2008 TOYOTA CAMRY engine

396 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)Indicates that the
engine oil is sched-
uled to be changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check the engine oil,
and change if neces-
sary.
Comes on approxi-
mately 4500 miles
(7200 km) after the
engine oil is changed.
(The indicator will not
work properly unless
the oil maintenance
data has been reset).
(U.S.A. only) Indicates that the
engine oil should be
changed.
A buzzer also sounds.
Check and change the
engine oil.
Comes on approxi-
mately 5000 miles
(8000 km) after the
engine oil is
changed (and the oil
maintenance data
has been reset).
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 323)
Warning messageDetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Follow the correction procedures (vehicles with smart key system).
After taking the specified steps to correct the suspected problem,
check that the warning light turns off.
Interior
buzzerExterior
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procedure
Once (Comes on for 8 sec-
onds)
Indicates that
the electronic
key is not
present when
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch is
pressed.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
Once3 times
Indicates that a
door other than
the driver’s door
has been
opened and
closed with the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area.
Confirm the
location of the
electronic key.

398 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once3 times
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened or
closed with the
shift lever in P,
the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area. Turn the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch OFF or
confirm the
location of the
electronic key.
OnceContinuous
(Displayed alternately)
Indicates that
the driver’s door
has been
opened or
closed (with the
shift lever not in
P, the “ENGINE
START STOP”
switch in any
mode other
than OFF and
the electronic
key outside of
the detection
area).
• Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic key.
Once
Indicates that
the key battery
is low.
Replace the
battery.
(
P. 353)
Interior
buzzerExterior
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once
Indicates that a
door has been
opened or
closed and the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch has been
turned twice to
ACCESSORY
mode from OFF.Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch while
depressing the
brake pedal.
Once
Indicates that
the steering
lock has not
released within
3 seconds of
pressing the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch. Press the
“ENGINE
START STOP”
switch again
while turning
the steering
wheel with the
brake pedal
depressed.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you have a flat tire
Remove the flat tire and replace it with the spare provided.
■Before jacking up the vehicle
●Stop the vehicle on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers.
■ Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
Vehicles with a compact spare tire
Transport eyelet
(if equipped)
Spare tireJack
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack handle

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CAUTION
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may lead to death or injuries due to the
vehicle suddenly falling off the jack.
●Do not use the tire jack for any pu rpose other than replacing tires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by a jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is in it.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a hei ght greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one
working on or near the vehicle will be injured.
■Replacing a flat tire
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury.
●Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a seri-
ous accident.
Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
●Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft•lbf (103
N
•m, 10.5 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheel may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not star t
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure (P. 126, 130) or releasing the steering lock ( P. 128,
131), confirm the following points.
■ The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures. ( P. 126, 130)
● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 7 7 )
■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
●The battery may be discharged. ( P. 417)
● The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.
■ The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with smart
key system).
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an
electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How-
ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine.
(  P. 412)

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.
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