Toyota CAMRY 2000 User manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value−conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
©1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
DNew vehicle warranty
DEmission control systems warranty
DOthers
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet”, or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the separate “Scheduled Mainte-
nance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non−genuine
Toyota products. Modification with non−genuine Toyota
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of
your Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two−way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti−lock brake
system, traction control system, SRS airbag system and
seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the quali-
fied service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-
ings. These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will also see a circle
with a slash through it. This means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this
happen”.

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Model Code
Check the model code to see what type of model your vehicle is.
The model code appears on the manufacturer’s plate with the heading “MODEL”.
See “Your Toyota’s identification” in Section 2 for the manufacturer’s plate location.
Basic code
SXV20: Models with 5S−FE engine
MCV20: Models with 1MZ−FE engine
S X V 2 0 −N
Grade
N: LE
G: XLE
D: CE

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Publication No. OM33503U
Part No. 01999-33503
Printed in Japan 01−9908−00
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Quick index
DIf a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 90. . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle will not start 188. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your engine stalls while driving 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle overheats 191. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf you have a flat tire 192. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIf your vehicle needs to be towed 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DTips for driving during break−in period 162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DHow to start the engine 176. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DGeneral maintenance 213. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DComplete index NO TAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gas station information
Fuel type:
5S−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZ−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96)
or higher is recommended.
See page 162 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp. gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, “Energy−Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is
recommended.
See page 226 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid:
Automatic transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONrIII (DEXRONrII)
Tire information: See pages 230 through 234.
Tire pressure: See page 254.
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
auxiliary box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11. Cup h ol der s
12. Cup holder or rear ashtray
13. Parking brake lever
14. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
15. Auxiliary boxes
16. Hood lock release lever
17. Window lock switch