Toyota Camry 2009 Owners Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
2
When driving
Interior fea-
3
tures
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
6
specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for Canadian owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-1. Key information.................. 24
Keys..................................... 24
1-6. Theft deterrent system....... 78
Engine immobilizer
system................................ 78
Alarm.................................... 80
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.) ......................... 82
1-2. Opening, closing
locking the
trunk.................................. 26
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 38
Doors.................................... 42
Trunk.................................... 47
Adjustable components
1-3.
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)................. 50
Front seats........................... 50
Rear seats............................ 52
Head restraints..................... 54
Seat belts............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror.................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors..... 67
1-4. Opening a
window
Power windows .................... 69
Moon roof............................. 71
nd closing the
s............................ 69
and
doors and
1-7. Safety information.............. 83
Correct driving posture......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant
classification system........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 102
Installing child restraints ..... 106
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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............................. 74
Opening the fuel tank cap.... 74
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2-2. Instrument cluster............ 141
Gauges and meters............ 141
Indicators and warning
lights................................. 145
Multi-information display..... 149
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
.............................. 152
Headlight switch.................. 152
Fog light switch................... 156
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 157
2-4. Using other driving
systems
........................... 159
Cruise control...................... 159
Driving assist systems ........ 162
2-5. Driving information........... 165
Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 173
Dinghy towing
(automatic
transmission) ................... 181
Dinghy towing
(manual transmission) ...... 182
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Interior features
Using the air conditioning
3-1.
system a
nd defogger...... 186
Automatic air conditioning
system .............................. 186
Manual air conditioning
system .............................. 194
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror
defoggers.......................... 199
3-2. Using the
audio s
ystem.................. 201
Audio system types............ 201
Using the radio................... 204
Using the CD player........... 210
Playing MP3 and
WMA discs....................... 217
Optimal use of the
audio system.................... 225
Using the AUX adapter....... 228
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 229
3-3. Using the ha
nds-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) features
(CD player with changer
only) ................................. 232
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)........... 235
Making a phone call ........... 244
Setting a cellular phone...... 248
Security and system
setup ................................ 253
Using the phone book ........ 257
Using the interior
3-4.
................................ 264
lights
Interior lights list ................. 264
• Interior light ...................... 265
• Personal lights.................. 266
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2
3
......... 232
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5
6
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
3-5. Using the storage
features
List of storage features....... 267
• Glove box......................... 268
• Console box..................... 268
• Cup holders...................... 270
• Auxiliary boxes................. 272
3-6. Other interior features ..... 275
Sun visors .......................... 275
Vanity mirrors..................... 276
Clock.................................. 277
Ashtrays............................. 278
Power outlet ....................... 279
Seat heaters....................... 281
Armrest............................... 283
Rear sunshade................... 284
Trunk storage extension
(vehicles with reclining
rear seat).......................... 285
Floor mat............................ 286
Trunk features.................... 287
Garage door opener........... 288
Compass............................ 293
........................... 267
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care...... 298
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ................. 298
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior .................. 300
4-2. Maintenance...................... 303
Maintenance
requirements .................... 303
General maintenance......... 305
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 308
4-3.
Do-it-yourself
maintenance ................... 309
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 309
Hood................................... 313
Positioning a floor jack........ 314
Engine compartment .......... 316
Tires.................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure......... 344
Wheels................................ 348
Air conditioning filter........... 350
Key battery ......................... 353
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 357
Light bulbs.......................... 368
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications
5-1. Essential information ....... 374
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 374
If you think something is
wrong................................ 377
Fuel pump shut off
system .............................. 378
Event data recorder ............ 379
5-2. Steps to take
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 381
If a warning message is
displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 391
If you have a flat tire............ 400
If the engine will not start.... 411
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 413
If you lose your keys........... 414
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system)............................. 415
If the battery is
discharged........................ 417
If your vehicle overheats..... 421
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................. 424
in an
....................... 381
6-1. Specifications................... 428
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 428
Fuel information.................. 439
Tire information .................. 442
6-2. Customization................... 454
Customizable features........ 454
6-3. Initialization....................... 458
Items to initialize................. 458
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 460
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 461
Index
Abbreviation list........................ 466
Alphabetical index.................... 467
What to do if... .......................... 477
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4
5
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P. 152
Pictorial index
P. 156
P. 138, 152
P. 313
P. 157
P. 67
P. 152
P. 153
P. 71
Exterior
Headlights (low beam)
Headlights (high beam)
Hood
Turn signal/parking lights
Moon roof ∗
Outside rear view
mirrors
Windshield wipers
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Side marker lights
Fog lights ∗
P. 334
P. 400
P. 436
P. 442
P. 47
P. 42
P. 74
P. 138
Rear window defogger
P. 199
P. 152
P. 152
Fuel filler door
Doors
Rear turn signal lights
Trunk
Tires
●Rotation
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Tail lights
Tail and rear side marker
lights
∗: If equipped
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P. 268
P. 50
P. 85
P. 69
P. 56
P. 85
P. 85
A
P. 268
Pictorial index
P. 286
P. 54
P. 283
P. 270
Interior
Head restraints
Seat belts
Power window
switches
SRS driver airbag
Floor mat
SRS front passenger
