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2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U)

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Maintenance requirements

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General maintenance

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Does your vehicle need repairing?

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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs

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For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the

“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Summary of Contents for Solara 2005

Page 1: ...If there is not a Toyota dealer near you or you need emergency assistance for any reason please call the following number U S OWNERS Toyota Customer Assistance Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 CANADIAN...

Page 2: ...ws CAUTION This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yo...

Page 3: ...h these systems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other T...

Page 4: ...rovisions in Section 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of...

Page 5: ...by the police or other authorities Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit Ordered by the court However if necessary Toyota will Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance Discl...

Page 6: ...Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproducti...

Page 7: ...iolate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ignition system of your Toyota The spark ignition sy...

Page 8: ...its given in this Owner s Manual For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits see pages 307 and 245 Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyo...

Page 9: ...005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 7 Indicator symbols on the instr...

Page 10: ...9 Power door lock switches 10 Power window switches 11 Glove box 12 Portable ashtray 13 Power outlet 14 Cup holder 15 Parking brake lever 16 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmissi...

Page 11: ...r door lock switches 9 Power window switches 10 Glove box 11 Portable ashtray 12 Power outlet 13 Cup holder 14 Parking brake lever 15 Automatic transmission selector lever 16 Theft deterrent system en...

Page 12: ...lt reminder light 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Audio system or navigation system including audio system For the navigation system see the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 9 Air conditioning c...

Page 13: ...passenger seat belt reminder light 7 Emergency flasher switch 8 Audio system or navigation system including audio system For the navigation system see the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 9...

Page 14: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 6 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U 18 Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19 TRAC OFF traction control system off switch...

Page 15: ...nder indicators and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights 7 Odometer and two trip meters 8 Trip meter...

Page 16: ...rs and indicator lights 3 Speedometer 4 Engine coolant temperature gauge 5 Fuel gauge 6 Automatic transmission shift range position display 7 Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights 8 O...

Page 17: ...il pressure warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 SRS warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 or or Front passenger s seat belt rem...

Page 18: ...uzzers on page 129 in Section 1 6 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 155 in Sec tion 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 2 Traction control system off indicator light Turn signal indica...

Page 19: ...PERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 14 Wireless remote control 15 Side doors 20 Power windows 23 Trunk lid 26 Hood 28 Theft deterrent system 29 Fuel t...

Page 20: ...tems locked in the trunk or glove box when using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant A transponder chip for engine immobilizer system has been placed in the head of the master and sub k...

Page 21: ...again after remov ing other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover...

Page 22: ...he key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle The system is automati...

Page 23: ...on of the system cannot be guaran teed For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause ha...

Page 24: ...dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors or alarm or operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio trans mitter such as a r...

Page 25: ...or light and ignition switch light come on The lights remain on for about 15 seconds unless either door is opened and closed For further information see Interior light on page 120 and Ignition switch...

Page 26: ...nds insert the ignition key again and turn it to the ON posi tion 3 After 10 seconds push any switch on the transmitter twice within 10 seconds Two beep sounds inform you that the program has been swi...

Page 27: ...OTICE Take care not to damage the circuit board Do not bend the terminals 3 Put in a new transmitter battery with positive side up Install the circuit board into the transmitter case Close the transmi...

Page 28: ...assenger s door locks simultaneously with the driver s door Turning the key once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock passen ger s door Coupe When unlocking a door when bo...

Page 29: ...e in the locked position CAUTION Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving The doors will open and an accident may occur Toyota strongly recommends that all children be placed in the re...

Page 30: ...his function is the default setting for new vehicles b Unlocking linked with the shift posi tion with automatic transmission only Both doors are unlocked automatically when the selector lever is moved...

Page 31: ...e power windows work when the ignition switch is in the ON position Key off operation Both windows work for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when ei ther door...

Page 32: ...ully open To stop the window partway lightly pull the switch up and then release it Jam protection function coupe During automatic closing operation or key off closing operation the window stops and o...

Page 33: ...ndows will open slightly before closing if they are not fully opened If the side windows stop partway release the switch and push it again after a mo ment or operate the side power window switches on...

Page 34: ...king unex pected use of the switches Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehicle especially with the ignition key...

Page 35: ...re 1 Coupe Open the trunk lid and push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks After locking the rear seatbacks try fold ing them down to make sure they are securely locked otherwise...

Page 36: ...it to glow longer CAUTION Always lock the trunk lid and all doors and keep away the vehicle keys out of children s reach Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised children may lock...

Page 37: ...n locked or the battery terminal is discon nected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and turn signal lights...

Page 38: ...ansmitter If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the ignition is hotwired The indicator light will come on when the system is activated If any of the door is unlocked without...

Page 39: ...hood When testing the hood also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected If the system does not work properly have it checked by your Toyota de...

Page 40: ...the door When installing the cap turn the cap clockwise until you hear a click When you hear the click the cap is fully closed If the cap is not installed securely the malfunction indicator lamp comes...

