Winter Driving Tips - Toyota Camry Quick Reference Manual

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Be careful when accelerating, up-
shifting, downshifting or braking on
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
tion or engine braking could cause
the vehicle to skid or spin.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
sult
whether the tires on your vehicle
are high−speed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
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Do
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will
longer
may pull to one side when the
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
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Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
Only use "Toyota Super Long Life Coolant"
or
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
and
hybrid organic acid technology. (Coolant
with
technology
phosphates and organic acids.)
high−speed capability tires.
See "Checking the engine coolant level"
on page 382 in Section 7−2 for details of
coolant type selection.
For the U.S.A.—"Toyota Super Long Life
a tire dealer to determine
Coolant" is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −35_C
(−31_F).
not continue normal driving
For
Coolant" is a mixture of 55% coolant and
require a
stopping distance, and it 45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −42_C
(−44_F).
'07Camry_U (L/O 0608)

Winter driving tips

similar high quality ethylene glycol
non−borate coolant with long−life
long−life hybrid organic acid
is a combination of
Canada—"Toyota Super Long
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
low to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 381 in Section 7−2 for recom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased
to help.
Life Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
2007MY CAMRY from Oct. '06 Prod. (OM33748U)