Page 1 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1- 1 Overview of instruments and controls " Instrument panel overview " Instrument cluster overview " Indicator symbols on the instrument panel WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 2 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Instrument panel overview 1. Rear view mirror remote control levers 2. Side defroster outlets 3. Side vents 4. Instrument cluster 5. Center vents 6. Glove box 7. Electric moon roof switch and personal light 8. Garage door opener box or miscellaneous box 9.
Page 3 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1. Power rear view mirror control switch 2. Headlight and turn signal switch 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Clock 5. Emergency flasher switch 6. Car audio 7. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch 8.
Page 4 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Instrument cluster overview 1. Engine coolant temperature gauge 4. Speedometer 7. Tachometer 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Odometer and two trip meters 8. Trip meter reset knob indicator lights 6. Theft deterrent system/Engine 9. Low fuel level warning light 3.
Page 5 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Indicator symbols on the instrument panel (type A) (type A) ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Brake system warning light Anti-lock brake system warning light (type B) (type B) ∗ 1 ∗ 1 Seat belt reminder light Open door warning light ∗...
Page 6 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Traction control system indicator/warning Automatic transmission indicator lights ∗ 1 light Turn signal indicator lights Slip indicator light ∗ 1 : For details, see ”Service reminder indicators and warning Headlight high beam indicator light buzzers” in Chapter 1- 5. ∗...
Page 7: Instruments And Controls
If you should lose your keys or if you glove box and trunk. need additional keys, duplicates can be " Theft deterrent system made by a Toyota dealer using the key To protect things locked in the glove box " Fuel tank cap number.
Page 8 When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master key (black)—This key works in ponder chip, observe the following every lock. Your Toyota dealer will precautions: need it to make you a new key with built- in transponder chip.
Page 9 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under the direct sunlight.
Page 10 Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- " made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on except sponds to the registered ID code for number.
Page 11 MADE IN JAPAN Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: For your Toyota dealer to make you a This device complies with Part 15 of the new key with built- in transporter chip, FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 12 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Side doors Driver’s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN- SIDE LOCK BUTTON Insert the key into the keyhole and turn Move the lock button. To lock: Turn the key forward. To lock: Push the knob forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Page 13 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POW- CAUTION ER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch. Before driving, be sure that the doors To lock: Push the switch on the front side. closed locked, especially To unlock: Push the switch on the rear when small children are in the ve- side.
Page 14 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Wireless remote control Your vehicle has a wireless remote You have 30 seconds to open a door after control system that can lock or unlock using the wireless remote unlock feature. the doors, or activate the theft If a door is not opened by then, all the deterrent system from a distance within doors will be automatically locked again.
Page 15 Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed headlights and tail lights. information. Replace the transmitter batteries by the The ”PANIC” switch is used to deter ve- If the wireless remote control transmitter...
Page 16 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the 2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- 3. Put new transmitter batteries with neg- transmitter case. teries. ative (- ) side up. Close the transmitter case securely. NOTICE NOTICE Do not bend the terminals. z Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat- teries should be faced correctly.
Page 17 If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. If you lose your transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- dent. MODEL/FCC ID: GQ43VT7T ISC: 1470 K1361 MADE IN U.S.A.
Page 18 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Window CAUTION lock button To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following. " Always make sure the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely in- side the vehicle before you close the power windows.
Page 19 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Trunk lid— —Lock release lever CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. To open the trunk lid from the outside, To open the trunk lid from the driver’s insert the master key and turn it clock- seat, pull up on the lock release lever.
Page 20 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Luggage security system Hood This system deactivates the lock re- 2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the To open the hood: lease lever so that things locked in the master key and turn it counterclock- 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The trunk can be protected.
Page 21 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Theft deterrent system 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the 3. Hold the hood open by inserting the To deter the vehicle theft, The system auxiliary catch lever and lift support rod into the slot. is designed to give an alarm if any of hood.
Page 22 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U The system will automatically be set after If any of the door is unlocked without the 30 seconds. When the system is set, the key or wireless remote control transmitter indicator light will start flashing again. and the key is not in the ignition switch, all the doors will be automatically locked 4.
Page 23 When refueling, turn off the engine. If the system does not work properly, it. After removing the cap, hang it have it checked by your Toyota dealer. on the cap hanger. CAUTION It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh "...
Page 24 To operate the moon roof, use the several times. If the indicator lamp does switches beside the personal light. not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as The moon roof works when the ignition soon as possible. switch is in the ”ON” position. However,...
Page 25 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Tilting operation— " Always make sure nobody places To tilt up: Push the switch on the ”TILT his/her head, hands and other parts UP” side. of the body in the roof opening be- To lower: Push the switch on the ”SLIDE fore you close the roof.
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Page 27: Steering Wheel And Mirrors
WWW.MANUALS.WS Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions Seats Part 1 While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback pedals, steering wheel instrument upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- panel controls are within easy reach of INSTRUMENTS AND erly wear the seat belts provided.
Page 28 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Adjusting front seats 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER " While adjusting the seat, do not put Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat your hands under the seat or near to the desired position with slight body the moving parts. You may catch pressure and release the lever.
Page 29 WWW.MANUALS.WS Head restraints 3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING For your safety and comfort, adjust the KNOB head restraint before driving. Turn the knob either way. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. Front head restraint only—You can also move the head restraint forward or back- ward.
Page 30 WWW.MANUALS.WS Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow the child to stand up or CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats. An strained at all times with the seat belts...
Page 31 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A authorized Toyota CNG dealer. Do slow, easy motion will allow the belt to not use the seat until the seat belt extend, and you can move around freely.
Page 32 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION Take up Always make sure the shoulder belt slack is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be Too high 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.
Page 33 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear center seat belt CAUTION Lengthen " High- positioned belts loose- fitting belts both could cause serious injuries due to sliding un- der the lap belt during a collision or other unintended result. Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible.
Page 34 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Keep as low on hips as possible authorized Toyota CNG dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt Remove excess length of the belt and To release the belt, press the buckle- re- is fixed.
Page 35 Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for proper measurement and selec- tion of length. Additional ordering informa- tion is available at your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. To connect the extender to the seat CAUTION belt, insert the tab into the seat belt buckle so that the “PRESS”...
Page 36 " If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. Do The driver and front passenger’s seat This indicator comes on when the igni- not use the seat until the seat belt belt pretensioners are designed to be tion key is turned to the “ACC”...
Page 37 Do not perform any of the following may be released. This gas is harmless changes without consulting your and does not indicate that a fire is occur- authorized Toyota CNG dealer. Such ring. changes interfere with proper operation seat belt Once the seat belt pretensioner has been pretensioners in some cases.
Page 38 Contact your authorized belts. Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible In response to a severe frontal impact, to service the vehicle. the SRS airbags work together with the " The light does not come on when the seat belts to help prevent or reduce injury ignition key is turned to the “ACC”...
Page 39 A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment killed seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: " The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. "...
Page 40 WWW.MANUALS.WS If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy. Hitting a curb, Falling into or However, this threshold velocity will be edge of pavement jumping over a considerably higher if the vehicle strikes or hard material deep hole an object, such as a parked vehicle or...
Page 41 WWW.MANUALS.WS In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect A crash severe enough to inflate the air- deceleration and the system triggers the bags may break the windshield as the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction vehicle buckles. In vehicles with a pas- in the inflators momentarily fills the air- senger airbag the windshield may also be bags with non- toxic gas to help restrain...
Page 42 The front seat occupants can restraint system. Toyota strongly be killed or seriously injured by an recommends that all infants and inflating airbag if they do not wear children be placed in the rear seat the available seat belts.
Page 43 WWW.MANUALS.WS Move seat fully back " " " A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, tem should be allowed to put on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger the front seat only when it is un- the vehicle is in use.
Page 44 Toyota CNG dealer. Such wheel, column cover, front passen- changes interfere with proper ger airbag cover, front passenger operation of the SRS airbag system in airbag or airbag sensor assembly.
Page 45 Toyota CNG dealer. This SRS airbag system has a service In the following cases, contact your autho- reminder indicator to inform the driver of rized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as pos- operating problems. either sible: following conditions occurs, this indicates "...
