Toyota Camry 2010 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior fea-

tures

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

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.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

Before driving

1-1. Key information

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

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system................................ 80

Alarm.................................... 82

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ......................... 84

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart key system................. 27

Wireless remote control ....... 38

Doors.................................... 42

Trunk.................................... 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 51

Rear seats............................ 53

Head restraints..................... 55

Seat belts............................. 57

Steering wheel ..................... 65

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 66

Outside rear view

mirrors................................ 68

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows

Power windows .................... 70

Moon roof............................. 72

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture......... 85

SRS airbags ......................... 87

Front passenger occupant

classification system........... 99

Child restraint systems ....... 104

Installing child restraints ..... 108

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 120

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system) ...................... 131

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without smart

key system) ...................... 135

Automatic transmission ...... 138

Manual transmission........... 142

Turn signal lever................. 144

Parking brake ..................... 145

Horn.................................... 146

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ..................................... 76

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 147

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 151

Multi-information display..... 155

2-3. Operating the lights

and wipers

Headlight switch.................. 159

Fog light switch................... 163

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 164

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 166

Driving assist systems ........ 170

2-5. Driving information

Cargo and luggage ............. 175

Vehicle load limits............... 178

Winter driving tips ............... 179

Trailer towing ...................... 183

Dinghy towing (automatic

transmission) .................... 191

Dinghy towing (manual

transmission) .................... 192

Interior features

Using the CD player........... 223

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 232

Operating an iPod

player ............................... 240

Operating a USB memory

player ............................... 246

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 253

Using the AUX adapter....... 258

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 260

3-3. Using the Bluetooth

audio system

Bluetooth

audio system.... 263

Using the Bluetooth

audio system.................... 266

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player.... 271

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player.... 273

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 278

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Automatic air conditioning

system .............................. 196

Manual air conditioning

system .............................. 204

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers.......................... 209

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............. 211

Using the radio.................... 215

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 279

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 283

Making a phone call ........... 292

Setting a cellular phone...... 296

Security and system

setup ................................ 301

Using the phone book ........ 305

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3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 313

• Interior light ...................... 314

• Personal lights ................. 315

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 316

• Glove box......................... 317

• Console box..................... 317

• Cup holders...................... 319

• Auxiliary boxes................. 321

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors .......................... 324

Vanity mirrors..................... 325

Clock.................................. 326

Ashtray............................... 327

Power outlets ..................... 328

Seat heaters....................... 330

Armrest............................... 332

Rear sunshade................... 333

Trunk storage extension..... 334

Floor mat............................ 335

Trunk features.................... 336

Garage door opener........... 338

Compass............................ 343

Maintenance and care

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior ........... 348

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior ............ 350

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements .................... 353

General maintenance......... 355

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs .......................... 358

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 359

Hood................................... 362

Positioning a floor jack........ 363

Engine compartment .......... 365

Tires.................................... 382

Tire inflation pressure......... 392

Wheels................................ 396

Air conditioning filter........... 398

Key battery ......................... 401

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 405

Light bulbs.......................... 418

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 424

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 425

If you think something

is wrong ............................ 428

Fuel pump shut off

system .............................. 429

Event data recorder ............ 430

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 432

If a warning message is

displayed (vehicles with multi-information

display) ............................. 444

If you have a flat tire............ 454

If the engine will not start.... 465

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P (automatic

transmission) .................... 467

If you lose your keys........... 468

If the electronic key does

not operate properly

(vehicles with smart

key system)....................... 469

If the battery is

discharged........................ 471

If your vehicle overheats..... 475

If the vehicle becomes

stuck ................................. 478

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 482

Fuel information.................. 495

Tire information .................. 498

6-2. Customization

Customizable features........ 510

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 514

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 516

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 517

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 522

Alphabetical index.................... 523

What to do if... .......................... 533

P. 159

Pictorial index

P. 163

P. 144

P. 362

P. 164

P. 68

P. 159

P. 160

P. 72

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Headlights (high beam)

