
1884-1. Before driving
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle.
●Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid.
●After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected.
■When shifting the shift lever
●Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering
performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
●Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
●Shifting the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
●Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.
■If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon
as possible.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads
and/or those of the brake discs are exceeded.

2084-2. Driving procedures
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
■Automatic deactivation of shift range selection in the D position
Shift range selection in the D position will be deactivated in the following situ-
ations:
●The “+” paddle shift switch is held down for a period of time
●When the vehicle comes to a stop
●If the accelerator pedal is depressed for more than a certain period of time
●When the shift lever is shifted to a position other than D
■S mode
●When the shift range is 7 or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to 8.
●To prevent the engine from over-revving, upshifting may automatically
occur.
●To protect the automatic transmission, a function is adopted that automati-
cally selects a higher shift range when the fluid temperature is high.
■Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode or paddle shifting)
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 or paddle shift switches are operated. (A
buzzer will sound twice.)
■When driving with dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range or
dynamic radar cruise control or cruise control activated
Even when performing the following actions with the intent of enabling engine
braking, engine braking will not activate because cruise control or dynamic
radar cruise control with full speed range or dynamic radar cruise control will
not be canceled.
●While driving in D or S mode, downshifting to 7, 6, 5 or 4.
(
→P. 263, 276, 289)
●When switching the driving mode to sport mode while driving in the D posi-
tion. (
→P. 343)
■Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)
→P. 185
■Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system), the brake pedal is depressed and the shift
release button is pushed.

2094-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)■If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted even though the brake pedal is depressed
and the shift release button is pushed, there may be a problem with the shift
lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.
Releasing the shift lock:
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch off.
Depress the brake pedal.
■If the S indicator does not come on or the D indicator is displayed 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 transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)
■AI-SHIFT
The AI-SHIFT automatically selects the suitable gear according to driver per-
formance and driving conditions.
The AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in D. (Shifting the
shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the function.)Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Press and hold the shift lock override
button and then push the button on the
shift knob.
The shift lever can be shifted while the
both buttons are pressed.
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2734-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
■Dynamic radar cruise control with full-speed range can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Range 4 or higher of D has been selected by using the paddle shift switch.
(vehicles with paddle shift switches)
●Vehicle speed is at or above approximately 30 mph (50 km/h). However,
when a preceding vehicle is detected, the dynamic radar cruise control with
full-speed range can be set even if the vehicle speed is at or below approxi-
mately 30 mph (50 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
The vehicle can accelerate by operating the accelerator pedal. After acceler-
ating, the set speed resumes. However, during vehicle-to-vehicle distance
control mode, the vehicle speed may decrease below the set speed in order
to maintain the distance to the preceding vehicle.
■When the vehicle stops while follow-up cruising
●Pressing the “+ RES” switch while the vehicle ahead stops will resume fol-
low-up cruising if the vehicle ahead starts off within approximately 3 sec-
onds after the switch is pressed.
●If the vehicle ahead starts off within 3 seconds after your vehicle stops, fol-
low-up cruising will be resumed.
■Automatic cancelation of vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled in the fol-
lowing situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) when
there are no vehicles ahead.
●The preceding vehicle leaves the lane when your vehicle is following at a
vehicle speed at or below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h). Otherwise, the
sensor can not properly detect the vehicle. (“Radar Cruise Control Unavail-
able” is displayed on the multi-information display)
●VSC is activated.
●TRAC is activated for a period of time.
●When the VSC or TRAC system is turned off.
●The sensor cannot detect correctly because it is covered in some way.
●Pre-collision braking is activated.
●The parking brake is operated.
●The vehicle is stopped by system control on a steep incline.
●The following are detected when the vehicle has been stopped by system
control:
• The driver is not wearing a seat belt.
• The driver’s door is opened.
• The vehicle has been stopped for about 3 minutes
If vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode is automatically canceled for any
other reason, there may be a malfunction in the system. Contact your Toyota
dealer.

4396-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
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Maintenance and care
■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.
■Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air
Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking effi-
ciency. Use only newly opened brake fluid.
Brake fluid
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Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703 brake fluid
ItemClean funnel
WARNING
■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.
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 problem.

5478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 31
kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,
31 kgf).
Ty p e A
Brakes
Pedal clearance*13.2 in. (81 mm)
Pedal free play 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit
(pedal type)0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel
(pedal type)
*27 ⎯ 12 clicks
Fluid type FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 or SAE J1703
Steering
Free play Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Tires and wheels
Tire size 205/65R16 95H, T155/70D17 110M
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)Driving under normal conditions
Front:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Rear:
35 psi (240 kPa, 2.4 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Driving at high speeds (above 100 mph
[160 km/h]) (in countries where such
speeds are permitted by law)
Add 5 psi (30 kPa, 0.3 kgf/cm
2 or bar) to
the front tires and rear tires. Never
exceed the maximum cold tire inflation
pressure indicated on the tire sidewall.
Wheel size 16 × 6 1/2 J, 17 × 4 T (compact spare)
Wheel nut torque76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
AAC disc*
A/C ............................ 350, 355, 361
Air conditioning filter ............. 464
Automatic air
conditioning
system ........................ 355, 361
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 350
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 294
Warning light ......................... 497
Air conditioning filter .............. 464
Air conditioning
system .................... 350, 355, 361
Air conditioning filter ............. 464
Automatic air
conditioning
system ........................ 355, 361
Manual air conditioning
system ................................ 350
Airbags ....................................... 32
Airbag operating conditions .... 41
Airbag precautions for
your child .............................. 35
Airbag warning light .............. 497
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 41
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 38
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 45
General airbag precautions .... 35
Locations of airbags................ 32
Modification and disposal
of airbags.............................. 40
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 41Side airbag precautions .......... 35
Side and curtain shield
airbags operating
conditions ............................. 41
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 35
SRS airbag instructions for
Canadian owners ............... 581
SRS airbags ........................... 32
Alarm .......................................... 74
Anchor brackets ........................ 54
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 149
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 294
Warning light......................... 497
Approach warning ........... 271, 283
Armrest..................................... 393
Assist grips .............................. 393
Audio system
*
Automatic air
conditioning system ..... 355, 361
Air conditioning filter ............. 464
Automatic High Beam ............. 223
Automatic light control
system.................................... 219
Automatic transmission ......... 205
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 209
Paddle shift switches ............ 207
S mode ................................. 206
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 377
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604Alphabetical index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Odometer.................................... 84
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 543
Opener
Fuel filler door ....................... 233
Hood ..................................... 430
Trunk..................................... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 168
Adjusting and folding ............ 168
Blind spot monitor (BSM) ...... 300
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ........... 351, 357, 364
Outside temperature
display ...................................... 84
Overheating.............................. 534Paddle shift switches .............. 207
Panic mode .............................. 129
Panoramic moon roof ............. 178
Jam protection function ........ 179
Operation .............................. 178
Panoramic view monitor
*
Parking brake................... 212, 213
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer/
message..................... 212, 216
Warning light......................... 498
Parking lights........................... 219
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 474, 483
Wattage ................................ 550
PCS
(Pre-Collision System).......... 242
Warning light......................... 499
Personal lights......................... 372
Phone switch
*
Power outlet ............................. 381
Power steering
(Electric power steering
system) .................................. 295
Warning light......................... 498
Power windows ....................... 170
Door lock linked window
operation ............................ 172
Jam protection function ........ 171
Operation .............................. 170
Window lock switch .............. 170
Pre-Collision System
(PCS) ...................................... 242
Warning light......................... 499
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