Page 46 WWW.MANUALS.WS Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child " " Toyota strongly urges use of A forward- facing child restraint sys- restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which tem should be allowed to put on enough to use them.
Page 47 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small When not using the child restraint system, CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly keep it secured with the seat belt or place restrained on the seat with either the it in the trunk or somewhere other than "...
Page 48 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
Page 49 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 2- point type seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Run the center lap belt through or CAUTION around the infant seat following the An infant seat is used in rear- facing instructions provided by its manufactur- position only.
Page 50 Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- 2. While pressing the infant seat firmly mediately. Do not use the seat until CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, the seat belt is fixed. tighten the lap belt by pulling its free Push and pull the child restraint sys- end to hold the infant seat securely.
Page 51 WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button. A convertible seat is used in forward- facing and rear- facing position depend- Do not put a rear- facing child re- ing on the child’s age and size. When straint system on the rear seat if it installing, follow...
Page 52 Contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- 1. Run the center lap belt through or 2. While pressing convertible seat mediately. Do not use the seat until around the convertible seat following firmly against the seat cushion and the seat belt is fixed.
Page 53 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Installation with 3- point type seat belt 3. To remove the convertible seat, press (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle- release button. An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- tem in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 54 WWW.MANUALS.WS 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " CAUTION Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the infant seat following the straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided by its manufactur- " Never put a rear- facing child re- interferes with the lock mechanism er and insert the tab into the buckle...
Page 55 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, mediately. Do not use the seat until...
Page 56 WWW.MANUALS.WS 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward- belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear- facing position depend- Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to ing on the child’s age and size.
Page 57 WWW.MANUALS.WS Move seat fully back " " CAUTION A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear- facing child re- tem should be allowed to put on straint system on the rear seat if it " Never put a rear- facing child re- the front seat only when it is un- interferes with the lock mechanism straint system on the front seat be-...
Page 58 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is mediately. Do not use the seat until...
Page 59 WWW.MANUALS.WS 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle- release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
Page 60 WWW.MANUALS.WS Move seat fully back (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION 1. Sit the child on a booster seat. Run CAUTION the lap and shoulder belt through or A booster seat is used in forward- fac- around the booster seat and child fol- ing position only.
Page 61 Contact your is positioned across the center of authorized Toyota CNG dealer im- child’s shoulder. The belt should be mediately. Do not use the seat until kept away from child’s neck, but the seat belt is fixed. not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail-...
Page 62 WWW.MANUALS.WS Tilt steering wheel Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION " Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. " After adjusting the steering wheel, try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position. To change the steering wheel angle, Adjust the mirror so that you can just hold the steering wheel, pull up the...
Page 63 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Power rear view mirror control NOTICE CAUTION If ice should jam the mirror, do not " Do not adjust the mirror while the operate the control or scrape the mir- vehicle is moving. It may cause the ror face. Use a spray de- icer to free driver to mishandle the vehicle and the mirror.
Page 64 WWW.MANUALS.WS Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors— CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can just To block out glare, move the sun visor.
Page 65 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Vanity mirrors CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti- glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view. To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
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Page 67 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Seats Part 1 " While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Anti- glare inside rear view OPERATION OF hicle occupants should have the seatback mirror upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- INSTRUMENTS AND "...
Page 68 " After adjusting the seat position, death serious injury. Consult try sliding it forward and backward your Toyota dealer. to make sure it is locked in posi- " Do not use accessories tion. seats which cover the parts where "...
Page 69 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER 3. SEAT CUSHION HEIGHT ADJUSTING KNOB Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body Turn the knob either way. pressure and release the lever. 4.
Page 70 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION CAUTION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired To reduce the risk of sliding under direction. the lap belt during a collision, avoid Releasing the switch will stop the seat at reclining the seatback any more than that position.
Page 71 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Fold- down rear seat CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position: " Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in the proper position and are ready to use. "...
Page 72 Seat belts— Head restraints —Seat belt precautions For your safety and comfort, adjust the Toyota strongly urges that the driver and head restraint before driving. passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts To raise: Pull it up.
Page 73 Part 5.) Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the death in the event of sudden braking " Replace the belt assembly (includ- use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for or a collision.
Page 74 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat slow, easy motion will allow the belt to until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot extend, and you can move around freely.
Page 75 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U CAUTION CAUTION Take up " Always make sure the shoulder belt slack High- positioned belts is positioned across the center of loose- fitting belts both could cause your shoulder. The belt should be serious injuries due to sliding un- Too high kept away from your neck, but not der the lap belt during a collision...
Page 76 Please contact your local Toyota dealer so nally intended for. that the dealer can order the proper re- quired length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop- er measurement and selection of length.
Page 77 " If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat To connect the extender to the seat The driver and front passenger’s seat until the seat belt is fixed. It cannot...
Page 78 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U When a seat belt pretensioner is acti- vated, an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke- like gas may be released. This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur- ring.
Page 79 If either of the following conditions occurs, this ture indicates a malfunction of the airbags or z Attachment of a grille guard (bull pretensioners. Contact your Toyota dealer bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, soon possible service winches or any other equipment to vehicle.
Page 80 A driver or front passenger too close to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment killed seriously injured. Toyota strongly recommends that: " The driver sit as far back as pos- sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve- hicle. "...
Page 81 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If the severity of the impact is below the above threshold level, the SRS airbags may not deploy. However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or Collision from rear sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if it is involved in an underride...
Page 82 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U In a severe frontal impact, sensors detect deceleration and the system triggers the airbag inflators. Then a chemical reaction Hitting a curb, in the inflators momentarily fills the air- Falling into or edge of pavement bags with non- toxic gas to help restrain jumping over a or hard material the forward motion of the occupants.
Page 83 The front seat occupants can restraint system. Toyota strongly be killed or seriously injured by an recommends that all infants and inflating airbag if they do not wear children be placed in the rear seat the available seat belts.
Page 84 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U " instructions concerning installation of a child restraint sys- tem, see ”Child restraint” in this chapter. Move seat fully back " " Never put a rear- facing child re- A forward- facing child restraint sys- straint system on the front seat be- tem should be allowed to put on cause the force of the rapid infla- the front seat only when it is un-...
Page 85 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U " " " Do not sit on the edge of the seat Do not allow a child to stand up, Do not put objects or your pets on or lean over the dashboard when or to kneel on the front passenger or in front of the dashboard or the vehicle is in use.
Page 86 Contact your the front end Toyota dealer as soon as possible to z Repairs made on or near the front service the vehicle. fenders, front end structure, con- "...
Page 87 SRS side airbags NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) side airbags are designed to pro- "...
Page 88 ’99camry U CAUTION SRS side airbags inflate with consid- erable force. To avoid potential death or serious injury during inflation of a side airbag, Toyota strongly recom- mends that the driver and front pas- senger; " Wear their seat belt "...
Page 89 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U There may be the case that the SRS side airbags will not activate with such an im- pact in which the occupant wearing the seat belt correctly would not get serious injury. Collision from the rear The SRS side airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment gets a severe impact from the side.
Page 90 When the airbags inflate, they produce a belt systems. The front seat occu- restraint system. Toyota strongly fairly loud noise and release some smoke pants can be killed or seriously in- recommends that all infants and and residue along with non- toxic gas.
Page 91 Consult your Toyota dealer. Failure to follow these instructions " " Do not lean against the front door Do not attach a cup holder or any can result in death or serious inju- when the vehicle is in use.
Page 92 Modification of the side structure of This side airbag system has In the following cases, contact your Toyota the passenger compartment service reminder indicator to inform the dealer as soon as possible: z Repairs made on or near the con- driver of operating problems.
Page 93 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of child " NOTICE Toyota strongly urges use of restraint systems children small proper child restraint system which enough to use them. Do not disconnect the battery cables conforms to the size of the child, before contacting your Toyota dealer.
Page 94 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small " A forward- facing child restraint sys- CAUTION child or baby must itself be properly tem should be allowed to put on restrained on the seat with the lap por- "...
Page 95 Toyota dealer. event of a sudden stop or accident. " CRS installation kit (Part No.
