2008 TOYOTA CAMRY trunk

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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When the child restrain t system is not in use
Leave the child restraint system properly secured on the seat. Do not store
the restraint loosely on a passenger seat or in the trunk.
■ Selecting an appropriat e child restraint system
Get an appropriate child restraint system for the child. If a child is too large
for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear seat and use the vehicle's
seat belt. ( P. 55)
CAUTION
■Child restraint precautions
●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child
must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system
depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is
not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be
crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle's interior.
● Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con-
forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci-
dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat
than in the front seat.

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CAUTION
●Do not drive the vehicle over or st op the vehicle near flammable materials.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
● Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do not let the vehicle roll backwards
while the shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift
lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and
check that the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can
cause driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious
health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately.
● Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P or R (automatic
transmission vehicles) or R (manual tr ansmission vehicles) while the vehi-
cle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and
may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident.
● Do not turn the engine off while driving.
The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if
the engine is not running.
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( P. 134)

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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When driving
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Automatic light off system
Vehicles with smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
OFF. (The lights turn off immediately if the on the key is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is
opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNI-
TION ON mode, or turn the headlight switch off and then back to the
or position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes. Vehicles without smart key system
● When the headlights are on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after all doors are closed with the engine switch OFF. (The lights
turn off immediately if the on the key is pressed after all doors are
locked.)
● When only the tail lights are on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned OFF and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to “ON” position, or turn
the headlight switch off and then back to the or position.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open, the lights automatically turn off
after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. Light sensor sensitivity) can be changed. (Customizable fea-
tures P. 454)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.

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When driving
2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage
Capacity and distributionCargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) - (Total weight of occupants)
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 
(1) Locate the statement “The co mbined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehi-
cle’s placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of avail-
able cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750
(150 5) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined wei ght of luggage and cargo being
loaded on the vehicle. That weig ht may not safely exceed the
available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Take notice of the following information about storage precau-
tions, cargo capacity and load.
● Stow cargo and luggage in the trunk whenever possible.
● Be sure all items are secured in place.
● Be careful to keep the vehicle level. Placing the weight as far for-
ward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance.
● For better fuel economy, do no t carry unnecessary weight.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
CAUTION
■Storage precautions
●Vehicles with fold-down type rear
seat: To prevent cargo and luggage
from sliding forward during braking, do not stack anything in the
enlarged trunk. Keep cargo and luggage low, as close to the floor as
possible.
●Vehicles with fold-down type rear seat: Never allow anyone to ride in
the enlarged trunk. It is not design ed for passengers. They should ride
in their seats with their seat belts properly fastened. Otherwise, they
are much more likely to suffer death or serious bodily injury, in the
event of sudden braking or a collision.
●Do not place anything on the package tray behind the rear seatback.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not drive with objects on top of the instrument panel.
They may interfere with the driver’s field of view or move during sharp
acceleration or turning, thus impairing the driver’s control of the vehi-
cle. In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants.
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone during an accident or sudden braking.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant's weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly.
Improper loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking con-
trol which may cause death or serious injury.

Interior features3
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3-3. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ...... 232
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features
(CD player with changer
only) ............................... 232
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ......... 235
Making a phone call ......... 244
Setting a cellular phone ... 248
Security and system setup .............................. 253
Using the phone book ...... 257
3-4. Using the interior lights ............................. 264
Interior lights list ............... 264
• Interior light .................... 265
• Personal lights ............... 266 3-5. Using the storage
features ......................... 267
List of storage features .... 267
• Glove box....................... 268
• Console box ................... 268
• Cup holders ................... 270
• Auxiliary boxes ............... 272
3-6. Other interior features ......................... 275
Sun visors ........................ 275
Vanity mirrors ................... 276
Clock ................................ 277
Ashtrays ........................... 278
Power outlet ..................... 279
Seat heaters..................... 281
Armrest ............................ 283
Rear sunshade................. 284
Trunk storage extension (vehicles with reclining
rear seat) ....................... 285
Floor mat .......................... 286
Trunk features .................. 287
Garage door opener......... 288
Compass .......................... 293

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Trunk storage extension (vehicles with reclining rear seat)
CAUTION
■When not in use
Ensure that the armrest door is closed.
In the event of sudden braking, items stored in the trunk may be thrown for-
ward into the cabin, resulting in injury.
Long objects can be loaded in the vehicle by utilizing the trunk
space and rear seat area.
Pull down the armrest.
Open the armrest door.
The armrest door can be
locked and unlocked using the
mechanical key (vehicles with
smart key system) or master
key (vehicles without smart
key system).
Lock
UnlockSTEP1
STEP2

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3-6. Other interior features
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Interior features
Trunk features
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks
Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.
■ Storage box
■ Grocery bag hooks
■ Cargo net