Toyota Camry (2018 year). Manual - part 128

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When using the compact spare tire

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Remember that the compact spare tire provided is specifically

designed for use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire

on another vehicle.

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Do not use more than one compact spare tires simultaneously.

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Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-

ble.

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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shift-

ing operations that cause sudden engine braking.

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When the compact spare tire is attached
The vehicle speed may not be correctly detected, and the following sys-

tems may not operate correctly:

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:

If equipped

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Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact

spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Fail-

ure to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or

serious injury.

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After using the tools and jack
Before driving, make sure all the tools and jack are securely in place in

their storage location to reduce the possibility of personal injury during a

collision or sudden braking.

• ABS & Brake assist

• VSC

• TRAC

• EPS

• Automatic High Beam

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• Cruise control

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• Dynamic radar cruise control

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• Dynamic radar cruise control

with full-speed range

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• LDA (Lane Departure Alert with

steering control)

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• PCS (Pre-Collision System)

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• Tire pressure warning system

• BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

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• Intuitive parking assist

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• Intelligent Clearance Sonar

(ICS)

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• Rear view monitor system

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• Toyota parking assist monitor

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• Panoramic view monitor

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• Navigation system

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NOTICE

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Be careful when driving over bumps with the compact spare tire
installed on the vehicle.
The vehicle becomes lower when driving with the compact spare tire

compared to when driving with standard tires. Be careful when driving

over uneven road surfaces.

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Driving with tire chains and the compact spare tire
Do not fit tire chains to the compact spare tire.

Tire chains may damage the vehicle body and adversely affect driving

performance.

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When replacing the tires
When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure

warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled correctly.

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To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valve and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning

valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is

used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon

as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter when replacing the tire. (

→P. 446)

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Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded. 

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(

→P. 198, 200)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. 

(

→P. 71)

One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 529)
● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as electronic key battery depletion or a blown fuse.
However, an interim measure is available to start the engine. 
(

→P. 525)

If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (

→P. 198, 200), consider each of the fol-

lowing points:

The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.

The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.

The starter motor does not turn over (vehicles with a smart key
system)

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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 529)
● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles

with a smart key system).

Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:

Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.

The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

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