2000 TOYOTA CAMRY service indicator

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NOTICE
Do not perform any of the following
changes without consulting your
Toyota dealer. Such changes can
interfere with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system in some cases.
Installation of electronic items such
as a mobile two±way radio, cassette
tape player or compact disc player
Modification of the suspension sys-
tem
Modification of the side structure of
the passenger compartment
Repairs made on or near the con-
sole or front seat
This SRS side airbag system has a
service reminder indicator to inform the
driver of operating problems. If either of
the following conditions occurs, this
indicates a malfunction of the airbags.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ºACCº or
ºONº position, or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible:

The SRS side airbags have been in-
flated.

The portion of the doors (shaded in the
illustration) were involved in an acci-
dent that did not cause the SRS side
airbags to inflate.

The surface of the seats with the side
airbag (shaded in the illustration) is
scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam-
aged.

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Part 1
OPERATION OF
INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLSÐ
Chapter 1±5
Gauges, Meters and
Service reminder
indicators

Fuel gauge

Engine coolant temperature
gauge

Tachometer

Odometer and two trip meters

Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
Fuel gauge
Low fuel level
warning light
The gauge works when the ignition
switch is on and indicates the approxi-
mate quantity of fuel remaining in the
tank.
Nearly fullÐNeedle at ºFº
Nearly emptyÐNeedle at ºEº
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non±return type
needle which remains at the last indicated
position when the ignition switch is turned
off.
If the fuel level approaches ºEº or the low
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
fuel tank as soon as possible.On inclines or curves, due to the move-
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
warning light may come on earlier than
usual.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill
the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.

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Odometer and two trip meters
This meter displays the odometer and
two trip meters.
1. OdometerÐIt shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
2. Two trip metersÐThey show two differ-
ent distances independently driven
since the last time each trip meter was
set to zero.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
trical power source is disconnected.3. Trip meter reset knobÐIt can reset the
two trip meters to zero, and also
change the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release the knob. The meter
display changes in the order from the
odometer to trip meter A to trip meter
B, then back to the odometer each
time you push.
To reset the trip meter A to zero, dis-
play the meter A reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.(
a)If parking brake
is off, stop and
check.
(b) Fasten seat belts.
If the indicator or
buzzer comes on...
(c) Stop and check.
(d) Take vehicle to
Toyota dealer.
(e) Fill up tank.(type A)
(type B)
(Indicator and buzzer)
Low fuel level
warning lightDo this.
Service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers

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(g) ºABSº Warning Light
This light warns that there is a problem
somewhere in your anti±lock brake sys-
tem.
If the light comes on while you are driv-
ing, have your vehicle checked by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the ºONº position. After
a few seconds, the light will go off.
When the ºABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
brake system operates conventionally but
anti±lock brake system is not assisting
brake performance so that the wheels can
lock±up during sudden braking or braking
on slippery road surfaces.
(h) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
and back door are completely closed.
(i) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight
switch is turned on (at the first or second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.If it comes on when the brake pedal is
depressed, one or more stop lights are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.
(j) SRS Airbag Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ºACCº or
ºONº position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
systems of the airbag and front seat
belt pretensioner are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the
front airbag sensors, airbag sensor as-
sembly, seat belt pretensioner assemblies,
inflators, warning light, interconnecting wir-
ing and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ºACCº or
ºONº position or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.(k) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see ºAdding washer fluidº in Chapter 7±3.)
(l) ºTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to ºONº, and will go off after 3
seconds. This means that the system is
operating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light remains on more than 3 se-
conds after the ignition switch is turned
on.

The light comes on while driving even
if the ºTRAC OFFº switch is not
pushed.

The light flashes.

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(m) Key Reminder Buzzer
This buzzer reminds you to remove the
key when you open the driver 's door with
the ignition key in the ºACCº or ºLOCKº
position.
CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA-
TORS (except the low fuel level warning
light and low windshield washer fluid
level warning light)
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Open one of the doors.
The open door warning light should
come on.
3. Close the door.
The open door warning light should go
off.
4. Turn the ignition key to ºACCº.
The SRS airbag warning light should
come on. It goes off after about 6 se-
conds.
5. Turn the ignition key to ºONº, but do
not start the engine.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
cept the open door warning light, SRS
airbag warning light and low windshield
washer fluid level warning light should
come on. The ºABSº warning light goes
off after a few seconds.If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, either the bulb is burned out or the
circuit is in need of repair. Have it
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.

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Air intake selector
Move the lever to select the air source.
1. RecirculateÐRecirculates the air inside
the vehicle.
2. FreshÐDraws outside air into the sys-
tem.ºA/Cº button
To turn on the air conditioning, press the
ºA/Cº button. The ºA/Cº button indicator
will come on. To turn the air conditioning
off, press the button again.
If the ºA/Cº button indicator flashes, there
is a problem in the air conditioning system
and the air conditioning automatically
shuts off. If this happens, take your ve-
hicle to a Toyota dealer for service.

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Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage
or excessive wear. See Chapter 7±2 for
additional information. When checking the
tires, make sure no nuts are missing, and
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
them if necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7±2 for additional in-
formation.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
found and corrected immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including trunk lid
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be checked
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
are all working. Check headlight aim.
Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers
Check that all service reminder indicators
and warning buzzers function properly.
Steering wheel
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Seats
Check that all front seat controls such as
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
securely in any position. Check that the
head restraints move up and down
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
in any latched position. For folding±down
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lock securely.
Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such as
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
damaged.Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Check the brake booster function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes do
not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper travel
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
is held securely with only the parking
brake applied.
Automatic transmission ºParkº mecha-
nism
Check the lock release button of the se-
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
vehicle is held securely with the selector
lever in ºPº position and all brakes re-
leased.

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27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high±mounted stoplight, anti±
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate
lights, tail lights, front side marker
lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
29. POWER±OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet
30. OBD 7.5 A: On±board diagnosis sys-
tem
31. FOG 15 A: No circuit
32. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
33. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system, fuel filler door
control system34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio
system, cigarette lighter, glove box
light, clock, instrument panel light con-
trol, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning control panel lights, ash-
tray light, emergency flasher, seat heat-
er control system, daytime running light
system, rear window defogger, electron-
ically controlled automatic transmission
system
35. TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
36. RAD±NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system, power
antenna
37. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock
control system, power rear view mirror
controls, theft deterrent system, power
door lock system, SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners, outside rear
view mirror defogger, air conditioning
system
Fuses (type B)
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: ºHEAD RH(UPR)º, ºHEAD
RHº, ºH±LP RH(LWR)º fuses
41. HTR 50 A: ºAM1º, ºA/Cº fuses
42. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger43. PWR 30 A: Power window control sys-
tem, power seat, electric moon roof
44. AM1 40 A: Head lamp cleaner
45. T±STK 40 A or CDS NO.2 30 A: No
Circuit
Fuses (type C)
46. ALT 100 A: ºRDIº, ºCDSº fuses
47. ABS 60 A: Anti±lock brake system