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2004 CAMRY from Jul. ’03 Prod. (OM33616U)

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Vehicle maintenance and care

Maintenance requirements

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General maintenance

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Does your vehicle need repairing?

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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs

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For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Summary of Contents for Camry 2004

Page 1: ...ot a Toyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number D U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 D CANADIAN OWNERS Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also A...

Page 2: ...004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 6 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 3: ...7 Garage door opener 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 Power door lock switches 10 Power window switches 11 Glove box 12 Cup holder 13 Parking brake lever 14 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 15 Instrument panel light control dial 16 Window lock switch 17 Power rear view mirror control switches Instrument panel overview With lever type parking brake ...

Page 4: ...Electric moon roof switch 7 Garage door opener 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 Power door lock switches 10 Power window switches 11 Rear vents 12 Glove box 13 Cup holder 14 Automatic transmission selector lever 15 Instrument panel light control dial 16 Parking brake pedal 17 Window lock switch 18 Power rear view mirror control switches With pedal type parking brake ...

Page 5: ...6 Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Power outlet 10 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cruise control switch 13 Ignition switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Multi information display control switches 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Traction control s...

Page 6: ... Theft deterrent system engine immobilizer system indicator light 7 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 8 Air conditioning controls 9 Power outlet 10 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 11 Seat heater switches 12 Cruise control switch 13 Ignition switch 14 Tilt steering lock release lever 15 Multi information display control switches 16 Hood lock release lever 17 Traction control sy...

Page 7: ...l 03 Prod OM33616U 1 Tachometer 2 Engine coolant temperature gauge 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Trip meter reset knob Instrument cluster overview 2AZ FE engine ...

Page 8: ... from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U 1 Tachometer 2 Engine coolant temperature gauge 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Odometer and two trip meters 7 Trip meter reset knob 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines ...

Page 9: ... lock brake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or or Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 1 Low fuel level warning light 1 Vehicle stability control system and traction control system warning light 1 Engine oil replacement reminder light 1 for vehicles sold in U S A AIRBAG ON indicator light Indicator symbols...

Page 10: ...ers on page 111 in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 135 in Sec tion 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Overdrive off indicator light Automatic transmission indicator lights Traction control system off indicator light or Headlight high beam indicator light Turn signal indicator lights AIRBAG OFF indicator light ...

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Page 12: ... Jul 03 Prod OM33616U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 15 Side doors 16 Power windows 24 Trunk lid 27 Hood 29 Theft deterrent system 30 Fuel tank cap 32 Electric moon roof 34 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...er is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number We recommend writing down the key num ber and storing it in a safe place Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of keys 1 Master keys black These keys work in every lock Your Toyota...

Page 14: ...ICE When using a key containing a trans ponder chip observe the following precautions z When starting the engine do not use the key with a key ring resting on the key grip and do not press the key ring against the key grip Otherwise the engine may not start or may stop soon after it starts z When starting the engine do not use the key with other transponder keys around including keys of oth er veh...

Page 15: ...h as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight z Do not put the key in water or wash it in an ultrasonic washer z Do not use the key with electromag netic materials KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys duplicates can be made by a Toyota deale...

Page 16: ...he system is set If any of the following indicator conditions occurs contact your Toyota dealer D The indicator light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is set ting or activating See Theft deterrent system on page 30 in this Section D The indicator light does not start flash ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch D The indicator light flashes unsteady Inserting the regis...

Page 17: ...ired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equip ment For vehicles sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference includ...

Page 18: ...backward The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock knobs are in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the front doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle Closing the door with the lock knob in the lock position will also lock the do...

Page 19: ...en the driver s door or front passen ger s door and move the inside lock knobs of both front doors to the lock position then close the front doors The power door lock switch can be reset in the following ways D Turn the ignition key to ON D Unlock all the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter D Unlock the driver s door or front pas senger s door with the inside lock knob and th...

Page 20: ...on Locking function All doors are auto matically locked when the shift lever is moved out of the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position and all the doors are closed Unlocking function All doors are auto matically unlocked when the shift lever is moved to the P position with the ignition switch in the ON position D Mode 4 Automatic locking and un locking linked with the shift positi...

Page 21: ...on Unlocking operation The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock all the doors open the trunk lid or activate the PANIC mode from a distance within approximately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS To lock and unlock all the doors push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the doors are locked simultaneously ...

Page 22: ...ill be heard If the LOCK or UNLOCK switch is kept pressed in the locking or unlocking opera tion is not repeated Release the switch and then push again OPENING THE TRUNK LID To open the trunk lid push the trunk lid open switch of the transmitter for 1 second If the ignition key is in the ON position the trunk lid cannot be opened by the trunk lid open switch To open the trunk lid with the master k...

Page 23: ...e the transmitter on places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard D Do not disassemble it D Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it D Avoid putting it in water You can use up to 4 wireless remote con trol transmitters for the same vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doo...

Page 24: ...mitter battery or components NOTICE z When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents z Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer z Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Replace the transmitter battery by follow ing these procedures 1 Using a coin or equivalent open the transmitter case 2 Remove the discharged transm...

Page 25: ... or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case z Close the transmitter case securely After replacing the battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer 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 off operation All windows work ...

Page 26: ...or close To stop the window partway lightly move the switch in the opposite direction and then release it Jam protection function type B only During automatic closing operation or key off closing operation the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame If the window receives a strong impact this function may work even if nothing is caught CAUTION D...

Page 27: ...erious personal injury you must do the following D Before you close the power win dows always make sure there is nobody around the power windows You must also make sure the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power w...

Page 28: ... outside insert the master key and turn it clock wise See Stowage precautions on page 219 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage 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 The trunk lid can be opened with the wire less remote control transmitter see Wireless remote control on page 20 in this Secti...

Page 29: ...following procedure 1 Open the trunk lid and push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks After locking the rear seatbacks try 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 Close the trunk lid Insert the master key and turn it counterclockwise to deactivate the trunk lid lock release lever After th...

Page 30: ... to glow longer CAUTION D Always lock the trunk lid and all doors and keep away the vehicle keys out of children s reach D Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the ho...

Page 31: ...cessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it To deter vehicle theft the system is designed to sound an alarm if any of the doors trunk or hood is forcibly un locked or the battery terminal is discon nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights turn signal lights and interior light With manual air con...

Page 32: ...ome on when the system is activating If any of the door is unlocked without the key or wireless remote control transmitter and the key is not in the ignition switch all the doors will be automatically locked again After one minute the alarm will automati cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again Reactivating the alarm Once set the system automatically resets the alarm after the...

Page 33: ...ave it checked by your Toyota dealer This indicates that the fuel filler door is on the left side of your vehicle 1 To open the fuel filler door pull the lever up When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable D When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause inj...

Page 34: ...ght and set it in the receptacle on the back side of the door When installing the cap turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click When you hear the click the cap is fully closed If the cap is not installed securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact y...