Page 96 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Built- in child restraint The built- in child restraint system mainly consists of a child seat integrated in the rear seat and 5- point seat belts. Refer to the illustration to become familiar with the parts of the system. This child restraint system conforms to U.S.
Page 97 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U This child restraint is designed for use " CAUTION Keep the belts clean and dry. If only by children who weigh between 10 they need cleaning, use a mild soap and 30 kg (22.1 and 66.1 pounds), and Make sure the child is securely re- solution or lukewarm water.
Page 98 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1. Remove the head restraint and upper 2. Insert the head restraint and upper 3. While pulling the seat belt release pad by pressing the head restraint pad into the storage bag. Then place strap (black), pull both shoulder lock release button and pulling up...
Page 99 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 4. Compress the shoulder belt clip to 5. Pull down the seatback part of the 6. Press the removable pad against the separate the right and left shoulder removable pad. Make sure the child’s fastener tapes and install the pad to belts.
Page 100 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U " Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tabs and buckle. " If the seat belt does not function normally, cannot protect your child from injury. Contact your Toy- ota dealer immediately.
Page 101 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 9. Pull the seat belt adjustment strap 10. To release the child from the seat 11. To store the built- in child restraint, (gray tab) firmly until the shoulder belts, separate the shoulder belts fasten the shoulder belt clip and re- belts are snugly adjusted around the then press the buckle release button.
Page 102 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into CAUTION the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. Before using the vehicle’s seat belt, (A) Infant seat make sure the head restraint and up- (B) Convertible seat per pad is reinstalled.
Page 103 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Installation with 3- point type seat belt (C) Booster seat (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION An infant seat is used in rear- facing position only. " Never put a rear- facing child re- straint system on the front seat be- cause the force of the rapid infla- tion of the passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the...
Page 104 Contact your 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through Toyota dealer immediately. Do not " Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the infant seat following the use the seat until the seat belt is...
Page 105 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly CAUTION in the lock mode. When the belt is against the seat cushion and seatback, then retracted even slightly, it cannot let the shoulder belt retract as far as Push and pull the child restraint sys- be extended.
Page 106 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 4. To remove the infant seat, press the (B) CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION buckle- release button and allow the A convertible seat is used in forward- belt to retract completely. The belt will facing and rear- facing position depend- "...
Page 107 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Move seat fully back 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through " " A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not put a rear- facing child re- or around the convertible seat following tem should be allowed to put on straint system on the rear seat if it instructions provided...
Page 108 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it 3. While pressing convertible seat Toyota dealer immediately. Do not in the lock mode. When the belt is firmly against the seat cushion and use the seat until the seat belt is...
Page 109 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 4. To remove the convertible seat, press (C) BOOSTER SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION the buckle- release button and allow the A booster seat is used in forward- fac- belt to retract completely. The belt will ing position only. Push and pull the child restraint sys- move freely again and be ready to tem in different directions to be sure...
Page 110 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U CAUTION " Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from child’s neck, but not falling off child’s shoulder. Fail- ure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a col- lision.
Page 111 Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed. 2. To remove the child restraint system, If your child restraint system requires press the buckle- release button and al- the use of a top strap, latch the hook low the belt to retract.
Page 112 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Anchor Bolt Anchor bracket Bolt Anchor bracket Bolt bracket 345 mm Spacer (13.6 in.) Spacer Spacer 100 mm 100 mm (4.0 in.) (4.0 in.) 185 mm (7.3 in.) TYPE A Outside anchors— TYPE B On the filler panel behind the rear seat a.
Page 113 3 anchor locations shown in the illustra- tion. If your child restraint system does not provide any of the necessary parts, ask your Toyota dealer. (See ”—Child restraint system”.) Outside anchors— To change the steering wheel angle, hold the steering wheel, pull up the a.
Page 114 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION CAUTION " " Do not adjust the steering wheel Do not adjust the mirror while the while the vehicle is moving. vehicle is moving. It may cause the " driver to mishandle the vehicle and After adjusting the steering wheel, an accident may occur resulting in try moving it up and down to make...
Page 115 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Rear view mirror remote —Power rear view mirror control control NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de- icer to free the mirror. To adjust the rear view mirror, simply To adjust a mirror, use the switches.
Page 116 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Anti- glare inside rear view mirror Sun visors— CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries. Adjust the mirror so that you can just To block out glare, move the sun visor.
Page 117 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Vanity mirrors CAUTION Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1. It can cover the anti- glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear view. To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the sun visor and open the cover.
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Page 119 WWW.MANUALS.WS Fuel gauge Part 1 This gauge indicates the amount of fuel OPERATION OF remaining in the tank is calculated from the pressure of the natural gas and the INSTRUMENTS AND temperature inside the tank. The actual CONTROLS— amount may be slightly above or below that indicated, depending on the outside temperature and environment.
Page 120 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer " Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic. " Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.
Page 121 Stop and check. This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. 1. Odometer—It shows the total distance Take vehicle to the vehicle has been driven. authorized Toyota 2. Two trip meters—They show two differ- CNG dealer. distances independently driven since the last time each trip meter was set to zero.
Page 122 (c) Discharge Warning Light adequately, drive cautiously This light warns that the battery is being nearest authorized Toyota CNG dealer discharged. or shop for repairs. If it comes on while you are driving, there is a problem somewhere in the charging system.
Page 123 (f) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light ing, have your vehicle checked by your This lamp warns that there is a problem authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as This light warns that the engine oil pres- somewhere in your engine or automatic sure is too low.
Page 124 Have it system. Contact your authorized Toyota checked by your authorized Toyota CNG CNG dealer as soon as possible to ser- dealer as soon as possible. vice the vehicle. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 125 WWW.MANUALS.WS Ignition switch with steering lock Part 1 You must push in the key to turn the key OPERATION OF from “ACC” to the “LOCK” position. The selector lever must be put in the “P” posi- INSTRUMENTS AND tion before pushing the key. CONTROLS—...
Page 126 WWW.MANUALS.WS Automatic transmission Lock release button Overdrive switch To prevent misshifting For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission Parking, engine starting and key removal position ON position (Shifting into overdrive Reverse position possible) Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine OFF position braking...
Page 127 WWW.MANUALS.WS Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake Vehicles with cruise control When the lock system to minimize the possibility of pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal cruise control is being used, even if you incorrect operation.
Page 128 WWW.MANUALS.WS (e) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to overrev the en- 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to Always keep your foot on the brake gine. Watch the tachometer to keep securely apply the parking brake.
Page 129 WWW.MANUALS.WS Parking brake (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, CAUTION consider other ways such as tow- ing. your vehicle becomes stuck snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may (h) If you cannot shift the selector le- attempt to rock your vehicle free by ver out of “P”...
Page 130 WWW.MANUALS.WS Cruise control The cruise control allows you to cruise CAUTION the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off Before driving, be sure the parking the accelerator pedal. brake is fully released and the park- Your cruising speed can be maintained up ing brake reminder light is off.
Page 131 RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED satisfactory, tap the lever up for a faster Toyota CNG dealer at the earliest opportu- speed, or tap it down for a slower speed. nity. If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling Each tap changes the set speed by 1.6...
Page 132 The indicator light does not come on. " The indicator light flashes again. " The indicator light goes out after it comes on. If this is the case, contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer and have your vehicle inspected. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 133 Using your audio system— Reference —Some basics Part 1 This section describes some of the basic OPERATION OF features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- INSTRUMENTS AND tem. CONTROLS— Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC”...
Page 134 WWW.MANUALS.WS TONE AND BALANCE YOUR RADIO ANTENNA For details about your system’s tone and NOTICE balance controls, see the description of your own system. Attaching the film (especially conduc- tive or metallic type) on the rear Tone glass will noticeably reduce the sensi- How good an audio program sounds to tivity of the radio.
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Page 136 WWW.MANUALS.WS 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push “AM” to switch the AM band. “AM” Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn ward a cassette tape.
Page 137 When the audio is set into compact disc If the malfunction is not rectified, take operation, the display shows the track or, your vehicle to your authorized Toyota track and disc number currently being CNG dealer. played. Each time you push “CD”, the system changes between single disc play- er and automatic changer.
