2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID air condition

92 1-8. Safety information
■SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat position sensor, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
senger occupant classification system, “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR
BAG OFF” indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. ( P. 349)
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars and roof
side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be
hot.
● The front windshield may crack.
■ Operating conditions (front airbags)
● The SRS front airbags will deploy if the severity of the frontal impact is
above the designed threshold level, comparable to an approximate 15
mph (25 km/h) collision when the vehicle impacts straight into a fixed bar-
rier that does not move or deform.
However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle
strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or
deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g.
a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the
bed of a truck, etc.).
● It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the
vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air-
bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.
● The SRS front passenger airbag will not activate if there is no passenger
sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger airbag
may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, or the seat belt is fastened, even
if the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 6 1 )

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1-8. Safety information
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Before driving
■
Operating conditions (side airb ags and curtain shield airbags)
● The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate
when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact from
the side.
● The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no
passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag
on the passenger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat, even if
the seat is unoccupied. ( P. 61)
■ Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other
than a collision
The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the
underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.
■ Types of collisions that may not depl oy the SRS airbag (front airbags)
The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is
involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-
speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi-
cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air-
bags may occur.
● Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or
hard surface
● Falling into or jumping over a deep hole
● Landing hard or vehicle falling
●Collision from the side
● Collision from the rear
● Vehicle rollover

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1-8. Safety information
Before driving
Front passenger occupant classification system
Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica-
tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen-
ger seat and activates or deactiv ates the devices for the front
passenger.
SRS warning light
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator light
“AIR BAG ON” indicator light
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light

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Conditions and operation of the front passenger occupant classification system
■Adult*1
■Child*3 or child restraint system*4
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
ON”
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Activated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner
Indicator/
warning light “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indi-
cator lights “AIR BAG
OFF”
*5
SRS warning light Off
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light Flashing
*2
Devices Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Side airbag on the front
passenger seats
Curtain shield airbag in the front passenger side Activated
Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner

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2-5. Driving information
Winter driving tips
Carry out the necessary preparations and inspections before driving
the vehicle in winter. Always drive the vehicle in a manner appropri-
ate to the prevailing weather conditions.
■ Pre-winter preparations
●Use fluids that are appropriate to the prevailing outside tem-
peratures.
• Engine oil
• Engine/power control unit coolant
• Washer fluid
● Have a service technician inspect the level and specific grav-
ity of battery electrolyte.
● Have the vehicle fitted with four snow tires or purchase a set
of tire chains for the front tires.
Ensure that all tires are the same size and brand, and that chains
match the size of the tires.
■Before driving the vehicle
Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
●Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is
frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice.
Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
● To ensure proper operation of th e climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents
in front of the windshield.
● Remove any ice that has accumu lated on the vehicle chassis.
● Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow
that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the
brakes.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger ... 174
Automatic air conditioning system ........................... 174
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 182
3-2. Using the audio system .......................... 183
Audio system types .......... 183
Using the radio ................. 186
Using the CD player ......... 192
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ..................... 199
Optimal use of the audio system ........................... 207
Using the AUX adapter .... 210
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 211

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning system
Air outlets are automatically selected and fan speed is automatically
adjusted according to the temperature setting.
■ “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch
“ECO HEAT/COOL” mode enables the air conditioning to be oper-
ated at a reduced capacity in order to limit use of the hybrid battery
(traction battery). The effectivene ss of the air conditioning will be
lower than normal.
On/off
When “ECO HEAT/COOL”
mode is turned on, the switch
indicator will come on and the
“ECO” indicator will appear on
the air conditioning display.
Air conditioning
on/off switch
Front passenger’s side temperature
setting display
Driver’s side temper-
ature control “DUAL” button
Automatic mode Off
Driver’s side temperature
setting display
Fan speed
(fan speed selector) Outside air or recirculated air mode
Fan speed
display
Change the air outlets used
(air flow selector button)
Front passenger’s side
temperature control
Windshield defogger
Air outlet display

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
Using the automatic mode
Press .
The air conditioning system will begin to operate. Air outlets
and fan speed are automatically adjusted according to the
temperature setting.
Turning to the right increases the temperature and
turning to the left decreases the temperature on the
driver’s side.
The temperature for the driver and passenger seats can be set sep-
arately.
Adjusting the settings
■ Adjusting the temperature setting
Turning to the right increases the temperature and turning
to the left decreases the temperature on the driver’s side.
Turning to the right (increase) or to the left (decrease) on
the passenger’s side to separately adjust the temperature for the pas-
senger’s and driver’s side (dual mode). Press to return the
driver's and passenger side temperatures to the same setting (simulta-
neous mode).
The air conditioning system switches between dual and simultaneous
mode each time is pressed.
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