2009 TOYOTA CAMRY lights

158 2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
■
Before towing
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( →P. 344)
● Trailer tires should be inflated according to the trailer manufacturer's rec-
ommendation.
● All trailer lights must work in order to be legal.
● Confirm all lights work each time you connect them.
● Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer
is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle is not level, and check for improper
tongue load, overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any federal, state/provincial
or local regulations. If they do not, inst all rear view mirrors appropriate for
towing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
Toyota recommends that you do not use a new vehicle or a vehicle with any
new power train components (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bear-
ings, etc.) to tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km) of driving.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner's Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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2-5. Driving information
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When driving
Trailer towing tips
Your vehicle will handle differently when towing a trailer. The 3 main
causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed
and improper trailer loading. Keep the following in mind when towing.
● Before starting out, check the trailer lights and the vehicle-trailer
connections. Recheck after driving a short distance.
● Practice turning, stopping and reversing with the trailer attached in
an area away from traffic until you become accustomed to the feel
of the vehicle.
NOTICE
■When installing a trailer hitch
●Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install
the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.
● Do not use axle-mounted hitches, as they can cause damage to the axle
housing, wheel bearings, wheels or tires.
■ Brakes
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
■ Safety chain
A safety chain must always be used between the towing vehicle and the
trailer. Leave sufficient slack in the chain for turns. The chain should cross
under the trailer tongue to prevent the tongue from dropping to the ground in
the case that it becomes damaged or separated. For the correct safety chain
installation procedure, ask your Toyota dealer.
■ Do not directly splice trailer lights
Directly splicing trailer lights may damage your vehicle's electrical system
and cause a malfunction.

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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3-4. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list
Personal lights (→P. 266)
Interior light ( →P. 265)
Engine switch light (vehicle s without smart key system)
Front door courtesy light

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3-4. Using the interior lights
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Interior features
Interior light
Vehicles without moon roof Door position
Off
On
■Illuminated entry system
The interior light (with the switch in the “DOOR” position) and engine switch
light (vehicles without smart key system) automatically turn on/off according
to “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode (vehicles with smart key system) or
engine switch position (vehicles without smart key system), the presence of
the electronic key (vehicles with smart key system), whether the doors are
locked/unlocked and whether the doors are open/closed.
■ To prevent the battery from being discharged
If the interior light and engine switch light (vehicles without smart key sys-
tem) remain on when the door is not fully closed and the interior light switch
is in the “DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. The time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 454)
Interior light

266 3-4. Using the interior lights
Vehicles with moon roofDoor position
Off
On
Personal lights
Front On/off
Rear (vehicles with moon roof) On/off
When either of the rear side
doors is opened, the light on that
side turns on automatically. Clos-
ing the rear side doors will turn
the lights off.
Interior light and personal lights

268 3-5. Using the storage features
Glove boxOpen (pull the lever)
Lock with the master key
(vehicles without smart key
system) or mechanical key
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
Unlock with the master key
(vehicles without smart key
system) or mechanical key
(vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
Console box
Lift the lid while pulling the lever.
■Glove box light
The glove box light turns on when the tail lights are turned on.
CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the glove box closed.
Injuries may result in the event of an accident or sudden braking.
Glove box and console box