Page 35: ...losed it works for about 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when either of the front doors are opened Sliding operation To open Push and hold the switch for 1 second on the SLIDE OPEN side The roof will fully open automatically To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side briefly The sun shade will be opened together with t...

Page 36: ...nd then tilts down a little auto matically Make sure that the moon roof opens and closes automatically If the moon roof can not be operated properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer CAUTION To avoid serious personal injury you must do the following D While the vehicle is moving always keep the heads hands and other parts of the bodies of all occupants away from the roof opening Other wise the...

Page 37: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 36 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U D The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof is fully closed ...

Page 38: ... Jul 03 Prod OM33616U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 38 Front seats 38 Fold down rear seat 42 Seat heaters 43 Head restraints 44 Armrest 45 Seat belts 45 SRS airbags 55 Child restraint 74 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 39: ...he risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways D Move your seat to the rear as far as you can whi...

Page 40: ...ti vating correctly causing death or serious injury D Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activating correctly disable the sys tem or cause the side airbag sys tem to inflate accidentally resulting in death or serious injury CAUTION D Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the se...

Page 41: ...jured 1 SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER Pull up or push down the lever 3 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever Adjusting front seats manual se...

Page 42: ...a frontal collision the more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of personal injury 4 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch in the desired direction The amount of lumber support will change while the switch is pushed 1 SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that ...

Page 43: ... more the seat is reclined the greater the risk of personal injury 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch in the desired direction The amount of lumber support will change while the switch is pushed 1 Pull up the seatback security lock lever 1 to the unlock position 2 Pull up the lock release button 2 3 Fold down the seatback Each seatback can be folded separately This will...

Page 44: ... To turn on the seat heater push the switch At this time the indicator light will illuminate to indicate the seat heat er is operating To turn off the seat heater push the switch once again The key must be in the ON position to operate seat heaters CAUTION Occupants must use caution when op erating the seat heater because it may make them feel too hot or cause burns at low temperatures erythema va...

Page 45: ...turn the switch off when the engine is not running Front Rear For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION D Adjust the center of the head re straint so that ...

Page 46: ...g to accident statistics the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat If a child must sit in the front seat the seat belts should be worn properly If an accident occurs and the seat belts are not worn properly the force of the rapid infla tion of the airbag may cause death or serious injury to the child Do not allow any children to stand up or kneel on either...

Page 47: ...hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors D Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged parts should be re placed Do not disassemble or modify the system D Keep the belts clean and dry If they need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Never use bleach dye or abrasive clean ers or allow them to come into con...

Page 48: ...not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Keep as low on hips as possible Take up slack Too high Adjust the positi...

Page 49: ...position CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injures in a collision To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract...

Page 50: ...own child restraints and for small adults When the outside shoulder belt is in serted through the guide the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head of an occupant To use the comfort guide do as fol lows Seat belt comfort guides are stored in the both pockets on the sides of the rear seatback INSTALLING THE COMFORT GUIDE 1 Pull the comfort guide from the pocket Seat belt comfort gu...

Page 51: ...the belt and the guide must be on the front 3 Buckle position and release the seat belt For wearing the seat belt see Fastening front and rear seat belts on page 46 in this Section Make sure the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder REMOVING AND STORING THE COMFORT GUIDE Pinch the two edges of the seat belt together so that you can slide them out of the guide Store the guide with the elastic cord int...

Page 52: ...t extender has been connected to the driver s seat belt buckle without wearing the seat belt when using the extender in the driver s seat the SRS driver s air bag system will judge that the driv er wears the seat belt even if not wearing it In this case the driver s airbag may not activate correctly causing death or serious injury in the event of collision Be sure to wear the seat belt with the se...

Page 53: ...le release button on the extender not on the seat belt This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and extend er itself As far as the seat belt extender on the front passenger side is concerned do not fail to disconnect the extender from the seat belt after the above operation in or der to activate the front passenger airbag correctly when getting into the vehicle next time When not in use r...

Page 54: ...s seat belt pretensioner may activate if lug gage is put on the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat As for the front passenger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 70 in this Section The seat belt pretensioners and SRS air bags may not operate together in all colli sions The seat belt pretens...

Page 55: ...peration of the system or disable the system which could result in death or serious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any re pair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the seat belt pretensioners in some cases z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way r...

Page 56: ...e light comes on while driving D If any seat belt does not retract or cannot be pulled out due to a malfunc tion or activation of the relevant seat belt pretensioner D The seat belt pretensioner assembly or surrounding area has been damaged In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D The front of the vehicle shaded in the illustration was involved in an accident that wa...

Page 57: ...wear the available seat belts properly During sudden braking just before a collision an unrestrained driver or front passenger can move for ward into direct contact with or close proximity to the airbag which may then deploy during the colli sion To ensure maximum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts properly Wear ing a seat belt properl...

Page 58: ...f the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the ve hicle is very close to the designed thresh old level the SRS front airbags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together Always wear your seat belts properly Collision from the rear Collision from the side Vehicle rollover The SRS front airbags a...

Page 59: ... toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This smoke may remain inside the vehicle for some time and may cause some minor irritation to the eyes skin or breathing Be sure to wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent any potential skin irritation with soap and water If you can safely exit from the vehicle you should do so imme diately Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a se...

Page 60: ...ition see Front seat precautions on page 38 in this Section D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean against the dashboard when the vehicle is in use since the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Anyone who is up against or very close to an airbag when it inflates can be killed or seriously injured Sit up straight and well back in the seat and always use your...

Page 61: ...t airbag system from activating correctly cause sudden activation of the system or disable the sys tem which could result in death or serious injury Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury Consult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere...

Page 62: ...connecting wiring and power sources For details see Ser vice reminder indicators and warning buzz ers on page 111 in Section 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the light does not come on or remains on for more than abo...

Page 63: ...rtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas senger sitting in the front passenger seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occu pan...

Page 64: ...elts on page 45 in this Section D Do not allow anyone to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag inflate and the impact of ...

Page 65: ...n from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system consists mainly of the fol lowing components and their locations are shown in t...

Page 66: ...the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasions and swelling Front seats as well as parts of the front and rear pillars and roof side rail may be hot for several minutes but the airbags themselves will not be hot The airbags are designed to inflate o...

Page 67: ...allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle D Do not allow anyone to get his her head or hands out of windows since the curtain shield...

Page 68: ...r device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury D Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook If the curtain shield airbag inflates those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injur...

Page 69: ...ot perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can interfere with proper operation of the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system in some cases z Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player z Modification of the suspension sys tem z Modification of the side structure of the passen...

Page 70: ...Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D When the ignition key is turned to the ON position the light does not come on or remains on for more than about 6 seconds D The light comes on while driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible D Any of the SRS side airbags and cur tain shield airbags have been inflated D The portion of the doors shaded in the illust...

