1996 TOYOTA CAMRY tow

Publication No. OM33447U
Part No. 01999-33447
Printed in Japan 29- 9810- 04
Quick index

If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 65. . . . .

If your vehicle will not start 149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while driving 152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle overheats 152,153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you have a flat tire 153. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle needs to be towed 163. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tips for driving during break- in period 129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to start the engine 139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General maintenance 172. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Complete index 221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
5S- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher.
1MZ- FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Research Octane Number 91 (Octane
Rating 87) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium
unleaded gasoline with a Research Octane Number of 96 (Octane Rating
91) or higher is recommended.
See page 129 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API SH, 'Energy- Conserving II'' multigrade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade
engine oil is recommended.
See page 186 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON
[- II.
Tire information: See pages 189 through 193.
Tire pressure: See pages 214 and 215.
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LOCKING WITH KEY
Turn the key towards the front of the
vehicle to lock and towards the back to
unlock.
Vehicles with power door lock sys-
temÐAll the side doors and back door
lock and unlock simultaneously with either
front door. In the driver's door lock, turning
the key once will unlock the driver's door
and twice in succession will unlock all the
side doors and back door simultaneously.
On some models, the door keyhole light
will come on to help you locate the key-
hole if you pull up and release the door
handle when inserting the key into the
driver's door keyhole in the dark.LOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Turn the lock knob forward to lock and
backward to unlock the door.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock systemÐ
The door cannot be locked if you leave the
key in the ignition switch.LOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
To lock all the side doors and back
door simultaneously, push the power
door lock switch on the LOCK side.
Pushing on the UNLOCK side will un-
lock them.
Side doors
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Never leave small children alone in
the vehicle, especially with the igni-
tion key still inserted. They could
use the power window switches
and get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended children can become in-
volved in serious accidents.
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION!
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
ÐLock release lever Trunk lid (sedan and coupe)Ð
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To open the back door, insert the key
and turn it clockwise to unlock. Then
pull the handle and raise the door.
To close the door, lower it and press down
on it. After closing the back door, try pull-
ing it up to make sure it is securely closed.
FROM INSIDE (vehicles with third seat)
Turn the lock knob rightward to lock
and leftward to unlock the back door.
To open the door, pull the handle and
push the door outward.
For closing, hold the lever and lower the
door. After closing the back door, try push-
ing it outward to make sure it is securely
closed.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
Closing the back door with the lock knob
set in the lock position will also lock the
back door. Be careful not to lock your keys
in the vehicle.
Vehicles with power door lock sys-
temÐTo lock the back door, push the
power door lock switch on the LOCK
side. Pushing on the UNLOCK side
will unlock it.
At this time, all the side doors are oper-
ated simultaneously (See Side doorsº.).
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.Vehicles without power door lock sys-
temÐTo lock the back door, push the
switch on the LOCKº side. To unlock
the back door, push the switch on the
UNLOCKº side.
You can, of course, lock and unlock the
back door manually.
ÐPower back door lock
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Before entry, push the seat belt hanger
down as far as it will go if it is in the
raised position.
After passengers are in, lift up the seat-
back and return the seat until it locks.
CAUTION!

After putting back the seat, try
pushing the seat forward and rear-
ward to make sure that it is se-
cured in place.

Never allow anyone to rest their
foot on the release pedal while the
vehicle is moving.
Unlock the seatback, and fold it down.
This will enlarge the trunk room as far as
the front seatbacks. See Luggage stow-
age precautionsº in Part 2 for precautions
to observe in loading luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be folded
separately.
CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.

Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
Rear seatsÐ
ÐFold-down rear seat
(sedan and coupe)
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BEFORE FOLDING REAR SEAT
Stow the rear seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
1. Swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock release strap.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it
up.
If desired, each bottom cushion may be
lifted separately.
CAUTION!
When returning the bottom cushion
to its original position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught under the bot-
tom cushion and are arranged in
their proper position for ready
use.

Make sure the bottom cushion is
securely locked by trying to pull
up the edge of the cushion near
the lock release straps.
ÐFold-down rear seat (wagon)
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2. Remove the head restraint, unlock
the seatback and fold it down while
pushing the bottom cushion forward.
This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised bottom cushion.
See Luggage stowage precautionsº in
Part 2 for precautions to observe in load-
ing luggage.
If desired, each seat may be folded sepa-
rately.3. After folding the seatback down,
hook the strap to the tab on the reverse
side of the seatback.
CAUTION!
When returning the seatback to the
upright position:

Make sure the seat belts are not
twisted or caught in the seatback
and are arranged in their proper
position for ready use.

Make sure the seatback is secure-
ly locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.
4. Store the head restraint using the
head restraint retaining holes in the
bottom cushion.
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1. Swing the seatback up with the
handle.2. Turn the bottom cushion over with
the handle.
CAUTION!

Take care not to get your hands or
fingers caught.

Make sure the seatback is securely
locked by pushing forward and
rearward on the top of the seat-
back.

When using the third seat, for your
safety make sure the rear seatback
is also upright and securely
locked.
BEFORE TAKING DOWN THIRD SEAT
Stow the third seat belts facing the di-
rection shown in the illustration.
This prevents them from falling out when
you fold the seatback.
NOTICE
The seat belts must be stowed
before you fold the seatback.
ÐFold-down third seat (wagon)ÐTake-down third seat
(wagon)
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