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Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 4

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—Before operating the

convertible top

1.

Park your vehicle on level ground.

NOTICE

z When the convertible top is low-

2.

Make sure the parking brake is applied

ered, keep the rear window defog-

z Make sure there are no items or

firmly and the automatic transmission

ger turned off to avoid damage to

packages between the rear seatback

selector lever is in the

“P” position.

the convertible top.

and the convertible top storage area

3.

Start the engine.

when raising or lowering the con-

z Do not open or close the convert-

vertible top. Even small items may

ible top repeatedly within a short

time. If the motor prevention circuit

interfere with convertible top opera-

activates, the side windows opera-

tion and can cause damage.

tion is disabled. In this case, oper-

z Do not sit or place excessive

ate the switch again after a while.

weight on the convertible top; when

the top is up or down, damage to

z Do not sit or apply excessive load

on the rear seat seatback when the

the top may result.

convertible top is lowered. This may

z To prevent from damaging the con-

cause damage.

vertible top material, do not raise

or lower the convertible top when

the temperature is below 0_C (32_F)

or the convertible top is frozen. If

necessary to do so, warm the ve-

hicle in a heated garage prior to

operating the convertible top mech-

anism.

z Do not lower the convertible top if

the top is damp or wet. Possible

interior water damage, water stains

or mildew of the top material may

result.

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—Lowering the convertible top

If the convertible top does not lower dur-

ing switch operation, see

“If the convert-

ible top does not rise or lower” on page

319 in Section 4 for instructions.

1. Lower the sun visors. Pull down the

2. Push and hold the convertible top

convertible top by grasping the han-

control switch on the

“OPEN” side

dle under the convertible top. And

until the convertible top is complete-

pull the latch handles fully back-

ly lowered. Raise the sun visors.

ward.

The side windows and quarter windows

Visually check that the hooks of latch

will go completely down when the convert-

handles are unhooked.

ible top control switch is pressed on the

“OPEN” side.

If you push the switch intermittently, the

side windows may not go completely

down.

You can conceal the lowered convertible

top by covering it with the top boot. For

instructions about how to use the top

boot, see

“—Using the top boot” on page

39 in this Section.

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—Raising the convertible top

—Using the top boot

1. Lower the sun visors. Push the con-

2. Pull down the convertible top by

The top boot is used to conceal the

vertible top control switch on the

grasping the handle under the con-

lowered convertible top.

“CLOSE” side until the top stops

vertible top. Push the latch handles

moving.

fully forward until they are hooked.

The side windows go partially down and

Visually check that the latch handles are

quarter windows go completely down when

fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on

the windows are closed and the convert-

the convertible top side rails to make sure

ible top control switch is pressed on the

the top is securely hooked.

“CLOSE” side.

3. Raise the side windows, quarter win-

If the convertible top does not rise during

dows and sun visors.

switch operation, see

“If the convertible

top does not rise or lower” on page

319

in Section

4 for instructions.

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The top boot is folded as shown in the

1. Insert the top boot rear retainer un-

2. Insert the top boot front retainer be-

illustration and stored in the trunk.

derside of the body molding and

tween the rear seatback and anchor

place the top boot over the lowered

bar.

When using it, take it out and unfasten

convertible top. Keep the edge of the

the straps holding the top boot. Then un-

Make sure the top boot retainer protru-

top boot above the body molding.

fold the boot and fasten the straps again.

sions are under the bar.

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4. Hook the tabs at the rear and sides

of the top boot to the quarter trim

edge.

3. Tuck the top boot edge under the

body molding, behind the rear seat-

back and under the quarter trims un-

til the edge seems are hidden.

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Plug

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.

When removing the top boot, do the

above procedures in the reverse order.

CAUTION

Make sure the top boot is securely

fixed. Otherwise the boot may be

caught by the wind and fly off.