Page 41: ...nd hold the switch for 1 second on the TILT UP side The roof will fully close automatically To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side briefly Tilting operation...

Page 42: ...y in jured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident Before you close the moon roof always make sure there is nobody around the moon roof You must also make sure nobod...

Page 43: ...caught in the closing top it could result in death or serious injury When anyone raises the convertible top first make sure it is safe to do so Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your v...

Page 44: ...after a while Do not sit or apply excessive load on the rear seat seatback when the convertible top is lowered This may cause damage 1 Park your vehicle on level ground 2 Make sure the parking brake i...

Page 45: ...ions about how to use the top boot see Using the top boot on page 38 in this Section If the convertible top does not lower dur ing switch operation see If the convert ible top does not rise or lower o...

Page 46: ...fully seated in the strikers Also pull on the convertible top side rails to make sure the top is securely hooked 3 Raise the side windows quarter win dows and sun visors The top boot is used to concea...

Page 47: ...wered convertible top Keep the edge of the top boot above the body molding 2 Insert the top boot front retainer be tween the rear seatback and anchor bar Make sure the top boot retainer protru sions a...

Page 48: ...ug 5 Remove the plugs from the plug holes on the inside of the quarter trim and hook the straps into the plugholes Store the plugs in a safe place until need ed again CAUTION Make sure the top boot is...

Page 49: ...A from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 42 Front seats 42 Fold down rear seat 47 Seat heaters 48 Head restraints 49 Seat belts 50 SRS airbags...

Page 50: ...the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured fro...

Page 51: ...om acti vating correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats equipped with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from ac...

Page 52: ...LEVER Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB Turn the knob either...

Page 53: ...n or your neck may contact the shoul der belt In the event of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury 1 SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION HEIGH...

Page 54: ...of a frontal collision the more the seat is re clined the greater the risk of death or personal injury 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the switch on either side The amount of lumbar suppo...

Page 55: ...the front most position After passengers are in lift up the seat back and return the seat until it locks CAUTION After putting back the seat try pushing the seat forward and rear ward to make sure it...

Page 56: ...ry in a collision or sud den stop Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on the top of the seatback c...

Page 57: ...have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat overheating do not use the seat heater with a blan ket cushion or other insulating ob jects which cover...

Page 58: ...le s seat belts See Child restraint on page 83 in this Section for details If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the v...

Page 59: ...ful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or doors Inspect the belt system periodically Check for cuts fraying and loose parts Damaged...

Page 60: ...accident and could lead to serious injuries in a collision Always make sure that the belt webbing is not twisted and runs freely through the guide when using it Always adjust the seat belt webbing snu...

Page 61: ...is not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyot...

Page 62: ...ota deal er CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following precautions Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of...

Page 63: ...t with out the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passen ger seat I...

Page 64: ...the seat belt is fixed because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a sever...

Page 65: ...ctivated the seat belt retractors remain locked CAUTION Do not modify remove strike or open the seat belt pretensioner assemblies airbag sensor or surrounding area or wiring Failure to follow these in...

Page 66: ...r indicators and warning buzzers on page 129 in Sec tion 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer...

Page 67: ...fication system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 79 in this Section Always wear your seat belt properly CAUTION The SRS front airbag system is de signed only as a supplement...

Page 68: ...able to an approximate 25 km h 15 mph collision when the vehicles has the impact straight into a fixed barrier that does not move or deform However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher...

Page 69: ...irbag and inflator The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sensor and airbag sensor The front airbag sensors constantly moni tor the forward deceleration of the vehicle If an impact results in...

Page 70: ...le steering wheel hub airbag cover and inflator may be hot for several minutes after deployment so do not touch The airbags inflate only once The windshield may be damaged by absorbing some of the for...

Page 71: ...oying airbags Like wise the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components su...

Page 72: ...ating properly This warning light system monitors the airbag sensor assembly front airbag sen sors side airbag sensors side and curtain shield airbag sensors curtain shield air bag sensors driver s se...

Page 73: ...shaded in the illustration is scratched cracked or otherwise damaged NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer The SRS Supplemental Restraint Sys tem side airba...

Page 74: ...chances of death or serious injury or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts on page 50 in this Section Improperly seated and o...

Page 75: ...y Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in volved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over...

Page 76: ...yment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abr...

Page 77: ...revent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury Failure to follow these instruction...

Page 78: ...any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible When the ignition key is turned to the ON...

Page 79: ...urtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver s front pas senger s or rear outside passenger s head The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate if there is no pas sen...

Page 80: ...st the door or the area of the seat pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system...

Page 81: ...the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it...

Page 82: ...of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second so the airbags must inflate with considerable force While the system is designed to reduce serious inju ries it may also cause minor burns or abrasion...

Page 83: ...allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be ki...