airbag
Armrest
Cup holder
Console box
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Glove box
Front seats
SRS side airbags
A
P. 264
P. 276
P. 71
P. 275
P. 85
P. 293
P. 288
P. 272
P. 266
P. 266
P. 65
Vehicles with moon roof
SRS curtain shield airbags
Rear personal lights
Garage door opener switches ∗
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Auxiliary box
Moon roof switches
Front personal lights
Interior light
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Compass ∗
∗: If equipped
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P. 265
P. 276
P. 275
P. 85
P. 293
P. 288
P. 272
P. 266
P. 65
Pictorial index
A
Vehicles without moon roof
Front personal lights
SRS curtain shield airbags
Interior light
Interior
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Auxiliary box
Garage door opener switches ∗
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Compass ∗
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B
P. 69
P. 69
P. 42
P. 43
Inside door lock button
Door lock switch
Window lock switch
Power window switches
∗: If equipped
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P. 133
P. 270
Pictorial index
P. 272
P. 279
P. 139
P. 137
P. 270
P. 413
C
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission shift lever
Interior
Shift lock override
button
Manual transmission
Manual transmission shift lever
Cup holder
Auxiliary box ∗
Power outlet
Cup holder
Parking brake lever
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P. 141
P. 149
P. 64
Pictorial index
P. 47
P. 152
P. 138
P. 156
P. 201
P. 157
P. 277
P. 78, 80
P. 67
P. 336
P. 139
P. 313
P. 74
P. 272
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
∗
Instrument panel
∗
Clock
Security indicator
Outside rear view
mirror switches
Fuel filler door opener
Emergency
flasher switch
Audio system
Navigation system *
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
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Trunk opener
Hood lock release
lever
Auxiliary box
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever
Parking brake pedal ∗
∗: If equipped
1
*
: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 199
P. 186
P. 199
P. 199
P. 194
Pictorial index
A
Automatic air conditioning syst em
Air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
Manual air conditioning system
Instrument panel
Air conditioning system
Rear window defogger switch
Outside rear view mirror defogger switch ∗
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B
P. 126
P. 159
P. 236
P. 191
P. 130
P. 150
P. 236
P. 229
Type A
“DISP” switch ∗
Audio remote control
switches *
Telephone switches ∗ *
2
2
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Talk switch ∗ *
Cruise control switch
Air conditioning remote
control switches
2
∗
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with smart
key system)
∗: If equipped
2
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Naviga tion System Owner’s Manual”.
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P. 159
P. 236
P. 130
P. 236
P. 229
Pictorial index
B
Type B
Instrument panel
Engine switch
(vehicles without smart
key system)
Audio remote control
switches *
2
Cruise control switch
Telephone switches
Talk switch ∗ *
2
*
2
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C
P. 279
P. 228
P. 274
P. 281
Power outlet
AUX adapter
Cable pass-through
Seat heater switches ∗
∗: If equipped
2
*
: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Naviga tion System Owner’s Manual”.
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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/sequential 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 instructions regarding installation.
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Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota
dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
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CAUTION
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you,
your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the cigarette lighter, the windows, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be
fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause death or injury to people if
the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do
in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or
its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must
or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota
and its equipment.
Safety symbol
Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle with
a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not
let this happen”.
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Before driving
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1-1. Key information................ 24
Keys................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk................................ 26
Smart key system .............. 26
Wireless remote control..... 38
Doors ................................. 42
Trunk.................................. 47
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 50
Front seats......................... 50
Rear seats.......................... 52
Head restraints................... 54
Seat belts........................... 56
Steering wheel................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ............................... 65
Outside rear view mirrors... 67
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 69
Power windows.................. 69
Moon roof........................... 71
1-5. Refueling........................... 74
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 74
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 78
Engine immobilizer
system ............................. 78
Alarm.................................. 80
Theft prevention labels
(for U.S.A.)....................... 82
1-7. Safety information ........... 83
Correct driving posture....... 83
SRS airbags....................... 85
Front passenger occupant
classification system........ 97
Child restraint systems..... 102
Installing child
restraints........................ 106
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart key system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart key
system (→P. 26)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(→P. 38)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system (type A)
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote
control function (→P. 38)
Valet key
Key number plate
Vehicles without smart key system (type B)
Master keys
Valet key
Key number plate
Keys
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart key system)
Take out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (→P. 415)
■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box and the trunk storage extension (if equipped) as circumstances demand. Set the luggage security system. (→P. 48, 268, 285)
Vehicles with smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own
use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.
Vehicles without smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use
and leave the valet key only with the attendant.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a key is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using
the key number plate. (→P. 414)
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Before driving
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high tempera-
tures by placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any mate-
rial that blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the key.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 27)
Unlocks the trunk (→P. 27)
Starts the engine (→P. 126)
Smart key system (if equipped)
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
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Before driving
Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antenna outside the trunk
Antenna inside the trunk
Antennas inside the cabin
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
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Before driving
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
the trunk release button.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Ways of coping: →P. 415)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by, a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
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