Page 138 WWW.MANUALS.WS RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) Push “FM” to switch the FM band. “FM1” There are two random features—you can There are two repeat features—you can or “FM2” will appear on the display. This either listen to the tracks on all the com- either replay a disc track or a whole com- system allows you to set twelve FM sta- pact discs in the magazine in random or-...
Page 139 WWW.MANUALS.WS SCAN Compact disc player ST (Stereo reception) display Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- Your radio automatically changes to stereo ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or reception when a stereo broadcast is re- You can either scan all the frequencies on scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ceived.
Page 140 Tuning lem with your radio: To ensure the correct audio system Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio operation: (ETR). Push and release the “ ” (up) or z Be careful not to spill beverages “"”...
Page 141 WWW.MANUALS.WS Use high- quality cassettes. " Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low- quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere—especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto- reversing.
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Page 143 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Headlights and turn signals Part 1 OPERATION OF NOTICE INSTRUMENTS AND To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the lights on CONTROLS— for a long period when the engine is not running. Chapter 1- 4 Daytime running light system Lights, Wipers and The headlights turn on at reduced intensi-...
Page 144 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U The daytime running light control sensor High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS is on the top of the passenger’s side the headlights on and push the lever away To signal a turn, push the headlight/ instrument panel.
Page 145 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To turn on the emergency flashers, To adjust the brightness of the instru- push the switch.
Page 146 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Interior light Ignition switch light Personal light To turn on the interior light, slide the For easy access to the ignition switch, To turn on the personal light, push the switch. the ignition switch light comes on when switch.
Page 147 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Windshield wipers and Rear window and outside washer rear view mirror defoggers To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts.
Page 148 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U CAUTION Since the mirror surfaces can get hot keep your hands off 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.
Page 149 Gauges, Meters and The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does Service reminder not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Low fuel level indicators soon as possible. warning light "...
Page 150 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Engine coolant temperature gauge Tachometer " Idling for a long period with the air conditioning on in stop- and- go traffic. " Towing a trailer. NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.
Page 151 Take vehicle to since the last time each trip meter was Toyota dealer. set to zero. You can use one trip meter to calculate the fuel economy and the other to Low fuel level Fill up tank.
Page 152 The light should go off. Take vehicle to Low brake fluid level warning Take vehicle to Toyota dealer (type A) Toyota dealer. If this light comes on and stays on while immediately. you are driving, slow down and pull off the road.
Page 153 (c) Discharge Warning Light case c, have your vehicle checked/re- This light warns that the battery is being Do not drive the vehicle with the paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as discharged. warning light on—even for one block. possible.
Page 154 ”Adding washer fluid” in Chapter 7- 3.) ing, have your vehicle checked by your (j) SRS Airbag Warning Light Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (l) ”TRAC OFF” Indicator/Warning Light This light will come on when the igni- The light will come on when the ignition tion key is turned to the ”ACC”...
Page 155 Have it the ignition key in the ”ACC” or ”LOCK” checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as position. possible. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICA- TORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1.
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Page 157 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Ignition switch with steering lock Part 1 You must push in the key to turn the key OPERATION OF from ”ACC” to the ”LOCK” position. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, INSTRUMENTS AND the selector lever must be put in the ”P” CONTROLS—...
Page 158 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ”ON” position if the engine is not running. The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 159 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Automatic transmission Lock release button Overdrive switch To prevent misshifting For selecting either a three- speed or four- speed transmission Parking, engine starting and key removal postition ON position (Shifting into overdrive Reverse position possible) Neutral position Normal driving position Position for engine OFF position...
Page 160 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Your automatic transmission has a shift 3. Release the parking brake and brake Vehicles with cruise control When the lock system to minimize the possibility of pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal cruise control is being used, even if you incorrect operation.
Page 161 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U (e) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to overrev the en- 2. Pull the parking brake lever up fully to Always keep your foot on the brake gine. Watch the tachometer to keep securely apply the parking brake.
Page 162 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Manual transmission (g) Rocking your vehicle if stuck z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times, CAUTION consider other ways such as tow- ing. your vehicle becomes stuck snow, mud, sand, etc., then you may (h) If you cannot shift the selector le- attempt to rock your vehicle free by ver out of ”P”...
Page 163 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Parking brake gear km/h (mph) Good driving practice 1 to 2 or 2 to 1 24 (15) " If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put 2 to 3 or 3 to 2 40 (25) the transmission in neutral, release the 3 to 4 or 4 to 3 64 (40) clutch pedal momentarily, and then try...
Page 164 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control allows you to cruise brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off To set: Pull up the lever. For better hold- the accelerator pedal.
Page 165 Toyota deal- the set speed. When you release it, the er at the earliest opportunity. vehicle will return to the speed set prior RESETTING AT A FASTER SPEED to the acceleration.
Page 166 To decrease the vehicle speed, reset to a slower speed If this is the case, contact your Toyota with the cruise control lever or depress dealer and have your vehicle inspected. the brake pedal. If you use the brake pedal, cruise control is cancelled.
Page 167 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Car audio system— —Reference Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS— Chapter 1- 7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system · · Type 1: AM FM ETR radio/cassette player/ Type 3: AM FM ETR radio/cassette player/ Car audio system compact disc auto changer controller compact disc auto changer controller...
Page 168 —Using your audio system: some basics This section describes some of the basic TONE AND BALANCE features on Toyota audio systems. Some For details about your system’s tone and information may not pertain to your sys- balance controls, see the description of tem.
Page 169 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U YOUR RADIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc, gently push it in NOTICE with the label side up. (The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side Attaching the film (especially conduc- is down.) The compact disc player will tive or metallic type) on the rear play from track 1 through the end of the...
Page 170 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Using your audio system: controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 171 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM” Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn...
Page 172 If the malfunction is not rectified, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” er and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- DISC "...
Page 173 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U ∗ RAND (Random) Dolby B NR Push ”FM” to switch the FM band. ”FM1” There are two random features—you can If you are listening to a tape that was or ”FM2” will appear on the display. This either listen to the tracks on all the com- recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction,...
Page 174 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U RPT (Repeat) SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
Page 175 Your radio automatically changes to stereo Tuning reception when a stereo broadcast is re- Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the (ETR). Push and release the ” ” (up) or signal becomes weak, the radio reduces ”"”...
Page 176 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 177 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AUDIO CONTROL / MODE (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Manual tone adjustment function— If you want to fast forward or reverse tune in radio stations. through a compact disc track, push and This knob is used to adjust the tone hold in the fast forward or reverse button.
Page 178 If the malfunction is not rectified, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- DISC "...
Page 179 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) SCAN There are two random features—you can There are two repeat features—you can Radio either listen to the tracks on all the com- either replay a disc track or a whole com- You can either scan all the frequencies on pact discs in the magazine in random or- pact disc.
Page 180 Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the (ETR).
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Page 182 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push ”AM” to switch the AM band. ”AM” Cassette Player tune in radio stations. will appear on the display. Push the fast forward button to fast for- To preset a station to a button: Tune in If the audio system is off, you can turn...
Page 183 If the malfunction is not rectified, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd” er and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- DISC "...
Page 184 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U ∗ MTL (Metal) Display RAND (Random) Dolby B NR If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette There are two random features—you can If you are listening to a tape that was tape is put in the cassette player, the either listen to the tracks on all the com- recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction,...
Page 185 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U RPT (Repeat) Compact disc auto changer only— To scan all the frequencies: Quickly push and release ”SCAN”. If you Cassette Player Repeating a disc: hear a beep, you held the button too long, Push and hold ”RPT” until you hear a Push ”RPT”...
Page 186 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Compact disc auto changer only— Cassette Player The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks Scanning for the first tracks of all the By using this button, you can skip up or remaining on the current cassette side.
Page 187 ST (Stereo reception) display TUNE (Tuning) Your radio automatically changes to stereo Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio reception when a stereo broadcast is re- (ETR). Push and release the ” ” (up) or ceived. ”ST” appears on the display. If the ”"”...
Page 188 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U "Type 4 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 189 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AM FM (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push ”AM FM” to switch between the AM Cassette Player tune in radio stations. and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will Push the fast forward button to fast for- appear on the display.
Page 190 If the malfunction is not rectified, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”FAd” disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- DISC "...
