Toyota 2008 Camry Hybrid Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1

Before driving

Information on the hybrid system and adjusting and op-

erating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steer-

ing column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior fea-

tures

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For U.S.

owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

2

1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22

Hybrid system ...................... 22

1-2. Key information.................. 34

Keys..................................... 34

1-3. Opening, closing and

locking the doors............. 36

Smart key system................. 36

Wireless remote control ....... 47

Doors.................................... 50

Trunk.................................... 54

1-4. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)................. 56

Front seats........................... 56

Rear seats............................ 58

Head restraints..................... 59

Seat belts............................. 61

Steering wheel ..................... 69

Anti-glare inside rear view

mirror.................................. 70

Outside rear view mirrors..... 72

1-5. Opening and closing the

windows............................ 74

Power windows .................... 74

Moon roof............................. 76

1-6. Refueling............................. 79

Opening the fuel tank cap.... 79

1-7. Theft deterrent system....... 84

Immobilizer system............... 84

Theft prevention labels

(for U.S.A.) ......................... 86

1-8. Safety information.............. 87

Correct driving posture......... 87

SRS airbags ......................... 89

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 101

Child restraint systems ....... 106

Installing child restraints ..... 110

2-1. Driving procedures........... 120

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

Power (ignition) switch........ 131

Transmission...................... 135

Turn signal lever................. 137

Parking brake ..................... 138

2-2. Instrument cluster............ 139

Gauges and meters............ 139

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 142

Multi-information display..... 145

2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers.............................. 149

Headlight switch ................. 149

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 153

1

Before driving

2

When driving

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

3

2-4. Using other driving

systems ........................... 155

Cruise control...................... 155

Driving assist systems ........ 158

2-5. Driving information........... 162

Cargo and luggage ............. 162

Vehicle load limits............... 165

Winter driving tips ............... 166

Trailer towing ...................... 170

Dinghy towing ..................... 171

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger...... 174

Automatic air conditioning

system .............................. 174

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers.......................... 182

3-2. Using the audio system.... 183

Audio system types............. 183

Using the radio.................... 186

Using the CD player............ 192

Playing MP3 and

WMA discs........................ 199

Optimal use of the audio

system .............................. 207

Using the AUX adapter....... 210

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 211

3-3. Using the hands-free

phone system (for cellular

phone)............................. 213

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone) features

(CD player with changer

only) ................................. 213

Using the hands-free phone

system

(for cellular phone)........... 216

Making a phone call ........... 224

Setting a cellular phone...... 228

Security and system

setup ................................ 233

Using the phone book ........ 237

3-4. Using the interior lights... 244

Interior lights list ................. 244

• Interior light ...................... 245

• Personal lights.................. 246

3-5. Using the storage

features........................... 247

List of storage features....... 247

• Glove box......................... 248

• Console box..................... 248

• Cup holders...................... 250

• Auxiliary boxes................. 251

3-6. Other interior features ..... 253

Sun visors........................... 253

Vanity mirrors..................... 254

Clock .................................. 255

Ashtrays ............................. 256

Power outlet ....................... 257

Seat heaters....................... 259

Armrest............................... 261

Floor mat............................ 262

3

Interior features

TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

4

Trunk features.................... 263

Garage door opener........... 264

Compass............................ 269

4-1. Maintenance and care...... 274

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior........... 274

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............ 276

4-2. Maintenance ..................... 279

Maintenance

requirements.................... 279

General maintenance......... 281

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs.......................... 284

4-3. Do-it-yourself

maintenance................... 285

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ...................... 285

Hood................................... 288

Positioning the jack ............ 289

Engine compartment.......... 291

12-volt battery .................... 300

Tires................................... 304

Tire inflation pressure......... 313

Wheels............................... 317

Air conditioning filter........... 319

Key battery......................... 322

Checking and replacing

fuses ................................ 325

Light bulbs.......................... 336

5-1. Essential information....... 342

If your vehicle needs to be

towed................................ 342

If you think something is

wrong................................ 345

Event data recorder............ 346

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency ...................... 348

