2009 TOYOTA CAMRY transmission

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 ....... 38
Doors.................................... 42
Trunk .................................... 47
1-3.
Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)

................. 50
Front seats ........................... 50
Rear seats ............................ 52
Head restraints ..................... 54
Seat belts ............................. 56
Steering wheel ..................... 64
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 65
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 67
1-4. Opening a
nd closing the
window

s ............................ 69
Power windows .................... 69
Moon roof ............................. 71
1-5. Refueling ............................. 74 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 74 1-6. Theft deterrent system ....... 78
Engine immobilizer system ................................ 78
Alarm .................................... 80
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.) ......................... 82
1-7. Safety information .............. 83 Correct driving posture ......... 83
SRS airbags ......................... 85
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 97
Child restraint systems ....... 102
Installing child restraints ..... 106
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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4
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7
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2-3.Operating the lights and
wipers
.............................. 152
Headlight switch .................. 152
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 157
2-4. Using other drivin
g
systems

........................... 159
Cruise control ...................... 159
Driving assist systems ........ 162
2-5. Driving information ........... 165 Cargo and luggage ............. 165
Vehicle load limits ............... 168
Winter driving tips ............... 169
Trailer towing ...................... 173
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) ................... 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ...... 182
3-1.
Using the air conditioning
system a

nd defogger...... 186
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 186
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers .......................... 199 3-2.Using the
audio s

ystem .................. 201
Audio system types ............ 201
Using the radio ................... 204
Using the CD player ........... 210
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ....................... 217
Optimal use of the audio system .................... 225
Using the AUX adapter....... 228
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 229
3-3. Using the ha
nds-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
3Interior features

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4
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5-1. Essential information ....... 374If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................... 374
If you think something is wrong ................................ 377
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 378
Event data recorder ............ 379
5-2. Steps to take
in an
emergency

....................... 381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 381
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 391
If you have a flat tire............ 400
If the engine will not start .... 411
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic
transmission) .................... 413
If you lose your keys ........... 414
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart key
system) ............................. 415
If the battery is discharged ........................ 417
If your vehicle overheats ..... 421
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 424 6-1. Specifications ................... 428
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 428
Fuel information.................. 439
Tire information .................. 442
6-2. Customization................... 454 Customizable features........ 454
6-3. Initialization....................... 458 Items to initialize ................. 458
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 460
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 461
Abbreviation list ........................ 466
Alphabetical index .................... 467
What to do if... .......................... 477
5When trouble arises6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
Index

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Automatic transmission shift lever P. 133
Cup holder P. 270
Automatic transmission
Manual transmission
Pictorial indexInterior
Auxiliary box ∗ P. 272
Power outlet P. 279
Parking brake lever P. 139
Manual transmission shift lever P. 137
Cup holder P. 270
Shift lock overridebutton
P. 413

44 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or cancelled:
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function
*
Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking func-
tion
*
Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
Vehicles with smart key system
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCES-
SORY mode or OFF.
Vehicles without smart key system
All doors are unlocked when the driver's door
is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
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Before driving
■
Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between set and canceled, follow the procedure below:
Vehicles with smart key system:
Close all the doors and switch the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform the step 2 within 10
seconds.)
Vehicles without smart key system:
Close all the doors and switch the engine switch to “ON” posi-
tion. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set or can-
celed are shown as follows.
*: Vehicles with an automatic transmission only
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function* P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function*
Speed linked door locking func-
tion N
Driver's door linked door unlock-
ing function

When driving2
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2-1. Driving procedures ........ 116Driving 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
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers ........................... 152
Headlight switch ............... 152
Fog light switch ................ 156
Windshield wipers and washer ........................... 157 2-4. Using other driving
systems ........................ 159
Cruise control ................... 159
Driving assist systems ..... 162
2-5. Driving information ........ 165 Cargo and luggage .......... 165
Vehicle load limits ............ 168
Winter driving tips ............ 169
Trailer towing ................... 173
Dinghy towing (automatic
transmission) ................. 181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission) ... 182

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
■ Starting the engine
→P. 126, 130
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→ P. 133)
Release the parking brake. (→ P. 139)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
1. (→ P. 137)
Release the parking brake. (→ P. 139)
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N. ( →P. 133)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N. ( →P. 137)
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