2008 TOYOTA CAMRY brake light

154 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
■The headlights can be oper ated automatically when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in “ON” position.
■ Daytime running light system
To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlights turn on
automatically (at a reduced intensity) whenever the engine is started and the
parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.
For U.S.A.: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the switch.
■ Headlight control sensor
The sensor may not function properly if
an object is placed on the sensor, or any-
thing that blocks the sensor is affixed to
the windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

160 2-4. Using other driving systems
■Fine adjustment of the set speed
Adjustment of the set speed by approximately 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h) can be
made by lightly pressing the lever up or down and releasing it.
■ Cruise control can be set when
●Automatic transmission:
The shift lever is in D or 4 (standard type), or in D, 4, 5 or 6 range of S
(multi-mode type).
● Vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally.
■ Canceling and resuming regular acceleration
Cancel
Pull the lever towards you to
cancel cruise control.
The speed setting is also can-
celed when the brakes are
applied or the clutch pedal
(manual transmission) is
depressed.
Resume
To resume cruise control and
return to the set speed, push
the lever up.

163
2-4. Using other
driving systems
2
When driving
■Sounds and vibrations caused by ABS, brake assist, VSC and TRAC
● A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after ABS is activated.
CAUTION
■ABS does not operate effectively when
●Tires with inadequate gripping ability are used (such as excessively worn
tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on the wet or slick
road.
■ Stopping distance when ABS is operating on the wet or slick roads
ABS is not designed to shorten the vehicle's stopping distance. Always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you in the following situ-
ations.
●When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven roads
■ TRAC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC system is operating.
Do not drive the vehicle in conditions where stability and power may be lost.

177
2-5. Driving information
2
When driving
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reve rsing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■ When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

306 4-2. Maintenance
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal • Moves smoothly (without uneven
pedal effort or catching)?
Automatic transmission “Park”
mechanism • Can the vehicle be held securely
on an incline with the shift lever in
P?
Brake pedal • Moves smoothly?
• Does it have appropriate clear-
ance and correct amount of free
play?
Brakes • Not pull to one side when
applied?
• Loss of brake effectiveness?
• Spongy feeling brake pedal?
• Pedal almost touches floor?
Head restraints • Move smoothly and lock
securely?
Indicators/buzzers • Function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake • Moves smoothly?
• Can hold the vehicle securely on
an incline?
Seat belts • Does the seat belt system oper-
ate smoothly?
• Are the belts undamaged?
Seats • Do the seat controls operate
properly?
Steering wheel • Moves smoothly?
• Has correct free play?
• No strange noises?

328 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Power steering fluid■ Fluid level
The fluid level should be within the appropriate range.
Full (when cold)
Add fluid (when cold)
Full (when hot)
Add fluid (when hot)
Hot: Vehicle has been driven around 50 mph (80 km/h) for 20 minutes, or slightly longer in cold temperatures. (Fluid tem-
perature, 140 F - 175F [60C - 80 C])
Cold: Engine has not been run for about 5 hours. (Room tempera- ture, 50 F - 85F [10C - 30C])
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious pro\
blem.

362 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
20 EFI NO.310 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
21 EFI NO.2 15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
22 S-HORN 7.5 A Horn
23 A/F 20 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
24 MPX-B 10 A Gauges and meters
25 EFI NO.1 10 ATheft deterrent system, smart key
system, multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, electronic throttle
control system
26 HORN 10 A Horns
27 H-LP(RL) 15 A Right-hand headlight (low beam)
28 H-LP(LL) 15 A Left-hand headlight (low beam)
29 H-LP(RH) 15 A Right-hand headlight (high beam)
30 H-LP(LH) 15 A Left-hand headlight (high beam)
31 HTR 50 A Air conditioning system
32 ABS NO.1 50 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, traction con-
trol system, brake assist system
33 FAN MAIN 50 A Electric cooling fans
34 ABS NO.2 30 AAnti-lock brake system, vehicle sta-
bility control system, traction con-
trol system, brake assist system
35 RR DEF 50 ARear window defogger, “MIR HTR”
fuse
36 RR PWR SEAT 30 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

364 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Under the instrument panel
FuseAmpereCircuit
1 RR DOOR RH 25 A Rear right power window
2 RR DOOR LH 25 A Rear left power window
3 FUEL OPN 7.5 A No circuit
4 FR FOG 15 A Front fog lights
5 OBD 7.5 A On-board diagnosis system
6 ECU-B NO.2 7.5 A No circuit
7 STOP 10 A Stop lights, high mounted stop-
light, shift lock control system, mul-
tiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, main body ECU, anti-lock
brake system, vehicle stability con-
trol system, traction control system,
brake assist system, electronic
throttle control system
8 TI&TE 30 A No circuit
9 AM1 7.5 A Starting system, multiport fuel
injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system