Toyota 2009 Camry Quick Reference Manual page 146

Starting on a steep uphill
STEP 1
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
STEP 2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
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windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
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especially slippery.
l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
n Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
For the first 186 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 994 miles (1600 km):
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• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
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Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
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Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (→P. 398)
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