2010 TOYOTA CAMRY hood open

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Using the interior lightsInterior lights list ................. 313
• Interior light ...................... 314
• Personal lights ................. 315
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features....... 316
• Glove box ......................... 317
• Console box ..................... 317
• Cup holders ...................... 319
• Auxiliary boxes ................. 321
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors .......................... 324
Vanity mirrors ..................... 325
Clock .................................. 326
Ashtray ............................... 327
Power outlets ..................... 328
Seat heaters ....................... 330
Armrest............................... 332
Rear sunshade ................... 333
Trunk storage extension..... 334
Floor mat ............................ 335
Trunk features .................... 336
Garage door opener ........... 338
Compass ............................ 343 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 348
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 350
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 353
General maintenance ......... 355
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 358
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 359
Hood ................................... 362
Positioning a floor jack........ 363
Engine compartment .......... 365
Tires.................................... 382
Tire inflation pressure ......... 392
Wheels................................ 396
Air conditioning filter ........... 398
Key battery ......................... 401
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 405
Light bulbs .......................... 418
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Gauges and meters
Multi-information display

P. 147
P. 155
Tilt and telescopic steering control lever P. 65
Pictorial index
Trunk opener P. 47
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch

P. 159
P. 144
P. 163
Instrument panel
Audio system
Navigation system *1
P. 211
Windshield wiper and washer switch P. 164
Clock
Security indicator P. 326
P. 80, 82
Outside rear view
mirror switches
P. 68
Tire pressure warning
reset switch
 P. 384
Parking brake pedal  P. 145
Hood lock release
lever
P. 362
Fuel filler door opener
P. 76
Auxiliary box P. 321: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 424
VSC OFF switch
P. 171
Horn
P. 146

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations:
●A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened without the key,
wireless remote control or entry function of the smart key sys-
tem.
● The hood is opened while t he vehicle is locked.
● The battery is reconnected.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Start the engine.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Before driving
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Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■ When the battery is disconnected
Be sure to deactivate the alarm system.
If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm
may be triggered when the battery is reconnected.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Hood
CAUTION
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion
and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
Pull the hood release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Lift the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
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476 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Overheating
If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating.
●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of
power is experienced.
● Steam is coming from under the hood.
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of
your vehicle
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus-
ing serious injury such as burns.
● Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and other belts while the
engine is running.
● Do not loosen the coolant reservoir cap while the engine and radiator are
hot.
Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam
released under pressure.
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is
unavailable.
(P. 488)
Have the vehicle chec ked at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
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Alphabetical index
Garage door opener ................ 338
Gas station information .......... 536
Gauges ..................................... 147
Glove box ................................. 317
Glove box light ........................ 317
Grocery bag hooks ................. 336
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ............... 279
Hazard lights
Switch ................................... 424
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 55
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............ 418
Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 494
Heaters Seat heater ........................... 330
Side mirror ............................ 209
Hood ......................................... 362
Hooks Grocery bag hooks ............... 336
Horn .......................................... 146 I/M test.......................................358
Identification number
Engine ...................................482
Vehicle ..................................482
Ignition switch ..................131, 135
Illuminated entry system .........314
Indicator lights .........................151
Initialization
Items to initialize....................514
Inside rear view mirror ..............66
Interior lights Interior lights..........................313
Switch....................................314
Wattage .................................494
Jack Positioning a floor jack ..........363
Vehicle-equipped jack ...........454
Jack handle ..............................454G
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Alphabetical index
Noise from under vehicle ......... 18
Odometer ......................... 147, 155
Oil
Engine oil.............................. 368
Opener Fuel filler door......................... 76
Hood ..................................... 362
Trunk ...................................... 47
Outside rear view mirrors
Adjusting and folding .............. 68
Outside temperature display ........................... 147, 155
Overheating, Engine ............... 475
Parking brake .......................... 145
Parking lights Switch ................................... 159
Wattage ................................ 494
Personal lights Switch ................................... 315
Wattage ................................ 494
Power outlet............................. 328
Power steering fluid ................ 376
Power windows ......................... 70 Radiator ....................................374
Radio .........................................215
Rear side marker lights
Replacing light bulb ...............418
Switch....................................159
Rear seats Adjustment ..............................53
Folding down ...........................54
Rear sunshade .........................333
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .............418
Wattage .................................494
Rear view mirror Compass ...............................343
Rear window defogger ............209
Replacing Fuses ....................................405
Key battery ............................401
Light bulbs .............................418
Tires ......................................454
Reporting safety defects for U.S.A. owners ........................516N
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