2007 TOYOTA CAMRY hood release

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Power door lock switches
6. Power window switches
7. Glove box
8. Cup holder
9. Rear console box
10. Parking brake lever
11. Manual transmission gear shift lever
12. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lock
release lever
13. Hood lock release lever
14. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
Manual transmission models

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Power door lock switches
6. Power window switches
7. Glove box
8. Cup holder
9. Rear console box
10. Rear vents
11. Auxiliary box and/or power outlet
12. Automatic transmission selector lever
13. Seat heater switches
14. Tilt and telescopic steering wheel lock
release lever
15. Hood lock release lever
16. Parking brake pedal
17. Window lock switch Automatic transmission models

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To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.To deter vehicle theft, the system is
designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights, turn
signal lights and interior light.
HoodTheft deterrent system

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MessageStatusAction
aParking brake is not released.Release parking brake.
bEngine oil pressure is low.Stop and check.
cEngine coolant temperature is high.Stop your vehicle and allow engine to cool.
dAny of doors are opened.Close doors completely.
eHood is opened.Close hood completely.
—Messages

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(a)
This message is to warn the driver that
the parking brake is not completely re-
leased at the vehicle speed of 5 km/h
(3 mph) or more.
Stop the vehicle and release the park-
ing brake fully.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
(b)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine oil pressure is too low.
Turn the engine off as soon as possible
and contact your Toyota dealer.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.(c)
This message is to warn the driver that
the engine coolant temperature is too
high.
Stop the vehicle and allow the engine
to cool.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving with an over-
heated engine. See “If your vehicle
overheats” on page 342 in Section 4.
(d)
This message is to remind the driver
that any of the doors are opened.
Close the door securely.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds
when the vehicle speed rises above 5
km/h (3 mph).
(e)
This message is to remind the driver
that the hood is opened.
Close the hood securely.
The message appears with the master
warning light and a warning tone sounds
when the vehicle speed rises above 5
km/h (3 mph).

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Automatic transmission “Park” 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 “P” position and all brakes re-
leased.
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be performed
from time to time, unless otherwise
specified.
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.Tire inflation pressure
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
month. See page 385 in Section 7−2
for additional information.
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See page
388 in Section 7−2 for additional in-
formation. 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 according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
uled maintenance information, please
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment”.) See page 390 in Section 7−2
for additional information.Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
tant clues are as follows:
Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
Appreciable loss of power
Strange engine noises
A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal.)
Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
leak. Drive with the windows open and
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
when cornering; uneven tire wear
Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
straight on a level road
Strange noises related to suspension
movement
Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
Does your vehicle need
repairing?

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Removing clip
Installing clip
Low beam (outside)
High beam
(inside)
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise to the front of the
vehicle as shown.
The above illustration shows the left−hand
headlight.2. Unplug the connector while depress-
ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.