Page 84: ...er device or object will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor rectly resulting in death or serious injury Do not hook a hanger heavy or sharp pointed objec...

Page 85: ...ay dan gerously interfere with the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags op eration NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can inte...

Page 86: ...not come on or remains on for more than 6 sec onds The light comes on or flashes while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will ind...

Page 87: ...belt preten sioner The indicator light will indicate OFF when the ignition switch is in the ON position with the condition 2 in the table shown below If the front passenger occupant classifica tion s...

Page 88: ...turned to the ON position After about four seconds it will go off After that the front passenger occupant clas sification system operates and judges whether to indicate ON or OFF The SRS warning ligh...

Page 89: ...pied Not illuminated Off Off Deactivated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult...

Page 90: ...here it does not touches the rear seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the sea...

Page 91: ...ire the use of a child restraint system Your vehicle conforms to SAEJ1819 If a child is too large for a child restraint system the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the ve...

Page 92: ...ury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is proper...

Page 93: ...Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 96 for coupe and 98 for co...

Page 94: ...death or se rious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the rear seat if it interferes wit...

Page 95: ...s of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot...

Page 96: ...hold the infant seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer...

Page 97: ...osi tion 2 Move the front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat...

Page 98: ...CAUTION Never install a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable...

Page 99: ...ea of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dan gerous if the sid...

Page 100: ...of the belt are not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot...

Page 101: ...old the convert ible seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac tu...

Page 102: ...t classification indi cator light indicates OFF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured Do not allow...

Page 103: ...lder Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due t...

Page 104: ...retract Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Symbol Anchor brackets Use the anchor bracket on the package tray behind the rear seat to attach t...

Page 105: ...system with the seat belt Latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 83 in this Section CAUTI...

Page 106: ...ure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor bracket on the back of the rear seat head restraint to attach the top strap Anchor bra...

Page 107: ...instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 83 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is sec...

Page 108: ...anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these...

Page 109: ...CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child r...

Page 110: ...horages near the button on the seatback 2 Type A Latch the hooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B Latch the buckles onto the anchorages For owners in Canada The...

Page 111: ...cts around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided...

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Page 113: ...OM33690U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 106 Outside rear view mirrors 107 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 108 Auto anti glare i...

Page 114: ...WHEEL To change the steering wheel column length hold the steering wheel push down the telescopic lock release lever push or pull the steering wheel to the desired length and return the lever to its o...

Page 115: ...uce the reflection of the headlights of the following vehicle For details see Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror on page 109 in this Section When you push the rear window defogger switch the heat...

Page 116: ...operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the rear of your vehicle in the mir ror To reduce glare from the headl...

Page 117: ...tic function mode The indicator illuminates to show you that the function is on In automatic function mode if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you the mirror surface...

Page 118: ...ock out glare from the front Swing down the sun visor position 1 To block out glare from the side Swing down the sun visor remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side posi tion 2 Converti...

Page 119: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 111 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U To use the vanity mirror swing down the sun visor and open the cover The vanity lights come on when you open the cover Vanity mirrors...

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Page 121: ...Defoggers Headlights and turn signals 114 Emergency flashers 118 Instrument panel light control 119 Front fog lights 119 Interior light 120 Ignition switch light and quarter trim courtesy light 120 P...

Page 122: ...ob to the AUTO position when the ignition key is in the ON position The headlights and or all of the lights in position 1 automatically turn on or off de pending on the darkness of the surround ings M...

Page 123: ...again turn the igni tion key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the knob is in the AUTO position NOTICE To prevent the battery fro...

Page 124: ...e a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights...

Page 125: ...button on the wireless remote control transmitter with all the doors locked and the trunk lid closed If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept open the lights automatically turn off after 20 minutes To...

Page 126: ...ust be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pr...

Page 127: ...switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight a...

Page 128: ...ollowing cases Open and close any of the doors Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position Unlock a door when both doors are locked However in the following cases the light goes off immediately Both...

Page 129: ...th doors are closed when the igni tion key is in the ACC or ON posi tion Both doors are closed and locked To prevent the battery from becoming dis charged the light will automatically turn off when th...

Page 130: ...ld wipers move the lever to the desired setting The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Slow Position 3 Fast Position 4 Washer on With interv...

Page 131: ...the rear window push the switch The key must be in the ON position The thin heater wires on the inside of the rear window will quickly clear the sur faces An indicator light will illuminate to indicat...

Page 132: ...driving The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting snow If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi ly coated with ice use a spray de icer before operating the switch NOTICE Wh...

Page 133: ...M33690U OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 126 Engine coolant temperature gauge 126 Tachometer 127 Odometer and two trip meters 127 Service...

Page 134: ...If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go of...

Page 135: ...over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases the slower the engine speed the greater the fuel economy NOTICE Do not l...

Page 136: ...e the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A...

Page 137: ...on Do this a or If parking brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Take vehicle...