Page 71: ...ssenger s seat belt pretensioner The AIRBAG OFF indicator light will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown below If an adult sits in the front passenger seat the AIRBAG OFF indicator light may also be illuminated if the following occurs D A rear passenger lifts the front passen ger seat cushion with their legs D Objects are placed und...

Page 72: ...nition key is turned to the ON position After about four sec onds they will go off After that the front passenger occupant classification system operates and judges which indi cator light be illuminated The SRS warning light and AIRBAG OFF indicator light will come on if there is a malfunction in the front pas senger occupant classification system ...

Page 73: ...t illuminated Off Off Deactivated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system AIRBAG OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the fron...

Page 74: ... AIRBAG ON indicator light is illuminated If you use the seat belt extender while the AIR BAG OFF indicator light is illumi nated the front passenger airbag and side airbag on the front pas senger side may not activate cor rectly which could cause death or serious injury in the event of colli sion D If an adult sits in the front passenger seat the AIRBAG ON indicator light should be illumi nated I...

Page 75: ... the vehicle s seat belt See Seat belts on page 45 in this Section for details CAUTION D For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be crushed ag...

Page 76: ...or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision D Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident A child restraint system for a small child or bab...

Page 77: ...ions provided by its manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 87 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint low er anchorages on page 89 in this Sec tion A Infant...

Page 78: ... pas senger airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat D Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats Otherwise the child or front seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision D If th...

Page 79: ...of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulde...

Page 80: ... hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 81: ...osi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the seat securely make sure ...

Page 82: ...ct your Toyota dealer CAUTION D Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the seat in its most rearward position and install the forward facing child restraint system in t...

Page 83: ...head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child D Do not install a child restraint...

Page 84: ...of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulde...

Page 85: ...ld the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation 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 ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger...

Page 86: ... indicator light is illuminated because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously in jured D Do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the ch...

Page 87: ...herwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision D Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s...

Page 88: ...to retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Symbol Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets Using a top strap ...

Page 89: ... system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 74 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided ...

Page 90: ...ications are installed in the rear seat The anchorages are installed in the clear ance between the seat cushion and seat back of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on the vehicle Canada only Type A Installation wit...

Page 91: ...s onto the anchor ages If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 87 in this Section For the installation details refer to the instruction manual equipped with each product CAUTION D When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anch...

Page 92: ...16U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 92 Power adjustable pedals 92 Outside rear view mirrors 93 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 94 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 95 Vanity mirrors 96 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 93: ...ious injuries D After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position To adjust the position of the accelerator and brake pedals push the switch The ignition key must be in the ON posi tion with the automatic transmission selec tor lever in the P position To move the pedals toward the front of the vehicle Push the Ɲ side of the switch To move the pedals...

Page 94: ...e mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror 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 push the rear window defogger switch the heater p...

Page 95: ...operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this posi...

Page 96: ...tic function mode The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on In automatic function mode if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function push the MIRROR switch To turn on the automatic function again push the MIRROR switch Adjust it before driving so that...

Page 97: ...d on the back side of the mirror do not touch or cover the sensor with your finger or a piece of cloth etc Type A Type B To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the cover Vanity lights type B only The lights come on when you open the cover To adjust the brightness of the lights slide the switch Vanity mirrors ...

Page 98: ...ights Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals 98 Emergency flashers 101 Instrument panel light control 102 Front fog lights 102 Interior light 103 Ignition switch light 103 Personal lights 104 Windshield wipers and washer 104 Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 105 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 99: ...n on the lights again turn the igni tion key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is in the DRL or DRL OFF position NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light DRL system Daytime Running Light DRL system c...

Page 100: ...ut you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light bulbs on page 301 in Section 7 3 HEADLIGHTS To turn on the following lights Twis...

Page 101: ...rs locked and the trunk lid closed If any of the door or trunk lid is kept opened the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes To turn on the lights again turn the igni tion key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for ...

Page 102: ...st be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out See Replacing light ...

Page 103: ...witch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn sig nal switch lever They will come on only when the headlights are on low beam Instrument panel light control Front fog lights ...

Page 104: ...ide doors are closed D All the doors are closed and locked When all the doors are unlocked using either the key or the wireless remote con trol transmitter simultaneously the interior light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out To prevent the battery being discharged the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switc...

Page 105: ...ht will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened for 20 minutes or more To turn on the front personal lights push the lenses To turn the lights off push the lenses once again To turn on the windshield wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast ...

Page 106: ... on page 301 in Section 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 NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass When waxing your vehicle make sure that the washer nozzles do not become blocked If a nozzle becomes blo...

Page 107: ...e system will automatically shut off af ter the defogger has operated about 15 minutes CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defoggers are not designed for dr...

Page 108: ...M33616U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 108 Engine coolant temperature gauge 108 Tachometer 109 Odometer and two trip meters 109 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 111 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 109: ... light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine operating temperatur...

Page 110: ...t shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone This may cause severe engine damage This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters when the igniti...

Page 111: ... the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can be applied for resetting the trip meter B This display remains on for about 10 min utes after the ignition switch...

Page 112: ...n Do this a or If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Take vehicle to Toyota dealer f Stop and check g Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 113: ...on Do this h or Take vehicle to Toyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i Close all doors j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Add washer fluid l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer m Replace engine oil n Key reminder buzzer Remove key ...

Page 114: ...he light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running In this case the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop Vehicles with anti lock brake sys tem D The brake system warning light re mains on together with the ABS warning light In this case not o...

Page 115: ...el tank is not empty or the fuel tank cap is not loose D There is a problem somewhere in the engine emission control system elec tronic throttle control system automatic transmission electrical system or warn ing light system itself Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle If the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal depressed down there may be a pr...

Page 116: ...em The light comes on with the ignition key turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate but the brake system still operates con ventionally When the A...

Page 117: ...lem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta ble during braking i Open Door Warning Light This light remains on until all the doors are completely closed j SRS Warni...

Page 118: ...e oil This light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after about a few seconds When you drive for about 7200 km 4500 miles after the engine oil replacement this light illuminates for about 3 seconds and then flashes for about 12 seconds with the ignition key turned to the ON position If you continue driving without replacing the engine oil and if the dis tance driven...

Page 119: ...he open door warning light should go off 4 Turn the ignition key to ON but do not start the engine All the service reminder indicators ex cept the open door warning light should come on The ABS and VSC warn ing lights engine oil replacement TRAC OFF and slip indicator lights go off after a few seconds The SRS warning light goes off after about 6 seconds If any service reminder indicator or warn in...

Page 120: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 120 Automatic transmission 121 Manual transmission 129 Traction control system 130 Vehicle stability control system 132 Parking brake 134 Cruise control 135 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 121: ... system Once you remove the key the engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 15 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently If the automatic unlocking operation linked with the ignition ...

