2000 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 396

'00CAMRY CNG (L/O9908) Before starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion height, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. How to start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Put the selector lever in "P". If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving, put the selector lever in "N". A starter safety device will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position. 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off. (b) Starting the engine Before starting the engine, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before cranking". Normal starting procedure The multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system in your engine automatically controls the proper air −fuel mixture for starting. You can start a cold or hot engine as follows: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the key to "ON" and hold it there for a few seconds so that the fuel flows to the engine. Then crank the engine by turning the key to "START". Release it when the engine starts. You will hear a click noise coming from the fuel tank, but this is normal. 2. After the engine runs for about 10 seconds, you are ready to drive. If the weather is below freezing, let the engine warm up for a few minutes before driving. 126 2000 CAMRY CNG (OM33519U)