2008 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID steering

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Vehicle specifications
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N,
50 kgf) while the hybrid system is running
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depress ed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf).
Steering
Pedal clearance *13.1 in. (80 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.08 in. (1  2 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel *27  10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)

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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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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
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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“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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SeatsAdjustment ..............................56
Adjustment precautions........... 57
Child seats/child restraint system installation .............. 110
Cleaning ................................ 276
Head restraint..........................59
Properly sitting in the seat .......87
Seat heaters .......................... 259
Service reminder indicators .............................. 142
Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 379
Transmission ......................... 135
Shift lock system ..................... 379
Side airbags................................89
Side marker lights Replacing lights bulbs ........... 336
Switch.................................... 149
Wattage ................................. 405
Side mirror Adjusting and folding ...............72
Smart key system Entry function ..........................36
Starting the hybrid system..... 131
Spare tire Inflation pressure................... 313
Spare tire............................... 368
Spark plug ................................ 401
Specifications........................... 396
Speedometer ............................ 139
Steering Column lock release.............. 133
Steering wheel
Adjustment ..............................69
Air conditioning system switches .............................. 179
Audio switches ...................... 211
Stop lights Wattage ................................. 405
Storage feature......................... 247
Storage precautions ................164 Stuck
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 392
Sun visors ................................ 253
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 77
Switch “ECO HEAT/COOL” switch ... 174
Engine switch ....................... 131
Ignition switch ....................... 131
Light switches ....................... 149
Power door lock switch ........... 50
Power switch ......................... 131
Power window switch .............. 74
Window lock switch ................. 74
Wiper and washer switch ...... 153
Tachometer .............................. 139
Tail lights Switch ................................... 149
Wattage................................. 405
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system ................. 84
Theft prevention labels ............. 86
Tire inflation pressure ............. 313
Tire information Glossary ................................ 415
Size ....................................... 412
Tire identification number...... 411
Uniform tire quality grading ... 413
Tires
Chains ................................... 166
Checking ............................... 304
If you have a flat tire.............. 368
Inflation pressure .................. 313
Inflation pressure sensor....... 305
Replacing .............................. 368
Rotating tires ......................... 304
Size ....................................... 404
Snow tires ............................. 166
Spare tire .............................. 368
Tools ......................................... 368
Total load capacity .................. 165
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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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