2000 TOYOTA CAMRY Warning

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Even if the anti±lock brake system should
fail, the brake system will still operate
conventionally. However, when the ºABSº
warning light is on (and the brake system
warning light is off), the 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. Have your vehicle checked
by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
DRUM±IN±DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE
SYSTEM (1MZ±FE engine)
Your vehicle has a drum±in±disc type
parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding±down of the brake
shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.
Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-
ding±down.
Brake pad wear limit indicators
The brake pad wear limit indicators on
your disc brakes give a warning noise
when the brake pads are worn to where
replacement is required.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise
while driving, have the brake pads
checked and replaced by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-
tor damage can result if the pads are not
replaced when necessary.
Luggage stowage precautions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:

Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when
at all possible. Be sure all items are
secured in place.

Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain bal-
ance.

For better fuel economy, do not carry
unneeded weight.
CAUTION

To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during braking,
do not stack anything in the en-
larged trunk. Keep luggage or pack-
ages low, as close to the floor as
possible.

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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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Engine compartment (type B)
14. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,
locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof
lamp, interior light, vanity mirror light,
door courtesy light, power door lock
system
15. ECU±B 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti±lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensioners
16. DRL NO.2 5 A: Daytime running light
system
Instrument panel
17. H±LP LH(LWR) 10 A: Left±hand head-
light
18. H±LP RH(LWR) 10 A: Right±hand
headlight
19. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
20. SEAT±HEATER 20 A: No circuit
21. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back±up lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control sys-
tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers
23. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
24. MIRROR±HEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger
25. ECU±IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti±lock brake system, power antenna,
SRS airbag system, seat belt preten-
sioners, theft deterrent system, shift
lock control system, traction control
system, daytime running light system,
locking with wireless remote control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
26. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system

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Uniform tire quality grading
This information has been prepared in ac-
cordance with regulations issued by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration of the U.S. Department of Trans-
portation. It provides the purchasers and/
or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with information on uniform tire
quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any
questions you may have as you read this
information.
DOT quality gradesÐAll passenger ve-
hicle tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to
these grades. These quality grades are
molded on the sidewall.
TreadwearÐThe treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the wear rate
of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1±1/2) times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual condi-
tions of their use, however, and may de-
part significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service prac-
tices and differences in road characteris-
tics and climate.Traction AA, A, B, CÐThe traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, CÐThe temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.

GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
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DESCRIPTION
The table below provides an outline of the system that is indicated in the General 1999 Features and the names
of the '99 models that have adopted this system.
System
OutlineModel Name
Engine
Emission
Control
SystemA service port for inspecting the evaporative
emission control system has been provided
between the charcoal canister and the VSV
for EVAP.
All Models
SRS Airbag
A front airbag sensor that detects the impact
of a frontal collision has been newly added
to realize a 3-sensor type airbag system.Models except
Tercel and Paseo
AccessoriesSeat Belt
Warning
System
A seat belt warning system for the front
passenger has been provided to inform that
the seat belt is not being worn if the front
passenger is seated but is not wearing the
seat belt.
Tercel*, Paseo*
Camry Solara, Sienna
4Runner, Land Cruiser
AudioAVC-LAN
The AVC-LAN (Audio Visual Communica-
tion - Local Area Network) standard has
been adopted by the audio system. Thus, the
system's expandability has been improved
by facilitating the interchange or the addi-
tion of audio system units.
All Models*
*: This feature has been adopted starting on the '98 model.

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GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
148BE16
Corolla
Right Side Front
Airbag SensorInflator and Bag for
Front Passenger
(Above the Glove Box)
Airbag Sensor Assembly Inflator and Bag for Driver
(In Steering Wheel Pad) Left Side Front
Airbag Sensor
SRS Warning Light
160GE04
Front Airbag
Sensor (RH)
Battery
Front Airbag
Sensor (LH)
DC-DC
Converter
Back-Up
Power
Source
CPU
Airbag
Sensor
Safing
Sensor
Drive
Circuit
Drive
Circuit
Drive
Circuit
Drive
Circuit
SRS Warning Light
DLC1
Squib (For Driver)
Initiator
(For Front
Passenger)
Spiral Cable
To Seat Belt
Pretensioner Airbag Sensor AssemblyDLC3
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2. Layout of Components
The major function parts of the airbag systems are shown below.
3. Wiring DIagram

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GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
156BE19
156BE20 156BE18
Occupant
Detection Sensor
Front Passenger Seat
Land CruiserSpacerElectrode Sheet
Electrode Sheet
Sensor OFF
Occupant
Sensor ON7
SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM
1. General
A seat belt warning for the front passenger has been newly provided. When the front passenger seat is occu-
pied but its seat belt is not being worn, this function flashes a warning light to inform the front passenger that
the seat belt is not being worn.
2. Seat Belt Warning for Front Passenger
Construction
The seat belt warning for the front passenger consists of the front passenger seat belt buckle / retractor
switch, occupant detection sensor, seat belt warning light for the front passenger.
1) Belt Warning Occupant Detection Sensor
The occupant detection sensor, which is enclosed in the seat cushion of the front passenger seat, is used
to detect whether or not the front passenger seat is occupied.
This sensor, which is shaped as illustrated below, consists of a construction in which two sheets of elec-
trodes sandwich a spacer. When the occupant is seated, the electrode sheets come in contact with each
other through the hole that is provided in the spacer portion, thus enabling the current to flow.
Thus, the sensor detects whether or not an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat.

GENERAL 1999 FEATURES
156BE14
Warning Light for
Front Passenger
Land Cruiser 8
2) Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle / Retractor Switch
The front passenger seat belt buckle / retractor switch is enclosed in the seat belt buckle / retractor of the
front passenger seat to detect whether or not the seat belt for the front passenger is being worn.
3) Seat Belt Warning Light for Front Passenger
The seat belt warning light for front passenger flashes to warn if the front passenger does not have the
seat belt buckled.
Operation
When an occupant is seated in the front passenger seat, the occupant detection sensor activates, thus enab-
ling the system to recognize that the occupant has seated. When the ignition switch is turned ON, a warning
light flashes if the front passenger is not wearing the seat belt. The warning light continues to flash until
the front passenger wears the seat belt.
If the front passenger seat is not occupied, the warning light remains extinct regardless of the condition of
the seat belt.