarbonyl

M + S Mud and Snow

MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether

OBD On Board Diagnostics SRS Supplemental Restraint System

TIN Tire Identification Number TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control

VIN Vehicle Identification Number

VSC Vehicle Stability Control

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-1. Key information.................. 24

Keys..................................... 24

1-6. Theft deterrent system....... 77

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 77

Alarm.................................... 79

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ......................... 81

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and

trunk.................................. 26

Smart key system................. 26

Wireless remote control ....... 37

Doors.................................... 41

Trunk.................................... 46

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)................. 49

Front seats........................... 49

Rear seats............................ 51

Head restraints..................... 53

Seat belts............................. 55

Steering wheel ..................... 63

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 64

Outside rear view mirrors..... 66

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows............................ 68

Power windows .................... 68

Moon roof............................. 70

1-7. Safety information.............. 82

Correct driving posture ......... 82

SRS airbags ......................... 84

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 96

Child restraint systems ....... 101

Installing child restraints ..... 105

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures........... 116

Driving the vehicle.............. 116

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart key

system)............................. 126

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 130

Automatic transmission ...... 133

Manual transmission........... 137

Turn signal lever................. 138

Parking brake ..................... 139

1-5. Refueling............................. 73

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 73

2-2. Instrument cluster............ 141

Gauges and meters............ 141

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 145

Multi-information display..... 149

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