2009

Quick Reference Guide

MN 00505-QRG09-CAM
Printed in the USA 1/08
 Interactive Owner’s Guide

Spare tire & tools

Have a question about the main features of your new Toyota? Find
the answers quickly and easily in this Quick Reference Guide, which Tool location
includes highlights from the Owner’s Manual. For more detailed With compact spare tire

OVERVIEW
information, and helpful interactive demonstrations and tips, visit
www.Toyotaiguide.com. This user-friendly website makes learning
all about your new vehicle fun and easy.

Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Without compact spare tire Jack
Spare tire

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Removing the spare tire
www.ToyotaiGuide.com (1) Loosen and remove the nut.
(1) (2) Remove the spare tire cover.
(3) Loosen and remove the bolt.
(4) Remove the spacer (with aluminum
(2) wheels).
(3)
(4) Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire
changing and jack positioning procedures.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Trunk-Internal release

Pull up
This iGuide is not intended as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly encourage you to
review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary manuals so you will
have a better understanding of the vehicle’s capabilities and
limitations. Important Cautions, to help you avoid injuries, and
Notices, to help you avoid equipment damage or malfunction, can
also be found in the Owner’s Manual.

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 2009 Camry Quick Reference Guide

OVERVIEW Engine maintenance 9

Fuel tank door release and cap 8
Hood release 9
Indicator symbols 5

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Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry1,2 6
Light control-Instrument panel 8
Smart Key system1,2 7

FEATURES/OPERATIONS Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19

Audio 20-21
Auto lock functions2 10
Automatic Transmission 10
Clock 18
Cruise control 16
Cup holders 22
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 16
Lights1 & turn signals 14
Moonroof 12
Multi-information display 15

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 15
Seat adjustments-Front 13
Seat adjustments-Rear 13
Seat heaters 19
Seats-Head restraints 12
Steering lock release 11
Steering wheel switches 21
Sunshade-Rear 17
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 17
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows-Power 12
Windshield wipers & washers 14

Child comfort guide 24

SAFETY AND
Door locks 23
EMERGENCY FEATURES Doors-Child safety locks 23
Seat belts 23
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24

Spare tire & tools 25
Tire Pressure Warning System 24
Trunk-Internal release 25

1
Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2
Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and
more information.
3
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
XLE and LE models

Steering wheel controls

SE model

Steering wheel audio controls2

Steering wheel climate controls1
Multi-information display button1
Voice command button1,2
Telephone controls1,2
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Engine switch (standard key)1
Headlight and turn signal controls/Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light1 controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher button

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 Automatic Air Conditioning

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Manual Air Conditioning

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio system2
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Seat heater controls1
AUX audio jack
12V DC Power outlet
Cruise control
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release

Power outside rearview mirror controls
Air Conditioning controls
Outside rearview mirror1/Rear window defogger button

1 If equipped
2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”

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Instrument cluster
With multi-information display

Without multi-information display

Engine coolant temperature

Service indicator and reminder
Tachometer
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
Multi-information display
Automatic Transmission shift position indicator
Sequential shift display*
Odometer, two trip meters and outside temperature display
* If equipped

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 Indicator symbols
For details, refer to “Indicators and warning lights,” Section 2-2, 2009
Owner’s Manual.

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Brake system warning1
Driver seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Charging system warning1
Front passenger occupant classification or front passenger air bag
ON/OFF indicator1
Low engine oil pressure warning1

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1

Engine oil replacement reminder1

Low fuel level warning

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Open door warning

Airbag SRS warning1

Master warning

Low Tire Pressure Warning1

Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

Theft deterrent/Engine immobilizer system indicator

Headlight low/high beam indicator

Turn signal indicator

Front fog light indicator

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Slip indicator1

Vehicle Stability Control1

Cruise control indicator2

Anti-lock Brake System warning1

1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may
be a malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2009 Owner’s Manual.

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OVERVIEW

Keyless entry
Locking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Push

Unlocking operation
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Push ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Trunk lid
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

Push and hold

Panic button

Push and hold

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 Smart Key system* (if equipped)
Start function

OVERVIEW
Green indicator ON

Carrying Depress
brake pedal Push

NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Power (without starting engine)
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch will change the operation mode in succession from:

ACC Accessories such as the radio will operate.

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
ON Power ON; the engine not running.

OFF All systems OFF.

Locking/Unlocking operation
Carry remote Unlocking
to lock/unlock Locking front door front door*

Push
Grasp
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Opening trunk

Push

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door

only, or all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all
doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
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Fuel tank door release and cap

Pull

Turn

Store

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not tightened
enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.

Light control-Instrument panel

Brightness
control +
-

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Hood release

OVERVIEW
Pull
Pull up latch and
raise hood

Engine maintenance
4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine

FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Engine oil filler cap

Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance.

Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty Information Booklet,”
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”

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Auto lock functions

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different
modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.*
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.*
Vehicles without Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the engine switch is set from “ON” to “ACC” or
“LOCK” and driver’s door is opened.
Vehicles with Smart Key system
-Doors unlock when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is set to ACCESSORY
mode or OFF and driver’s door is opened.
* Automatic Transmission only
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Automatic Transmission (if equipped)

4 cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine 6 cylinder (2GR-FE) engine

Park*
Reverse
Park*
Neutral
Reverse
Drive
Neutral
4 Fourth gear
Drive
3 Third gear
“S” mode
Second gear
First gear N

* The “ENGINE START STOP”/engine switch must be ON and the brake

pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”

“S” (Sequential) mode

Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.

Floor shift type:

+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)

Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking

downhill. For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
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 Steering lock release
Smart Key system* Without Smart Key system

OVERVIEW
Turn Turn
Turn

Push
* Gently turn wheel while pressing the ENGINE
START STOP switch. If the lock does not
release, the switch will flash green.

