Vehicle controls and instruments Toyota Camry 3 (XV30)

Instrument panel and instrument cluster
Fig. 1.48. Controls: 1 – Rear fog light switch; 2 – cleaning headlights; 3 – headlight level adjustment dial; 4 – switches for headlights, direction indicators and front fog lights; 5 – Remote control switches The...

Fuel level indicator
Fig. 1.50. Fuel level indicator The fuel level indicator shows the approximate volume of fuel in the tank when the ignition is on (Fig. 1.50). Almost full - the arrow is at the "F" level. Almost empty - the arrow is at...

Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fig. 1.51. Engine coolant temperature gauge This indicator shows the engine coolant temperature when the ignition is on (Fig. 1.51). The engine operating temperature changes depending on the weather and engine load. If...

Tachometer (engine speed)
Fig. 1.52. Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in thousands of rpm (min⁻¹ – revolutions per minute) (Fig. 1.52). Take the tachometer readings into account when choosing the moment to shift gears and to...

Odometer and two trip meters
Fig. 1.53. Odometer This indicator shows the odometer and two trip meters (Fig. 1.53). 1. Odometer – shows the total mileage of the vehicle. 2. Two odometers – show two independent odometer values since the last time...

Signaling devices and indicators, sound warning signals
Airbag malfunction indicator When turning the ignition key to the "ON" position (Ignition is on) the airbag malfunction indicator should light for 7 seconds and then go out. This means that the system is in good working...

Checking the indicator lights (except the low fuel light)
1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Open one of the doors. The door open indicator light should come on. 3. Close the door. The door open indicator light should go out. 4. Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position, but do...

Headlight switch
Fig. 1.54. Headlight switch operation diagram To turn on the following light signals, turn the headlight/turn signal lever handle (Fig. 1.54). Position 1 – parking lights, rear lights, number plate lights, side lights...

Automatic lighting shutdown system
The lighting automatically turns off when the driver's door is opened while the ignition key is in the "ACC" or "LOCK" position. To turn on the lights, turn the ignition key to the "ON" position or turn on the headlight...

Self-adjustment of headlight beams
You can adjust the direction and height of the headlight beams yourself. To do this, perform the following operations: make sure there is no damage or deformation of the body in the area of the headlights; fill the fuel...

High-low beam switching mode
Fig. 1.61. Switching diagram in the "high-low" beam mode To turn on the high beam, turn on the headlights and push the lever away from you (position 1) (Fig. 1.61) To switch to low beam headlights, pull the lever...

Headlight level controller
Fig. 1.63. Location of headlight dimmer To adjust the height of the headlight beam, turn the switch disc (Fig. 1.63). The following are examples of correct adjustment of the switch dial. For load conditions other than...

Emergency alarm system
Fig. 1.64. Emergency signal switch To turn on the hazard warning light, press the switch (Fig. 1.64). All direction indicators will start flashing. To turn off, press the switch again. The hazard warning lights should...

Instrument cluster backlight controller
Fig. 1.65. Instrument panel backlight controller To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lighting, turn the switch disc (Fig. 1.65). When the switch dial is turned all the way up, the instrument panel...

Front fog lights
Fig. 1.66. Front fog light ring switch To turn on the front fog lights, turn the ring switch and the headlight and turn signal switch lever. They light up when the rear lights are on (Fig. 1.66). The front fog light...

Rear fog lights
Fig. 1.67. Rear fog light switch To turn on the rear fog lights, press the switch. They come on when the front lights or fog lights are on (Fig. 1.67). The rear fog light indicator lamp on the instrument panel comes on...

Interior lighting
Fig. 1.68. Interior light switch and lamp To turn on the interior lighting, move the switch (Fig. 1.68). The interior light switch has the following positions: "ON" - lighting is constantly on; "OFF" - lighting is off;...

Lighting system at the entrance to the car
If the switch is in the "DOOR" position, the lighting turns on when any door is opened. After all doors are closed, the lighting remains on for about 15 seconds, then turns off. But in the following cases the lighting...

Ignition switch illumination
Fig. 1.69. Ignition switch illumination To facilitate access to the ignition switch, the ignition switch illumination turns on when any door is opened (Fig. 1.69). After all doors are closed, the light remains on for...

Individual backlights
Fig. 1.70. Individual lighting lampshades To turn on the individual backlight, press the lens. To turn off the backlight, press the lens again (Fig. 1.70).

Windscreen wipers and washer
Fig. 1.71. Windshield wiper switch operating modes diagram To turn on the windshield wiper, move the lever to the desired position (Fig. 1.71). The key must be in the "ON" position. Automatic mode (position 1). The...

Headlight cleaners
Fig. 1.73. Headlight washer switch To wash the headlights with liquid, turn on the headlights and then press the switch. The key must be in the "ON" position (Fig. 1.73). Check the fluid level in the translucent...

Rear window and exterior mirror heaters
Fig. 1.73. Headlight washer switch Press the switch to heat or defrost the rear window (Fig. 1.73). The key must be in the "ON" position. The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly provide...

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