1996 TOYOTA CAMRY air condition

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Air conditioning controls (type B)
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11 4(a) Controls and functions
The temperature control knob is used to
adjust the temperature of the delivered
air.
Turn the knob toward the HIGH position
for higher temperature and toward the
LOW position for lower temperature.
The air intake control button is used to se-
lect intake air, either outside air or recircu-
lated air.
With the button in the OUTSIDE AIR
mode, the system will take fresh outside
air into the unit. For recirculated air, set
the button to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode. Pressing the button once again will
let the button out in the OUTSIDE AIR
mode.
The air flow control buttons are used to
select the air flow outlets air is delivered
from.
See (f) Air flow selectionº for detailed in-
formation.
The fan speed control knob is used to turn
on and off the fan and select the fan
speed.
The higher the fan speed setting is, the
more air is delivered. Turning the knob to
the OFFº position turns off the fan.
The air conditioning on-off button is used
to turn on and off the air conditioning.With the button pressed in, the air condi-
tioning turns on. Pressing the button once
again will turn the air conditioning off.
If the indicator light flashes, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There
may be slippage of the drive belt or trouble
in the compressor. If this happens, the air
conditioning is automatically turned off to
avoid damage to the drive belt.
(b) Heating
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere except the LOW position.
When dehumidified heating is desired,
turn the knob between the HIGH and
middle positions.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, place the knob around the
middle.
2. If quick circulation of heated air is de-
sired, set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode of the air intake control button.
For normal use, it is best to set to the
OUTSIDE AIR mode. Otherwise the win-
dows will fog up more easily.
3. Press in the FLOOR button of the air
flow control buttons.
If cooler air is desired at face level for bi-
level operation, press in the BI-LEVEL
button.If the windshield fogs up easily, press in
the FLOOR/WINDSHIELD button.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
If dehumidified heating is desired, press in
the air conditioning on-off button.
(c) Cooling
1. Turn the temperature control knob
anywhere between the middle and LOW
positions.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, turn the knob around the
middle.
2. If quick circulation of cooled air is de-
sired, set to the RECIRCULATED AIR
mode of the air intake control button.
For normal use, it is best to set to the
OUTSIDE AIR mode.
3. Press in the FACE button of the air flow
control buttons.
If warmer air is desired at floor level for bi-
level operation, press in the BI-LEVEL
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11 5 For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Press in any fan speed control button
except the OFFº button.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
(d) Ventilation
1. Turn the temperature control knob at
the LOW position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.
3. Press in the FACE button of the air flow
control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow control
including other settings, see (f) Air flow
selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(e) Windshield defogging and defrost-
ing
To remove interior fog on the windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
any position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.3. Press in the WINDSHIELD button of
the air flow control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob any-
where except the OFFº position.
5. Press in the air conditioning on-off but-
ton.
To remove frost or exterior fog on the
windshield:
1. Turn the temperature control knob to
the HIGH position.
2. Set to the OUTSIDE AIR mode of the
air intake control buttons.
3. Press in the WINDSHIELD button of
the air flow control buttons.
For detailed information on air flow con-
trol, see (f) Air flow selectionº.
4. Turn the fan speed control knob to the
HIº position.
5. Leave the air conditioning on-off but-
ton in the OFF position.
(f) Air flow selection
FACE buttonÐThis button directs the air
flow to face level.
BI-LEVEL buttonÐThis button directs
the air flow to face level and the floor. Ex-
cept in ventilation, the air to the floor is
slightly warmer than that to face level.FLOOR buttonÐThis button directs air
flow mostly to the floor.
FLOOR/WINDSHIELD buttonÐThis but-
ton directs air flow to the windshield as well
as the floor.
WINDSHIELD buttonÐThis button di-
rects air flow mostly to the windshield and
front side windows.
Do not use the WINDSHIELD button dur-
ing cooling operation in extremely humid
weather. The difference between the tem-
perature of the outside air and that of the
windshield could cause the outer surface
of the windshield to fog up, blocking your
vision.
(g) Operating tips

Be sure the air inlet grilles in front of the
windshield are not blocked by leaves
or other obstructions.

If air flow control is not satisfactory,
check the dashboard vents. (See
Side ventsº or Lower ventº after
Heater controlsº.)

To help cool down the interior after
parking in the hot sun, drive for the first
few minutes with the windows open.
After the excess heat has blown away,
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133 The amount of engine oil consumed
depends on the viscosity of the oil, the
quality of the oil and the conditions
the vehicle is driven under.
More oil is consumed by high-speed driv-
ing and frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.
A new engine consumes more oil, since
its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls
have not become conditioned.
When judging the amount of oil con-
sumption, note that the oil may be-
come diluted and make it difficult to
judge the true level accurately.
As an example, if a vehicle is used for re-
peated short trips, and consumes a nor-
mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not
show any drop in the oil level at all, even
after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is
because the oil is gradually becoming di-
luted with fuel or moisture, making it ap-
pear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out
when the vehicle is then driven at high
speeds, as on an expressway, making it
appear that oil is excessively consumed
after driving at high speeds.IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL
CHECK
One of the most important points in proper
vehicle maintenance is to keep the engine
oil at the optimum level so that oil function
will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essen-
tial that the oil level be checked regularly.
Toyota recommends that the oil level be
checked every time you refuel the vehicle.
NOTICE
Failure to check the oil level regu-
larly could lead to serious engine
trouble due to insufficient oil.
For detailed information on oil level check,
see Checking the engine oil levelº in
Chapter 7-2.
Your engine is fitted with twin ground elec-
trode spark plugs.
NOTICE
Use only twin ground electrode
spark plugs for your engine perfor-
mance.
Twin ground electrode spark
plugs (1MZ-FE engine)
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140Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in (a) Before crank-
ingº.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/se-
quential multiport fuel injection system in
your engine automatically controls the
proper air-fuel mixture for starting. You
can start a cold or hot engine as follows:
1. With your foot off the accelerator ped-
al, crank the engine by turning the key to
STARTº. Release it when the engine
starts.
2. After the engine runs for about 10 sec-
onds, you are ready to drive.
If the weather is below freezing, let the en-
gine warm up for a few minutes before
driving.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not startÐ
See If your vehicle will not startº in Part 4.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 15
seconds at a time. This may
overheat the starter and wiring
systems.
Do not race a cold engine.
If the engine becomes difficult to
start or stalls frequently, have
the engine checked immediately.