Page 138: ...t is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer i Close all doors j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately k Adjust tire inflation pressure and turn off warning light by pushing reset switc...

Page 139: ...kes may not work properly and your stopping distance will become longer De press the brake pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to an immediate stop The brake system warning light re mains on together w...

Page 140: ...em itself Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed there may be a problem somewhere in the elec t...

Page 141: ...after a few seconds There after if the system malfunctions the light comes on again When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not oper...

Page 142: ...t come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CA...

Page 143: ...ks twice every second the low tire pressure warning system needs to be initialized For details see Tire pressure warning system on page 151 in Section 1 7 l Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning L...

Page 144: ...on key to the ON posi tion while holding down the trip meter reset knob Hold down the knob for at least 5 sec onds The odometer indicates 000000 and the light goes off If the system fails to reset the...

Page 145: ...CONTROLS Ignition switch Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch with steering lock 138 Automatic transmission 139 Manual transmission 146 Traction control system 147 Vehicle stability control...

Page 146: ...y to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position With automatic transmission The selector lever must be put in the P position be fore turning the key from ACC to the LOCK position Once you remove the k...

Page 147: ...epressed with the ignition switch in the ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Nor...

Page 148: ...mission will downshift to third gear Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than 109 km h 67 mph and stronger engine br...

Page 149: ...ector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION Never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any cir cumstances while the vehicle is mov ing Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle cont...

Page 150: ...ion switch in the ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving shifting in...

Page 151: ...e gear is possible If the engine coolant temperature is low the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the D posi tion CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while...

Page 152: ...ou attempt to downshift the transmis sion when it is not possible to downshift due to high vehicle speed a warning tone sounds twice Maximum allowable speeds To get on a highway or to pass slower traf...

Page 153: ...er shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving f Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Pull the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal p...

Page 154: ...when you are cruising below the above downshifting speeds Upshifting too soon or downshifting too late will cause lugging and possibly ping ing Regularly revving the engine to maxi mum speed in each g...

Page 155: ...at an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road condi tions NORMAL DRIVING MODE Leave the system on during the ordi nary driving so that it can operate when needed You may hear a sound in th...

Page 156: ...r a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON It will come on again when you push the TRAC OFF switch to turn off the system In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The indicator lig...

Page 157: ...You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the sys tem is in the self check mode but does not...

Page 158: ...the vehicle stability control system or the traction control system The light will come on when the ignition key is turned to ON and will go off after a few seconds If the light comes on while drivin...

Page 159: ...es on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position It goes off after a few seconds This indicates that the tire pressure warning system is func tioning properly If the low tire pressure warning...

Page 160: ...on was not performed correct ly after replacing or rotating tires or wheels The outside temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F CAUTION When the tire pressure warning light comes on observe...

Page 161: ...h until the low tire pressure warning light blinks three times Initialization is completed after driving at the speeds of 30 km h 19 mph or over for more than one hour If the following driving conditi...

Page 162: ...pro cedure Type A Type B When parking firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping To set Pull up the lever For better hold ing power first depress the brake pedal and hold it while s...

Page 163: ...rol set speed cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING THE SYSTEM ON To operate the cruise control press the ON OFF button This turns the sy...

Page 164: ...e the vehicle and then push the lever down in the SET direction RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down in the SET direc tion and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained W...

Page 165: ...rol press the ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on If any of the following conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system The indicato...

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Page 167: ...RATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference 160 Using your audio system 160 Audio remote controls 178 Audio system operating hints 180 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please...

Page 168: ...nition key is in the ACC or ON position TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Push AM FM1 FM2 FM SAT TAPE or DISC to turn on that function without pushing PWR...

Page 169: ...the ve hicle and optional digital satellite tuner For complete information on subscription rates and terms or to subscribe to the XM radio visit XM on the web at www xmradio com or call an XM s Listen...

Page 170: ...window NOTICE Attaching the film especially conduc tive or metallic type on the rear glass will noticeably reduce the sensi tivity of the radio Convertible Your vehicle has a mast type antenna To remo...

Page 171: ...m track 1 through to the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 of the next disc The player is intended for use with 12 cm 4 7 in discs only NOTICE Do not stack up two discs for in sertion or...

Page 172: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 164 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1...

Page 173: ...AUDIO CONTROL knob the mode changes To adjust the tone and balance turn the knob BAS Adjusts low pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 TRE Adjusts high pitched tones The dis play ranges from...

Page 174: ...rform the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order To turn off the random fea ture push this button again With compact disc changer only To play all the tracks in the magazine in random...

Page 175: ...all the tracks on the disc it will stop scanning With compact disc changer only Scanning the first tracks of all the discs in the magazine Push and hold or side of the SCAN button until you hear a be...

Page 176: ...rder from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on t...

Page 177: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 169 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Type 2...

Page 178: ...nel number will appear on the display This radio can store three XM channels for each button The display will show SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 when you push SAT button Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner a...