Page 122: ...d a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission 2AZ FE engine Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition...

Page 123: ...he transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature...

Page 124: ...viously With the selector lever in 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automatically shift to second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE z Be careful not to over rev the en gine Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The a...

Page 125: ... over drive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately after ward D When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running This prevents the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking br...

Page 126: ...ressed a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving with overdrive on 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines Lock release button To prevent misshifting With the brake pedal depressed shift while holding the lock release button in The ignition swi...

Page 127: ...e transmission must be in P or N 2 With your foot holding down the brake pedal shift the selector lever to D When the lever is in the D position the automatic transmission system will select the most suitable gear for running condi tions such as normal cruising hill climb ing hard towing etc Always turn the overdrive on for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature ...

Page 128: ... 135 in this Section CAUTION Be careful when downshifting on a slippery surface Abrupt shifting could cause the vehicle to spin or skid e Using 3 2 and L positions The 3 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 3 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 3 or 2 the vehicle will start ...

Page 129: ... 1 2 h Good driving practice D If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between fourth gear and ov erdrive when climbing a gentle slope the overdrive should be turned off Be sure to turn the switch on immediately afterward D When towing a trailer in order to main tain engine braking efficiency do not use overdrive CAUTION Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the eng...

Page 130: ...ting speeds Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly ping ing Regularly revving the engine to maxi mum speed in each gear will cause ex cessive engine wear and high fuel consumption Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traffic maximum acceleration may be nec essary Make sure you observe the follow ing maximum allowable speeds in each ge...

Page 131: ... an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road condi tions NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the trac tion control system is in the self check mode but does not indicate a ...

Page 132: ...few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer D The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned ON D The indicator light remains on after the ignition is turned on D The indicator light comes on with the normal driving mode while driving VSC warn...

Page 133: ...You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the sys tem is in the self check mode but does not indicate a malfunction CAUTION D Do not rely excessively on the ve hicle stability control system Even if the vehicle stability control sys tem is operating you must always drive carefully and attenti...

Page 134: ... vehicle stability control system or the traction control system The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds If the light comes on while driving the system does not work However as con ventional braking operates when applied there is no problem to continue your driv ing In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer D The warning light does n...

Page 135: ...lever slightly 1 press the lock release button 2 and low er 3 Pedal type To set Fully depress the parking brake pedal For better holding power first de press the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake To release Depress the parking brake pedal while depressing the brake pedal To remind you that the parking brake is set the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remai...

Page 136: ...speed cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING THE SYSTEM ON To operate the cruise control press the CRUISE ON OFF button This turns the system on The indicator light in the instrument panel shows that you can now set the vehicle at a desired cruising speed Another press will turn the system completely off CAUTION To avoid accidental crui...

Page 137: ...er a faster way to reset is to ac celerate the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET COAST direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET COAST direction and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever is held down the vehicle speed will gradually decrease However a faster way to reset is to de press the brake pedal and then push the...

Page 138: ...MRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U D The indicator light does not come on D The indicator light flashes again D The indicator light goes out after it comes on If this is the case contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected ...

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Page 140: ...3616U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Car audio system Reference 140 Using your audio system 140 Car audio system operating hints 155 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 141: ...e audio system on and off Push AM FM1 2 FM TAPE or CD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL You can turn on each player by inserting a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the anoth...

Page 142: ...l noticeably reduce the sensi tivity of the radio YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should face to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER type 1 When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will autom...

Page 143: ...own The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only NOTICE z Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc player Insert only one compact disc into slot at a time z Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc ...

Page 144: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 143 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 145: ...ward buttons Cassette player Push the fast forward button to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push the reverse button to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push the fast forward 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 play...

Page 146: ...stem is off you can turn on the radio by pushing FM1 2 Also push FM1 2 to switch from cassette or compact disc operation to radio operation MODE manual tone and sound balance adjustment function Each time you push the MODE knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BASS Adjusts low pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 MID on some models Adjusts mid pitched tones Th...

Page 147: ... next station up or down the station band To seek a station quickly push and re lease the Ɯ or Ɲ under the SEEK Do this again to find another station Cassette player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track You can skip up to nine tracks at a time Push the up or down side of the button FF 1 or REW 1 will appear on the display Next push either side of the track button until...

Page 148: ...y pushing TAPE 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 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 beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one t...

Page 149: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 148 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Type 2 ...

Page 150: ...The last compact disc played be fore pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled While the ignition is in LOCK you can eject one or all discs but you cannot rein sert them Program Push to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indicates top side indicates bo...

Page 151: ...hot due to temperature Allow the player to cool down Err 1 The disc may be dirty damaged or inserted incorrectly up side down Clean disc and re insert Err 2 The compact disc changer is empty Insert a disc Err 3 There is trouble inside the sys tem Eject the disc or magazine Set the disc or magazine again Err 4 Over current Ask your Toyota dealer to inspect OPEn The compact disc player lid of anothe...

Page 152: ...s operational only in RDS mode When an RDS radio station transmits a text message MSG will be displayed At this time push MSG button to view the text message The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed To view the message again push the MSG button again After the entire message has been displayed the message will disappear The RDS audio system has memory t...

Page 153: ...splay The disc you are listening to will play in ran dom order If you hear a beep the player will play all the tracks in the magazine in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again To randomly play all the tracks in the magazine Push and hold RAND until you hear a beep will appear on the display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs in the magazine in ...

Page 154: ...AN again If the player has scanned all the discs it will stop scanning SEEK Seeking Radio In the seek mode the radio finds and plays the next station up or down the station band To seek the next station quickly push and release the Ɯ or Ɲ side of SEEK Do this again to find the station after that Cassette Player By using this button you can skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can sele...

Page 155: ...volume level when receiving the traffic announce ment is memorized When TA is received next time the sys tem compares the volume before TA is received and the memorized TA volume and automatically selects the louder vol ume However the range of volume memory is limited if the volume received previously is less than the minimum this volume will be used You can adjust the volume independently from t...

Page 156: ...ossible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel each oth er out causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception Static and fluttering These occur when signals are blocked by buildings trees or other large objects Increasing the bass level may reduce static and fluttering Station swapping If the FM signal you are listening to is interrupted or...

Page 157: ...ING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER AND DISCS D Type 2 only Your compact disc player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only D Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc player from working On hot days use the air conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip D If moisture gets into y...

Page 158: ...t discs carefully espe cially when you are inserting them Hold them on the edge and do not bend them Avoid getting fingerprints on them particularly on the shiny side D Dirt scrapes warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light D Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not liste...

Page 159: ...n 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 the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device ...

