2008 TOYOTA CAMRY door lock

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior fea-
turesAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For U.S. own-
ersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information .................. 24Keys ..................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk .................................. 26
Smart key system................. 26
Wireless remote control ....... 37
Doors.................................... 41
Trunk .................................... 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel) ................. 49
Front seats ........................... 49
Rear seats ............................ 51
Head restraints ..................... 53
Seat belts ............................. 55
Steering wheel ..................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 64
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows ............................ 68
Power windows .................... 68
Moon roof ............................. 70
1-5. Refueling ............................. 73 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 73 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 77
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 77
Alarm .................................... 79
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 81
1-7. Safety information .............. 82 Correct driving posture ......... 82
SRS airbags ......................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 96
Child restraint systems ....... 101
Installing child restraints ..... 105
2-1. Driving procedures........... 116 Driving the vehicle .............. 116
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 126
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart
key system) ...................... 130
Automatic transmission ...... 133
Manual transmission........... 137
Turn signal lever ................. 138
Parking brake ..................... 139
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 141 Gauges and meters ............ 141
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 145
Multi-information display ..... 149
1Before driving
2When driving

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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 4-1. Maintenance and care ...... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 300
4-2. Maintenance ...................... 303 Maintenance requirements .................... 303
General maintenance ......... 305
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 308
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance ................... 309
Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 309
Hood ................................... 313
Positioning the jack............. 314
Engine compartment .......... 316
Tires.................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ......... 344
Wheels................................ 348
Air conditioning filter ........... 350
Key battery ......................... 353
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 357
Light bulbs .......................... 368
4Maintenance and care

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B
Window lock switch P. 68
Power window switches P. 68
Door lock switch P. 41Inside door lock button P. 42
: If equipped

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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display

P. 141
P. 149
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 63
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 46
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 152
P. 138
P. 156
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *1
P. 201
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 157
Clock
Security indicator P. 277
P. 77, 79
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 66
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
P. 336
Parking brake pedal  P. 139
Hood lock release
lever
P. 313
Fuel filler door opener
P. 73
Auxiliary box P. 272: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Emergency
flasher switch

Before driving1
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1-1. Key information................ 24Keys ................................... 24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
trunk ................................ 26
Smart key system .............. 26
Wireless remote control ..... 37
Doors ................................. 41
Trunk .................................. 46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)............... 49
Front seats ......................... 49
Rear seats.......................... 51
Head restraints................... 53
Seat belts ........................... 55
Steering wheel ................... 63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 64
Outside rear view mirrors ... 66 1-4. Opening and closing the
windows.......................... 68
Power windows .................. 68
Moon roof ........................... 70
1-5. Refueling........................... 73 Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 73
1-6. Theft deterrent system .... 77 Engine immobilizer system ............................. 77
Alarm.................................. 79
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ....................... 81
1-7. Safety information ........... 82 Correct driving posture....... 82
SRS airbags ....................... 84
Front passenger occupant classification system ........ 96
Child restraint systems..... 101
Installing child restraints... 105

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Smart key system (if equipped)
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors ( P. 2 7 )
Unlocks the trunk ( P. 2 7 )
Starts the engine ( P. 126)

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the door is
locked.
Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.