Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 2
’08 Solara_U (L/O 0802)
Instrument cluster overview
1. Tachometer
4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
7. Automatic transmission shift position
indicator lights
2. Service reminder indicators and
5. Fuel gauge
indicator lights
8. Odometer and two trip meters
6. Automatic transmission shift range
3. Speedometer
position display
9. Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel
light control knob
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
or
or
Brake system warning light∗1
Anti−lock brake system warning light∗1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Tire pressure warning light∗1
Charging system warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning light∗1
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
system warning light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Engine oil replacement reminder light∗1
Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
Low fuel level warning light∗1
indicator light
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∗1: For details, see
“Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 133 in Section 1−6.
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
∗2: If this light flashes, see
“Cruise control” on page 163 in Sec-
light
tion 1−7.
Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light∗2
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SECTION 1− 2
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys
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Engine immobilizer system
14
Wireless remote control
16
Side doors
21
Power windows
24
Trunk lid
28
Hood
30
Theft deterrent system
30
Fuel tank cap
32
Electric moon roof
34
Convertible top
36
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Keys
2. Sub key (gray)—
This key will not work in the trunk lid
lock release lever and glove box.
To protect items 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 keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
or start the engine.
NOTICE
of keys.
1. Master keys
(black)—
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
These keys work in every lock. Your
precautions:
Toyota dealer will need one of them to
make a new key with a built−in trans-
z When starting the engine, do not
ponder chip.
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
Since the doors can be locked without
the key ring against the key grip.
a key, you should always carry a spare
Otherwise the engine may not start,
master key in case you accidentally
or may stop soon after it starts.
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
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z Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnet-
ic waves.
z Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
z Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
z Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
z Do not use the key with electromag-
netic materials.
z When starting the engine, do not
z Do not bend the key grip.
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of oth-
er vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it 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.
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Engine immobilizer system
KEY NUMBER PLATE
The engine immobilizer system is a
The system is automatically set when the
theft deterrent system. When you insert
key is removed from the engine switch.
Your key number is shown on the plate.
the key in the engine switch, the trans-
The indicator light will start flashing to
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
ponder chip in the key’s head transmits
show the system is set.
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
an electronic code to the vehicle. The
If any of the following indicator conditions
If you should lose your keys or if you
engine will start only when the elec-
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
need additional keys, duplicates can be
tronic code in the chip corresponds to
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
D The indicator light stays on except
the registered ID code for the vehicle.
number.
when the theft deterrent system is set-
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle
ting or activating.
(See “Theft deterrent
We recommend writing down the key num-
when you leave the vehicle.
system” on page 30 in this Section.)
ber and storing it in a safe place.
D The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
engine switch.
D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
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Inserting the registered key in the engine
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
For vehicles sold in Canada
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
FCC ID: MOZRI−21BTY
This device complies with RSS−210 of
indicator light will go off.
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
This device complies with Part 15 of the
The system is maintenance−free.
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
the following two conditions:
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
ence, and
(2) this device must accept
new key with built−in transponder chip,
(1) This device may not cause harmful
any interference, including interference
your dealer will need your key number
interference, and
(2) this device must
and master key. However, there is a limit
accept any interference received, includ-
that may cause undesired operation of
to the number of additional keys your
ing interference that may cause unde-
the device.
Toyota dealer can make for you.
sired operation.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the sys-
tem or start the engine.
CAUTION
NOTICE
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
Do not modify, remove or disas-
sible for compliance could void the
semble the engine immobilizer sys-
user’s authority to operate the equip-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
ment.
modifications are made, proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaran-
teed.
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Wireless remote control—
The wireless remote control system is
If the wireless remote control transmitter
designed to lock or unlock both doors,
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
open the trunk lid or activate the alarm
operate from a normal distance:
from a distance within approximately 1
D Check for closeness to a radio trans-
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
mitter such as a radio station or an
When you operate any switch, push it
airport which can interfere with normal
slowly and securely.
operation of the transmitter.
The wireless remote control transmitter is
D The battery may have been consumed.
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
Check the battery in the transmitter. To
lowing instructions in order not to cause
replace the battery, see
“—Replacing
damage to the transmitter.
battery” on page
19.
D Do not leave the transmitter in places
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
where the temperature becomes high
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
1.
Lock switch
such as on the dashboard.
avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-
dent.
(See
“If you lose your wireless re-
2.
Unlock switch
D Do not disassemble it.
mote control transmitter” on page
320 in
3.
Alarm switch
D Avoid knocking it hard against other
Section 4.)
objects or dropping it.
4.
