2010 TOYOTA CAMRY oil pressure

360 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAUTION
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death
or serious injury observe the following precautions.
■When working on the engine compartment
●Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the moving fan and engine
drive belt.
● Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
● Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper or rags, in the
engine compartment.
ItemsParts and tools
Fuses ( P. 405)Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs ( P. 418)Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
Power steering fluid
level ( P. 376)• Automatic transmission fluid
DEXRON
 II or III
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding power steering fluid)
Radiator and condenser (P. 374) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 392) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 381) • Water washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Have the vehicle inspected immediately.Failing to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
Low engine oil pressure warn ing light (vehicles without
multi-information display) Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Malfunction indicator lamp
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.

436 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
(U.S.A. only)Engine oil replacement
reminder light (vehicles
without multi-information
display)
Illuminates for about 3 sec-
onds and then flashes for
about 15 seconds approxi-
mately 4500 miles (7200
km) after the engine oil is
changed: Indicates that the
engine oil is scheduled to be
changed.
Check the engine oil, and
change if necessary.
Comes on and remains on if
the distance driven exceeds
5000 miles (8000 km): Indi-
cates that the engine oil
should be changed. Check and change the
engine oil.
(U.S.A. only)Tire pressure warning
light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure.
Adjust the tire inflation
pressure.
When the light comes on
after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire
pressure warning system. Have the system checked
by your Toyota dealer.
Master warning light
(vehicles with multi-infor-
mation display)
A buzzer sounds and the
warning light comes on
and flashes to indicate that
the master warning system
has detected a malfunc-
tion. P. 4 4 4
Warning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
*: If the engine does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be diffi-
culties receiving the si gnal from the key. (P. 3 4 )
ContinuousContinuous
Smart key system warning
light
Indicates that the driver’s
door has been opened or
closed with the shift lever not
in P, the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch in any mode
other than OFF and the elec-
tronic key outside of the
detection area. • Shift the shift
lever to P.
• Confirm the location of the
electronic
key.
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehic les without smart key system)
The buzzer indicates that the key has not been removed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer (if equipped)
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front passenger detection sensor and passenger seat belt reminder
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash, even if a passen-
ger is not sitting in the seat.
● If a cushion is placed on the seat, the sensor may not detect a passen-
ger, and the warning light may not operate properly.
■ Changing the engine oil (U.S.A. only)
Make sure to reset the oil change system. ( P. 371)
■
When the tire pressure warning light comes on (U.S.A. only)
Check the tire inflation pressure and adjust to the appropriate level.
Pushing the tire pressure warning reset switch does not turn off the tire
pressure warning light.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Stop the vehicle immediately.
● The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accide nt. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
● The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the
vehicle that may lead to an accide nt. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and allow the engine to cool.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates an abnormal engine oil pressure.
A buzzer also sounds.
The warning light may turn on if the engine oil
pressure is too low.
Warning messageDetails
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is
too high.
A buzzer also sounds.

504 6-1. Specifications
Warning: The temperature grades for this tire are established for a
tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-
rately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire fail-
ure.
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressure The maximum cold inflated
pressure to which a
tire may be inflated, s hown on the sidewall of
the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressure Cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight

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6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Engine oil mainte-
nance data
(U.S.A. only) After changing engine oil P. 371
Tire pressure warning
system (U.S.A. only) When changing the tire inflation
pressure by changing traveling
speed or load weight, etc.
P. 384
The following items must be initia
lized for normal system operation
in cases such as after the battery is reconnected, or maintenance is
performed on the vehicle.

532 Alphabetical index
Vanity lightsVanity lights ........................... 325
Wattage ................................. 494
Vanity mirrors........................... 325
Vehicle identification number ................................... 482
Vehicle stability control........... 170
VSC............................................ 170
Warning buzzers Brake system ........................ 432
Downshifting.......................... 140
Open door ............................. 435
Seat belt reminder ................. 435
Warning lights Anti-lock brake system .......... 433
Brake assist system .............. 433
Brake system ........................ 432
Charging system .... ............... 433
Engine oil maintenance ......... 435
Engine oil pressure ............... 433
Low fuel level ........................ 435
Low tire pressure warning light ..................................... 435
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 433
Master warning light .............. 435
Open door ............................. 435
Pretensioners ........................ 433
Seat belt reminder light ......... 435
Smart key system... ............... 438
SRS airbags .......................... 433
Washer fluid .......................... 435 Warning messages
Engine coolant
temperature ........................ 445
Engine oil maintenance......... 447
Engine oil pressure ............... 445
Hood ..................................... 447
Moon roof .............................. 447
Open door ............................. 447
Parking brake ........................ 447
Smart key system .. ............... 450
Steering lock ......................... 446
Trunk ..................................... 447
Washer fluid .......................... 447
Washer
Checking ............................... 381
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 179
Switch ................................... 164
Washing and waxing ............... 348
Weight Cargo capacity ...................... 175
Load limits ............................. 178
Weight ................................... 482
Wheels ...................................... 396
Window glasses ........................ 70
Window lock switch................... 70
Windows Power windows ....................... 70
Rear window defogger .......... 209
Washer.................................. 164
Windshield wipers ................... 164
Wireless remote control key Replacing the battery ............ 401
Wireless remote control .......... 38
WMA disc.................................. 232V
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