2000 TOYOTA CAMRY inflation pressure

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Take special care when adding air to
the compact spare tire. The smaller
tire size can gain pressure very quick-
ly. Add compressed air in small quanti-
ties and check the pressure often until
it reaches the specified pressure.

Do not bleed or reduce tire pressure
after driving. It is normal for the tire
pressure to be higher after driving.

Never exceed the vehicle capacity
weight. The passenger and luggage
weight should be located so that the
vehicle is balanced.

Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation
valve caps. Without the valve caps,
dirt or moisture could get into the valve
core and cause air leakage. If the caps
have been lost, have new ones put on
as soon as possible.
Checking and replacing tires
Tread wear indicator
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
Check the tires tread for the tread wear
indicators. If the indicators show, re-
place the tires.
The tires on your Toyota have built±in
tread wear indicators to help you know
when the tires need replacement. When
the tread depth wears to 1.6 mm (0.06
in.) or less, the indicators will appear. If
you can see the indicators in two or more
adjacent grooves, the tire should be re-
placed. The lower the tread, the higher
the risk of skidding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is lost
if the tread wears down below 4 mm
(0.16 in.).Check the tires regularly for damage
such as cuts, splits and cracks. If any
damage is found, consult with a techni-
cian and have the tire repaired or re-
placed.
Even if the damage does not appear seri-
ous, a qualified technician should examine
the damage. Objects which have pene-
trated the tire may have caused internal
damage.
Any tires which are over six years old
must be checked by a qualified techni-
cian even if damage is not obvious.
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
have never or seldom been used.
This applies also to the spare tire and
tires stored for future use.
REPLACING YOUR TIRES
When replacing a tire, use only the
same size and construction as original-
ly installed and with the same or great-
er load capacity.
Using any other size or type of tire may
seriously affect handling, ride, speedome-
ter/odometer calibration, ground clearance,
and clearance between the body and tires
or snow chains.

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Getting more kilometers/mileage from a
liter/gallon of fuel is easyÐjust take it
easy. It will help make your vehicle last
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
on how to save money on both fuel and
repairs:

Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
tire wear and wastes fuel. See Chapter
7±2 for instructions.

Do not carry unneeded weight in
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
heavier load on the engine, causing
greater fuel consumption.

Avoid lengthy warm±up idling. Once
the engine is running smoothly, begin
drivingÐbut gently. Remember, howev-
er, that on cold winter days this may
take a little longer.

Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
gear as quickly as possible.

Avoid long engine idling. If you have
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
it is better to turn off the engine and
start again later.

Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use
a gear position suitable for the road on
which you are travelling.

Avoid continuous speeding up and
slowing down. Stop±and±go driving
wastes fuel.

Avoid unnecessary stopping and
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or
take advantage of through streets to
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
den braking. This will also reduce wear
on your brakes.

Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
whenever possible.

Do not rest your foot on the clutch
or brake pedal. This causes needless
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
my.

Maintain a moderate speed on high-
ways. The faster you drive,the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.

Keep the front wheels in proper
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire
wear but also puts an extra load on
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.

Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
weight but also helps prevent corro-
sion.

Keep your vehicle tuned±up and in
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease,brakes not adjusted, etc. all
lower engine performance and contrib-
ute to poor fuel economy. For longer
life of all parts and lower operating
costs, keep all maintenance work on
schedule, and if you often drive under
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
receives more frequent maintenance
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
tion, please refer to the separate
ºScheduled Maintenance Guideº or
ºOwner 's Manual Supplementº).
How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer, too