Page 160: ...r conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls 160 Air flow selector settings 163 Operating tips 163 Automatic air conditioning system Controls 166 Air flow selector settings 170 Operating tips 170 Side and rear vents 173 Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 174 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 161: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 160 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U 1 Fan speed selector 2 Temperature selector 3 Air flow selector 4 A C button 5 Air intake selector Manual air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 162: ...ly This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents Turning the air flow selector to the windshield position turns on the defog ging func...

Page 163: ...f the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system 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 there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning ...

Page 164: ...ecause of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows D When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thro...

Page 165: ...ating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls as follows Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperatur...

Page 166: ...s the front view more quickly D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results set controls as follows Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards WARM red zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Turning the air flow select...

Page 167: ... CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U 1 Temperature selector 2 Air flow selector 3 Windshield air flow button 4 Fan speed selector 5 Air intake selector 6 A C button 7 OFF button 8 AUTO button Automatic air conditioning system Controls ...

Page 168: ...ase side of the button to adjust the fan speed In automatic operation you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector To increase the temperature press the Ɯ side to decrease it press the Ɲ side MAX COLD appears when you adjust to maximum cooling and MAX HOT when you adjust to maximum warming OFF button Push the button to turn off the air condi...

Page 169: ...e quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly For details about air flow selector settings see Air flow selector settings de scribed below Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source 1 RECIRCULATE Recirculates t...

Page 170: ... 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 there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 171: ...ecause of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows D When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thro...

Page 172: ... Towards WARM Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF D For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been war med D Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating D Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air con...

Page 173: ... of clearing the front view When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RE CIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly D On humid days do not blo...

Page 174: ...ess the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly D To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Side vents Rear vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side and rear vents The side and rear vents may be opened or closed as shown Side and rear vents ...

Page 175: ... use The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule For scheduled maintenance informa tion please refer to the Schedule...

Page 176: ...let as shown in the illustration 4 Remove the filter from the filter case 5 Inspect the filter on the surface If it is dirty it should be replaced INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per formance and then affect air condi tioning performance ...

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Page 178: ...temperature display 178 Multi information display 179 Compass 181 Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 185 Power outlets 186 Garage door opener 187 Glove box 190 Auxiliary boxes 190 Rear console box 191 Front cup holder 192 Rear cup holder 192 Storage box 193 Grocery bag hooks 193 Cargo net 194 Rear sun shade 194 Floor mat 194 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 179: ...ll be reduced With multi information display Without multi information display The outside temperature display indi cates outside air temperatures when the ignition switch is on Without multi information display To se lect _C or _F push the E M button The displayed temperature ranges from 30_C 22_F up to 50_C 122_F If there is some abnormality in the con nection of the outside air temperature sens...

Page 180: ...taneous fuel consumption 2 Average fuel consumption 3 Driving range 4 Average vehicle speed 5 Driving time The displayed values in the multi informa tion display indicate general driving condi tions Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions Push the CLOCK INFO button once again the display will return to the clock and outside temperature gauge When the ignition switch is on the last ...

Page 181: ...tion is reset when the ignition switch is turned off 2 Average fuel consumption AVG MPG or AVG L 100 km Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption with the engine running The displayed value is updated every 10 seconds To reset the calculations push and hold the MODE RESET button for more than 1 second 3 Driving range RANGE MI or...

Page 182: ...s push and hold the MODE RESET button for more than 1 second The direction is indicated on the inside rear view mirror If the ignition switch was turned off with the system on the system will automati cally turn back on when the ignition switch is turned on Push the COMP switch to turn the com pass system on and off The compass indicates the direction that the vehicle is heading In the above case ...

Page 183: ... in motion if deviation is small For additional precision or for complete calibrating see CALIBRATING THE COMPASS below Compass sensor The compass sensor is in the inside rear view mirror NOTICE Do not put magnets or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror of the vehicle Doing this may cause malfunction of the compass sensor CALIBRATING THE COMPASS deviation calibration The direction...

Page 184: ...6U Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Hawaii 5 Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 185: ...e method calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected D Do not perform circling calibration ...

Page 186: ... cigarette lighter press it in After it finishes heating up it automati cally pops out ready for use If the engine is not running the key must be in the ACC position to use the light er Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed in Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement ASHTRAYS Front ashtray To use the ashtray push on the lid Rear ashtray To use the ashtray raise the ...

Page 187: ...position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V 120W z To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlets are not in use Insert ing a foreign object other than the app...

Page 188: ...smit ter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLinkR Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming 3 Simultaneously press and hold the hand held garage transmitter button along with the selected HomeLinkR but ton 4 When the indicator light on the HomeLinkR changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds you can release both buttons 5 Test the operation ...

Page 189: ...g code system Programming an entrance gate program ming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of the 3 HomeLinkR but tons you want to program 2 Place your hand held gate device transmitter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLinkR Keep the indicator light on the HomeLinkR in view while programming 3 Press and hold the selected HomeLinkR button 4 Continuously press an...

Page 190: ...safety stop and reverse feature as re quired by federal safety standards This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 A garage door open er which cannot detect an object signaling the door to stop and re verse does not meet current feder al safety standards Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death This device complie...

Page 191: ...y in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Instrument panel Over head console To use the box open it as shown above CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving NOTICE Over head console box During hot weather the interior of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not lea...

Page 192: ...n sole box lid while pushing the lock re lease button CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving Rear console box ...

Page 193: ...cans securely adjust the size with the adapter CAUTION D Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use...

Page 194: ... about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident D Do not lift the armrest upright when the cup holder is in use This box is designed to hold things like bottles This hook is designed to hang things like grocery bags NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook avoid hanging heavy loads on it Storage box Grocery bag hooks ...

Page 195: ...nchors To lower the shade pull the tab slightly to unhook the shade and lower it slowly NOTICE Observe the following otherwise dam age and or failure may result z Do not place anything where they may hinder the opening closing of the shade z Do not place things on the shade Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with lockin...

Page 196: ...195 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 198: ...eration in foreign countries 200 Three way catalytic converters 201 Engine exhaust cautions 202 Facts about engine oil consumption 203 Iridium tipped spark plugs 204 Brake system 204 Brake pad wear limit indicators 208 Your Toyota s identification 208 Theft prevention labels 210 Suspension and chassis 210 Tire information 211 Vehicle load limits 219 Cargo and luggage 219 Types of tires 222 SECTION...

Page 199: ...M D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly Also this can increase maintenance costs OCTANE RATING 2AZ FE engine Select Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines Select Octane...

Page 200: ... cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE If you use gasohol in your Toyota be sure that it has an octane rating no lowe...

Page 201: ...e the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it indicates the fuel system has been damaged and it is in nee...

Page 202: ...anything that may burn easily such as paper or rags in the engine compartment 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 following precautions z Use only unleaded gasoline z Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level running out of fuel could cause the engin...

Page 203: ...s gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death D 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 change in the sound of the exhaust have the system checked immediately D Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except for the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out The exhaust gases cannot...

