2008 TOYOTA CAMRY lock

412 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Emergency start function (vehicles with smart key system)
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as
an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch is functioning normally.Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Set the “ENGINE START ST OP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode.
Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about
15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be start ed using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota
dealer.
■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 417)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehi-
cles with smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic transmission)
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake, there
may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to prevent
accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles with smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to the ACCESSORY mode.
Vehicles without smart key system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flat-
head screwdriver or equiva-
lent.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted
while the button is pressed.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors and opening the trunk with the mechanical key
DoorsLocks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
TrunkTurn the mechanical key clock-
wise to open.
If communication between the elect ronic key and the vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 30) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors and trunk can be
opened or the engine can be st arted by following the procedure
below.

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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Clutch
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 112 lbf (500 N,
51 kgf) while the engine is running
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 44 lbf (200 N, 20kgf)
*3: Parking brake pedal travel when depress ed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf).
NOTICE
■ Automatic transmission fluid type
Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS”
may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission
accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your
vehicle.
Pedal free play 0.2  0.6 in. (5  15 mm)
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
Pedal clearance*1
Automatic transmission
2.4 in. (61 mm)
Manual transmission
2.5 in. (63 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit 0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lever travel*27  9 clicks
Parking brake pedal travel*37  10 clicks
Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

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6-2. Customization
6
Vehicle specifications
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 3 7 )
Wireless remote control On Off
Unlocking operation
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step.
Automatic door lock
function to be activated
if door is not opened
after being unlocked On Off
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 seconds
30 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers) On
Off
Operation signal
(Buzzer) On
Off
Door lock buzzer OnOff
Panic function OnOff
Trunk unlocking func-
tion On
Off
Trunk unlocking opera-
tion Press and holdPress twice
One short press
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Door lock
(
P. 41)Unlocking using a key
Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step.
Speed-detecting auto-
matic door lock function Off On
Opening driver's door
unlocks all doors Off On
Shifting gears to P
unlocks all doors. (auto-
matic transmission) On Off
Shifting gears to posi-
tion other than P locks
all doors. (automatic
transmission) On Off
Automatic
light control
system
(
P. 152) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 seconds
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 152) Daytime running light
system (U.S.A. only)
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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6
Vehicle specifications
Illumination
(
P. 264)
Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Vehicles with smart key
system: Operation after
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch turned
OFF
Vehicles without smart
key system: Operation
after the engine switch
turned to “LOCK” posi-
tion On Off
Seat belt
reminder
(
P. 384) Vehicle speed linked
seat belt reminder
buzzer
On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting

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Abbreviation list
Abbreviation/Acronym list
ABBREVIATIONSMEANING
A/C Air Conditioner
ABS Anti-Lock Brake System
ACC Accessory
ALR Automatic Locking Retractor
CAL Calibration
CRS Child Restraint System
DISP Display ECU Electronic Control Unit
EDR Event data recorderELR Emergency Locking Retractor
GAWR Gross Axle Weight Ratings
GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating I/M Emission inspection and maintenance
LED Light Emitting Diode
MMT Methylcyclopentadiency Manganese Tricarbonyl
M + S Mud and Snow
MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether OBD On Board DiagnosticsSRS Supplemental Restraint System
TIN Tire Identification Number
TPMS Tire Pressure Warning System TRAC Traction Control
VIN Vehicle Identification Number
VSC Vehicle Stability Control