Toyota '99 Camry (4 Gen) Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

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’99camry U

Instrument panel overview

1. Rear view mirror remote control levers

2. Side defroster outlets

3. Side vents

4. Instrument cluster

5. Center vents

6. Glove box

7. Electric moon roof switch and

personal light

8. Garage door opener box or

miscellaneous box

9. Power door lock switches

10. Power window switches

11. Cup holders

12. Cup holder or rear ashtray

13. Parking brake lever

14. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

15. Auxiliary box

16. Hood lock release lever

Summary of Contents for '99 Camry (4 Gen)

Page 1: ...99camry U 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument pane...

Page 2: ...s 6 Glove box 7 Electric moon roof switch and personal light 8 Garage door opener box or miscellaneous box 9 Power door lock switches 10 Power window switches 11 Cup holders 12 Cup holder or rear asht...

Page 3: ...gency flasher switch 6 Car audio 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Front ashtray 10 Power outlet 11 Cigarette lighter 12 Ignition switch 13 Crui...

Page 4: ...mperature gauge 2 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 3 Fuel gauge 4 Speedometer 5 Odometer and two trip meters 6 Theft deterrent system Engine immobiliser system indicator light 7 Tachom...

Page 5: ...light 1 Discharge warning light 1 Malfunction indicator lamp 1 Low oil pressure warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 type A type B Open door warning light 1 Rear light failure warni...

Page 6: ...n indicator lights 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Chapter 1 6 Headlight high beam indicator light Turn s...

Page 7: ...or trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the atten dant Since the doors and trunk lid can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accid...

Page 8: ...e key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect things locked in the trunk when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the door can be l...

Page 9: ...r transporter keys including keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any mate...

Page 10: ...chip in the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle The system is...

Page 11: ...ADE IN JAPAN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any...

Page 12: ...key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the doors simultaneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN SIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the knob forwar...

Page 13: ...ure allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside only not from inside We recommend us ing this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure...

Page 14: ...ts flash Check to see that the doors are securely locked If any of the doors is not securely closed or if the key is in the ignition switch locking cannot be performed by the LOCK switch To unlock Pus...

Page 15: ...rd Do not disassemble it Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it Avoid putting it in water You can use up to 2 wireless remote con trol transmitters for the same vehicle Contact yo...

Page 16: ...ransmitter batteries with neg ative side up Close the transmitter case securely NOTICE Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat teries should be faced correctly Be careful...

Page 17: ...ud ing interference that may cause unde sired operation Power windows The windows can be operated with the switch on each door The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key...

Page 18: ...he body of all occupants are kept completely in side the vehicle before you close the power windows If someone s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury...

Page 19: ...e To close the trunk lid lower it and press down on it After closing the trunk lid try pulling it up to make sure it is securely closed CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv ing This not only k...

Page 20: ...ry fold ing them down to make sure they are securely locked otherwise someone could get into the trunk by folding down a rear seat 2 After closing the trunk lid insert the master key and turn it count...

Page 21: ...ocks into place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood securely from falling down on to y...

Page 22: ...the following conditions If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote con trol transmitter If the battery terminal is disconnected and...

Page 23: ...ed by your Toyota dealer Fuel tank cap 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fu...

Page 24: ...e ignition switch is in the ON position However if all the doors are closed it works for 45 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when any of the doors is opened Sun sh...

Page 25: ...could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci dent Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening...

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Page 27: ...ll ve hicle occupants should have the seatback upright sit well back in the seat and prop erly wear the seat belts provided CAUTION Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated Do...

Page 28: ...s steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver CAUTION Adjustments should not be made while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the dr...

Page 29: ...any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined...

Page 30: ...To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when th...

Page 31: ...ks See Luggage stowage precau tions in Part 2 for precautions to observe for loading luggage NOTICE Make sure the luggage loaded in the enlarged trunk will not damage the webbing of the rear center se...

Page 32: ...the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly re strained at all times with the seat belts provided Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and or the severity of injury in accide...

Page 33: ...event of sudden braking or a collision When using the seat belts observe the following Use the belt for only one person at a time Do not use a single belt for two or more people even children Avoid r...

Page 34: ...even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to hold the child restraint system securely For details see Child restraint in this chapter To free the...

Page 35: ...w on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit by pulling the shoulder po...

Page 36: ...quired length for the extender Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION Whe...

Page 37: ...locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function...

Page 38: ...t belt pretensioner assemblies 4 Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen sor and airbag sensor...

Page 39: ...ensioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners Co...

Page 40: ...to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while st...

Page 41: ...old level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on...

