2000 TOYOTA CAMRY Doors

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INTERIOR

Layout of Audio System
 TILT STEERING
The tilt steering is standard on all models.
The steering wheel position can be changed to any of 6 positions..
 POWER WINDOW SYSTEM
A power window system is standard on the LE and XLE grade models and optional on the CE grade model. The power
window system includes one±touch auto down and key±off operation functions. The one±touch auto down function
automatically opens the driver's side window fully. The key±off operation function makes it possible to operate the
power windows for approximately 45 seconds after the ignition key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, if the
front doors are not opened.
 DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM
The door lock control system with 2±step unlock function is standard on the LE and XLE grade model and optional
as a set with the power window system on the CE grade model. With the 2±step function, turning the key once in
the driver's door unlocks the driver's door only. Turning it twice unlocks all the doors.
A key confinement prevention function is provided. When the door is opened and the door lock button is locked
with the key still inserted in the ignition key cylinder, the key confinement prevention mechanism immediately
turns the door lock button to unlock. This prevents the key from being inadvertently locked inside the vehicle.

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INTERIOR
 WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM
A wireless door lock remote control system is available as an option on the LE grade model and is standard
equipment on the XLE grade model. With the wireless door lock remote control system, all the doors can be locked
and unlocked by signals emitted by the transmitter.
A 2±step unlock function is provided. When the unlock switch of the transmitter is pressed once, only the driver's
door is unlocked. When it is pressed twice, all the doors are unlocked.
A panic switch is provided in the transmitter to force the theft system by operating the horn, headlight and taillight.
A wireless door lock ECU with EEPROM (Electrical Erasable Programmable ROM) is used so that the transmitter
recognition code can be easily reprogrammed.
 THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
A theft deterrent system is used to prevent vehicle theft. When the system is set, the horn and headlights operate
if the door, hood or trunk is forcibly opened.
The audio system also has an anti±theft system whereby the radio and cassette deck is disabled if the radio body
is stolen from the vehicle.

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INTERIOR
 KEY REMINDER SYSTEM
All vehicles have a key reminder system as standard equipment. When the ignition key is left inserted in the ignition
key cylinder at ACC or LOCK positioon and the driver's door is opened, this system sounds a warning tone to remind
the driver to remove the ignition key.
 SRS AIRBAG
For all models, the new Camry has as standard equipment a driver's airbag in the steering wheel pad and a front
passenger airbag located in the instrument panel above the glove box.
 CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The cruise control system is standard equipment on the LE and XLE grade model and an option on the CE grade
models. The main switch and control switch are on the a single lever, which is installed on the steering wheel and
can be operated easily.
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
An illuminated entry system is standard equipment on the LE and XLE models. This system makes it easy to let
the Camry in and out at night, etc.
On the LE grade model, the ignition key cylinder illumination is turned on automatically when the door is opened.
When the door is closed, the ignition key cylinder illumination remains on for approximately 5 seconds, then goes
off automatically.
On the XLE grade model, the illuminated entry system turns on the dome light and ignition key cylinder
illumination for approximately 15 seconds after either door is closed when passengers are entering or leaving the
vehicle. While these lights are on for 15 seconds, if the ignition switch is turned to the ACC or ON position, or if
all doors are locked, the dome light and ignition key cylinder illuminatioons go off immediately.

91 BODYÐLIGHTWEIGHT AND HIGHLY RIGID BODY
 DOORS
A twin±pipe type side impact protection beams are mounted in the center space between the front door panels.
Similarly, a side impact protection beam is provided in the rear door.

93 BODYÐLIGHTWEIGHT AND HIGHLY RIGID BODY
Impact Absorbing Structure for Side Collision
Impact energy of a side collision directed to the cabin area is dispersed throughout the body via pillar reinforcements,
side impact protection beams, floor cross members, etc. This dispersion of energy keeps the energy directed to the
cabin to a minimum level. In additon, the body is made highly rigid through the cabin space. And, in order to make
the door more energy absorbent, a closed cross section configuration is provided at the belt line area of the front and
rear doors.
Also, a soft upper interior construction has been adopted. With this type of constrution, if the occupant's head collides
against the roof side rail in reaction to a collision, the inner panel of the roof side rail collapses to reduct the impact.