Hood

Side marker/parking lights

Moon roof 

Outside rear view mirrors

Windshield wipers

Turn signal lights

Fog lights 

P. 382

P. 454

P. 491

P. 498

P. 47

P. 42

P. 76

P. 144

Rear window defogger

P. 209

P. 159

Fuel filler door

Doors

Rear turn signal lights

Trunk

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Stop/tail lights

Rear side marker light

: If equipped

P. 317

P. 51

P. 87

P. 70

P. 57

P. 87

P. 317

Pictorial index

P. 335

P. 55

P. 332

P. 319

Interior

Head restraints

Seat belts

Power window switches

SRS driver airbag

Floor mat

SRS front passenger airbag

Cup holder

Console box

Armrest

Glove box

Front seats

SRS side airbags

P. 313

P. 325

P. 72

P. 324

P. 87

P. 343

P. 338

P. 321

P. 315

P. 66

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

P. 314

P. 325

P. 324

P. 87

P. 343

P. 338

P. 321

P. 315

P. 66

Pictorial index

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 

P. 70

P. 42

P. 43

Inside lock button

Door lock switch

Window lock switch

Power window switches

: If equipped

P. 138

P. 319

Pictorial index

P. 321

P. 328

P. 145

P. 142

P. 319

P. 467

Automatic transmission

Automatic transmission shift lever

Interior

Shift lock override

button

Manual transmission

Manual transmission shift lever

Cup holders

Auxiliary box

Power outlet

Cup holders

Parking brake lever

P. 147

P. 155

P. 65

Pictorial index

P. 47

P. 159

P. 144

P. 163

P. 211

P. 164

P. 326

P. 80, 82

P. 68

P. 384

P. 145

P. 362

P. 76

P. 321

P. 424

P. 171

P. 146

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

VSC OFF switch

Outside rear view mirror switches



Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

Clock

Security indicator

Emergency flasher switch



Audio system Navigation system *

Fuel filler door opener

Trunk opener

Hood lock release lever

Auxiliary box

Horn

Tire pressure warning reset switch

Windshield wiper and washer switch Tilt and telescopic steering control lever Parking brake pedal 

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.



P. 209

P. 196

P. 209

P. 204

Pictorial index

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 

P. 131

P. 166

P. 284

P. 201

P. 135

P. 156

P. 284

P. 260

Type A

“DISP” switch 

Audio remote control switches *

Telephone switches  *

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)

Talk switch  *

Cruise control switch

Air conditioning remote control switches



Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with smart

key system)

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

P. 166

P. 284

P. 135

P. 284

P. 260

Pictorial index

P. 131

Type B

Instrument panel

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)

Audio remote control switches *

Telephone switches 

Cruise control switch

Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)

Talk switch  *

P. 328

P. 240, 246

P. 258

P. 323

P. 330

Power outlet

USB/AUX adapter  AUX adapter 

Cable pass-through

Seat heater switches 

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

For your information

Main Owner’s 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.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

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.

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.

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 could result in death or serious injury.

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.

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.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

Before driving

1-1. Key information

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

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors and trunk

Smart key system .............. 27

Wireless remote control..... 38

Doors ................................. 42

Trunk.................................. 47

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats......................... 51

Rear seats.......................... 53

Head restraints................... 55

Seat belts........................... 57

Steering wheel................... 65

Anti-glare inside rear

view mirror....................... 66

Outside rear view

mirrors.............................. 68

1-4. Opening and closing

the windows

Power windows.................. 70

Moon roof........................... 72

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap................................... 76

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system ............................. 80

Alarm.................................. 82

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.)....................... 84

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 85

SRS airbags....................... 87

Front passenger occupant

classification system........ 99

Child restraint systems..... 104

Installing child

restraints........................ 108

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. 27)

• 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

1-1. Key information

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. 469)

■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box and the trunk storage extension as circumstances demand. Set the luggage security system. (P. 48, 317, 334) 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 Toy ota dealer using the key number plate. (P. 468)

■ When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft, make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

Before driving

1-1. Key information

NOTICE

■ 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.

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. 28) Unlocks the trunk (P. 28) Starts the engine (P. 131)

: If equipped

Smart key system



Before driving

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk

Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)

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.

Press the lock button to lock the door.

Unlocking the trunk

Press the button to unlock the trunk.

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

Before driving

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.

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.

■ 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. 469)

● When the electronic key battery is depleted

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Pictorial index

Before driving

1-1. Key information

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk