Toyota 2006 Camry User Manual

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2006 CAMRY from July ‘05 Prod. (OM33708U)
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 operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants
follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble−free motoring. For
important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete
satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require.
If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, please call the following number:
U.S. OWNERS:
D When traveling in the U.S. mainland or Canada:
Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll −free:1−800−331−4331
D Hawaii:
Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll −free:1−888−272−5515
CANADIAN OWNERS:
D When traveling in Canada or the U.S. mainland:
Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll −free:1−888−TOYOTA−8 or 1−888−869−6828
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 improvement, 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.
Please access our websites for further information.
D The U.S. mainland www.toyota.com
D Hawaii www.toyotahawaii.com
D Canada www.toyota.ca
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Toyota 2006 Camry Specifications

General

Brand	Toyota
Model	2006 Camry
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Encourages reading about seat belts, airbags, and child restraints.

Important health and safety information about your Toyota

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS

Overview of instruments and controls

Provides a general look at the vehicle's instruments and controls.

Keys and Doors

Covers operation of keys and vehicle doors.

Instrument panel overview

Instrument cluster overview

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Engine immobilizer system

Wireless remote control—

—Locking and unlocking doors

Details how to lock and unlock vehicle doors using the remote.

Side doors—

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Details manual locking and unlocking of doors using the key.

—Locking and unlocking doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK KNOB

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

—Automatic door locking and unlocking functions (vehicles with automatic transmission)

Describes automatic locking/unlocking modes for automatic transmissions.

Power windows

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW

Details operation of the driver's power window, including auto and jam functions.

Automatic operation

Jam protection function (type B only)

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Trunk lid—

Hood

Theft deterrent system

SETTING THE SYSTEM

Provides steps to set the theft deterrent system.

Seats

Front seats—

Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

Seat adjustment precautions

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

Seat heaters

Seat belts—

Seat belt precautions

General precautions for using seat belts, including for children and pregnant women.

—Fastening front and rear seat belts

Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

—Seat belt extender

—Seat belt pretensioners

SRS airbags—

—SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag

Explains the SRS airbags for the driver and front passenger.

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

In case of an emergency

Provides guidance for various emergency situations.

If your vehicle will not start—

(a) Simple checks

Basic checks to perform when the vehicle will not start.

(b) Starting the engine

Procedures for starting a normal or flooded engine.

(c) Jump starting

JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE

If your engine stalls while driving...

If you cannot increase engine speed

If your vehicle overheats

If you have a flat tire—

—Changing wheels

Instructions on how to remove and change wheels.

—Reinstalling wheel nuts

—Lowering your vehicle

If your vehicle becomes stuck

—Blocking the wheel

—Loosening wheel nuts

—Positioning the jack

—Raising your vehicle

If your vehicle needs to be towed—

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck—

Explains towing procedures using a wheel lift truck.

TOWING PRECAUTIONS:

(a) Towing with wheel lift type truck

Specific instructions for towing from the rear using a wheel lift truck.

(b) Using flat bed truck

Details for towing with a flat bed truck.

—Emergency towing

—Installing front towing eyelet

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever

If you lose your keys

If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter

Protecting your Toyota from corrosion

To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota, follow these guidelines:

Washing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.

Hand−washing your Toyota

Waxing your Toyota

Cleaning the interior

Engine compartment overview

Fuse locations

Do−it−yourself service precautions

Positioning the jack

CHECKING BRAKE FLUID

CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID

Checking the engine oil level

ENGINE OIL SELECTION

Checking the engine coolant level

Coolant type selection

Checking brake fluid

Checking power steering fluid

Checking tire inflation pressure

INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Checking and replacing tires

CHECKING YOUR TIRES

REPLACING YOUR TIRES

Rotating tires

Installing snow tires and chains

SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION

TIRE CHAIN SELECTION

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Checking battery condition—

—Precautions

—Checking battery exterior

—Checking battery condition

Battery recharging precautions

Checking and replacing fuses

Adding washer fluid

Replacing light bulbs—

—Headlights

Dimensions and weights

Engine

Fuel

Service specifications

ENGINE

ENGINE LUBRICATION

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE

BRAKES

Parking brake

Tires

Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:

Lists tire sizes and recommended cold inflation pressures for various driving conditions.

Fuses

Fuses (type A)

Fuses (type B)

Fuses (type C)

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners