’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Ignition switch (with key cylinder−type ignition switch) “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering CAUTION wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. For manual transmission: You must push in the key to turn the key Never remove the key when the ve- from “ACC”...
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Ignition switch (with smart key system) First time—ACC (accessory) mode (illu- minate amber) Accessories such as the radio operate. Second time—ON mode (illuminate am- ber) All accessories on. Third time—Power off (indicator light off) Pressing “ENGINE START STOP”...
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“ENGINE START STOP” switch blinks, this indicates a malfunction of the push start system. Turn off the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer. It is not a malfunction if the needle on all meters and gauges move slightly when the ignition switch is set at ACC, ON or when the engine starts.
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Automatic transmission "2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Selector lever brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch is set at ON).
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) (b) Normal driving (c) Using engine braking For ways to decrease the vehicle speed, see “Cruise control” on page 181 in this 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How To use engine braking, you can downshift Section.
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) (f) Parking NOTICE CAUTION 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. z Be careful not to over−rev the en- 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Always keep your foot on the brake gine. Watch the tachometer to keep fully depress the parking brake pedal pedal while stopped with the engine engine rpm from going into the red...
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) "3.5 L V6 (2GR−FE) engine Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Selector lever brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch is set at ON).
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) (b) Normal driving AI (Artificial Intelligence) shifting con- (c) Driving in “S” mode trol— 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How You can change the shift range position to start the engine” on page 316 in AI shifting control selects the most in the “S”...
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Shift range positions “2” (Second range): First or second gear will be selected “6” (Sixth range): automatically according to the vehicle The most suitable gear is selected au- speed or driving conditions. This range tomatically between first and overdrive is to be used when engine braking (sixth) gears according to the vehicle stronger than that of the “3”...
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“−” side to select the “2” range. The system. Have your vehicle checked/re- transmission will downshift to second paired by your Toyota dealer as soon as range when the vehicle speed drops possible. In this case, you can drive in down to or lower than 87 km/h (54 the same condition as in the “D”...
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Move the selector lever down to the (f) Parking CAUTION “−” side to select the “1” range. The 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. downshift to first range when the ve- 2. With the brake pedal pressed down, Always keep your foot on the brake hicle speed drops down to or lower fully depress the parking brake pedal...
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Manual transmission Recommended shifting speeds Maximum allowable speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and To get on a highway or to pass slower upshifting or downshifting is easy. traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- essary. Make sure you observe the follow- For the best compromise between fuel ing maximum allowable speeds in each economy and vehicle performance, you...
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Traction control system Good driving practice The traction control system automatical- ly helps prevent the spinning of front If it is difficult to shift into reverse, put wheels when the vehicle is started or the transmission in neutral, release the accelerated on slippery road surfaces.
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With multi−information display—A buzzer also sounds when the message and mas- ter warning light come on. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: Without multi−information display— The warning light does not come on after the ignition switch is set at ON.
When replacing the tires or wheels, contact your Toyota dealer. (See “Checking and replacing tires” on page 388 in Section 7−2.) In situations where the road surface...
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The slip indicator light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition switch is set at In the following cases, contact your Toyota ON. If the indicator light does not come dealer: on when the ignition is turned on, contact Without multi−information display—...
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Tire pressure warning system With multi−information display— The tire pressure warning system warns you that the tire inflation pressure is The message and master warning light low. come on after ignition switch is set at The tire pressure warning system is not a substitute for checking normal tire infla- The message and master warning light tion pressure.
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If the tire is flat, change to the spare tire and have the flat tire The compact spare tire is not equipped repaired by the nearest Toyota deal- with the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter. If a tire goes flat, the warning...
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When the tires must be repaired or (low tire pressure warning light) when replaced, have them repaired or re- one or more of your tires is signifi- placed by the nearest Toyota dealer cantly under−inflated. Accordingly, or authorized tire dealer. The tire...
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TIRE PRESSURE WARNING If non−genuine Toyota wheels are used. that may cause undesired operation. LIGHT COMES ON AFTER BLINKING If a special set of tires is used. FOR 1 MINUTE... If tire chains are used. If the tire pressure warning light comes...
Have sible for compliance could void the frequency energy and, if not installed the ID code registered by your Toyota user’s authority to operate the equip- and used in accordance with the instruc- dealer.
Toyota dealer. If you push the tire pressure reset switch tire inflation pressures. When you change accidentally and initialization is performed, the set tire inflation pressure, it is neces-...
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Parking brake CAUTION Do not push the reset switch without adjusting the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. Otherwise, the tire pressure warning light may not come on even if the tire inflation pressure is low, or it may come on when the tire inflation pressure is actually nor- mal.
’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control is designed to main- brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- Lever type— tor. Cruising speed can be set to any To set: Pull up the lever.
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’07Camry_U (L/O 0608) you need acceleration—for example, CAUTION when passing—depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed To avoid accidentally engaging the the set speed. When you release it, the cruise control, turn the system off vehicle will return to the speed set prior when it is not in use.
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Toyota deal- gradually decrease. er at the earliest opportunity. The cruise control can be temporarily can-...
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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 Toyota dealer and have your vehicle inspected. 2007MY CAMRY from Oct. ’06 Prod. (OM33748U)
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