Page 179: ...ges from 5 to 5 TRE Adjusts high pitched tones The dis play ranges from 5 to 5 FAD Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear speakers The display ranges from F7 to R7 BAL Adjusts the sound...

Page 180: ...em is on then insert the first compact disc After the disc is loaded the shutter of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will auto matically open again so the next disc can be inserted...

Page 181: ...ure push this button again SAT Satellite radio Push the SAT button to turn on the radio and select the XM band SAT1 SAT2 or SAT3 will appear on the display This system allows you to set eighteen XM ch...

Page 182: ...station up the band stay there for 5 seconds and then move to the next preset station To stop scanning push this button again To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release the SCAN but ton The...

Page 183: ...on quickly push and release or side of the SEEK TRACK button Do this again to find the station after that XM satellite radio To select the next channel within the cur rent channel category push the or...

Page 184: ...er the entire message has been dis played the message will disappear The message display will be canceled if any button that affects the display is pushed If no messages are received NO MESSAGE will a...

Page 185: ...ent program is over the display returns to the previous mode If no traffic program station is found NO TRAFINFO appears on the display and the display returns to the previous mode and a beep sound To...

Page 186: ...he volume The volume continues to decrease while the switch is being pushed switch Radio This switch has the following features To select a preset station Quickly push and release the or side of the s...

Page 187: ...d start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track switch to work correctly In addition the feature may not work well with some spoken live or...

Page 188: ...ter They are often accompanied by distor tion Multi path FM signals are reflective making it possible for two signals to reach your antenna at the same time If this happens the signals will cancel eac...

Page 189: ...se the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experi enced rad...

Page 190: ...onditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact disc player skip If moisture gets into your compact disc player you may not h...

Page 191: ...ransparent translucent discs Low quality discs Labeled discs NOTICE Do not use special shaped transpar ent translucent low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il lustrations The use of...

Page 192: ...layer to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic...

Page 193: ...TS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls 186 Air flow selector settings 189 Operating tips 189 Automatic air conditioning system Controls 192 Air flow selector s...

Page 194: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 186 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U 1 Fan speed selector 2 Air flow selector 3 Temperature selector 4 A C button 5 Air intake selector Manual air conditioning system Control...

Page 195: ...select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Press the A C button f...

Page 196: ...f the windshield the air intake mode may change automati cally to FRESH depending on the condi tion of the air conditioning system A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A...

Page 197: ...fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold day...

Page 198: ...eating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been warmed Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floo...

Page 199: ...ears the front view more quickly On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse Defrosting The outside o...

Page 200: ...from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U 1 Temperature selector 2 AUTO button 3 OFF button 4 Air intake selector 5 Windshield air flow button 6 MODE button air flow selector 7 A C button 8 Fan speed selector Automa...

Page 201: ...the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector To increase the temperature press the side to decrease it press the side MAX COLD appears when you adjust to maximum cooling...

Page 202: ...w Pressing this button once again returns the air flow mode to the last one used This button allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly It is n...

Page 203: ...s the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and...

Page 204: ...fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold day...

Page 205: ...ture Towards WARM Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the...

Page 206: ...clearing the front view When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly It is not possible to return to RECIRC...

Page 207: ...windshield choose floor windshield air flow If air flow control is not satisfactory check the side vents The side vents may be opened or closed as shown The air conditioning filter information label...

Page 208: ...up easily in FRESH mode To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic f...

Page 209: ...3 Remove the filter case from the filter outlet as shown in the illustration 4 Remove the filter from the filter case 5 Inspect the filter on the surface If it is the just moderately dusty it may be c...

Page 210: ...g the filter in the filter case keep the UP mark pointing up INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause det...

Page 211: ...TS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Multi information displays 204 Compass 207 Portable ashtray 211 Power outlets 212 Garage door opener 212 Glove box 215 Auxiliary boxes 216 Rear console box 216 Cup hold...

Page 212: ...e CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped You can select the unit between English U S customary system and metric u...

Page 213: ...sed on dis tance and fuel consumption for 2 sec onds with the engine running The displayed value is updated every 2 seconds Note that an accurate figure may not be shown in the following cases When th...

Page 214: ...range will be shorter If the low fuel level warning light comes on refuel even if the display indicates that the vehicle can be driven further 4 Average vehicle speed AVG MPH or AVG KM h Average vehi...

Page 215: ...side rear view mirror If the ignition switch was turned off with the system on the system will automati cally turn back on when the ignition switch is turned on Push the COMP switch to turn the com pa...

Page 216: ...ly while the vehicle is in motion For additional precision or for complete calibrating see CALIBRATING THE COMPASS below Compass sensor The compass sensor is in the inside rear view mirror NOTICE Do n...

Page 217: ...OM33690U Zone number After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display on...

Page 218: ...bove method calibration is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circ...