Page 42: ...the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air bags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they pro...

Page 43: ...ay then deploy during the collision To obtain maxi mum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the ve hicle must wear their seat belts Wearing a seat belt during an acci dent reduce...

Page 44: ...able Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child On vehicles with side airbags do not allow the child to lean...

Page 45: ...rce the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child...

Page 46: ...tronic items such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension sys tem Modification of the front end struc ture Attachment of a grille guard bul...

Page 47: ...the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer SRS side airbags The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem side airbags are designed to pro vide further protection for the driver and front passen...

Page 48: ...ition It goes off after about 6 seconds This means the SRS side airbags are operating properly The warning light system monitors the air bag sensor assembly inflators warning light interconnecting wir...

Page 49: ...rom the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags are not designed to inflate if the vehicle is subjected to a front or rear impact if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collisio...

Page 50: ...belts During sudden braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move sideward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during t...

Page 51: ...be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their...

Page 52: ...ator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the v...

Page 53: ...system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a sub stitute for a child restraint system In an accident the child can be crushed against the windshield or betw...

Page 54: ...priate age and size of the child for the restraint sys tem Install the child restraint system correctly following the instructions provided by its manufacturer of the system General di rections are al...

Page 55: ...system The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child restraint system To install an anchor bracket use an 8 mm 30 mm 1 25 mm coarse thread...

Page 56: ...y Standard No 213 and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 213 4 1 Shoulder belts 2 Head restraint lock release button 3 Storage bag for the head restraint and upper pad 4 Head restraint and upper...

Page 57: ...system can result in your child striking the ve hicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Snugly adjust the belts pro vided with this child restraint around your child When using the built in chi...

Page 58: ...raint with the head restraint and upper pad installed When using the built in child restraint the head restraint and upper pad should be stored in the trunk 3 While pulling the seat belt release strap...

Page 59: ...ed by fasten er tapes CAUTION If your child s shoulders are above the maximum shoulder height indica tor label do not use the built in child restraint Your child should use the adult lap and shoulder...

Page 60: ...ed Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tabs and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury C...

Page 61: ...be away from the child s face and neck but not falling off the child s shoulders 10 To release the child from the seat belts separate the shoulder belts then press the buckle release button Move both...

Page 62: ...t and upper pad is reinstalled as seri ous injury may result Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child s age and size A I...

Page 63: ...at is used in rear facing position only CAUTION Never put a rear facing child re straint system on the front seat be cause the force of the rapid infla tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or...

Page 64: ...its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep the lap portion of the belt tight CAUTION After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked a...

Page 65: ...belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback let the shoulder belt retract as far as it will go to hold the in...

Page 66: ...ible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in structions about the applicable child s age and size as...

Page 67: ...child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag inflates and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if...

Page 68: ...t your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retra...

Page 69: ...llation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be read...

Page 70: ...the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that the lap belt is positioned as low as possible on child s hips See Seat belts for de tails CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt...

Page 71: ...at until the seat belt is fixed 2 To remove the child restraint system press the buckle release button and al low the belt to retract If your child restraint system requires the use of a top strap lat...

Page 72: ...s a Remove the cap as shown in the il lustration b Insert a 15 mm 0 6 in spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt Torque the bolt to 16 5 24 7 N m 1 68 2...

Page 73: ...sure the hook does not make contact with the filler panel To comply with Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards this model sold in Can ada is provided with a bracket set in the glovebox designed for...

Page 74: ...or on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror On some models when you pu...

Page 75: ...e switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Place the switch at L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mir ror Push the switch in the desired direction Mirror can be adjuste...

Page 76: ...glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in persona...

Page 77: ...isor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors swing down the sun visor and open the c...

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Page 79: ...turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the head light switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from...

Page 80: ...Flashing the high beam headlights position 3 Pull the lever all the way back The high beam headlights turn off when you release the lever You can flash the high beam headlights with the knob turned t...

Page 81: ...vehicle must be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To...

Page 82: ...mains on for some time after all of the doors are closed Ignition switch light For easy access to the ignition switch the ignition switch light comes on when any of the doors are opened The light rema...

Page 83: ...Chapter 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOT...

Page 84: ...defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow If the outside rear vi...

Page 85: ...the tank over 1 4 full This fuel gauge has a non return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel l...

Page 86: ...ostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operat...

Page 87: ...two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip...

Page 88: ...el warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving slow down and pull off the road Then stop the vehicle carefully Remember that stopping distance and ped al effort may be increased...