Page 204: ...ed 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 Oil consumption Max 1 0 L per 1000 km 1 1 qt 600 miles 0 9 lmp qt 600 miles When judging the amount of oil con sumption note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately As an e...

Page 205: ...ght may come on CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system Have your brakes fixed immediately BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If the engine should quit while you are driving you can bring the vehicle to a stop with normal pedal pressure There is enough reserved vacuum for one or two stops but no more CAUTION D Do not pump the bra...

Page 206: ...nti lock brake sys tem You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the anti lock brake system is in the self check mode and does not indicate a malfunction When the anti lock brake system is ac tivated the following conditions may occur They do not indicate a malfunc tion of the ...

Page 207: ...esulting in a longer stopping dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light vehicles without vehicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock brake system works properly the light turns off after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warni...

Page 208: ...posi tion or remains on D The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on together with the brake system warn ing light immediately stop your ve hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer In this case not only the anti lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will...

Page 209: ...ise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield from outside This is the primary identification...

Page 210: ...9 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label 2AZ FE engine 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown Engine number ...

Page 211: ...gned so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain state or federal laws CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc I...

Page 212: ... tire quality gra ding For details see Uniform tire quality grading that follows 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 290 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall T...

Page 213: ...in flated For details about recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 312 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 222 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s...

Page 214: ... ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inch 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 215: ...s a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to...

Page 216: ...duce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established for...

Page 217: ...ess of those standard items which may be replaced of automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats radio and heater to the extent that these items are available as factory installed equipment whether installed or not Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditio...

Page 218: ...lding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B The outward facing sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Occupant distribution Distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table 1 that follows Rim A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assem...

Page 219: ...uted in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side The surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 ...

Page 220: ...owing capacity 907 kg 2000 lb Towing capacity means the maxi mum gross trailer weight trailer weight plus its cargo weight that your vehicle is able to tow Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de crease depending on the size weight and the number of occupants For de tails see Capacity and distribution that follows CAUTION Do not apply the load more than each load limit That may cause not ...

Page 221: ...ople in the vehicle dur ing sudden braking or an acci dent D Do not drive with objects left on top of the instrument panel They may interfere with the driver s field of view Or they may move during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning and im pair the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occu pants Cargo capacity depends on the to tal weight of the occupants C...

Page 222: ...age 228 Cargo capacity Total load capacity EXAMPLE ON YOUR VEHICLE In case that 2 people with the com bined weight of 166 kg 366 lb are riding in your vehicle with the total load capacity of 410 kg 900 lb the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity will be as follows 410 kg 166 kg 244 kg 900 lb 366 lb 534 lb From this condition if 3 more passen gers with the combined weight of 176 kg ...

Page 223: ...commend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to pro vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires fal...

Page 224: ...RTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 224 How to start the engine 224 Tips for driving in various conditions 225 Winter driving tips 226 Dinghy towing 227 Trailer towing 228 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 234 SECTION 3 ...

Page 225: ...ctor lever in N A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the engine be sure to fol low the instructions in a Before crank ing Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system sequen tial multiport fuel i...

Page 226: ...ransmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly If you do not feel a normal braking force the brakes are probably wet To dry them drive the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing t...

Page 227: ... See Checking the engine coolant level on page 284 in Section 7 2 for details of coolant type selection Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is pre mixed with 50 coolant and 50 deion ized water This coolant provides protec tion down to about 35_C 31_F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in to...

Page 228: ...we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt flares small shovel jumper cables etc Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed with four wheels on the ground behind a motorhome NOTICE Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Your veh...

Page 229: ...vehicle from the rear This may cause serious damage to your vehicle Your vehicle is designed primarily as a passenger carrying vehicle Towing a trailer will have an adverse effect on handling performance braking durability and driving economy fuel consumption etc Your safety and satisfaction depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safety and the safety of...

Page 230: ...ent weight capacities established 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 and never exceed the maximum weight rating speci fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident res...

Page 231: ...d the remaining 40 in the rear HITCHES D Use only a hitch which is recom mended by the hitch manufacturer and conforms to the total trailer weight re quirement D Follow the directions supplied by the hitch manufacturer Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease D Toyota recommends removing the trail er hitch whenever you are not towing a trailer to reduce the possibility of additional da...

Page 232: ...2 or bar psi P205 65R15 92T or P205 65R15 92H Front 220 2 2 32 Rear 220 2 2 32 P215 60R16 94V Front 200 2 0 29 Rear 200 2 0 29 D The trailer tires should be inflated to the pressure recommended by the trail er manufacturer in respect to the total trailer weight TRAILER LIGHTS D Trailer lights must comply with federal state provincial and local regulations See your local recreational vehicle dealer...

Page 233: ...ing Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an acci dent D 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 allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the ve hicle ahead Avoid sudden braking as you may skid resulting in jackknifing and loss of control This is espec...

Page 234: ... trailer wheels 3 When the 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 When restarting out after parking on a slope 1 With the transmission in P position automatic or the clutch pedal de pressed manual start the engine With an automatic transmission...

Page 235: ...topping and braking Maintain a steady pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take 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 D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible D Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake ped...

Page 236: ...Jul 03 Prod OM33616U CAUTION 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 engine is run ning ...

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Page 238: ...ine stalls while driving 241 If you cannot increase the engine speed 241 If your vehicle overheats 242 If you have a flat tire 243 If your vehicle becomes stuck 253 If your vehicle needs to be towed 253 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 258 If you lose your keys 259 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 259 SECTION 4 ...

Page 239: ...ll or push start the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking ...

Page 240: ...ssible continue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while enroute to the medical office D The gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP S...

Page 241: ...ive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery Booster battery Jumper cable Negative terminal mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged bat...

Page 242: ...traight line Move cautiously off the road to a safe place 2 Turn on your emergency flashers 3 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again If the engine will not start see If your vehicle will not start on page 238 in this Section CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder th...

Page 243: ...steam Escaping steam or 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 been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the coolant is leaking stop the en gine immediately Call...

Page 244: ...up ported by the jack Otherwise personal injury may occur D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack D 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 diag onally opposite to the one be ing changed if necessary D Make sure to set the jack prop erly in the jack point Rais...

Page 245: ...ermits easier installa tion in case of a flat tire The compact spare tire can be used many times if necessary It has tread life of up to 4800 km 3000 miles de pending on road conditions and your driving habits When tread wear indi cators appear on the tire replace the tire See also the tire information on page 287 in Section 7 2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other ser vice informati...

Page 246: ...er obstacles and drive slowly on rough unpaved roads and speed bumps Also do not at tempt to go through an auto matic car wash as the vehicle may get caught resulting in damage With a compact spare tire Without a compact spare tire 1 Get the required tools and spare tire 1 Jack handle 2 Wheel nut wrench 3 Front towing eyelet on some models 4 Jack 5 Spare tire To prepare yourself for an emergency y...