Page 219: ...ay only when the vehicle is stopped The ashtray can be removed and used outside the vehicle To use the ashtray raise the lid When finished with your cigarette thor oughly extinguish it in the ashtray...

Page 220: ...om being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is...

Page 221: ...ng a garage door opener check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate iden tify if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the program...

Page 222: ...e both buttons 6 Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly programmed button Check to see if the gate device oper ates correctly 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re maining HomeLink...

Page 223: ...se features increases risk of serious injury or death This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This d...

Page 224: ...ustration CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving NOTICE Over head console box During hot weather the interior...

Page 225: ...ole box lid while pushing the lock re lease button CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box pull up the lock release lever while raising the rear console box lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of inju...

Page 226: ...ps or drink cans in the cup holder as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident To reduce the chance of injury...

Page 227: ...et when hooking Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes then they are designed for use with locking clips Fix the floor mat with lock ing clips into the hole...

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Page 229: ...eration in foreign countries 224 Three way catalytic converters 225 Engine exhaust cautions 226 Facts about engine oil consumption 227 Iridium tipped spark plugs 228 Brake system 228 Brake pad wear li...

Page 230: ...TM D4814 in the U S A and CGSB 3 5 M93 in Canada NOTICE Do not use leaded gasoline Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three way catalytic converter to lose its ef fectiveness and the emission contr...

Page 231: ...leaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline These types of gas oline provide excellent vehicle perfor mance reduce vehicle emissions and im prove air quality OXYGENATES IN...

Page 232: ...ze the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once...

Page 233: ...as grass leaves paper or rags NOTICE A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard To prevent this and other damage...

Page 234: ...less gas It can cause unconsciousness or even death Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections The system should be checked from time to time If you hit something or notice a chang...

Page 235: ...by high speed driv ing and frequent acceleration and decel eration A new engine consumes more oil since its pistons piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned Oil consumption Max 1 0...

Page 236: ...light may come on CAUTION Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system Have your brakes fixed immediately BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses engine vacuum to power assist the brakes If...

Page 237: ...brake sys tem You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move This means that the anti lock brake sy...

Page 238: ...in a longer stopping dis tance Type A Type B ABS warning light vehicles without vehicle stability control system The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position If the anti lock...

Page 239: ...the ON posi tion or remains on The light comes on while you are driv ing A warning light turning on briefly during operation does not indicate a problem CAUTION If the ABS warning light remains on tog...

Page 240: ...oise while driving have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Expensive ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary The vehicle identif...

Page 241: ...409 233 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U The vehicle identification number VIN is also on the Certification Label 2AZ FE engine 3MZ FE engine The engine number is stamped on the engine block as s...

Page 242: ...gned so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossibl...

Page 243: ...quality grading For details see Uniform tire quali ty grading that follows 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 310 5 Tire ply composition a...

Page 244: ...sure 8 Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 310 9 Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pres sure to which a tire may b...

Page 245: ...ergency use only For details see Compact spare tire on page 264 2 Tire size For details see Tire size on page 239 3 DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN For details see DOT and Tire Identification N...

Page 246: ...e tire and air is directly filled in the tire A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure 9 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidew...

Page 247: ...ratio tire height to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2...

Page 248: ...is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1...

Page 249: ...educe tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Saf...

Page 250: ...h standard equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that con...

Page 251: ...s roof rack heavy duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer Rim a metal support for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upo...

Page 252: ...weight distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for v...

Page 253: ...does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle Your ve hicle is not designed for trailer towing Cargo capacity Cargo capacity may increase or de crease depending on the size weight and the num...

Page 254: ...ECT LOAD LIMIT 1 Locate the statement The com bined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds on your vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers...

Page 255: ...205 lb get on the available car go and luggage load will be reduced as follows Coupe 244 kg 93 kg 151 kg 534 lb 205 lb 329 lb Convertible 176 kg 93 kg 83 kg 388 lb 205 lb 183 lb As shown in the above...

Page 256: ...vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with...

Page 257: ...RTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine 250 How to start the engine 250 Tips for driving in various conditions 251 Winter driving tips 252 Dinghy towing 253 Trailer towing 25...

Page 258: ...prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is in any drive position 4 Automatic transmission only De press the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off Before starting the...

Page 259: ...ansmis sion in P automatic or in first or reverse manual If necessary block the wheels Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may get the brakes wet To see whether they are wet check that...

Page 260: ...tes and organic acids See Checking the engine coolant level on page 304 in Section 7 2 for details of coolant type selection For the U S A Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and...

Page 261: ...ers occasionally Depending on where you are driving we recommend you carry some emer gency equipment Some of the things you might put in the vehicle are tire chains window scraper bag of sand or salt...

Page 262: ...urned off and any item is not plugged into the power outlet NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel turn the ignition switch to the ACC position 3 Release the parking brake After dinghy towi...

Page 263: ...braking Maintain a steady pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from...