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Angle

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Length

Lock release lever

Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Parking brake
Lever type Pedal type
Set Release
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Pull (2) Push

(1) Pull
slightly

(3) Lower
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windows-Power
Driver side Window lock switch

Up

Down

Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up and release to fully open or close.* To stop
window midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window
remains operable.
* If equipped

Moonroof (if equipped)

Sliding operation Tilting operation

Open

Close Tilt
Close

Recommended driving position

to minimize wind noise.

Push once to open; moonroof will automatically stop at the recommended

position. Push again to open completely.

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

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 Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat

OVERVIEW
Position
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Position, cushion angle (driver side only) and height (driver side only)
Lumbar support (driver side only)

Seat adjustments-Rear (if equipped)

Reclining type (XLE model) Fold down type (LE model)

Pull
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seatback angle Fold down

lever

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Windshield wipers & washers

Single wipe
Adjust interval

Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe

Lights & turn signals

Headlights
High beam

Headlights Low beam

Parking lights
Auto
DRL OFF

High beam flasher

-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on the turn

signal lights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after a
delay of 30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.

Front fog lights (if equipped)

Turn

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change

Left turn Lane change

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 Power outlets-12V DC
Front console

OVERVIEW
Center console (XLE and SE model)* Center console (LE model)*

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch/engine switch must be in the “ACC” or
“ON” position to be used.
* If equipped

Multi-information display (if equipped)

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Push “DISP” to change information in the following:

(1) Outside temperature
(2) Miles left on remaining fuel
(3) Current gas mileage
(4) Running distance from engine start
(5) Average vehicle speed from engine start
(6) Multi-information display OFF
(7) Zoom display of odometer and trip meter

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*

(if equipped)

Garage door openers manufactured under license from HomeLink®* can

be programmed to operate garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 3-6 in the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota Customer Experience
Center at 1-800-331-4331, or visit http://www.homelink.com.
* HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

Cruise control
Turning system ON/OFF

System ON/OFF

Functions

Increase speed Resume2

Cancel1

Decrease speed Set

1 The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing the brake pedal or
clutch pedal (Manual Transmission only).
2 The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph.

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 Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Audio unit Microphone

OVERVIEW
Steering wheel telephone switches

XLE and LE models SE model

Volume
Volume

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Start call

End call

End call
Start call
Voice command Voice command
button button
Bluetooth® technology allows you to place or receive calls without taking
your hands from the steering wheel or using a cable to connect the
compatible telephone and the system.
Refer to “Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone),” Section 3-3 in
the Owner’s Manual for more details.

Sunshade-Rear (if equipped)

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

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Clock

H-Hour set
M-Minute set

Air Conditioning/Heating
Manual Air Conditioning

Fan speed
Temperature
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Outside rearview mirror*/Rear defogger
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use fresh air to quickly cool interior, then change to recirculate for
cooler air.
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air intake to recirculate. It
is not possible to change intake to fresh.
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
* If equipped

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Automatic Air Conditioning

OVERVIEW
Temperature (driver side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and
passengers.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
passengers.
Fan speed
Airflow vent
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ” indicator OFF) to
reduce window fogging.
Temperature (passenger side)
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Outside rearview mirror/Rear defogger
Windshield airflow/defogger
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjusting the temperature setting will cause the airflow vents, air
intake and fan to adjust automatically.
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat heaters (if equipped)

Front passenger seat

Driver seat

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Audio
Type 1 Eject CD Push to adjust
tone & balance
Push to turn
ON/OFF

Push to skip
up/down folder
Mode

Seek station/
CD track select

View CD text Preset buttons - functions in other

Station/CD modes indicated above number
track scan

Type 2 additional functions

Load CD(s) AM/Satellite radio

View genre/Push to skip up/down folder

CD PLAYER
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.” Push again to hold
selection.
CD changer (Type 2 only)
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until you hear a beep.
Insert one disc. Shutter will close and then re-open for next disc.
To select a file (MP3/WMA only) Turn “TUNE.FILE.”
To select a folder (MP3/WMA only) Push either side of “FOLDER.”
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and hold down a preset
button (1-6) until you hear a beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to
select.
To scan stations Push and hold “SCAN” to scan preset stations. Push again
to hold selection.

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AUX audio jack

Wire pass through

OVERVIEW
Wire pass through

By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you can listen to music
from a portable audio device through the vehicle’s speaker system.

Steering wheel switches (if equipped)

Audio control A/C control
(XLE and LE models) (XLE and LE models only)

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Temperature
Volume control selector
A/C OFF Auto A/C
ON

(SE model)

Volume control
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

v
“v ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station; push and hold to seek the
next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode. Push and hold to turn
the audio system OFF.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS

Cup holders
Front
Manual Transmission models

Not removable

Automatic Transmission models

XLE and SE models LE model

Push to open
Pull to open

Rear
XLE and SE models LE model

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EMERGENCY FEATURES
Door locks

OVERVIEW
Unlock
Lock

Doors-Child safety locks

Rear door

FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Moving the lever to “LOCK” will allow the door to be opened only from
the outside.

Seat belts

Take up slack
Too high
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Keep as low on
hips as possible

If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be

re-extended beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature
is used to help hold child restraint systems securely.

To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child
restraint system, refer to the Owner's Manual.

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor

Push up, or
squeeze lock
release to lower

Child comfort guide

Rear seat outside

position guides provide
added comfort for
children who have
outgrown child
restraints.

Tire Pressure Warning System

System reset initialization

1. Push and hold “ SET” button
until the indicator blinks three
times.
2. Wait a few minutes to allow
initialization to complete.
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires (excluding spare),
indicator comes on. Pushing “ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a few minutes.
After replacing/rotating tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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