Page 89: ...ot tightened se curely See Fuel tank cap in Chapter 1 2 for instructions c There is a problem somewhere in your engine or automatic transmission electrical system If it comes on while you are driving...

Page 90: ...o off This means the systems of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are operating properly The warning light system monitors the front airbag sensors airbag sensor as sembly seat belt pretensi...

Page 91: ...ng light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ACC The SRS airbag warning light should come on It goes off after about 6 se conds 5 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the s...

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Page 93: ...e steering wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position On vehicles with an automatic transmission the selector...

Page 94: ...99camry U 94 NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ON position if the engine is not running The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged...

Page 95: ...speed transmission ON position Shifting into overdrive possible OFF position Shifting into overdrive not possible O D OFF indicator light shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position With the brake p...

Page 96: ...ll come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the fo...

Page 97: ...e parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to...

Page 98: ...If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing h If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector l...

Page 99: ...m acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each gear gear km h mph 1 52 32 2 93 57 3 147 91 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than...

Page 100: ...ce although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION To help ma...

Page 101: ...Pulling the lever in the CANCEL direction and releasing it b Depressing the brake pedal c Depressing the clutch pedal manual transmission If the vehicle speed falls below about 40 km h 25 mph the pre...

Page 102: ...shing the lever up in the RES ACC direction will restore the speed set prior to cancellation However once the vehicle speed falls be low about 40 km h 25 mph the preset speed will not be resumed CRUIS...

Page 103: ...ng hints Air conditioning system Controls Air flow selector settings Operating tips Side vents Type 1 AM FM ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Type 2 AM FM ETR radio compac...

Page 104: ...ject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM AM FM TAPE or CD if the system is already on but yo...

Page 105: ...ct a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of t...

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Page 107: ...ard button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast...

Page 108: ...m changes between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi ca...

Page 109: ...tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically rev...

Page 110: ...ew seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too lon...

Page 111: ...player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to...

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Page 113: ...tton When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM FM Push AM FM to switch between the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to...

Page 114: ...anger If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the v...

Page 115: ...you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be continued until you push the button...

Page 116: ...reception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channe...

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Page 118: ...orward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fa...

Page 119: ...y shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys t...

Page 120: ...appear on the display PROG Program Push PROG to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse...

Page 121: ...replay This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re peat feature SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for...

Page 122: ...well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two be fore the song you are listening to push on the down side of the button until REW 3 appears on the display If you have pushed the track b...

Page 123: ...PE In both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of th...

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Page 125: ...n or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards...

Page 126: ...ows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes between built in single disc player and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio s...

Page 127: ...rwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all th...

Page 128: ...for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button...

Page 129: ...higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side After the end of the tape i...

Page 130: ...button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginni...

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Page 132: ...on or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards...

Page 133: ...anges between built in single disc player and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it ind...

Page 134: ...rwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all th...

Page 135: ...for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button...

Page 136: ...higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side After the end of the tape i...

Page 137: ...utside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited rang...

Page 138: ...The easiest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent play...

Page 139: ...cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of...

Page 140: ...99camry U 140 1 A C Button 2 Air Intake Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Temperature Selector 5 Fan Speed Selector Air conditioning system Controls...

Page 141: ...ir flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows...

Page 142: ...ys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes...

Page 143: ...front of the windshield are not blocked by leaves or snow for example On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on...

Page 144: ...ir conditioning ON For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards CO...

Page 145: ...he Air Flow Selector to wind shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly Press the A C button for dehumidified heating This setting clears the front view more quickly T...

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Page 147: ...eset the hour Push the H button To reset the minutes Push the M button If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clo...

Page 148: ...tray to pre vent other cigarette butts from catching fire After using the ashtray push it back in completely To remove the ashtray press down on the lock spring plate and pull out CAUTION To reduce th...

Page 149: ...o use the glove box do this To open Pull the lever With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on when the glove box is open To lock Insert the master key and turn it clockwise C...

Page 150: ...p to back side of the transmitter near cen ter Please note if transmitter has wire clip for sun visor this clip must be removed prior to adhesion of the Velcro Place the transmitter with Velcro loop f...

Page 151: ...operate the transmitter by pushing the center panel of the cover If the center panel does not contact with your garage door opener transmitter Check to see if spacer is on correct pin Attach another...

Page 152: ...The miscellaneous box and garage door opener box stored in the glove box are interchangeable Removing the cover Half open the cover Pinch each hinge and pull it out of its pivot one by one as shown a...

Page 153: ...us box closed while driving NOTICE In hot weather inside of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave any thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter the glasses etc inside Auxiliary box To use th...