Page 247: ...ad with the vehicle hook Turn the jack joint until the jack base fits securely with the vehicle body This prevents the jack from flying for ward during a collision or sudden stop To remove the spare tire 1 Loosen the nut and remove it 2 Remove the spare tire cover 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it 4 Remove the spacer compact spare tire only Then take the spare tire out of the vehicle ...

Page 248: ... wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the orna ment by hand Take due care in handling th...

Page 249: ...nd of the handle and pull up on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious ac cident 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Rotate the load rest 90_ from storage posi t...

Page 250: ...se fit and turn it clockwise As the jack touches the vehicle and begins to lift double check that it is properly posi tioned CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone 7 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the w...

Page 251: ... to come off while driving 8 Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin ger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end inward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire and see if you can tighten them more CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could ...

Page 252: ...hicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground D Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque wrench to 103 N m 10 5 kgf m 76 ft lbf as soon as possible after changing wheels Otherwise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel o...

Page 253: ...cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 312 in Sec tion 8 with a torque wrench Have a technician repair the flat tire and re place the spare ...

Page 254: ...near the vehicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts z Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com...

Page 255: ...CAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in good condition If they are damaged use a towing dolly a Towing with wheel lift type truck NOTICE When lifting wheels take care to en sure adequate ground clearance for towing at the opposite end of the raised vehicle Otherwise the bumper and or underbody o...

Page 256: ...Manual transmission vehicles with front and or rear towing eyelet or automatic transmission vehicles with front towing eyelet If towing service is not avail able in an emergency your vehicle may be temporarily towed by a cable or chain secured to one of the emergency towing eyelets under the vehicle Use extreme caution when towing vehicles Vehicles with an automatic transmis sion use only the fron...

Page 257: ...en towing ve hicles Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which would place excessive stress on the emergency towing eyelets and towing cable or chain The eyelets and towing cable or chain may break and cause serious injury or damage NOTICE Use only a cable or chain specifically intended for use in towing vehicles Securely fasten the cable or chain to the towing eyelets provided Before ...

Page 258: ...are tire cover Remove the front towing eyelet by turning it as shown in the illustra tions 2 Remove the front towing eyelet cover on the front bumper using a flat bladed screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth 3 Secure the front towing eyelet to the hole on the bumper by turning clock wise ...

Page 259: ...h the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is on 2 Pry up the cover with a flat bladed screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert your finger into the hole to push down the shift lock override button You can shift out of P position only while pushing the but ton 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cov...

Page 260: ... for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass You can purchase a new wireless re mote control transmitter at your Toyota dealer Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by your Toyot...

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Page 262: ...4 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 262 Washing and waxing your Toyota 263 Cleaning the interior 265 SECTION 5 ...

Page 263: ...tilation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following point...

Page 264: ...sion to the body and parts Wash your vehicle as soon as pos sible D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When having coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect D When driving in the areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust and chemical substances D When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing y...

Page 265: ...be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Toyota s finish Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well 1 Always wash and dry the vehicle be fore you begin waxing even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax 2 Use a good quality poli...

Page 266: ...aming type vinyl 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 clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liqu...

Page 267: ...loth After cleaning 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 z If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent z Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as t...

Page 268: ...icle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements 268 General maintenance 269 Does your vehicle need repairing 271 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 272 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 269: ...emission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control de...

Page 270: ...ime when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 301 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the F and L lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 284 in Section 7 2 for additional information Radiator condenser and hoses Check that the front of the radiator and condenser...

Page 271: ...operly and smoothly Make sure that the belt webbings not cut frayed worn or damaged Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and uneven pedal effort or catching Clutch pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation Brake pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation and that the pedal has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do n...

Page 272: ...s are as follows D Engine missing stumbling or pinging D Appreciable loss of power D Strange engine noises D A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal D Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked im mediately D Flat looking tire excessive tire squeal ...

Page 273: ...s codes have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass ...

Page 274: ... 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 274 Fuse locations 276 Do it yourself service precautions 276 Positioning the jack 278 Parts and tools 279 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 275: ...teering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Radiator 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Condenser 10 Windshield washer fluid tank 11 Engine coolant reservoir Engine compartment overview 2AZ FE engine ...

Page 276: ... Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Radiator 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Condenser 10 Windshield washer fluid tank 11 Engine coolant reservoir 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines ...

Page 277: ...anty statement for details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools on page 279 in this Section Utmost care should...

Page 278: ...re that the ignition is off if you work near the electric cooling fans or radiator grille With the ignition on the electric cooling fans will automatically start to run if the engine coolant temperature is high and or the air conditioning is on D Use eye protection whenever you work on or under your vehicle where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc D Used engine oil co...

Page 279: ...g the parts or paint z Do not allow dirt or anything else to fall through the spark plugholes z Use only spark plugs of the speci fied type Using other types will cause engine damage loss of per formance or radio noise z Do not reuse iridium tipped spark plugs by cleaning or regapping z Do not overfill automatic transmis sion fluid or the transmission could be damaged z Do not drive with the air c...

Page 280: ...r get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone use vehicle support stands D Do not raise the vehicle with some one in the vehicle D When raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or un derneath the jack NOTICE Make sure to place the jack correctly or your vehicle may be damaged Here is a list of parts and tools you will need to perform do it yourself mainte na...

Page 281: ...el D Funnel only for adding fluid CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools D Warm water D Baking soda D Grease D Conventional wrench for terminal clamp bolts CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts if replacement is necessary D Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools D Funnel REPLACING LI...

Page 282: ...vel 282 Checking the engine coolant level 284 Checking the radiator and condenser 285 Checking brake fluid 286 Checking power steering fluid 286 Checking tire inflation pressure 287 Checking and replacing tires 290 Rotating tires 292 Installing snow tires and chains 293 Replacing wheels 295 Aluminum wheel precautions 295 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 283: ...einsert 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 while holding a rag under the end CAUTION Be careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold NOTICE Be careful not to drop the engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level line add engine oil of the same type...

Page 284: ...ick once again after adding the oil ENGINE OIL SELECTION Toyota Genuine Motor Oil is filled in your Toyota vehicle Use Toyota approved Toyota Genuine Motor Oil or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and go...

Page 285: ... has been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection described ...

Page 286: ...use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specifically designed to avoid engine cooling system malfunction on Toyota vehicles Pl...

Page 287: ...r and excess moisture 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 clean water immediately If you still feel uncomfortable with your eyes go to the doctor NOTICE If you spill some of the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from d...

Page 288: ...ockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yourself NOTICE Avoid overfilling or the power steer ing could be damaged Keep your tire inflation pressures at the proper level The recommended cold tire inflation pressures tire sizes and the com bined w...

Page 289: ...aller tire size can gain pressure very quickly Add com pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure D Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving D Never exceed the vehicle capac ity weight The passenger and luggage weight should be located so that the ve...