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ÐReinstalling wheel ornament
Steel wheels
Aluminum wheels
10. Reinstall the wheel ornament.
1. Put the wheel ornament into position.
On some models, align the cutout of the
wheel ornament with the valve stem as
shown.
2. Then tap it firmly with the side or heel
of your hand to snap it into place.
CAUTION
Take due care in handling the orna-
ment to avoid unexpected personal
injury.
ÐAfter changing wheels
11. Check the air pressure of the re-
placed tire.
Adjust the air pressure to the specification
designed in Part 8. If the pressure is low-
er, drive slowly to the nearest service sta-
tion and fill to the correct pressure.
Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation
valve cap as dirt and moisture could get
into the valve core and possibly cause air
leakage. If the cap is missing, have a new
one put on as soon as possible.
12. Restow all the tools, jack and flat
tire securely.
As soon after changing wheels as pos-
sible, tighten the wheel nuts to the torque
specified in Part 8 with a torque wrench
and have a technician repair the flat tire.
CAUTION
Before driving, make sure all the
tools, jack and flat tire are securely
in place in their storage location to
reduce the possibility of personal in-
jury during a collision or sudden
braking.

BE20X±01
I21909
For Adjustment
in Vertical Direction
BE±28
± BODY ELECTRICALHEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHT SYSTEM
2238 Author: Date:
2001 CAMRY (RM819U)
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY
(a) Place the vehicle in the following conditions.

The area around the headlight is not deformed.

The vehicle is parked on a level surface.

Tire inflation pressure is the specified value.

A driver is in the driver's seat and the vehicle is in a state ready for driving (with a tank full).

The vehicle has been bounced several times.
(b) Check the headlight aiming.
(1) Prepare a thick white paper.
(2) Stand the paper perpendicular to the ground at the position 9.84 ft away from the headlights.
(3) Ensure that the center line of the vehicle and the paper face forms a 90±degree angle as shown
in the illustration.
(4) Draw a horizontal line (H line) on the paper, showing where the headlights should strike.
(5) Draw a vertical line (V line) to where the center line of the vehicle is to be.
(6) Draw 2 vertical lines to where the the headlights should strike (V RH and V LH lines).
(7) Draw a horizontal line (by connecting the both low beam center marks) to where the headlights
should strike (H RH and H LH lines).
HINT:
The H RH and H LH line is 0.4° below the horizontal line (H line) of the light axis.
(8) Start the engine.

SS04W±01
± SERVICE SPECIFICATIONSSUSPENSION AND AXLE
SS±59
222 Author: Date:
SUSPENSION AND AXLE
SERVICE DATA
P195/70R14 90SFront, Rear*1210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi)
Cold tire inflationP195/70R14 90SFront, Rear*2210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi)pressure
(Normal driving)P205/65R15 92HFront, Rear*1220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)(Normal driving)P205/65R15 92HFront, Rear*2200 kPa (2.0 kgf/cm2, 29 psi)
P195/70R14 90SFront, Rear*3210 kPa (2.1 kgf/cm2, 30 psi)
Cold tire inflationP195/70R14 90SFront, Rear*4240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 35 psi)pressure
(Trailer towing)P205/65R15 92HFront, Rear*3220 kPa (2.2 kgf/cm2, 32 psi)(Trailer towing)P205/65R15 92HFront, Rear*4240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2, 35 psi)
V hi l h i ht 195/70R14Front*5212 mm (8.35 in.)Vehicle height195/70R14Rear*6264 mm (10.39 in.)
205/65R15Front*5215 mm (8.46 in.)205/65R15Rear*6266 mm (10.49 in.)
Camber 5S±FE±0°36'±45'(0.6°±0.75°)Camber 5S ± FE
1MZ ± FE
±036 ± 45 (0.6 ± 0.75)
±0°37' ± 45' (0.62° ± 0.75°)1MZ ± FE±037 ± 45 (0.62 ± 0.75)
Left ± right error45' (0.75°) or less
Front wheel
alignment
Caster 5S ± FE
1MZ ± FE
Left ± right error2°10' ± 45' (2.17° ± 0.75°)
2°11' ± 45' (2.18° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
alignmentSteering axis inclination 5S ± FE
1MZ ± FE
Left ± right error13°01' ± 45' (13.02° ± 0.75°)
13°04' ± 45' (13.07° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
Toe±in (Total)
Rack end length difference0° ± 12' (0° ± 0.2°)
0 ± 2 mm (0 ± 0.08 in.)
1.5 mm (0.059 in.) or less
Wh l l 195/70R14Inside wheel 37°12' ± 2° (37.2° ± 2°)Wheel angle195/70R14Outside wheel 32°21' (32.45°)
205/65R15Inside wheel 35°47' ± 2° (35.78° ± 2°)205/65R15Outside wheel 31°25' (31.42°)
Rear wheel
li t
Camber 5S ± FE
1MZ ± FE
Left ± right error±0°42' ± 45' (±0.7° ± 0.75°)
±0°45' ± 45' (±0.75° ± 0.75°)
45' (0.75°) or less
alignmentToe±in (Total)
No.2 lower suspension arm length difference0°24' ± 12' (0.4° ± 0.2°)
4 ± 2 mm (0.16 ± 0.08 in.)
1 mm (0.04 in.) or less
*1: For all loads including rated loads
*2: For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
*3: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*4: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
*5: Front measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the front side lower suspension arm mounting bolt.
*6: Rear measuring point
Measure from the ground to the center of the strut rod mounting bolt.