Impact Absorbing Structure for Side Collision

Soft Upper Interior Structure

94BODYÐRUST±RESISTANT BODY
RUST±RESISTANT BODY
Rust±resistant performance is enhanced by extensive use of anti±corrosion sheet steel and is performing and
anti±corrosion treatment by applying wax, sealer and anti±chipping paint to easily corroded parts such as the hood,
doors and rocker panels.

ANTI±CORROSION SHEET STEEL
Galvannealed sheet steel is used in all areas other than the interior parts and the roof. However, on models produced
by TMC, zinc±iron alloy double layer galvannealed sheet steel is used for quarter panel.

100BODY ELECTRICALÐLIGHTING
BODY ELECTRICAL
LIGHTING

DESCRIPTION
The new Camry has the following features:
Item
Outline
Daytime Running Light System
This system is designed to automatically activate the headlights during the
daytime to keep the car highly visible to other vehicles.
As in the previous model, the headlights are activated by reducing the nor-
mal high beam brightness.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
Light Auto Turn±Off System
When the ignition key is turned from the ON or ACC to LOCK position and
the driver's door is opened with the taillights and headlights turned on, this
system automatically turns them off.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
Light Auto Turn±Off System
This system is useful when entering the vehicle and inserting the ignition key
into the cylinder in the dark.
2 types of this system are used in the new Camry.
In the first type, when the doors are opened, this system turns on the illu-
minations around ignition key cylinder and dome light (only when the con-
trol switch is set to the DOOR position) simultaneously. These lights fade
out in about 15 seconds. However, under certain conditions such as when all
doors are locked, the lights will turn off immediately even if the system is
operating.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the '97 Avalon.
In the second type, when the door is opened, this system turns on the illu-
minations around the ignition key cylinder. This illumination remains on for
about 5 seconds after the door is closed.

105 BODY ELECTRICALÐACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION
The new Camry includes the accessory systems shown in the below.
System
Outline
Power Window System
The power window system includes one±touch auto down and key±off opera-
tion functions. The one±touch auto down function automatically opens the
driver 's door window fully. The key±off operation function makes it possible
to operate the power windows for approximately 45 seconds after the igni-
tion key is turned to the ACC or LOCK position, if the front doors are not
opened.
The basic construction and operation of this system are the same as in the
previous model.
Door Lock Control System
This system has a ªkey±linked lock and unlock functionº and a ªkey±confine
prevention functionº. All doors can be locked and unlocked simultaneously
by a key operation at the front right or left foor. (The key needs to be oper-
ated twice to unlock all the doors at the driver's door.) If the door lock opera-
tion is performed when one of the front doors is open and the ignition key is
inserted in the key cylinder, doors are unlocked automatically to prevent the
ignition key from being left inside the vehicle.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.
Wireless Door Lock Remote Con-
trol System
A remote control system in which the lock and unlock functions of all doors
and panic alarm function can be controlled by the signals emitted from a
transmitter is adopted. The transmitter is also provided with a 2±step unlock
function to unlock all the doors by pressing the switch twice.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the '96 Avalon.
However, certain functions have been changed. For details, see page 107.
Theft Deterrent System
When an attempt is made to forcibly enter the vehicle or open the hood or
trunk lid without a key, or when the battery terminals are removed and re-
connected, this system sounds the horn and flashes the headlights and tail-
lights for about 1 minute to alert the owner. At the same time, it locks all the
doors and electronically disconnects the starter.
The basic operation is the same as in the '96 Avalon.
Power Seat
As in the previous model, the front seats are power assisted by electric mo-
tors so that the seat positions can be adjusted easily by a simple switch op-
eration.
The basic construction and operation are the same as in the previous model.