Toyota Camry (XV70): Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving
1. With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2. If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or N.
Parking the vehicle
1. With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
3. Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
4. Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
1. Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
2. Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3. Release the parking brake.
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Cargo and luggage
Take notice of the following information about storage precautions,
cargo capacity and load:
Capacity and distribution
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants.
(Cargo capacity)
Vehicle load limits
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
towing capacity and cargo capacity.
◆ Total load capacity (vehicle capacity weight)
Total load capacity means the combined weigh
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If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle wi
Accelerator Pedal
ComponentsCOMPONENTS ILLUSTRATION
*1 ACCELERATOR PEDAL
*2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL PAD
*3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY
*4 NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as
