2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID weight

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Effects of incorrect tire inflation pressure
Driving with incorrect tire inflation pressure may result in the following:
●Reduced fuel efficiency
● Reduced driving comfort and tire life
● Reduced safety
● Damage to the drive train
If a tire needs frequent refilling, have it checked by your Toyota dealer.
■ Instructions for checking tire inflation pressure
When checking tire inflation pressure, observe the following:
● Check only when the tires are cold.
If your vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours and has not been
driven for more than 1 mile or 1.5 km, you will get an accurate cold tire
inflation pressure reading.
● Always use a tire pressure gauge.
The appearance of the tire can be misleading. In addition, tire inflation
pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and han-
dling.
● Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving. It is normal for
the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving.
● Never exceed the vehicle capacity weight.
Passengers and luggage weight should be placed so that the vehicle is
balanced.

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Maintenance and care
Wheels
■When replacing wheels
The wheels of your Toyota are equipped with tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters that allow the tire pressure warning system to provide
advanced warning in the event of a loss in tire inflation pressure. Whenever
wheels are replaced, the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters must
be switched over from the old wheels. (P. 305)
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be replaced.
Otherwise, the tire may separat e from the wheel or cause loss of
handling control.
■ Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that
they are equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and offset.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
Toyota does not recommend using:
●Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheel that have been straightened
■ Aluminum wheel precautions
●Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use
with your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using
tire chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine bal ance weights or equivalent and
use a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*: Unladen vehicles
Vehicle identification■ Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
Overall length 189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width71.7 in. (1820 mm)
Overall height*57.9 in. (1470 mm)
Wheelbase109.3 in. (2775 mm)
TreadFront 62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear 61.6 in. (1565 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 900 lb. (410 kg)

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Vehicle specifications
Warning: The temperature grades of a tire assume that it is properly
inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been parked
for three hours or more, or has not been driven
more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall of the
tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes,
power windows, power seats, radio and heater, to
the extent that these items are available as fac-
tory-installed equipment (whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air condi-
tioning and additional weight optional engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight 150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
* that
follows

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Tire related termMeaning
Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified
in the third column of Table 1
* below
Production options
weight The combined weight of installed regular produc-
tion options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in excess
of the standard items which they replace, not pre-
viously considered in curb weight or accessory
weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride levelers,
roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim
Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter) Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designation Rim diameter and width
Rim type designation The industry manufacturer's designation for a rim
by style or code
Rim width Nominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity weight
(Total load capacity) The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb. (68
kg) times the vehicle's designated seating capac-
ity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of the maxi-
mum loaded vehicle weight, and dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire The load on an individual tire that is determined
by distributing to each axle its share of curb
weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant
weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1
*
below), and dividing by two
Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire

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Tire related termMeaning
Intended outboard side-
wall (a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall, bears
white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand,
and/or model name molding that is higher or
deeper than the same molding on the other
sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetri- cal tire that has a particular side that must
always face outward when mounted on a
vehicle
Light truck (LT) tire A tire designated by its manufacturer as primarily
intended for use on lightweight trucks or multipur-
pose passenger vehicles
Load rating The maximum load that a tire is rated to carry for
a given inflation pressure
Maximum load rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permis-
sible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressure The maximum cold inflation pressure to which a
tire may be inflated
Measuring rim The rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open splice Any parting at any junction of tread, sidewall, or
innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameter The overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width The linear distance between the exteriors of the
sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations
due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands
or ribs
Passenger car tire A tire intended for use on passenger cars, multi-
purpose passenger vehicles, and trucks, that
have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of
10,000 lb. or less.
Ply A layer of rubber-coated parallel cords

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioner
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display
ECO Economical/EcologyECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorder ELR Emergency Locking Retractor
EPS Electric Power Steering
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross vehicle weight rating
I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcy clopentadiency Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board Diagnostics
SRS Supplemental Restraint System TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System
TRAC Traction Control VDIM Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control

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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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