2010 TOYOTA CAMRY Owners Manual

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When driving
NOTICE
■
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the key in the “ACC” or “ON” position for long periods if the
engine is not running.
■ When starting the engine
●Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may overheat the
starter and wiring systems.
● Do not race a cold engine.
● If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine
checked immediately.

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Automatic transmission
Select a shift position appropriate for the driving conditions.
■Shifting the shift lever
Vehicles with smart key system:
While the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION
ON mode, depress the brake pedal and move the shift lever.
Vehicles without smart key system:
While the engine switch is in the “ON” position, depress the
brake pedal and move the shift lever.

: If equipped

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Changing shift ranges in S mode
When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows: Upshifting
Downshifting
The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to 5 or 4 accord-
ing to vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to 3 if
AI-SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(  P. 141)
■ Shift position uses
*1: Shifting to the D position allows the system to select a gear suitable
for the driving conditions.
Setting the shift lever to the D position is recommended for normal
driving.
*2: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of thepossible gear ranges, controls engine braking force, and prevents
unnecessary upshifting.
Shift positionFunction
P Parking the vehicle or starting the engine
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving
*1
S S mode driving*2
(  P. 139)

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■Shift ranges and their functions
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range.
■ Downshifting restrictions
To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (The warning buzzer will
sound twice.)
■ When driving with the cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur during shift range selection in the D position or
S mode, even when downshifting to range 5 or 4. ( P. 166)
■ If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
P. 467
Shift rangeFunction
6 A gear between 1 and 6 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
5 A gear between 1 and 5 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
4 A gear between 1 and 4 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
3 A gear between 1 and 3 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
2 A gear between 1 and 2 is automatically selected
according to vehicle speed and driving conditions.
1 Setting the gear at 1.

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■
If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever
to S
This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the vehicle will operate as if the shift lever is in D.)
■ S mode
●When the shift range is 5 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets
the shift range to 6.
● To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
● To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that auto-
matically shifts to the top range when the temperature is too hot.
■ AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically shifts the gear to the suitable position according
to the driver performance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D posi-
tion. (Shifting the shift lever to the S position cancels the function.)

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Manual transmission
■Shifting the shift lever
Fully depress the clutch pedal before operating the shift lever, and
then release it slowly.
■ Shifting the shift lever to R
Shift the shift lever to the R
position while lifting up the ring
section.

: If equipped

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■
Maximum allowable speeds
Observe the following maximum allowable speeds in each gear when maxi-
mum acceleration is necessary.
mph (km/h)
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the transmission
●Do not lift up the ring section except when shifting the lever to R.
● Shift the shift lever to R only when the vehicle is stationary.
Shift positionMaximum speed
1 32 (52)
2 56 (91)
3 83 (135)
4 118 (191)
5 130 (210)
● Do not shift the shift lever to R without
depressing the clutch pedal.

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Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ON mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.