2014 TOYOTA CAMRY brake

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Brake fluid
■ Checking fluid level
The brake fluid level should be
between the “MAX” and “MIN”
lines on the tank.
“MAX”
“MIN”
■ Adding fluid
Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
Item Clean funnel
■ Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking
efficiency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
CAUTION
■When filling the reservoir
Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted
surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean
water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, see a doctor.

450 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
BatteryCheck the battery as follows: Make sure that the battery terminals are not corroded and that
there are no loose connections, cracks, or loose clamps.
Te r m i n a l s
Hold-down clamp
NOTICE
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious proble\
m.
■Before recharging
When recharging, the battery produces hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Therefore, observe the following before recharging:
● If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to discon-
nect the ground cable.
● Make sure the power switch on the charger is off when connecting and
disconnecting the charger cables to the battery.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
23 STOP
7.5 ATail lights, multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, vehicle stability
control system, anti-lock brake sys-
tem, electronic controlled transmis-
sion, high mounted stoplight, smart
key system, shift lock control sys-
tem
24 P/SEAT RR 30 A No circuit
25 A/C-B 7.5 A Air conditioning system
26 S/ROOF 10 A Moon roof
27 P/SEAT FR 30 A Power seats
28 PSB 30 A No circuit
29 D/L-AM1 20 AMultiplex communication system,
power door lock, trunk opener
switch
30 TI&TE 20 A No circuit
31 A/B 10 AFront passenger occupant classifi-
cation system, SRS airbag system
32 ECU-IG2 NO.1 7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection
system
33 ECU-IG2 NO.2 7.5 A Smart key system, Blind Spot Mon-
itor
34 CIG&P/
OUTLET 15 A Power outlet
35 ECU-ACC 7.5 A Clock, outside rear view mirrors,
multiplex communication system,
audio system, navigation system
36 S/HTR&FAN F/
R 10 A Seat heaters
37 S/HTR RR 20 A No circuit
FuseAmpereCircuit

500 5-1. Essential information
Towing with a wheel-lift type truckFrom the front Release the parking brake.
From the rear Use a towing dolly under the
front wheels.

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ Visible symptoms
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● The rightmost segment of the engine coolant temperature dis-
play flashes
■ Audible symptoms
●Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
■ Operational symptoms
●Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with the vehicle having reached a speed
of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is fully
released the system is operating normally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system.
(Comes on in yellow) Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system.
P. 205
(Comes on) Slip indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• VSC system; or
• TRAC system.
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)
Indicates a malfunction in the EPS system.
(Comes on) BSM warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor.
(Flashes in
yellow for 15 seconds.) Smart key system indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the smart key system.
Warning lightWarning light/Details

514 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Once(Flashes
in yellow
for 30
seconds.) Smart key system indicator
light
• When the doors were unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the
“ENGINE START STOP”
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch was
pressed two consecutive
times. Touch the
electronic key
to the
“ENGINE
START
STOP” switch
while
depressing
the brake
pedal.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly, front airbag
sensors, side and curtain shield airbag sensors, curtain shield airbag sen-
sors, driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant classification
system (ECU and sensors), “AIR BAG ON” indicator light, “AIR BAG OFF”
indicator light, front passenger's seat belt buckle switch, seat belt preten-
sioner assemblies, airbags, interc onnecting wiring and power sources.
( P. 104)
■ Front passenger detection sensor, passenger seat belt reminder and
warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warning light to flash and the warning
buzzer to sound even if a passenger 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.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning
lightWarning light/DetailsCorrection procedure