Page 154: ...which may occur when ac celerating on slippery road surfaces thus assisting driver to control the driv ing power of the front wheels When you turn the ignition switch on the traction control system al...

Page 155: ...tem and the TRAC OFF indicator warning light will go off CAUTION Under certain slippery road condi tions full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels may not be maintained even though t...

Page 156: ...ole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the...

Page 157: ...99camry U 209 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do it yourself service precautions Parts and tools...

Page 158: ...id reservoir 2 Engine coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield washer fluid tank Engin...

Page 159: ...steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine coolant reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine oil filler cap 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Fuse blocks 7 Battery 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Windshield washer flu...

Page 160: ...99camry U 212 Fuse locations Spare fuses With daytime running light system only Type A Type B...

Page 161: ...hicle to prevent accidental injury Here are a few precautions that you should be especially careful to ob serve CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands clothing and tools away from the moving fa...

Page 162: ...r onto the ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal NOTICE Remember that battery and ignition cables carry high currents or volt ages Be careful of...

Page 163: ...adding coolant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is low SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding fluid Checking power steering fluid Parts if leve...

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Page 165: ...the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end CAUTIO...

Page 166: ...cation marks Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container...

Page 167: ...self do not remove the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant...

Page 168: ...e can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with...

Page 169: ...two weeks or at least once a month And don t forget the spare Incorrect tire pressure can reduce tire life and make your vehicle less safe to drive Low tire pressure results in excessive wear poor ha...

Page 170: ...s to 1 6 mm 0 06 in or less the indicators will appear If you can see the indicators in two or more adjacent grooves the tire should be re placed The lower the tread the higher the risk of skidding Th...

Page 171: ...urface conditions See If you have a flat tire in Part 4 for tire change procedure When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is usu ally caused by incorrect tire pressure im pr...

Page 172: ...the chain manufacturer s recom mended speed limit whichever is lower Drive carefully avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns which may cause the vehicle to bounce Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel brakin...

Page 173: ...tions After driving your vehicle the first 1600 km 1000 miles check that the wheel nuts are tight If you have rotated repaired or changed your tires check that the wheel nuts are still tight after dri...

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Page 175: ...dren away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con tinue to apply water wi...

Page 176: ...ning may damage the battery case NOTICE Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark...

Page 177: ...g at a quicker rate is dangerous The battery may ex plode causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sure all accessories are turned off Checking a...

Page 178: ...fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new fuse immediately b...

Page 179: ...metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights HB2 60 55 A Parking front side marker and front turn si...

Page 180: ...ining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole 3 Install the rubber cover with the TOP mark upward and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Then in...

Page 181: ...all the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Removing cover clips Installing cover clips Use a flat bladed screw driver To protect the surface place several sheets of paper over the sur...

Page 182: ...99camry U 234 a Rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Stop and tail light Rear side maker rear turn signal stop and tail lights...

Page 183: ...mry U 235 a Back up light b Tail light Use a flat bladed screwdriver Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations Back up and tail lights type A Back up and tail lights t...

Page 184: ...236 Removing the cover clips Installing the cover clips a Back up light b Tail light Use a flat bladed screwdriver Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations License pl...

Page 185: ...99camry U 237 Removing cover clips Installing cover clips High mounted stoplight...

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Page 187: ...een 2000 and 4000 rpm Avoid full throttle starts Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear Do not drive for a long time...

Page 188: ...gasolines The AAMA specification offers optimal fuel information for better vehicle perfor mance and better protection of your en gine Toyota recommends the use of gasolines that meet the AAMA specif...

Page 189: ...cause fuel sys tem damage or vehicle performance problems If driveability problems are encoun tered poor hot starting vaporizing engine knock etc discontinue the use Take care not to spill gasohol dur...

Page 190: ...er or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage observe the followi...

Page 191: ...dorless gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a ch...

Page 192: ...More oil is consumed by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Whe...

Page 193: ...to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserve vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your vacuu...

Page 194: ...pendent on tire friction with the road surface Even though the anti lock brake sys tem is operating a driver cannot main tain full control on certain slippery road surfaces when cornering at high spee...

Page 195: ...pad wear limit indicators The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required If you hear a squealing or scrapin...

Page 196: ...may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turn ing and impair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle...

Page 197: ...e labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt...

Page 198: ...d using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most...

Page 199: ...Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is s...

Page 200: ...a cold engine If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control Drive slow...

Page 201: ...vehicle are high speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet If they are wet your vehicle will require a longer stopping distanc...