Page 191 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U ∗ PROG (Program) Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Dolby B NR Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” Push ”PROG” to select the other side of If you are listening to a tape that was will appear on the display.
Page 192 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
Page 193 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U SEEK (Seeking) When counting the number of tracks you SKIP want to rewind, remember to count the Radio The skip feature allows you to fast for- current track as well. For example, if you ward past long stretches of blank tape. In the seek mode, the radio finds and want to rewind to a song that is two be- This is especially useful at the end of...
Page 194 TUNE (Tuning) Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Push and release the ” ” (up) or ”"” (down) side of ”TUNE” to step up or down the station band. (If you hear a beep, you held the button too long and the radio will go into the seek mode.)
Page 195 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U "Type 5 Details of specific buttons, controls, and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 196 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) AM FM (Reverse/Fast forward buttons) These buttons are used to preset and Push ”AM FM” to switch between the AM Cassette Player tune in radio stations. and FM bands. ”AM”, ”FM1” or ”FM2” will Push the fast forward button to fast for- appear on the display.
Page 197 If the malfunction is not rectified, take CONTROL / MODE” repeatedly until ”BAL” disc player and automatic changer. your vehicle to your Toyota dealer. appears on the display. Then turn the If the player malfunctions, your audio sys- DISC "...
Page 198 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U ∗ PROG (Program) Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Dolby B NR Quickly push and release ”RAND”. ”RAND” Push ”PROG” to select the other side of If you are listening to a tape that was will appear on the display.
Page 199 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Compact Disc Player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—you can Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- either replay a disc track or a whole com- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on pact disc.
Page 200 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U SEEK (Seeking) When counting the number of tracks you SKIP want to rewind, remember to count the Radio The skip feature allows you to fast for- current track as well. For example, if you ward past long stretches of blank tape. In the seek mode, the radio finds and want to rewind to a song that is two be- This is especially useful at the end of...
Page 201 Station swapping—If the FM signal you AM signals. And of course, radio signals Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio are listening to is interrupted or weak- have a limited range, and the farther you (ETR).
Page 202 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Use high- quality cassettes. Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low- quality cassette tapes can cause the upper atmosphere—especially at night. many problems, including poor sound, These reflected signals can interfere with inconsistent playing speed, those received directly from the radio sta- constant auto- reversing.
Page 203 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If moisture gets into your compact disc CAUTION player, you may not hear any sound even though your compact disc player Compact disc players use invisible la- appears to be working. Remove the ser beam which could cause hazard- disc from the player and wait until it radiation exposure directed...
Page 204 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Air conditioning system— —Controls 1. ”A/C” Button 2. Air Intake Selector 3. Air Flow Selector 4. Temperature Selector 5. Fan Speed Selector WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 205 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Fan speed selector For details about air flow selector settings, see the illustration after ”A/C” button. Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to the right to increase, to the left to de- Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind- crease.
Page 206 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Move the lever to select the air source. 1. Recirculate—Recirculates the air inside the vehicle.
Page 207 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Page 208 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Heating Air conditioning Defogging For best results, set controls to: For best results, set controls to: The inside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM Temperature—Towards COLD Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF”...
Page 209 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Side vents Defrosting The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls to: Fan speed—Any setting except ”OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM (red zone) Air intake—FRESH (outside air) Air flow—WINDSHIELD Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind- shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly.
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Page 211 If leaking fuel is ignited, " Brake pad wear limit indicators an explosion or fire could occur, " Luggage stowage precautions causing death or serious injury. " Your Toyota’s identification " Theft prevention labels " Suspension and chassis " Types of tires WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 212 Toyota Have the fuel system checked and main- vice limit date of the tank. Do not re- CNG dealer as soon as possible. tained by your authorized Toyota CNG move or paint over the labels. dealer. See instructions on fuel...
Page 213 You must once and then start it. The fuel flow from your authorized Toyota CNG dealer ensure that the tank is checked and the tank will also be shut off automatically as soon as possible.
Page 214 WWW.MANUALS.WS Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converter If you plan to drive your Toyota in CAUTION another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration " Keep people and combustible mate- laws. rials away from the exhaust pipe Second, confirm the availability of the cor- while the engine is running.
Page 215 The exhaust gases cannot z Avoid racing the engine. periodic inspections required by the escape, making this a particularly Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For dangerous situation. z Do not push- start or pull- start your scheduled maintenance information, "...
Page 216 WWW.MANUALS.WS Facts about engine oil consumption " FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Oil is also used to lubricate the stems " Keep the trunk lid closed while of the intake valves. Some of this oil Engine oil has the primary functions of driving.
Page 217 CAUTION function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked Do not drive your vehicle with only a regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil single brake system. Have...
Page 218 WWW.MANUALS.WS " You may hear a sound in the engine Even though the anti- lock brake sys- CAUTION compartment for a few seconds when the tem is operating, a driver cannot main- engine is started or just after the vehicle tain full control on certain slippery road "...
Page 219 Have your vehicle checked by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer as soon as possible. “ABS” warning light The brake pad wear limit indicators on...
Page 220 WWW.MANUALS.WS Your Toyota’s identification— Luggage stowage precautions —CNG identification When stowing luggage or cargo in the NOTICE vehicle, observe the following: " z Ensure that all luggage placed in Put luggage or cargo in the trunk when trunk is secure.
Page 221 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 number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 222 WWW.MANUALS.WS Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Types of tires Your new vehicle carries theft preven- Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 56 hicle is originally equipped with. mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). 1.
Page 223 WWW.MANUALS.WS CAUTION " Do not mix summer and all season tires on your vehicle as this can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics, resulting in loss of con- trol. " Do not use tires other than the manufacturer’s designated tires, and never mix tires or wheels of the sizes different from the originally equipped tires and wheels.
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Page 225 WWW.MANUALS.WS How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking Part 3 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. STARTING AND fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.
Page 226 If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road If the engine stalls... and call your authorized Toyota CNG Simply restart it, using the correct proce- dealer for assistance. dure given in normal starting.
Page 227 When it is extremely cold, we recommend reduce your speed and downshift. wet, your vehicle will require a to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to Remember, if you ride the brakes longer stopping distance, provide protection down to about -50 C...
Page 228 Toyota CNG dealer—he will be pleased to release. safety and the safety of others, you must help. Keep ice and snow from accumulating not overload your vehicle or trailer.
Page 229 WWW.MANUALS.WS " " Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- The load on either the front or rear ent weight capacities established by axle resulting from distribution of the hitch manufacturer. Even though the gross vehicle weight on both the vehicle may be physically capa- axles must not exceed the Gross ble of towing a higher weight, the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed...
Page 230 Lubricate the hitch aged or separated. For correct safety ball with a light coat of grease. chain procedures, follow the hitch or " Toyota recommends removing the trail- trailer manufacturer’s recommenda- er hitch whenever you are not towing tions.
Page 231 " " " Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are Toyota recommends that you do not Check that your vehicle remains level properly inflated. Adjust the tire pres- tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a when a loaded or unloaded trailer is...
Page 232 WWW.MANUALS.WS " " " Backing with a trailer is difficult and Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. In order to maintain engine braking effi- requires practice. Grip the bottom of The trailer could hit your vehicle in a ciency do not use overdrive. the steering wheel and move your hand tight turn.
Page 233 WWW.MANUALS.WS How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too 1. Apply the brakes and hold. Getting more kilometers/mileage from a CAUTION liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- easy. It will help make your vehicle last der both the vehicle and trailer wheels.
Page 234 WWW.MANUALS.WS " " Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION a gear position suitable for the road on alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and which you are travelling. slow down on rough roads. Improper Never turn off the engine to coast "...
Page 235 If the light is O.K., but the engine still will not start, it needs adjustment or repair. " If you lose your keys Call your authorized Toyota CNG dealer or " If you suspect the fuel is leaking a qualified repair shop.
Page 236 Call your authorized which is poisonous and corrosive. Toyota CNG dealer or a qualified repair Wear protective safety glasses when shop for assistance. jump starting, and avoid spilling acid on your skin, clothing, or ve- NOTICE hicle.
Page 237 WWW.MANUALS.WS JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Discharged 1. If the booster battery is installed in Jumper cable battery another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. Booster 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs battery from the booster and discharged batter- ies.
