2016 TOYOTA CAMRY maintenance

3907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
Pull up the auxiliary catch lever
and lift the hood.
Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
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WARNING
■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.

3917-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
◆Front
◆Rear
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack cor-
rectly. Improper placement may damage your vehicle or cause
injury.

3927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE) engine
Engine compartment
Fuse boxes (if equipped)( P. 424)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 395)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 394)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 399) Battery
( P. 400)
Radiator ( P. 398)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 398)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 397)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 402)1
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3937-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
Fuse boxes (P. 424)
Engine oil filler cap ( P. 395)
Engine oil level dipstick ( P. 394)
Brake fluid reservoir ( P. 399)
Battery ( P. 400) Radiator (
P. 398)
Electric cooling fans
Condenser ( P. 398)
Engine coolant reservoir ( P. 397)
Washer fluid tank ( P. 402)1
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3947-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil
level on the dipstick.
■Checking the engine oilPark the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine
and turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain
back into the bottom of the engine.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.
Wipe the dipstick clean.
Reinsert the dipstick fully.
Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out and check the
oil level.
The shape of the dipstick may differ depending on the type of vehicle or
engine.
Engine oil
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2.5 L 4-cylinder (2AR-FE)
engine3.5 L V6 (2GR-FE) engine
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Flat dipstickNon-flat dipstick
Low
Normal Excessive
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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.
■Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near
the low level mark, add engine
oil of the same type as that
already in the engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed
before adding oil.Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, c hecking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
■Engine oil consumption
A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following
situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be
refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.
●When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine
● If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used
● When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently
● When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic
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Engine oil selection P. 501
Oil quantity
(Low  Full) 1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
Items
Clean funnel
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3967-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
WARNING
■Used engine oil
● Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may
cause skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care
should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used
engine oil from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
● Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do
not dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the
ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information
concerning recycling or disposal.
● Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.
NOTICE
■ To prevent serious engine damage
Check the oil level on a regular basis.
■ When replacing the engine oil
● Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.
● Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.
● Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.
● Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (OM33D37U)
The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
(P. 492)
■ Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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