Toyota Camry Owner's Manual (2023): Hood
Release the lock from the inside of the vehicle to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2. Pull up the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.
3. Hold the hood open by inserting the support rod into the slot.
â– Open hood warning buzzer
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), the master warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the hood is not fully closed.
WARNING
â– Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed and locked.
If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
â– After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood securely preventing it from falling down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
â– When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.
Do-it-yourself service
precautions
If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in these sections.
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may
move sudde ...
Positioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and perform the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with a floor jack, position the jack correctly.
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Other materials:
Brake precautions
Vacuum assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by using engine
vacuum. If the engine stops, you can stop the
vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. However,
greater foot pressure on the brake pedal will be
required to stop the vehicle and stopping distance
will be longer.
Using the bra ...
Component parts
Component parts location
Combination meter
Combination switch (lighting and turn
signal switch)
Key switch (without intelligent key system)
Push-button ignition switch (with intelligent
key system)
Seat belt buckle switch lh
Front door switch lh
Bcm
(view with instrument pane ...
Diagnosis system (bcm) (with intelligent
key system)
Common item
Common item : consult function (bcm -
common item)
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
Direct Diagnostic Mode
Description
ECU identification
The BCM part number is displayed.
Self Diagnostic Result
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