2000 TOYOTA CAMRY Service Repair Manual

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Part 4
IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY
If your vehicle will not start
If your engine stalls while
driving
If your vehicle overheats
If you have a flat tire
If your vehicle needs to be
towe

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(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your engine
may be flooded because of repeated
cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to ºSTARTº
with the accelerator peda

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JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. If the booster battery is installed in
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-
sary lights and accessories.
2. If requ

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Connecting point for 5S±FE engine
Connecting point for 1MZ±FE engine
Do not connect it to or near any part
that moves when the engine is
cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections,

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If your engine coolant temperature
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
engine has probably overheated.

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If you have a flat tireÐ
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place well away from
the traffic. Avoid stopping on the center

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1. Get the required tools and spare
tire.
1. Wheel nut wrench
2. Jack 
3. Jack handle
4. Spare tire
To prepare yourself for an emergency, you
should familiarize yourself with the use of

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ÐBlocking the wheel
2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tire to keep the vehicle from
rolling when it is jacked up.
When blocking the wheel, place a wheel
block from the fr