Page 202: ...g brake mechanism may freeze making it hard to release Keep ice and snow from accumulating under the fenders Ice and snow built up under your fenders can make steering difficult During bad winter driv...

Page 203: ...ablished by the hitch manufacturer Even though the vehicle may be physically capa ble of towing a higher weight the operator must determine the maxi mum weight rating of the particular hitch assembly...

Page 204: ...the rear HITCHES Use only a hitch which is recom mended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight re quirement Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer Lubrica...

Page 205: ...10 2 1 30 Rear 210 2 1 30 1MZ FE engine Front 220 2 2 32 Rear 220 2 2 32 The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer w...

Page 206: ...you when backing to reduce the risk of an acci dent Because stopping distance may be in creased vehicle to vehicle distance should be increased when towing a trailer For each 16 km h 10 mph of speed a...

Page 207: ...e wheel blocks are in place release your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the parking brake firmly 5 Shift into first or reverse manual or P automatic and turn off the engine Whe...

Page 208: ...advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from other vehicles to avoid sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams...

Page 209: ...TION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates properly only when the...

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Page 211: ...ine is not turning over or is turning over too slowly 1 Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean 2 If the battery terminals are O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim o...

Page 212: ...burns electrical burns or damaged electronic components these instructions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help...

Page 213: ...epressed Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal mark Positive terminal mark Jumper cable 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper...

Page 214: ...reverse order the negative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the c...

Page 215: ...coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coolant leaks from the radiator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has be...

Page 216: ...ehicle is supported by the jack Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to th...

Page 217: ...t in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 Loosen the nut and remove it 2 Remove the spare tire cove...

Page 218: ...eel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Steel wheels Aluminium wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using th...

Page 219: ...yet just unscrew them about one half turn Positioning the jack 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6...

Page 220: ...Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surf...

Page 221: ...ck handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle Use only the wheel nut wrench to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your...

Page 222: ...8 If the pressure is low er drive slowly to the nearest service sta tion and fill to the correct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into th...

Page 223: ...icle make sure the following few precautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provinc...

Page 224: ...body damage Emergency towing If towing is necessary we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser vice If towing service is not available in an emergency your ve...

Page 225: ...elease the parking brake and put the transmission in neutral manu al or N automatic The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine run ning CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for t...

Page 226: ...your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaki...

Page 227: ...ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point Wetness or dampness...

Page 228: ...If you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area wh...

Page 229: ...may be washed in an auto matic car wash but remember that the paint can be scratched by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability...

Page 230: ...cleaners are also available which work well Follow the manufacturer s instructions NOTICE Do not use solvent thinner gasoline or window cleaner on the interior Carpets Use a good foam type shampoo to...

Page 231: ...or whenever any part of the leather gets wet dry with a soft clean cloth Allow the leather to dry in a venti lated shaded area NOTICE If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply...

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Page 233: ...sponsibility to insure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota deal...

Page 234: ...a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aw...

Page 235: ...properly Steering wheel Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all front seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc op erate...

Page 236: ...hould be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fum...

Page 237: ...se clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehi...

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Page 239: ...tire P195 70R14 tire Overall length mm in 4783 188 3 4783 188 3 Overall width mm in 1780 70 1 1780 70 1 Overall height mm in 1416 55 7 2670 105 1 1419 55 9 2670 105 1 Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm i...

Page 240: ...e use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Oc tane Number 96 or higher is recom mended Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 70 18 5 15 4 Service specifications ENGINE Valve cl...

Page 241: ...protection of aluminum components Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8V Fully charged 12 2 12 4V Half charged 11 8 12 0V Discharged Volt...

Page 242: ...N III DEXRON II BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the pressure of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 70 2 8 Pedal freeplay mm in 1 6 0 04 0 24 Pad wear limit mm in 1 0...

Page 243: ...9 200 2 0 29 15 6JJ Trailer driving kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Tire size Front Rear P195 70R14 90S 210 2 1 30 210 2 1 30 P205 65R15 92H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 When driving under the above vehicle load cond...

Page 244: ...t 7 EFI 15 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system Engine compartment type A 8 HORN 10 A Horn theft deterrent sys tem 9 HAZARD 10 A Emergency flasher 10 AM2 30 A...

Page 245: ...stem rear window defogger starting system 22 GAUGE 10 A Gauges and meters back up lights cruise control system charging system traction control sys tem daytime running light system power windows servi...

Page 246: ...strument panel light con trol service reminder indicators air conditioning control panel lights ash tray light emergency flasher seat heat er control system daytime running light system rear window de...

Page 247: ...0 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHT...

Page 248: ...The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfac...

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