1914-1. Before driving
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Driving
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
●Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
●Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
●Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
●The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 512)
■When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain etc. Doing so may
cause the following serious damage to the vehicle:
●Engine stalling
●Short in electrical components
●Engine damage caused by water immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be
sure to have your Toyota dealer check the following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, tran-
saxle, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
600Alphabetical index
CAMRY_U (01999-06122)
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 201
Compartment ........................ 432
Engine switch................ 198, 200
Hood ..................................... 430
How to start the
engine......................... 198, 200
Identification number ............ 542
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an
emergency.......................... 487
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 198, 200
Overheating .......................... 534
Engine coolant
Capacity ................................ 545
Checking ............................... 437
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 345
Engine coolant temperature
gauge........................................ 84
Engine immobilizer system ...... 71
Engine oil
Capacity ................................ 543
Checking ............................... 434
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 345
Engine switch .................. 198, 200
Enhanced VSC ......................... 294
Entune Audio
*
Entune Audio Plus*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS
(Electric Power Steering)...... 295
Warning light ......................... 498
Event data recorder (EDR) .......... 8Flat tire ..................................... 512
Floor mats .................................. 22
Fluid
Automatic transaxle .............. 546
Brake .................................... 547
Washer ................................. 443
Front interior light ................... 371
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 45
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light ........................ 500
Front personal lights............... 372
Front seats ............................... 158
Adjustment............................ 158
Cleaning ............................... 417
Correct driving posture ........... 24
Head restraints ..................... 162
Seat heaters ......................... 369
Front side marker lights
Light switch ........................... 219
Replacing light bulbs .... 475, 483
Wattage ................................ 550
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs .... 474, 483
Turn signal lever ................... 211
Wattage ................................ 550
Fuel
Capacity................................ 542
Fuel gauge.............................. 84
Fuel pump shut off system ... 496
Information............................ 551
Refueling .............................. 231
Type.............................. 542, 551
Warning light......................... 500
Fuel consumption ................... 120
Fuel filler door ......................... 231
Refueling .............................. 231
When the fuel filler door
cannot be opened .............. 234
Fuel pump shut off system..... 496
Fuses ........................................ 470
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