If a warning light turns on

or a warning buzzer

sounds... .......................... 348

If a warning message is

displayed .......................... 357

If you have a flat tire........... 368

If the hybrid system will

not start ............................ 377

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P ................... 379

If you lose your keys........... 380

If the electronic key does

not operate properly......... 381

If the vehicle’s 12-volt

battery is discharged ........ 384

If your vehicle overheats..... 388

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 392

4

Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

5

6-1. Specifications.................... 396

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)............ 396

Fuel information.................. 406

Tire information................... 409

6-2. Customization................... 421

Customizable features........ 421

6-3. Initialization....................... 424

Items to initialize ................. 424

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners................. 426

Abbreviation list ........................ 428

Alphabetical index..................... 429

What to do if... ........................... 438

6

Vehicle specifications

7

For U.S. owners

Index

6

Headlights (low beam)

P. 149

Pictorial index

Exterior

Turn signal/parking lights

P. 137, 149

Hood

P. 288

Windshield wipers

P. 153

Outside rear view

mirrors

P. 72

Headlights (high beam)

P. 149

Moon roof 

P. 76

Side marker light

P. 149

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Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 304

P. 368

P. 404

P. 409

Trunk

P. 54

Doors

P. 50

Fuel filler door

P. 79

Rear turn signal lights

P. 137

Rear window defogger

P. 182

Tail lights

P. 149

: If equipped

Tail and rear side marker lights

P. 149

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Glove box

P. 248

Front seats

P. 56

Shift lever

P. 135

SRS side airbags

P. 89

Power window

switches

P. 74

Seat belts

P. 61

SRS front passenger

airbag

P. 89

SRS driver airbag

P. 89

A

Console box

P. 248

Interior

Pictorial index

Floor mat

P. 262

Head restraints

P. 59

Armrest

P. 261

Cup holders

P. 250

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A

Interior light

P. 245

Vanity mirrors

P. 254

Moon roof switches

P. 76

Sun visors

P. 253

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 89

Compass 

P. 269

Garage door opener switches 

P. 264

Auxiliary box

P. 251

: If equipped

Vehicles with moon roof

Front personal lights

P. 246

Rear personal lights

P. 246

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 70

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Interior light

P. 245

Vanity mirrors

P. 254

Sun visors

P. 253

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 89

Compass 

P. 269

Garage door opener switches 

P. 264

Auxiliary box

P. 251

Front personal lights

P. 246

Anti-glare inside rear view mirror

P. 70

Pictorial index

Interior

A

Vehicles without moon roof

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B

Window lock switch

P. 74

Power window switches

P. 74

Door lock switch

P. 50

: If equipped

Inside door lock button

P. 50

12

Gauges and meters

Multi-information display

P. 139

P. 145

Tilt and telescopic steering

control lever

P. 69

Hood lock release

lever

P. 288

Pictorial index

Fuel filler door opener

P. 79

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

P. 149

P. 137

Instrument panel

Audio system

Navigation system *

1

P. 183

Windshield wiper and

washer switch

P. 153

Clock

Security indicator

P. 255

P. 84

Outside rear view

mirror switches

P. 72

Tire pressure warning

reset switch

P. 305

Auxiliary box

P. 251

Cup holder

P. 250

Parking brake pedal

P. 138

Trunk opener

P. 54

“ECO HEAT/COOL”

switch

P. 174

Emergency flashers

13

: If equipped

*

1

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

Rear window defogger switch

Outside rear view mirror defogger switch



P. 182

A

Air conditioning system

P. 174

14

B

Cruise control switch

P. 155

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Talk switch  *

2

P. 217

Air conditioning remote

control switches

P. 179

“DISP” switch

P. 146

Telephone switches  *

2

P. 217

Audio remote control

switches

P. 211

“POWER” switch

P. 131

15

C

AUX adapter

P. 210

Seat heater switches 

P. 259

Power outlet

P. 257

Cable pass-through

P. 252

: If equipped

*

2

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation 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/sequen-

tial 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 instruc-

tions regarding installation.

Despite their electromagnetic shielding high voltage parts and cables on

hybrid vehicles emit approximately the same amount of electromagnetic

waves as conventional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appli-

ances.

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Scrapping 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/perchlor-

ate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbags, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-

trol batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-

ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-

cle. 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 dis-

tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or

reading can result in a collision causing 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 addi-

tion, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be

fatal to children.

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CAUTION

■ Disposal of the hybrid battery (traction battery)

If your vehicle is disposed of without the hybrid battery having been

removed, there is a danger of serious electric shock if high voltage parts,

cables and their connectors are touched. In the event that your vehicle must

be disposed of, the hybrid battery must be disposed of by your Toyota dealer

or a qualified service shop. If the hybrid battery is not disposed of properly, it

may cause electric shock that can result in death or serious injury.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

Safety symbol

CAUTION

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.

NOTICE

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.

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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