Page 264: ...Sep 04 Prod OM33690U CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates...

Page 265: ...g 261 If you cannot increase engine speed 262 If your vehicle overheats 262 If you have a flat tire 263 If your vehicle becomes stuck 272 If your vehicle needs to be towed 273 If you cannot shift auto...

Page 266: ...vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn...

Page 267: ...e gas normally produced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used...

Page 268: ...positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery Booster battery Jumper cable Negative terminal mark c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable...

Page 269: ...scharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer If the first start attempt is not success ful Check that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight...

Page 270: ...ir conditioning if it is being used 2 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boili...

Page 271: ...urn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P auto matic or reverse manual 4 Have everyone get out of the ve hicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read th...

Page 272: ...en raising the vehicle do not place any objects on top of or underneath the jack Raise the vehicle only high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire Dr...

Page 273: ...tire must be 420 kPa 4 2 kgf cm2 or bar 60 psi Do not exceed 80 km h 50 mph when driving with the compact spare tire Replace the compact spare tire with the standard tire as soon as possible Avoid sud...

Page 274: ...s prevents the jack from flying for ward during a collision or sudden stop To remove the spare tire 1 Loosen the nut and remove it 2 Remove the spare tire cover 3 Loosen the bolt and remove it 4 Remov...

Page 275: ...to pull off the orna ment by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury 4 Loosen all the wheel nuts Always loosen the wheel nuts before raising the vehicle Turn t...

Page 276: ...ion Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need mo...

Page 277: ...tion and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting...

Page 278: ...and the wheels may fall off which could cause a seri ous accident If there is oil or grease on any bolt or nut clean it 9 Lower the vehicle completely and tighten the wheel nuts Turn the jack handle c...

Page 279: ...ng wheels Otherwise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious accident 10 Reinstall the wheel ornament 1 Put the wheel ornament into posi tion Align the cutout of the...

Page 280: ...is necessary after you have rotated your tires See Tire pressure warning sys tem on page 151 in Section 1 7 CAUTION Before driving make sure all the tools jack and flat tire are se curely in place in...

Page 281: ...ommercial tow truck ser vice In consultation with them have your vehicle towed using either a or b Manual transmission models with tow ing eyelet Only when you cannot re ceive a towing service from a...

Page 282: ...smission We recommend using a towing dolly under the front wheels If you do not use a towing dolly place the ignition key in the ACC position and put the transmission in neutral NOTICE Do not tow with...

Page 283: ...steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive train steering and brakes must all be...

Page 284: ...by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If the convertible top does not rise or lower during convertible top control switch operation have your vehicle checked at your Toyota dealer If raising the c...

Page 285: ...securely hooked You can purchase a new key at your Toyota dealer if you can give them the key number If your vehicle is equipped with the engine immobilizer system the dealer will also need your maste...

Page 286: ...your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident Then have the identification number of your new transmitter registered At the same time you must bring all of th...

Page 287: ...5 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 280 Washing and waxing your Toyota 281 Cleani...

Page 288: ...lation The above signifies the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prev...

Page 289: ...garage If you wash your vehicle in the garage or if you drive it covered with water or snow your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion Even if your garage is heated a wet vehicle can cor rode if...

Page 290: ...heel ornaments The plastic wheel ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances If any organic sub stances splashes an ornament be sure to wash it off with water and check if the ornament is damag...

Page 291: ...se a car cleaning polish fol lowed by a separate wax Carefully fol low the manufacturer s instructions and precautions Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as well as the paint Windshield washer...

Page 292: ...ks 3 Rinse thoroughly If any dirt is left repeat the procedure After the top has been cleaned rinse the vehicle with clean water to remove all the cleaner After cleaning always make sure the top is co...

Page 293: ...mpoo instructions and follow them closely Seat belts The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water Use a cloth or sponge As you are clean ing check the belts for excess...

Page 294: ...or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather Mildew may develop on...

Page 295: ...CARE Maintenance requirements 236 General maintenance 237 Does your vehicle need repairing 239 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 240 For scheduled maintenance information please refer...

Page 296: ...ission control system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replace...

Page 297: ...eck the pressure with a gauge every two weeks or at least once a month See Section 7 2 for additional information Tire surface and wheel nuts Check the tires carefully for cuts damage or excessive wea...

Page 298: ...has the proper clearance Check the brake booster function Brakes At a safe place check that the brakes do not pull to one side when applied Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel an...

Page 299: ...eciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon...

Page 300: ...s have not been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your dri...

Page 301: ...2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 294 Fuse locations 296 Do it yourself service precautions 296 Positioning the jack 298 Parts...

Page 302: ...steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Radiator 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Condenser 10 Windshield washer fluid ta...

Page 303: ...3690U 1 Power steering fluid reservoir 2 Engine oil level dipstick 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Radiator 8 Electric cooling fans 9 Condenser 10 Windshield w...