Trunk lid open switch
D Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
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—Locking and unlocking
doors
To lock and unlock both doors, push
This complies with Part
15 of the FCC
the switches of the transmitter slowly
rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
and securely.
ing two conditions:
To lock: Push the lock switch. Both doors
(1) This device may not cause harmful
are locked simultaneously. At this time
interference, and
(2) this device must
one beep will be heard, and the turn sig-
accept any interference received, includ-
nal lights will flash once.
ing interference that may cause unde-
Check to see that the doors are securely
sired operation.
locked.
If either door is not securely closed, lock-
ing cannot be performed by the lock
switch and a beep will sound continuously
for
10 seconds. However, if the key is in
Locking operation
the ignition, a beep will not sound.
To stop the beep, close both doors se-
curely or push the unlock switch.
To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to
unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing
the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks
passenger’s door simultaneously. Each
time the unlock switch is pushed, two
beeps will be heard, and the turn signal
lights will flash twice.
Unlocking operation
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—Opening trunk lid
—Activating alarm
Coupe—When unlocking a door when both
doors are locked, the interior light and
engine 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
123 and
“Engine
(ignition) switch
light and quarter trim courtesy light” on
page 124 in Section 1−5.)
Convertible—When unlocking a door when
both doors are locked, the engine switch
light, quarter trim courtesy light and per-
sonal lights come on. The lights remain
on for about
15 seconds unless either
To open the trunk lid, push the switch
Pushing the switch blows the horn in-
door is opened and closed.
(For further
of the transmitter for
1 second.
termittently and flashes the headlights,
information, see
“Engine
(ignition) switch
light and quarter trim courtesy light” on
If the key is in the ignition, the trunk lid
tail lights, turn signal lights, and interi-
page
124 and
“Personal lights” on page
cannot be opened by the trunk lid open
or light (coupe) or personal lights (con-
vertible).
125 in Section 1−5.)
switch.
You have 60 seconds to open a door after
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
theft when you witness anyone attempting
If a door is not opened by then, both
to break into or damage your vehicle.
doors will be automatically locked again
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
and one beep will be heard.
alarm midway, push the switch once
If the lock or unlock switch is kept pushed
again, unlock a door with transmitter, or
turn the engine switch from the “LOCK” to
in, the locking or unlocking operation is
“ON” position.
not repeated. Release the switch and then
push again.
The alarm does not work when the engine
switch is in the
“ON” position.
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—Switching beep sound
—Replacing battery
You can switch the beep on and off. (The
For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium
beep is on initially and after battery re-
battery or equivalent.
placement.)
To switch the beep on and off:
CAUTION
With the driver’s door opened—
Special care should be taken to pre-
1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.
vent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
2. Within
5 seconds, insert the engine
components.
switch again and turn it to the
“ON”
position.
3. After
10 seconds, push any switch on
NOTICE
the transmitter twice within 10 seconds.
Two beep sounds inform you that the
z When replacing the transmitter bat-
program has been switched on or off.
tery, be careful not to lose the com-
1.
Using a coin or equivalent, open the
ponents.
If this procedure is not followed exactly,
transmitter case.
the beep will not operate as expected.
z Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Check the beep ON/OFF operation by
Toyota dealer.
pushing the transmitter switch after you
finish this procedure. If the beep does not
z Dispose of used batteries according
operate as expected, repeat this proce-
to the local laws.
dure from step 1.
Replace the transmitter battery by follow-
ing these procedures:
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z Do not touch or move any compo-
nents inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
z Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the transmitter bat-
tery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the transmitter case.
z Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
2. Remove the circuit board, then remove
3. Put in a new transmitter battery with
the discharged transmitter battery.
positive
(+) side up. Install the circuit
board into the transmitter case.
NOTICE
Close the transmitter case securely.
z Take care not to damage the circuit
NOTICE
board.
z Do not bend the terminals.
z Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the transmitter bat-
tery are faced correctly.
z Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
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Side doors—
Coupe—When unlocking a door when both
doors are locked, the interior light and
engine switch light will come on and re-
main on for about 15 seconds before fad-
ing out.
(For further information, see “Inte-
rior light” on page
123 and
“Engine
(ignition) switch light and quarter trim
courtesy light” on page
124 in Section
1−5.)
Convertible—When unlocking a door when
both doors are locked, the engine switch
light, quarter trim courtesy light and per-
sonal lights will come on and remain on
for about
15 seconds before fading out.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
(For further information, see “Engine (igni-
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
tion) switch light and quarter trim courtesy
it.
light” on page
124 and
“Personal lights”
Move the lock knob.
on page 125 in Section 1−5.)
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
Passenger’s door locks simultaneously
The doors can be opened by pulling the
with the driver’s door. Turning the key
inside handle even if the lock knobs are
once will unlock the driver’s door and
in the locked position.
twice in succession will unlock passen-
ger’s door.
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