2008 Toyota Camry Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
Toyota
Model:
Camry
Rating:
Table of Contents
- Toyota 2008 Camry Owner's Manual (OM33751U)
1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Pictorial index
6
Exterior
6
Interior
8
Instrument panel
13
1. Before driving
23
1-1. Key information
24
Keys
24
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
26
Smart key system (if equipped)
26
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
37
Doors
41
Trunk
46
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
49
Front seats
49
Rear seats
51
Head restraints
53
Seat belts
55
Steering wheel
63
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
64
Outside rear view mirrors
66
1-4. Opening and closing the windows
68
Power windows
68
Moon roof (if equipped)
70
1-5. Refueling
73
Opening the fuel tank cap
73
1-6. Theft deterrent system
77
Engine immobilizer system
77
Alarm (if equipped)
79
Theft prevention labels (for U.S.A.)
81
1-7. Safety information
82
Correct driving posture
82
SRS airbags
84
Front passenger occupant classification system
96
Child restraint systems
101
Installing child restraints
105
2. When driving
115
2-1. Driving procedures
116
Driving the vehicle
116
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with smart key system)
126
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without smart key system)
130
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
133
Manual transmission (if equipped)
137
Turn signal lever
138
Parking brake
139
2-2. Instrument cluster
141
Gauges and meters
141
Indicators and warning lights
145
Multi-information display (if equipped)
149
2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
152
Headlight switch
152
Fog light switch (if equipped)
156
Windshield wipers and washer
157
2-4. Using other driving systems
159
Cruise control
159
Driving assist systems
162
2-5. Driving information
165
Cargo and luggage
165
Vehicle load limits
168
Winter driving tips
169
Trailer towing
173
Dinghy towing (automatic transmission)
181
Dinghy towing (manual transmission)
182
3. Interior Features
184
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
186
Automatic air conditioning system
186
Manual air conditioning system
194
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
199
3-2. Using the audio system
201
Audio system types
201
Using the radio
204
Using the CD player
210
Playing MP3 and WMA discs
217
Optimal use of the audio system
225
Using the AUX adapter
228
Using the steering wheel audio switches (if equipped)
229
3-3. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
232
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone) features (CD player with changer only)
232
Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
235
Making a phone call
244
Setting a cellular phone
248
Security and system setup
253
Using the phone book
257
3-4. Using the interior lights
264
Interior lights list
264
3-5. Using the storage features
267
List of storage features
267
3-6. Other interior features
275
Sun visors
275
Vanity mirrors
276
Clock
277
Ashtrays (if equipped)
278
Power outlet
279
Seat heaters (if equipped)
281
Armrest
283
Rear sunshade (if equipped)
284
Trunk storage extension (vehicles with reclining rear seat)
285
Floor mat
286
Trunk features
287
Garage door opener (if equipped)
288
Compass (if equipped)
293
4. Maintenance and care
297
4-1. Maintenance and care
298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
298
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
300
4-2. Maintenance
303
Maintenance requirements
303
General maintenance
305
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs
308
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
309
Do-it-yourself service precautions
309
Hood
313
Positioning the jack
314
Engine compartment
316
Tires
334
Tire inflation pressure
344
Wheels
348
Air conditioning filter
350
Key battery
353
Checking and replacing fuses
357
Light bulbs
368
5. When trouble arises
373
5-1. Essential information
374
If your vehicle needs to be towed
374
If you think something is wrong
377
Fuel pump shut off system
378
Event data recorder
379
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
381
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds...
381
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with multi-information display)
391
If you have a flat tire
400
If the engine will not start
411
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (automatic transmission)
413
If you lose your keys
414
If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with smart key system)
415
If the battery is discharged
417
If your vehicle overheats
421
If the vehicle becomes stuck
424
6. Vehicle specifications
427
6-1. Specifications
428
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
428
Fuel information
439
Tire information
442
6-2. Customization
454
Customizable features
454
6-3. Initialization
458
Items to initialize
458
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
460
7. For U.S. owners
459
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners
460
8. Index
461
Abbreviation list
462
Abbreviation/ Acronym list
462
Alphabetical index
463
Alphabetical index
463
What to do if...
473
What to do if...
473
FAQ about the 2008 Toyota Camry Manual
What contains the 2008 Camry manual?
The Toyota Camry owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Toyota to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Toyota Camry. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Toyota Camry 2008 owner's manual:
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Toyota Camry owners can do
Where to download the 2008 Toyota Camry Owners Manual?
The Toyota Camry owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Toyota Camry year 2008 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2008 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Toyota Camry (2008) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2008 is available in English.
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