AB0089
Secondary Lock
Primary LockLockLock
Primary Lock Incomplete
(Secondary Lock Prevented)Primary Lock Complete
(Secondary Lock Permitted)Twin±Lock Completed
Z14034
Fig.1
Fig.2Power Source
Safing
Sensor
Squibs
Deceleration
Sensor RS±8
± SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMSRS AIRBAG
2153 Author: Date:
(4) Connector twin±lock mechanism
With this mechanism connectors (male and female
connectors) are locked by 2 locking devices to in-
crease the connection reliability. If the primary lock
is incomplete, ribs interfere and prevent the sec-
ondary lock.
(b) When the vehicle is involved in a frontal collision in the
hatched area (Fig. 1) and the shock is larger than the pre-
determined level, the SRS is activated automatically. A
safing sensor is designed to go on at a smaller decelera-
tion rate than the airbag sensor. As illustrated in Fig. 2,
ignition is caused when current flows to the squib, which
happens when a safing sensor and the deceleration sen-
sor go on simultaneously. When a deceleration force acts
on the sensors, 2 squibs in the driver airbag and front pas-
senger airbag ignite and generate gas. The gas discharg-
ing into the driver airbag and front passenger airbag rap-
idly increases the pressure inside the bags, breaking
open the steering wheel pad and instrument panel door.
Bag inflation then ends, and the bags deflate as the gas
is discharged through discharge holes at the bag's rear or
side.

R03031
SA078±01
R15157
Front
R07928
SA±2
± SUSPENSION AND AXLETIRE AND WHEEL
1953 Author: Date:
TIRE AND WHEEL
INSPECTION
1. INSPECT TIRE
(a) Check the tires for wear and proper inflation pressure.
Cold inflation pressure:
Normal driving
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S, 90H210 (2.1, 30)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 200 (2.0, 29)
*1: For all loads including full rated loads
*
2: For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers)
Trailer towing
Tire sizeFront, Rear
kPa (kgf/cm2 or bar, psi)
P195/70R14 90S*1 210 (2.1, 30)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
P205/65R15 92H*1 220 (2.2, 32)
*2 240 (2.4, 36)
*1: For driving under 160 km/h (100 mph)
*
2: For driving at 160 km/h (100 mph) or over
(b) Check the tire runout.
Tire runout: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.) or less
2. ROTATING TIRES
HINT:
See the illustration for where to rotate each tire.
3. INSPECT WHEEL BALANCE
(a) Check and adjust the Off±the±car balance.
(b) If necessary, check and adjust the On±the±car balance.
Imbalance after adjustment:
8.0 g (0.018 lb) or less