2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID Owners Manual

For U.S. owners7
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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................... 426

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:
1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other
information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov .

Index
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Abbreviation list ..................... 428
Alphabetical index .................. 429
What to do if... ........................ 438
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem and navigation system screen, refer to the “Navi-
gation System Owner's Manual”.

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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
Alphabetical index
A/C ............................................ 174
ABS........................................... 158
Air conditioning filter .............. 319
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 319
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 174
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 92
Airbag precautions for your child...................................... 96
Airbag warning light .............. 349
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 93
Curtain shield airbag precautions .......................... 96
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 101
General airbag precautions .... 96
Locations of airbags ............... 89
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................... 100
Proper driving posture ...... 87, 96
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 93
Side airbag precautions.......... 96
SRS airbags ........................... 89
Antenna .................................... 189
Anti-lock brake system ........... 158
Armrest .................................... 261
Ashtray ..................................... 256
Audio input .............................. 210
Audio system
Antenna ................................ 189
Audio input ........................... 210
AUX adapter ......................... 210
CD player/changer ............... 192
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 199
Optimal use .......................... 207 Portable music player............210
Radio .....................................186
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................211
Type ......................................183
Automatic air conditioning system ....................................174
Automatic light control system ....................................149
AUX adapter .............................210
Auxiliary boxes ........................251
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................405
Battery
Checking ...............................300
Hybrid battery (traction battery)....................25
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .....................384
Preparing and checking before
winter ..................................166
Bluetooth
®................................213
Brake
Fluid ......................................298
Parking brake ........................138
Brake assist ..............................158
Break-in tips .............................121
Care
Exterior ..................................274
Interior ...................................276
Seat belts ..............................277
Cargo capacity .........................162
Cargo net ..................................263
CD changer ...............................192
CD player ..................................192
Chains .......................................166
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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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“ECO HEAT/COOL” switch .... 174
Electronic key
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 381
Electric power steering........... 158
Emergency, in case of
If a warning light turns on ..... 348
If a warning message is displayed ............................ 357
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 381
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 377
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 379
If the vehicle has discharged 12-volt battery .................... 384
If the warning buzzer sounds ............................... 348
If you have a flat tire ............ 368
If you lose your keys............. 380
If you think something is wrong ................................. 345
If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 392
If your vehicle needs to be
towed ................................. 342
If your vehicle overheats ...... 388
Engine
Compartment........................ 291
Engine switch ...................... 131
Hood ..................................... 288
How to start the hybrid system ..................... 131
Identification number ............ 396
Ignition switch ....................... 131
If the hybrid system will not start ........................ 377
Overheating .......................... 388
Power switch ........................ 131 Engine/power control unit coolant
Capacity ................................401
Checking ...............................296
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................166
Engine coolan t temperature
gauge ......................................139
Engine oil
Capacity ................................400
Checking ...............................292
Preparing and checking before winter .......................166
Engine oil maintenance data .........................................294
Engine switch ...........................131
EPS ............................................158
Event data recorder .................346
Floor mat...................................262
Fluid Brake .....................................298
Washer ..................................299
Front passenger occupant classification system ............101
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light.........................351
Front seats Adjustment ..............................56
Front side marker lights Wattage .................................405
Front turn signal lights
Wattage .................................405
Fuel Capacity ................................398
Fuel gauge ............................139
Gas station information .........440
Information ............................406
Refueling .................................79
Type ......................................406
Fuel economy meter ................139
Fuel door.....................................79
Fuel filler door ............................79
Fuses.........................................325E
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Garage door opener................. 264
Gas station information........... 440
Gauges ...................................... 139
Glove box.................................. 248
Glove box light ......................... 248
Grocery bag hooks .................. 263
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)Bluetooth
®............................. 213
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) .............. 213
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................59
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 336
Switch.................................... 149
Wattage ................................. 405
Heaters
Seat heater............................ 259
Side mirror............................. 182
Hood .......................................... 288
Hooks
Cargo hook............................ 263
Grocery bag hooks ................263
Hybrid system Emergency shut off system .....26
Energy monitor/consumption screen..............26
High voltage components........25
Power switch ......................... 131
I/M test....................................... 284
Identification Engine ................................... 396
Vehicle .................................. 396
Ignition switch .......................... 131
Illuminated entry system ......... 244
Immobilizer system....................84
Indicator lights ......................... 142 Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 424
Inside rear view mirror .............. 70
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 244
Switch ................................... 245
Wattage................................. 405
Jack Positioning the jack ............... 289
Replacing the wheel.............. 368
Jack handle .............................. 368
Keyless entry ............................. 47
Keys Electronic key.......................... 34
If you lose your keys ............. 380
If your electronic key battery is discharged .......... 381
Key number............................. 34
Keyless entry .......................... 47
Keys ........................................ 34
Mechanical key ....................... 34
Wireless remote control key.... 47
License plate lights Wattage................................. 405
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 336
Wattage................................. 405
Lights Door courtesy lights .............. 244
Headlights switch .................. 149
Interior light switch ................ 245
Personal light switch ............. 246
Replacing light bulbs ............. 336
Turn signal lever ................... 137
Vanity lights........................... 254
Wattage................................. 405
Load capacity ........................... 165
Lock steering column.............. 133
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