User manual TOYOTA CAMRY-2002

[. . . ] AP_Camry_U (L/O 0201) Foreword Welcome to the growing group of value­conscious 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. [. . . ] (This procedure is generally opposite to that when backing without a trailer. ) Also, just turn the steering wheel a little at a time, avoiding sharp or prolonged turning. Have someone guide you when backing to reduce the risk of an accident. E Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns. The trailer could hit your vehicle in a tight turn. Slow down before making a turn to avoid the necessity of sudden braking. E Check that your vehicle remains level when a loaded or unloaded trailer is hitched. Do not drive if the vehicle has an abnormal nose­up or nose­down condition, and check for improper tongue load, overload, worn suspension or other possible causes. E Remember that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Therefore, compensate for this by making a larger than normal turning radius with your vehicle. E Make sure the trailer cargo is securely loaded so that it can not shift. E Check that your rear view mirrors conform to any applicable federal, state/ provincial or local regulations. If not, install the rear view mirrors required for towing purpose. TRAILER TOWING TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle will handle differently than when not towing. The three main causes of vehicle­ trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading. Keep these in mind when towing: E Crosswinds and rough roads will adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. Pay attention to the rear from time to time to prepare yourself for being passed by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle and trailer to sway. If swaying happens, firmly grip the steering wheel and reduce speed immediately but gradually. If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, the vehicle and trailer will stabilize. E Because stopping distance may be increased, vehicle­to­vehicle distance should be increased when towing a trailer. For each 16 km/h (10 mph) of speed, allow at least one vehicle and trailer length between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid sudden braking as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing and loss of control. This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces. E Before starting out, check operation of the lights and all vehicle­trailer connections. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer, practice turning, stopping and backing with a trailer in an area away from traffic until you learn the feel. E Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration. If your vehicle has a manual transmission, prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. Always start out in first gear. E Be careful when passing other vehicles. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the length of your trailer and be sure you have plenty of room before changing lanes. 2002 MY CAMRY_U (OM33567U) 205 AP_Camry_U (L/O 0201) E In order to maintain engine braking efficiency do not use fifth gear (manual transmission) or overdrive (automatic transmission). 1. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer wheels. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load. [. . . ] Do not replace if replaced at 100, 000 miles/80 months. 3 Applies to Corolla with A131L automatic transmission. 4 Applies to Avalon, Corolla and Sienna models with automatic transmission. Scheduled Maintenance Log 37 Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna 5, 000-Mile Maintenance Intervals 7, 500-Mile Maintenance Intervals 110, 000 Miles or 88 Months Replace engine oil and oil filter Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:1 Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine air filter __ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body __ Steering linkage and boots To determine the appropriate maintenance interval for your vehicle, see page 16. 115, 000 Miles or 92 Months Replace engine oil and oil filter Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:1 Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine air filter __ Nuts and bolts on chassis and body __ Steering linkage and boots Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry) Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder) Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder) Dealer Service Verification: Dealer Service Verification: Date: Mileage: Date: Mileage: 112, 500 Miles or 90 Months Replace engine oil and oil filter Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder) Dealer Service Verification: Date: Mileage: 38 Scheduled Maintenance Log Maintenance Log: Cars and Sienna 120, 000 Miles or 96 Months 120, 000 Miles or 96 Months Replace engine air filter Replace engine coolant Replace engine oil and oil filter Replace air conditioning filter (Avalon, Camry) Replace spark plugs (all models)2 Rotate tires (except MR2 Spyder) Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Charcoal canister (Sienna)3 __ Differential oil __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine valve clearance __ Exhaust pipes and mountings __ Fuel lines and connections, fuel tank band and fuel tank vapor vent system hoses __ Fuel tank cap gasket __ Steering gear box __ Steering linkage and boots __ Transmission fluid or oil Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions:1 Inspect nuts and bolts on chassis and body Replace automatic transmission fluid Replace differential oil Replace manual transmission oil Dealer Service Verification: Date: Mileage: 1 2 Specific services apply to specific operating conditions. Required under the terms of the Emission Control Warranty. [. . . ]