Page 238 WWW.MANUALS.WS If your engine stalls while driving 5. Start your engine in the normal way. If your engine stalls while driving... After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping for several minutes with the accelerator a straight line.
Page 239 Call your authorized Wait until the steam subsides before Toyota CNG dealer for assistance. opening the hood. If there is no coolant boiling over or steam, leave the engine 5. If there are no obvious leaks, check running and make sure the electric the coolant reservoir.
Page 240 WWW.MANUALS.WS If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping " NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in “P”.
Page 241 " The compact spare tire was de- The compact spare tire is identified by the signed especially for your Toyota. distinctive wheel design and color and Do not use it on any other vehicle. special wording “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”...
Page 242 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: tire. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1. Remove the spare tire cover. 1. Wheel nut wrench until the jack is free.
Page 243 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament —Loosening wheel nuts 2. Block the wheel diagonally opposite 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. the flat tire to keep the vehicle from Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- rolling when it is jacked up.
Page 244 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed.
Page 245 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Changing wheels —Reinstalling wheel nuts 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a tight. wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it Reinstall the wheel nuts (tapered end in- without good metal- to- metal contact at the...
Page 246 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 9. Lower the vehicle completely and 10.
Page 247 If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— placed tire. you to have it done by your authorized Toyota CNG dealer or a commercial tow Adjust the air pressure to the specification —From front truck service. In consultation with them, designed in Part 8.
Page 248 If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE you to have it done by your authorized NOTICE Toyota CNG dealer or a commercial tow Never tow a vehicle with an automatic truck service. Do not tow with sling type truck, ei-...
Page 249 WWW.MANUALS.WS If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever CAUTION CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve- If the engine is not running, the pow- hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic er assist for the brakes and steering driving maneuvers which would place will not work so steering and braking excessive stress on the emergency will be much harder than usual.
Page 250 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate, your autho- rized Toyota CNG dealer can still open the door for you, using their special tools. If you must break a window to get in, we...
Page 251 If you suspect a fuel leakage, do manual shut off valve and have your ve- not park the vehicle in an enclosed hicle serviced by your authorized Toyota area such as a garage, CNG dealer as soon as possible. leaked fuel may fill the area and If, due to a collision or similar circum- cause a fire or explosion.
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Page 253 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Clock Part 1 The digital clock indicates the time. OPERATION OF The key must be in the ”ACC” or ”ON” INSTRUMENTS AND position. To reset the hour: Push the ”H” button. CONTROLS— To reset the minutes: Push the ”M” button. If the electrical power source has been Chapter 1- 8 disconnected from the clock, the time dis-...
Page 254 If the engine is not running, the key must be in the ”ACC” position. Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or equivalent for replacement. ASHTRAYS To use the ashtray, open out.
Page 255 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Glove box Garage door opener box z Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the ap- propriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any liquid into the out- let may cause electrical failure or short circuits.
Page 256 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Remove the paper strip covering the adhe- Please note if transmitter has wire clip for Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac- sive on back side of loop and adhere loop sun visor, this clip must be removed prior ing inside of box into the box.
Page 257 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Remove spacers from the center panel. When the garage door opener transmitter If the center panel does not contact with Place the largest spacer on the pin that is properly installed, you can operate the your garage door opener transmitter: would be below transmitter button when transmitter by pushing the center panel of "...
Page 258 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U CAUTION " To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the garage door opener box closed while driving. " Keep the remained spacers away from children. The miscellaneous box and garage door Installing the cover—...
Page 259 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Miscellaneous box Auxiliary box Cup holder Front To use the box, open it as shown To use the box, pull on the handle. above. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed...
Page 260 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Traction control system The cup holder is designed for holding AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL SYS- cups drink- cans securely holes. The traction control system automatical- Front: To use the holder, open the lid. ly helps control the spinning of the Rear: To use the holder, pull it out.
Page 261 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U When getting the vehicle out of mud or CAUTION new snow, etc. the traction control system will help operate to prevent the wheels Under certain slippery road condi- from spinning. tions, full traction of the vehicles and power to the front wheels may not be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation.
Page 262 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole, then it is designed for use with a Make sure the floor mat is properly locking clip. Fix the floor mat with locking placed on the floor carpet.
Page 263 1600 km (1000 miles) can add To help prevent gas station mix- ups, your YOUR TOYOTA to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open- your vehicle: ing. The special nozzle on pumps with "...
Page 264 If it is severe, this will mance and better protection of your en- If you use gasohol in your Toyota, be lead to engine damage. gine. sure that it is unleaded, has an octane If your engine knocks...
Page 265 ’99camry U Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converters GASOLINES QUALITY If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country... In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems caused by the partic- First, comply with the vehicle registration ular gasoline that you are using.
Page 266 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U NOTICE CAUTION A large amount of unburned gases " Keep people and combustible mate- flowing into the three- way catalytic rials away from the exhaust pipe converter may cause it to overheat while the engine is running. The and create a fire hazard.
Page 267 " If you smell exhaust fumes in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, vehicle, drive with windows dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of open and the trunk lid closed.
Page 268 " Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston More oil is consumed by high- speed driv- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil ing and frequent acceleration and decel- level be checked every time you refuel is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- eration.
Page 269 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Twin ground electrode platinum- tipped spark plugs Brake system TANDEM MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CAUTION SYSTEM The tandem master cylinder brake system " Do not pump the brake pedal if the is a hydraulic system with two separate engine stalls.
Page 270 Contact your Toyota dealer as viding vehicle control, it is still important soon as possible to service the vehicle. to drive with all due care, because the "...
Page 271 Locating the weight as far for- sudden braking or braking on slippery ward as possible helps maintain bal- road surfaces. Have your vehicle checked ance. by your Toyota dealer as soon as pos- " sible. For better fuel economy, do not carry unneeded weight.
Page 272 This is the primary identification number ing, and impair the driver’s control for your Toyota. It is used in registering of the vehicle. In an accident they the ownership of your vehicle. may injure the vehicle occupants.
Page 273 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Engine number Theft prevention labels The engine number is stamped on the Your new vehicle carries theft preven- engine block as shown. tion labels which are approximately 56 mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles.
Page 274 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Suspension and chassis Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your ve- CAUTION CAUTION hicle is originally equipped with. 1. Summer tires " Do not modify the suspension/chassis Do not mix summer and all season Summer tires are high- speed capability with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
Page 275 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking the engine oil level Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF CAUTION Low level Full level MAINTENANCE— Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold. Chapter 7- 2 If the oil level is below or only slightly Engine and Chassis above the low level line, add engine oil of the same type as already in the en- "...
Page 276 WWW.MANUALS.WS Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API grade SJ, “Energy- Conserving” Either or both API registered marks are or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use. Recommended viscosity (SAE): The API Service Symbol is located any- where on the outside of the container.
Page 277 We recommend to use 50% solution for CAUTION voir when the engine is cold. The cool- your Toyota, to provide protection down to ant level is satisfactory if it is between about -35_C (- 31_F). When it is extreme- To prevent burning yourself, do not the “FULL”...
Page 278 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once Open opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, and excess moisture can cause a If cold dangerous loss of braking. O.K. Close If hot O.K.
Page 279 If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your authorized Toyota CNG level. CAUTION dealer. The recommended cold tire pressures, tire The following instructions for checking...
Page 280 REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built- in as soon as possible. tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the when the tires need replacement.
Page 281 Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear tires be To equalize the wear and help extend replaced at a time as a set. tire life, Toyota recommends that you See “If you have a flat tire”...
Page 282 If you need snow tires, select the same TIRE CHAIN SELECTION lower. size, construction and load capacity as Use the tire chains of correct size and " the original tires on your Toyota. Drive carefully avoiding bumps, type. holes, and sharp turns, which may Do not use tires other than those men- Use SAE Class “S”...
Page 283 This must be observed on compact spare tires, too. Correct replacement wheels are available at your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling, wheel and bear- ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-...
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Page 285 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking Part 3 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. STARTING AND fore entering it. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- DRIVING 2.
Page 286 See ”If your vehicle will not start” in Part ing brake pulled. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 287 When it is extremely cold, we recommend reduce your speed and downshift. wet, your vehicle will require a to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to Remember, if you ride the brakes longer stopping distance, provide protection down to about -50 C...