Page 290: ...ation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous injuries Low tire pressure underinfla tion D Excessive wear D ...

Page 291: ...ing The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure consult wit...

Page 292: ... details about the side wall of the tire and the Certification Label see pages 211 and 208 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries D Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this may cause dan gerous handling characteris tics resulting in loss of control D Do not use tires other than the manufactu...

Page 293: ...dule For scheduled maintenance infor mation please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Own er s Manual Supplement However the most appropriate tim ing for tire rotation may vary ac cording to your driving habits and road surface conditions See If you have a flat tire on page 243 in Section 4 for tire change proce dure When rotating tires check for uneven wear and damage Abnormal wear is u...

Page 294: ...d size as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicl...

Page 295: ... 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so remove the covers before putting on the chains CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km h 30 mph or the chain manufacturer s recom mended speed limit whichever is lower D Drive carefully avoiding bumps holes and sharp turns...

Page 296: ...ge and could fail without warning Also bent wheels which have been straightened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire CAUTION Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous handling characteristics resulting in loss of control Otherwise an accident ma...

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Page 298: ... from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 298 Battery recharging precautions 299 Checking and replacing fuses 300 Adding washer fluid 301 Replacing light bulbs 301 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 299: ... pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately D If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary D If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immedia...

Page 300: ... the battery condition by the indi cator color Indicator color Condition Type A Type B Green Blue Good Dark White Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before recharging 1 If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle be sure to d...

Page 301: ...l is shown in the illustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the MIR HTR CIG or POWER POINT fuse which may be dispensable for...

Page 302: ...is product is available at your Toyota dealer and most auto parts stores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint The following illustrations show how to gain access to the bulbs When replacing a bulb make sure the ignition switch and light switch are off Use bulbs wit...

Page 303: ...d inside the light contact your Toyota dealer Light bulbs Bulb No W Type Headlights high 9005 60 A Headlights low 9006 51 B Front fog lights 9006 51 B Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights 3457 30 8 C Tail and rear side marker lights 194 3 8 C Rear turn signal lights 921 18 C Stop tail lights 3057 27 8 C Back up lights 921 18 C License plate lights 5 C High mounted stoplight 921 1...

Page 304: ... vehicle as shown The above illustration indicates left hand headlight 2 Unplug the connector while depress ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Plug in a new bulb into the connec tor and install it into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Headlights ...

Page 305: ... 03 Prod OM33616U a Tail and rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light d Stop tail light Parking front side marker and front turn signal lights Tail and rear side marker rear turn signal back up and stop tail lights type A ...

Page 306: ...4 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U a Tail and rear side marker light b Rear turn signal light c Back up light d Stop tail light Tail and rear side marker rear turn signal back up and stop tail lights type B High mounted stoplight ...

Page 307: ...OM33616U If either the left or right front fog or license plate lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog or license plate light bulbs by yourself You may damage the vehicle Front fog and license plate lights ...

Page 308: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 307 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights 308 Engine 308 Fuel 309 Service specifications 309 Tires 312 Fuses 313 SECTION 8 ...

Page 309: ... 0 83 0 3 62 3 27 Displacement cm3 cu in 2AZ FE engine 2362 144 1 1MZ FE engine 2995 182 8 3MZ FE engine 3311 202 1 Dimensions and weights Overall length mm in Overall width mm in Overall height 1 mm in Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in Rear tread mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 1 Unladen vehicle 2 With 205 65R15 tires 3 With 215 60R16 tires 1490 58 7 2 1500 59 1 3 4805 189 2...

Page 310: ... 0 016 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines Drive belt tension measured with Borroughs drive belt tension gauge No BT 33 73F used belt Ibf 125 10 ENGINE LUBRICATION Oil capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt 2AZ FE engine With filter 3 8 4 0 3 3 Without ...

Page 311: ...mine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details BATTERY Open voltage at 20_C 68_F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max Note If ...

Page 312: ...in shift quality locking up of your trans mission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic trans mission of your vehicle Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with the engine running mm in 63 2 5 Fixed type and adjustable type in front most position Pedal free play mm in Fixed ...

Page 313: ...inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa 2 4 kgf cm2 or bar 35 psi provided that it does not exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall Compact spare tire kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T145 80R16 105M 420 4 2 60 16 4T Trailer driving kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Tire size Front Rear P205 65R15 92T 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 P205 65R15 92H 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 P215 60R...

Page 314: ... beam 11 ST 5 A Multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injection sys tem 12 TEL 5 A No circuit 13 ALT S 5 A Charging system 14 IGN 15 A Starting system 15 IG2 10 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system SRS airbag system front seat belt pretensioners cruise control sys tem 16 DOOR1 25 A Multiplex communication system power door lock system au...

Page 315: ...r windows anti lock brake system 32 WIPER 25 A Windshield wipers 33 HTR 10 A Air conditioning systems 34 MIR HTR 10 A Outside rear view mir ror heaters 35 AM1 5 A Starting system 36 FOG 15 A Front fog lights 37 SUN SHADE 15 A No circuit 38 GAUGE2 10 A Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror compass electric moon roof back up lights automatic transmission indicator lights automatic light control sy...

Page 316: ...8 ABS No 3 30 A Anti lock brake sys tem vehicle stability control system traction control system brake assist system 59 PWR SEAT 30 A Power seats 60 PWR NO 1 30 A Driver s door lock system driver s power window electric moon roof 61 DEF 40 A Rear window defogger Fuses type C 62 ALT 120 A DEF PWR NO 1 PWR NO 2 PWR NO 3 PWR NO 4 STOP DOOR NO 2 OBD PWR SEAT FUEL OPEN FOG AMP PANEL TAIL AM1 CIG POW ER...

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Page 318: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 317 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 318 SECTION 9 ...

Page 319: ... may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S...

Page 320: ...el type 2AZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 1MZ FE and 3MZ FE engines UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher is recommended See page 198 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 70 L...

Page 321: ...warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce ...

Page 322: ... which these systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or together can en...

Page 323: ...ow the instructions in Section 1 3 of this Owner s Manual will help ensure proper use of the occupant restraint systems and increase the safety they can provide to you and your family in the event of an accident Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them from time to time during your time of ownership of this vehicle New vehicle warranty Your new vehicl...

Page 324: ...ngine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects...

Page 325: ... violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Standard Installation of a mobile two way radio system As the installation of a mobile two way radio system...

Page 326: ...ts given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 287 and 219 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are this may cause an accident such as fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and s...

Page 327: ... 04Camry_U L O 0307 viii 2004 CAMRY from Jul 03 Prod OM33616U Important Information About Your Toyota ...

Page 328: ...lls you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle Re...

Page 329: ...s for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing into larger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include such things as spark...

Page 330: ... OM33616U WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U Seat Belt Warning ...

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