2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID towing

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5-1. Essential information
Towing with a sling-type truck
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the front
Release the parking brake.
NOTICE
■To prevent body damage
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
NOTICE
■To prevent damaging the vehicle
When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

344 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truck from the rearUse a towing dolly under the
front wheels.
Using a flat bed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
NOTICE
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
■
To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

430 Alphabetical index
Child restraint systemBooster seats, definition ........ 106
Booster seats, installation ..... 110
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 106
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 110
Front passenger occupant
classification system ........... 101
Infant seats, definition ........... 106
Infant seats, installation......... 110
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 114
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 111
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 116
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................96
Child restraint system............ 106
Child-protectors .......................51
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................65
Installing child restraints ........ 110
Moon roof precautions ............78
Power window lock switch.......74
Power window precautions .....75
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 323
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 62
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................68
Seat belt precautions ..............66
Seat heater precautions ........ 259
Trunk precautions ...................55
12-volt battery precautions ................. 302, 386
Child-protectors .........................51 Cleaning
Exterior.................................. 274
Interior ................................... 276
Seat belts .............................. 277
Clock ......................................... 255
Compass................................... 269
Condenser ................................ 298
Console box ............................. 248
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 388
Cruise control .......................... 155
Cup holder ................................ 250
Curtain shield airbags ............... 89
Customizable features ............ 421
Daytime running light
system .................................... 151
Defogger Rear window ......................... 182
Side mirror ............................ 182
Dimension ................................ 396
Dinghy towing .......................... 171
Display Trip information ..................... 146
Warning message ................. 357
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 285
Door courtesy light Door courtesy light ................ 244
Wattage................................. 405
Doors Door glasses ........................... 74
Door lock ..................... 36, 47, 50
Side mirrors............................. 72
Driver's seat belt reminder
light ......................................... 351
Driving Break-in tips .......................... 121
Correct posture ....................... 87
Procedures............................ 120
Winter driving tips ................. 166
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Alphabetical index
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 171
Trailer towing ........................ 170
TRAC ........................................ 158
Traction control ....................... 158
Transmission ........................... 135 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 379
Transmission ........................ 135
Trip information....................... 145
Trip meter................................. 139
Trunk Opener ................................... 54
Trunk light
Trunk light............................... 55
Wattage ................................ 405
Turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 336
Switch ................................... 137
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 254
Wattage ................................ 405
Vanity mirrors .......................... 254
VDIM ......................................... 158
Vehicle dynamics intergrated management.......................... 158
Vehicle identification number................................... 396
Vehicle stability control .......... 158
VSC ........................................... 158
Warning buzzers
Brake system........................ 348
Open door ............................ 351
Seat belt reminder ................ 351
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system ......... 349
Brake assist system ............. 349
Brake system........................ 348
Charging system .... .............. 348 Electric power steering ..........349
Low fuel level ........................351
Low tire pressure warning
light .....................................351
Malfunction indicator lamp ....349
Master warning light ..............351
Open door .............................351
Pretensioners ........................349
Seat belt reminder light .........351
SRS airbags ..........................349
Warning messages
Engine coolant temperature ........................358
Engine oil maintenance ......... 360
Engine oil pressure ...............358
Hybrid system .......................358
Moon roof ..............................360
Open door .............................360
Parking brake ........................360
Smart key system... ...............365
Steering lock .........................359
Trunk .....................................360
Vehicle stability control..........359
Washer fluid ..........................360
Washer Checking ...............................299
Preparing and checking
before winter .......................166
Switch....................................153
Washing and waxing ...............274
Weight .......................................396 Cargo capacity ......................162
Load limits .............................165
Weight ...................................396
Wheels ......................................317
Window glasses ........................74
Window lock switch ...................74
Windows
Power windows .......................74
Rear window defogger ..........182
Washer ..................................153
Windshield wipers ...................153
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