Page 288 Your safety and satisfaction depend harder starting. If you are not sure about not use the parking brake, or snow or on the proper use of correct equipment which oil to use, call your Toyota deal- water accumulated in and around the cautious driving habits.
Page 289 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U WEIGHT LIMITS " Trailer hitch assemblies have differ- Before towing, make sure the total trailer ent weight capacities established by weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle the hitch manufacturer. Even though weight and trailer tongue load are all with- the vehicle may be physically capa- in the limits.
Page 290 Certification Label. hitch manufacturer. Lubricate the hitch ball with a light coat of grease. " Toyota recommends removing the trail- er hitch whenever you are not towing Tongue load a trailer to reduce the possibility of 100 = 9 to 11%...
Page 291 220 (2.2, 32) BREAK- IN SCHEDULE CAUTION Rear 220 (2.2, 32) " Toyota recommends that you do not " " The trailer tires should be inflated to tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a If the total trailer weight exceeds...
Page 292 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U " " PRE- TOWING SAFETY CHECK Backing with a trailer is difficult and Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. " requires practice. Grip the bottom of The trailer could hit your vehicle in a Check that your vehicle remains level the steering wheel and move your hand tight turn.
Page 293 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U " In order to maintain engine braking effi- 1. Apply the brakes and hold. CAUTION ciency do not use fifth gear (manual 2. Have someone place wheel blocks un- transmission) or overdrive (automatic der both the vehicle and trailer wheels. "...
Page 294 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer, too " " Getting more kilometers/mileage from a Avoid engine lug or overrevving. Use Keep front wheels in proper liter/gallon of fuel is easy—just take it a gear position suitable for the road on alignment.
Page 295 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 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 297 WWW.MANUALS.WS Checking battery condition— —Precautions Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF " CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If MAINTENANCE— BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...
Page 298 If the terminal connections are loose, Have battery tighten their clamp nuts—but do not DARK WHITE checked by your overtighten. authorized Toyota c. Tighten hold- down clamp only CNG dealer. enough to keep the battery firmly in Have battery place.
Page 299 WWW.MANUALS.WS Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Type A Therefore, before recharging: 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the charger cables to the battery and when Good...
Page 300 Only install a fuse with the amperage rat- place of a fuse. This may cause ex- Toyota CNG dealer and most auto parts ing designated on the fuse box lid. tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Page 301 WWW.MANUALS.WS Replacing light bulbs— —Headlights The following illustrations show how to Bulb Light bulbs Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and Headlights 60/55 light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.
Page 302 Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on hole. the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your authorized Toyota CNG dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 303 WWW.MANUALS.WS Removing cover clips Use a flat- bladed screw driver. To protect the surface, place several sheets of paper over the surface. Installing cover clips WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 304 WWW.MANUALS.WS —Rear side maker, rear turn signal, stop and tail lights —Back- up and tail lights a: Rear side marker light Use a flat- bladed screwdriver. Remove b: Rear turn signal light and install the cover clips as shown in c: Stop and tail light the following illustrations.
Page 305 WWW.MANUALS.WS —License plate lights Removing the cover clips Use a flat- bladed screwdriver. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. Installing the cover clips a: Back- up light b: Tail light WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 306 WWW.MANUALS.WS —High mounted stoplight Removing cover clips Installing cover clips WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Page 309 Now, it is up to you. Proper " High temperatures will cause corrosion care of your Toyota can help ensure long- to those components of the vehicle " Protecting your Toyota from term corrosion prevention. which are prevented from quick- drying...
Page 310 We recommend See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for " When driving in the areas where there that the fittings and the area where the more tips.
Page 311 Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not er the process is safe for the paint on scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper NOTICE your vehicle. faces are soft. Waxing your Toyota Always remove the plastic bumpers if Road tar: Remove with...
Page 312 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Cleaning the interior First vacuum over the upholstery to re- Do not apply water—the best results are CAUTION move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the possible.
Page 313 Toyota, your local tain the ingredients mentioned a - could c ause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer bove. Immediately clean any spill them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic using the method mentioned above.
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Page 315 If your engine stalls while they work, your key may be broken. Have fire hazard. driving the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If none of your keys work, the system is " If your vehicle overheats If the engine turns over at its normal possibly broken.
Page 316 " correct. Batteries contain sulfuric acid adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer which is poisonous and corrosive. or qualified repair shop for assistance. Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting, and avoid spilling NOTICE acid on your skin, clothing, or ve- hicle.
Page 317 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE Discharged 1. If the booster battery is installed in Jumper cable battery another vehicle, make sure the vehicles are not touching. Turn off all unneces- sary lights and accessories. Booster 2. If required, remove all the vent plugs battery from the booster and discharged batter- ies.
Page 318 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If your engine stalls while driving Do not connect it to or near any part If your engine stalls while driving... that moves when engine 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping cranked. a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
Page 319 You should have it checked as soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION 1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve- hicle and...
Page 320 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If you have a flat tire— 1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping " NOTICE Stop the vehicle on a level firm a straight line. Move cautiously off the ground, firmly set the parking brake road to a safe place well away from Do not continue driving with a de- and put the transmission in ”P”...
Page 321 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Required tools and spare tire 1. Get the required tools and spare Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire: tire. To remove: Turn the joint in direction 1 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. 1.
Page 322 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament 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 ornament by hand.
Page 323 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. 5. Position the jack at the correct jack 6. After making sure that no one is in point as shown. the vehicle, raise it high enough so Always loosen the wheel nuts before rais- that the spare tire can be installed.
Page 324 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle supported jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and change Before putting on wheels, remove any cor- tires. rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such. Installation of wheels Lift the flat tire straight off and put it without good metal- to- metal contact at the aside.
Page 325 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all oth- er persons around will not be injured the vehicle is lowered to the ground. 8. Reinstall all the wheel nuts finger 9.
Page 326 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Reinstalling wheel ornament —After changing wheels 10. Reinstall the wheel ornament. 11. Check the air pressure of the re- placed tire. 1. Put the wheel ornament into position. Adjust the air pressure to the specification On some models, align the cutout of the designed in Part 8.
Page 327 If towing is necessary, we recommend (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota From front—Release the parking brake. —From front dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice.
Page 328 (b) Using flat bed truck (c) Towing with sling type truck If towing is necessary, we recommend you to have it done by your Toyota NOTICE dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- vice. Do not tow with sling type truck, ei- If towing service is not available in an ther from the front or rear.
Page 329 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever CAUTION CAUTION Use extreme caution when towing ve- If the engine is not running, the pow- hicles. Avoid sudden starts or erratic er assist for the brakes and steering driving maneuvers which would place will not work so steering and braking excessive stress on the emergency...
Page 330 Vehicles with engine immobiliser system— Even if you lose only one key, contact 4. Shift into ”N” position. your Toyota dealer to make a new key. 5. Insert the cover. However, if you loose all your master keys, the dealer cannot duplicate key but 6.
Page 331 WWW.MANUALS.WS Dimensions and weight Engine Part 8 Overall length mm (in.) 4783 (188.3) Model: SPECIFICATIONS 5S- FNE Overall width mm (in.) 1780 (70.1) ∗ Type: Overall height mm (in.) 1419 (55.9) " Dimensions and weight 4 cylinder in line, CNG (Compressed Wheelbase mm (in.) 2670 (105.1)
Page 332 WWW.MANUALS.WS Fuel Service specifications Fuel type: ENGINE ENGINE LUBRICATION Compressed natural gas Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. Service pressure: Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011) qt.): 24800 kPa (3600 psig) Exhaust 0.28—0.38 (0.011—0.015) With filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2) Equivalent gasoline capacity: Spark plug type:...
Page 333 Coolant type: L (qt., Imp. qt.): Wheel free play: Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) “TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equiva- lent Fluid type: Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D- ll or Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II...
Page 334 WWW.MANUALS.WS Tires Fuses Tire size: Spare tire T145/80R16 105M Except spare tire P205/65R15 Tire pressure, kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi): Spare tire 420 (4.2, 60) Except spare tire For all loads including full rated loads 220 (2.2, 32) Normal driving For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers) 200 (2.0, 29) Trailer driving...
