2018 TOYOTA CAMRY maintenance

CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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CAMRY_U (01999-06122)5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features...... 373
• Glove box...................... 374
• Console box .................. 374
• Coin holder ................... 374
• Bottle holders ................ 375
• Cup holders .................. 376
• Auxiliary boxes .............. 377
• Open tray ...................... 378
Trunk features ................... 379
5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 380
• Sun visors ..................... 380
• Vanity mirrors................ 380
• Power outlet .................. 381
• USB charging ports....... 382
• Wireless charger ........... 384
• Armrest ......................... 393
• Assist grips ................... 393
• Coat hooks.................... 394
Garage door opener .......... 395
Safety Connect.................. 402
Compass ........................... 408
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 4176-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 420
General maintenance ........ 423
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 427
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ...................... 428
Hood .................................. 430
Positioning a floor jack....... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
Tires................................... 444
Tire inflation pressure ........ 459
Wheels............................... 462
Air conditioning filter .......... 464
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 466
Checking and replacing
fuses ................................ 470
Light bulbs ......................... 473
7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 486
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency....................... 487
6Maintenance and care
7When trouble arises

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7-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 489
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 495
Fuel pump shut off
system............................. 496
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 497
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 507
If you have a flat tire .......... 512
If the engine will
not start ........................... 524
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 526
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 529
If your vehicle
overheats ........................ 534
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................ 5378-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 540
Fuel information ................. 551
Tire information.................. 554
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 567
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize ................ 575
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ........................ 578
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 579
SRS airbag instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 581
What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 592
Alphabetical index ...................... 5968Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For information regarding the equipment listed below, refer to “NAV-
IGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
• Navigation system
• Audio system
• Rear view monitor system• Toyota parking assist monitor
• Panoramic view monitor
• Toyota Entune

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For safety and security
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1-3. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

751-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:
Vehicles without a smart key system
●Unlock the doors.
●Open the trunk using the wireless remote control.
●Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the
engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
●Unlock the doors.
●Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
●Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or
start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■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 or panoramic moon roof are closed before the
alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

952. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Meter settings
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. (→P. 421)
ItemSettingsDetails
ItemSettingsDetails
LanguageSelect to change the language
displayed.
UnitsSelect to change the units of
measure displayed.
(Eco Driving
Indicator Light)OnSelect to enable/disable the Eco
Driving Indicator Light. (→P. 97)
Off
Drive information
(total [after reset])Average vehicle
speedSelect to change the display
between average speed/elapsed
time.
Elapsed time
Pop-up display
Incoming callsSelect to enable/disable the pop-
up display.Brightness adjust-
ment
Default settingSelect to reset the meter display
settings to the default setting.

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Vehicle settings
Press and hold to change the settings of the following items:
ItemSettingsDetails
TPWS (Tire pressure warning system) (→P. 445)
Set pressure (tire pressure warning sys-
tem initialization)
Select to initialize the tire pres-
sure warning system. To per-
form initialization, press and hold
the switch.
Before performing initialization,
make sure to adjust the inflation
pressure of each tire to the spec-
ified level. (→P. 446)
Change wheel (register tire pressure
warning system sensor ID codes)
Select to register the ID codes of
the tire pressure sensors to the
tire pressure warning system. To
register the ID codes, press and
hold the switch.
(→P. 448)
Scheduled maintenance display (if equipped)
Maintenance data reset
Select to reset the message indi-
cating maintenance is required,
after the required maintenance is
performed. (→P. 421)

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6Maintenance and care
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 414
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 417
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 420
General maintenance........ 423
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 427
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 428
Hood ................................. 430
Positioning a floor jack ...... 431
Engine compartment ......... 432
Tires .................................. 444
Tire inflation pressure ....... 459
Wheels .............................. 462
Air conditioning filter.......... 464
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery ...... 466
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 470
Light bulbs......................... 473