2008 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

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6-2. Customization
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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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
(U.S.A. only) After changing engine oil P. 323
Tire pressure warning
system • When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
• When changing the tire size. P. 336
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

For U.S. owners7
459
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................... 460

460
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toll-free:
1-800-331-4331).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation,
and if it finds that a safety defec t exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA can-
not become involved in individ ual problems between you, your
dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://
www.safercar.gov
; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Ave, S.E., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain
other information about motor vehicle safety from http://
www.safercar.gov .

Index
461
Abbreviation list ..................... 462
Alphabetical index .................. 463
What to do if... ....................... 473
For details of equipment related to the navigation sys-
tem, such as the audio system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner's Manual”.

462
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

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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
A
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CareExterior .................................. 298
Interior ................................... 300
Seat belts .............................. 301
Cargo capacity ......................... 165
Cargo net .................................. 287
CD changer ............................... 210
CD player .................................. 210
Chains ....................................... 169
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition ........ 101
Booster seats, installation ..... 105
Convertible seats, definition ............................. 101
Convertible seats, installation ........................... 105
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............96
Infant seats, definition ........... 101
Infant seats, installation......... 105
Installing CRS with lower anchorages ......................... 109
Installing CRS with
seat belts ............................ 106
Installing CRS with top straps .................................. 111
Child safety Airbag precautions ..................91
Battery precautions ....... 332, 419
Child restraint system............ 101
Child-protectors .......................42
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................59
Installing child restraints ........ 105
Moon roof precautions ............72
Power window lock switch.......68
Power window precautions .....69
Removed key battery precautions ......................... 355
Seat belt comfort guide ........... 56
Seat belt extender precautions ...........................62
Seat belt precautions ..............60 Seat heater precautions ........ 281
Trunk precautions ................... 48
Child-protectors ......................... 42
Cleaning Exterior.................................. 298
Interior ................................... 300
Seat belts .............................. 301
Clock ......................................... 277
Compass................................... 293
Condenser ................................ 326
Console box ............................. 268
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 421
Cruise control .......................... 159
Cup holder ................................ 270
Curtain shield airbags ............... 84
Customizable features ............ 454C