Page 335 WWW.MANUALS.WS 16. A/F HTR 25 A: No circuit 17. SEAT- HEATER 20 A: No circuit 18. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system, rear window defogger 19. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back- up lights, cruise control system, charging system, power windows, ser- vice reminder indicators and warning buzzers 20.
Page 336 WWW.MANUALS.WS 24. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control 33. RAD- NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system system, high- mounted stoplight, anti- 34. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock lock brake system, shift lock control control system, power rear view mirror system, multiport fuel injection system/ controls, power door lock system, SRS sequential multiport fuel injection sys-...
Page 337: Maintenance And Care
Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See ”Owner’s War- pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Page 338 They learn to work on ment” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Toyotas before they work on your vehicle, fied service shop immediately. It is recom- rather than while they are working on it.
Page 339 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Tire surface and wheel nuts Lights Accelerator pedal Check the tires carefully for cuts, damage Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail Check the pedal for smooth operation and or excessive wear. See Chapter 7- 2 for lights, turn signal lights, and other lights uneven pedal effort or catching.
Page 340 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Does your vehicle need repairing? IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT Power steering fluid level Be on the alert for changes in perfor- Check the level through the reservoir. The mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that Items listed below should be checked level should be in the ”HOT”...
Page 341 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve- hicle unchecked. It could result in se- rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury.
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Page 343 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE— Chapter 7- 1 Introduction Engine compartment overview Fuse locations Do- it- yourself service precautions Parts and tools WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 344 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Engine compartment overview "5S- FE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Fuse blocks 7. Battery 8. Electric cooling fans 9.
Page 345 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U "1MZ- FE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine coolant reservoir 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Engine oil filler cap 5. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Fuse blocks 7. Battery 8. Electric cooling fans 9. Windshield washer fluid tank WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 346 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Fuse locations Spare fuses Type A With daytime running light system only Type B WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 347 Read separate compartment—the engine, radiator, Toyota Warranty statement for details and exhaust manifold and spark plug suggestions. boots, etc.—will be hot. So be care- This part gives instructions only for those ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids items that are relatively easy for an owner and spark plugs may also be hot.
Page 348 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U z Do not overfill automatic transmis- Be sure that the ignition is off if Dispose of used oil and filter only sion fluid, transmission you work near the electric cooling in a safe and acceptable manner. could be damaged. fans or radiator grille.
Page 349 Parts (if level is low): Parts (if replacement is necessary): nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with signed in metric sizes, so your tools must...
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Page 351 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Checking the engine oil level Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF Low level Full level CAUTION MAINTENANCE— Be careful not to touch the hot ex- haust manifold. Type A Chapter 7- 2 If the oil level is below or only slightly Engine and Chassis above the low level line, add engine oil Type B...
Page 352 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Engine oil selection Oil identification marks Use API grade SJ, ”Energy- Conserving” Either or both API registered marks are or ILSAC multigrade engine oil. added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use. Recommended viscosity (SAE): The API Service Symbol is located any- where on the outside of the container.
Page 353 (preferably demineralized If you can find no leak, have your Toyota water or distilled water). The total capacity dealer test the cap pressure and check of the cooling system is given in Part 8.
Page 354 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid Use only newly opened brake fluid. Once Open opened, brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, and excess moisture can cause a If cold dangerous loss of braking. O.K. Close If hot O.K.
Page 355 If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it Keep your tire pressures at the proper checked by your Toyota dealer. level. CAUTION The following instructions for checking The recommended cold tire pressures, tire tire pressure should be observed:...
Page 356 REPLACING YOUR TIRES The tires on your Toyota have built- in as soon as possible. tread wear indicators to help you know When replacing a tire, use only the when the tires need replacement.
Page 357 Toyota. Do not use tires other than those men- Toyota recommends all four tires, or at tioned above. Do not install studded tires least both of the front or rear tires be without first checking local regulations for To equalize the wear and help extend replaced at a time as a set.
Page 358 Regulations regarding the use of tire versely affect vehicle handling. Correct replacement wheels are available chains vary according to location or at your Toyota dealer. type of road, so always check them A wheel of a different size or type may before installing chains.
Page 359 " When using tire chains, be careful not for a tubeless tire. to damage the aluminum wheels. " Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels. " When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer.
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Page 361 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Checking battery condition— —Precautions Part 7 DO- IT- YOURSELF " CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If MAINTENANCE— BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and "...
Page 362 BLUE Good rosion. Charging necessary. b. If the terminal connections are loose, DARK WHITE Have battery checked tighten their clamp nuts—but do not by your Toyota dealer. overtighten. Have battery CLEAR or c. Tighten hold- down clamp only LIGHT checked by your...
Page 363 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Battery recharging precautions Checking and replacing fuses During recharging, the battery is pro- ducing hydrogen gas. Therefore, before recharging: Type A 1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect the ground cable. 2.
Page 364 Have your Toyota dealer correct it as light comes on, the washer tank may be soon as possible. empty. Add washer fluid.
Page 365 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Replacing light bulbs— The following illustrations show how to A: HB2 halogen bulbs Bulb Light bulbs Type gain access to the bulbs. When replacing B: Single end bulbs a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and C: Wedge base bulbs Headlights 60/55 light switch are off.
Page 366 Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on hole. the connector and the headlight body. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 367 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Parking, front side marker and front turn signal lights Use a flat- bladed screwdriver. Remove Removing cover clips Use a flat- bladed screw driver. To protect and install the cover clips as shown in the surface, place several sheets of paper the following illustrations.
Page 368 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Rear side maker, rear turn signal, stop and tail lights a: Rear side marker light b: Rear turn signal light c: Stop and tail light WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 369 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —Back- up tail lights —Back- up tail lights (type A) (type B) a: Back- up light Use a flat- bladed screwdriver. Remove b: Tail light and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 370 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —License plate lights Removing the cover clips Use a flat- bladed screwdriver. Remove and install the cover clips as shown in the following illustrations. Installing the cover clips a: Back- up light b: Tail light WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 371 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U —High mounted stoplight Removing cover clips Installing cover clips WWW.MANUALS.WS...
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Page 373 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Dimensions and weight Part 8 SPECIFICATIONS P195/70R14 tire P205/65R15 tire Overall length mm (in.) 4783 (188.3) 4783 (188.3) " Dimensions and weight Overall width mm (in.) 1780 (70.1) 1780 (70.1) " Engine ∗ ∗ Overall height mm (in.) 1416 (55.7) 1419...
Page 374 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 5S- FE and 1MZ- FE 5S- FE engine Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Type: 5S- FE engine (Research Octane Number 91) or higher 5S- FE engine Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Page 375 3.6 (3.8, 3.2) Coolant type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0) ”Toyota Long Life Coolant” or equivalent MANUAL TRANSAXLE 1MZ- FE engine With ethylene- glycol type coolant for a Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Page 376 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 5S- FE engine Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 Automatic transmission STEERING Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): Wheel freeplay: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.) Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2) Fluid type: Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D- ll or...
Page 377 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Tires Normal driving kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) For all loads including full rated loads For reduced loads (1 to 4 passengers) Tire size Tire size Wheel size Wheel size Front Rear Front Rear P195/70R14 90S 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30) 210 (2.1, 30)
Page 378 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U Fuses Engine compartment Engine compartment (type A) Fuses (type A) 8. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys- 1. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system 9. HAZARD 10 A: Emergency flasher 2. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse 10.
Page 379 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters, back- up lights, cruise control system, charging system, traction control sys- tem, daytime running light system, power windows, service reminder indi- cators and warning buzzers 23. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and washer 24.
Page 380 WWW.MANUALS.WS ’99camry U 27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control 34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio 43. PWR 30 A: Power window control sys- system, high- mounted stoplight, anti- system, cigarette lighter, glove box tem, power seat, electric moon roof lock brake system, shift lock control light, clock, instrument panel light con- 44.
Page 381 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- lems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. WWW.MANUALS.WS...
Page 382 A tire marked C may have tire failure. quality grading. poor traction performance. Your Toyota dealer will help answer any Warning: The traction grade assigned to questions you may have as you read this this tire is based on braking (straight information.
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