Page 304: ...ranty statement for details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of...

Page 305: ...le where you may be exposed to flying or falling material fluid spray etc Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in flammation or skin cancer...

Page 306: ...e not for gotten any tools rags etc Front Rear When jacking up your vehicle with the jack position the jack correctly as shown in the illustrations CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the followin...

Page 307: ...il selection Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based no...

Page 308: ...cessary Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Par...

Page 309: ...evel 302 Checking the engine coolant level 304 Checking the radiator and condenser 305 Checking brake fluid 306 Checking power steering fluid 306 Checking tire inflation pressure 307 Checking and repl...

Page 310: ...careful not to touch the hot ex haust manifold NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level line add engine oil of...

Page 311: ...y the following grade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fu...

Page 312: ...h has been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when...

Page 313: ...ater This coolant pro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cau...

Page 314: ...excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes flush th...

Page 315: ...clockwise After replacing the reser voir cap visually check the steering box case vane pump and hose connections for leaks or damage CAUTION The reservoir tank may be hot so be careful not to burn yo...

Page 316: ...smaller tire size can gain pressure very quickly Add com pressed air in small quantities and check the pressure often until it reaches the specified pressure Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pre...

Page 317: ...ire inflation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal...

Page 318: ...of skidding The effectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating...

Page 319: ...235 and 232 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this...

Page 320: ...dule For scheduled maintenance infor mation please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Own er s Manual Supplement However the most appropriate tim ing for tire rotation may vary ac cording to...

Page 321: ...Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions CAUTION Do not use snow tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerou...

Page 322: ...riving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer If wheel covers are used they will be scratched by the chain band so re...

Page 323: ...htened may have structural damage and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire CAUTION Do not use wheels other than the manufacture...

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Page 325: ...from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 318 Battery recharging precautions 319 Checking and replacing fuses 320 Adding washer fluid 321 R...

Page 326: ...or burning get medi cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow t...

Page 327: ...Blue White Red CHECKING BY INDICATOR Check the battery condition by the indi cator color Indicator color Condition Type A Type B Green Blue Good Dark White Charging necessary Have battery checked by...

Page 328: ...es are blown they must be replaced See Fuse locations on page 296 in Sec tion 7 1 for locations of the fuses Turn the ignition switch and inoperative component off Pull the suspected fuse straight out...

Page 329: ...to get the correct fuse as soon as possible and return the substitute to its original clip It is a good idea to purchase a set of spare fuses and keep them in your ve hicle for emergencies If the new...

Page 330: ...as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and i...

Page 331: ...5 D Trunk light convertible 3 8 D A H11 halogen bulbs B HB3 halogen bulbs C H10 halogen bulbs D Wedge base bulbs E Single end bulbs F Double end bulbs Low beam outside High beam inside 1 Open the hood...

Page 332: ...c tor and install it into the mounting hole Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer a Rear turn signal light b Stop tail and re...

Page 333: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 325 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U Use a Flat bladed screwdriver High mounted stoplight coupe License plate lights...

Page 334: ...park ing front side marker and front turn signal lights burns out contact your Toyota dealer NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog parking front side marker and front turn signal light bulbs by...

Page 335: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 327 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weight 328 Engine 328 Fuel 329 Service specifications 329 Tires 332 Fuses 332 SECTION 8...

Page 336: ...ne 92 0 83 0 3 62 3 27 Displacement cm3 cu in 2AZ FE engine 2362 144 1 3MZ FE engine 3311 201 9 Dimensions and weight Overall length mm in Overall width mm in Overall height mm in Wheelbase mm in Fron...

Page 337: ...0 40 0 012 0 016 3MZ FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type DENSO SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 Spark plug gap mm in 1 1 0 043 3MZ FE engine only Drive belt tensio...

Page 338: ...d organic acid technology Coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology is a combination of low phosphates and organic acids Do not use plain water alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for...

Page 339: ...smission fluid other than Toyota Genuine ATF Type T IV may cause deterioration in shift quality locking up of your trans mission accompanied by vibration and ultimately damage the automatic trans miss...

Page 340: ...0 4 kgf cm2 or bar 6 psi to the front and rear tires and it does not exceed the maximum cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall Compact spare tire kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Wheel size T...

Page 341: ...A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system emission control system 16 HORN 10 A Horns 17 D C C 30 A ECU B RAD1 and DOME fuses 18 A F 25 A Multiport fuel injection s...

Page 342: ...system gauges and meters vehicle stability control system 40 DOME 7 5 A Ignition switch light inte rior light personal lights trunk light vanity lights wireless remote control system multi information...

Page 343: ...05 Solara_U L O 0409 335 2005 SOLARA from Sep 04 Prod OM33690U REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners Reporting safety defects for U S owners 336 SECTION 9...

Page 344: ...may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems be...

Page 345: ...9 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type 2AZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher 3MZ FE engine UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research...

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