2008 TOYOTA CAMRY airbag

112 1-7. Safety information
CAUTION
■When installing a booster seat
Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR
lock mode: ( P. 58)
● ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis-
comfort to the child.
● Do not allow the child to play with the seat belt or the child could be killed
or seriously injured.
■ When installing a child restraint system
Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual
and fix the child restraint system securely in place.
If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child may be
seriously injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking or an accident.
●If the driver's seat interferes with the
child restraint system and prevents it
from being attached correctly, attach
the child restraint system to the right-
hand rear seat.
● Adjust the front passenger seat so that
it does not interfere with the child
restraint system.
● Only put a forward-facing or booster
child seat on the front seat when
unavoidable. When installing a forward-
facing or booster child seat on the front
passenger seat, move the seat as far
back as possible even if the “AIR BAG
OFF” indicator light is illuminated. Fail-
ing to do so may result in death or seri-
ous injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).

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2-2. Instrument cluster
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When driving
■
Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 138)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
( P. 152)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 153)
(CANADA)
Tail light indicator
(P. 152)
Slip indicator
(P. 162)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 156)
(if equipped)
Engine immobilizer/theft
deterrent system indica-
tor ( P. 77, 79)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator (P. 96)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 159)
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148 2-2. Instrument cluster
CAUTION
■If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS or the SRS airbag warning
light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these sys-
tems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result
in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 381)
*: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
the engine switch is turned to “ON” position (vehicles without smart
key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed.
They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds.
There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on,
or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer for details.
(CANADA)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(CANADA)(U.S.A.)(CANADA)
(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(U.S.A.)(if equipped)(if equipped)
(if equipped)
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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
■
Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the
window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
■ Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year
to maintain the quality of the vehicle's interior.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-
ble.
■ Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
■Water in the vehicle
●Be careful not to splash or spill liquid on the floor.
● Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 8 5 )
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.

366 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
24 INJ15 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, starting system
25 IGN 10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system, theft deterrent system,
SRS airbag system, steering lock
system, front passenger occupant
classification system, smart key
system, electronic throttle control
system
26 GAUGE NO.2 7.5 A Gauges and meters, multi-informa-
tion display, clock
27 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Clock, main body ECU, shift lock
control system, outside rear view
mirror, smart key system
28 CIG 20 A Power outlet
29 PWR OUTLET 20 A Power outlet
30 RADIO NO.2 7.5 A Audio system, navigation system
31 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mirror defoggers
32 POWER 30 A Power windows
33 P/SEAT 30 A Power seats
■ After a fuse is replaced
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacing. ( P. 368)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
FuseAmpereCircuit

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
Event data recorder
In a crash or a near car crash eventThe SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a
near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the follow-
ing information:
● Engine speed
● Whether the brake pedal was applied or not
● Vehicle speed
● To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed
● Position of the transmission shift lever
● Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not
● Driver's seat position
● SRS airbag deployment data
● SRS airbag system diagnostic data
● Front passenger's occupant classification
The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of
improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders,
the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between
passengers.
Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects
of your vehicle. These computers assi st in driving and maintaining
optimal vehicle performance.
Besides storing data useful for tr oubleshooting, there is an event
data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or a near car
crash event.

382 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warn ing light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 186, 194
ABS........................................... 162
Air conditioning filter .............. 350
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ............. 350
Automatic air conditioning system................................ 186
Manual air conditioning system................................ 194
Steering wheel air
conditioning switch ............. 191
Airbags Airbag operating conditions .... 87
Airbag precautions for your
child...................................... 91
Airbag warning light .............. 382
Curtain shield airbag operating
conditions ............................. 88
Curtain shield airbag
precautions .......................... 91
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 96
General airbag precautions .... 91
Locations of airbags ............... 84
Modification and disposal of airbags ................................. 95
Proper driving posture ...... 82, 91
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 88
Side airbag precautions.......... 91
SRS airbags ........................... 84
Alarm .......................................... 79
Antenna .................................... 207
Anti-lock brake system ........... 162
Armrest .................................... 283
Ashtray ..................................... 278
Audio input .............................. 228
Audio system Antenna ................................ 207
Audio input ........................... 228
AUX adapter ......................... 228
CD player/changer ............... 210
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 217 Optimal use ...........................225
Portable music player............228
Radio .....................................204
Steering wheel audio
switch ..................................229
Type ......................................201
Automatic air conditioning
system ....................................186
Automatic light control system ....................................152
Automatic transmission ..........133 Automatic transmission .........133
If the shift lever cannot be shiftedfrom P .................................413
S mode ..................................135
AUX adapter .............................228
Auxiliary boxes ........................272
Back-up lights
Wattage .................................438
Battery
Checking ...............................330
If the vehicle has discharged battery .................................417
Preparing and checking before winter ..................................169
Bluetooth
®................................232
Brake Fluid ......................................327
Parking brake ........................139
Brake assist ..............................162
Break-in tips .............................118
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