Always slow down in gusty cross-
winds. This will allow you much better
control

Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp-edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.

When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so that
the vehicle will not roll. Apply the park-
ing brake, and place the transmission
in Pº (automatic) or in first or reverse
(manual). If necessary, block the
wheels.

Washing your vehicle or driving
through deep water may get the
brakes wet. To see whether they are
wet, check that there is no traffic near
you, and then press the pedal lightly. If
you do not feel a normal braking force,
the brakes are probably wet. To dry
them, drive the vehicle cautiously
while lightly pressing the brake pedal
with the parking brake pulled. If they
still do not work safely, pull to the side
of the road and call a Toyota dealer for
assistance.
(b) Starting the engineTips for driving in various
conditions
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Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns.
The trailer could hit your vehicle in a
tight turn. Slow down before making a
turn to avoid the necessity of sudden
braking.

Remember that when making a turn,
the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the
turn. Therefore, compensate for this
by making a larger than normal turning
radius with your vehicle.

Crosswinds and rough roads will ad-
versely affect handling of your vehicle
and trailer, causing sway. Pay atten-
tion to the rear from time to time to pre-
pare yourself for being passed by large
trucks or buses, which may cause your
vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying
happens, firmly grip the steering wheel
and reduce speed immediately but
gradually. Never increase speed.
Steer straight ahead. If you make no
extreme correction with the steering or
brakes, the vehicle and trailer will sta-
bilize.

Be careful when passing other ve-
hicles. Passing requires considerable
distance. After passing a vehicle, do
not forget the length of your trailer and
be sure you have plenty of room be-
fore changing lanes.
In order to maintain engine braking ef-
ficiency, do not use fifth gear (manual
transmission) or overdrive (automatic
transmission).

Because of the added load of the trail-
er, your vehicle's engine may overheat
on hot days (at temperatures over
305C [855F]) when going up a long or
steep grade with a trailer. If the engine
coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the
air conditioning (if in use), pull off the
road and stop in a safe spot. Refer to
If your vehicle overheatsº in Part 4 of
this manual.

Always place wheel blocks under both
the vehicle and trailer wheels when
parking. Apply the parking brake firm-
ly. Put the transmission in Pº (auto-
matic) or in first or reverse (manual).
Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer,
but if it cannot be avoided, do so only
after performing the following:1. Apply the brakes and hold.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks un-
der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place,
release your brakes slowly until the blocks
absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or
Pº (automatic) and turn off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a
slope:
1. With the transmission in Pº position
(automatic) or the clutch pedal depressed
(manual), start the engine. (With an auto-
matic transmission, be sure to keep the
brake pedal depressed.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also foot
brake on automatic transmission ve-
hicles) and slowly pull or back away from
the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your
brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.ProCarManuals.com

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Keep the bottom of your vehicle
free from mud, etc. This not only
lessens weight but also helps prevent
corrosion.

Keep your vehicle tuned-up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
all lower engine performance and con-
tribute to poor fuel economy. For lon-
ger life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your ve-
hicle receives more frequent mainte-
nance (For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the separate
Owner 's Manual Supplement/Main-
tenance Scheduleº).
CAUTION!
Never turn off the engine to coast
down hills. Your power steering
and brake booster will not function
without the engine running. Also,
the emission control system oper-
ates properly only when the engine
is running.
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152If your engine stalls while driving0
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see If your ve-
hicle will not startº.
If the engine is not running, the
power assist for the brakes and
steering will not work so steering
and braking will be much harder
than usual.CAUTION
!
If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you
experience a loss of power, or if you
hear a loud knocking or pinging noise,
the engine has probably overheated.
You should follow this procedure0
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the vehicle
and turn on your emergency flashers. Put
the transmission in Pº (automatic) or neu-
tral (manual) and apply the parking brake.
Turn off the air conditioning if it is being
used.
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine. Wait
until the steam subsides before opening
the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over
or steam, leave the engine running and
make sure the electric cooling fan is oper-
ating. If it is not, turn the ignition off.
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
steam. Escaping steam or coolant
is a sign of very high pressure.CAUTION
!
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from
the radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
However, note that water draining from
the air conditioning is normal if it has been
used.
When the engine is running, keep
hands and clothing away from the
moving fan and engine drive belts.CAUTION
!
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer for
assistance.
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check the
coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add coolant to
the reservoir while the engine is running.
Fill it about half full.
Do not attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Serious injury could re-
sult from scalding hot fluid and
steam blown out under pressure.CAUTION
!
6. After the engine coolant temperature
has cooled to normal, again check the
coolant level in the reservoir. If necessary,
bring it up to half full again. Serious cool-
ant loss indicates a leak in the system.
You should have it checked as soon as
possible at your Toyota dealer.
If your vehicle overheats
(5S-FE engine) If your engine stalls while
driving
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