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Front seats—

Seats

—Front seat precautions

While the vehicle is being driven, all ve-

Driver seat

hicle occupants should have the seatback

D Slightly recline the back of the

seat. Although vehicle designs vary,

upright, sit well back in the seat and prop-

CAUTION

many drivers can achieve the

250

erly wear the seat belts provided.

mm (10 in.) distance, even with the

The SRS driver airbag deploys with

driver seat all the way forward, sim-

CAUTION

considerable force, and can cause

ply by reclining the back of the

death or serious injury especially if

seat somewhat. If reclining the back

D Do not drive the vehicle unless the

the driver is very close to the airbag.

of your seat makes it hard to see

occupants are properly seated. Do

The National Highway Traffic Safety

the road, raise yourself by using a

not allow any passengers to sit on

Administration (“NHTSA”) advises:

firm, non−slippery cushion, or raise

top of a folded−down seatback, or

Since the risk zone for driver airbag

the seat if your vehicle has that

in the luggage compartment or car-

is the first

50—75 mm (2—3 in.) of

feature.

go area. Persons not properly

inflation, placing yourself 250 mm (10

seated and/or not properly re-

D If your steering wheel is adjustable,

in.) from your driver airbag provides

strained by seat belts can be killed

tilt it downward. This points the air-

you with a clear margin of safety.

or severely injured in the event of

bag toward your chest instead of

This distance is measured from the

emergency braking or a collision.

your head and neck.

center of the steering wheel to your

D During driving, do not allow any

breastbone. If you sit less than

250

The seat should be adjusted as rec-

passengers to stand up or move

mm (10 in.) away now, you can

ommended by NHTSA above, while

around between seats. Otherwise,

change your driving position in sever-

still maintaining control of the foot

death or severe injuries can occur

al ways:

pedals, steering wheel, and your view

in the event of emergency braking

of the instrument panel controls.

D Move your seat to the rear as far

or a collision.

as you can while still reaching the

pedals comfortably.

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—Seat adjustment precautions

Front passenger seat

Front seats (with SRS side airbags)

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

D Do not adjust the seat while the

vehicle is moving as the seat may

The SRS front passenger airbag also

The SRS side airbags are installed in

unexpectedly move and cause the

deploys with considerable force, and

the driver and front passenger seats.

driver to lose control of the vehicle.

can cause death or serious injury es-

Observe the following precautions.

pecially if the front passenger is very

D Be careful that the seat does not

D Do not lean against the front door

close to the airbag. The front passen-

hit a passenger or luggage.

when the vehicle is in use, since

ger seat should be as far from the

the side airbag inflates with consid-

D After adjusting the seat position, re-

airbag as possible with the seatback

erable speed and force. Otherwise,

lease the lever and try sliding the

adjusted, so the front passenger sits

you may be killed or seriously in-

seat forward and backward to make

upright.

jured.

sure it is locked in position.

D Do not use seat accessories which

D After adjusting the seatback, push

cover the area where the side air-

your body back against the seat to

bags inflate. Such accessories may

make sure the seat is locked in

prevent the side airbags from acti-

position.

vating correctly, causing death or

D Do not put objects under the seats.

serious injury.

Otherwise, the objects may interfere

D Do not modify or replace the seats

with the seat−lock mechanism or

or upholstery of the seats with side

unexpectedly push up the seat posi-

airbags. Such change may prevent

tion adjusting lever and the seat

the side airbag system from activat-

may suddenly move, causing the

ing correctly, disable the system or

driver to lose control of the vehicle.

cause the side airbag system to in-

flate accidentally, resulting in death

or serious injury.

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—Adjusting front seats

(manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

D While adjusting the seat, do not put

Hold the center of the lever and pull it

your hands under the seat or near

up. Then slide the seat to the desired

the moving parts. Otherwise, your

position with slight body pressure and

hands or fingers may be caught and

release the lever.

injured.

2. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING

KNOB

Turn the knob either way.

3. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull up or push down the lever.

4. SEAT

LUMBAR

SUPPORT

ADJUSTING SWITCH

Push the switch on either side.

The amount of lumbar support will change

while the switch is pushed.

5. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING

LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up.

Then lean back to the desired angle

and release the lever.

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—Adjusting front seats (power

seat)

1. SEAT POSITION, SEAT CUSHION

CAUTION

ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUST-

ING SWITCH

Avoid reclining the seatback any

Move the control switch in the desired

more than needed. The seat belts pro-

direction.

vide maximum protection in a frontal

or rear collision when the driver and

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at

the front passenger are sitting up

that position.

straight and well back in the seats. If

Do not place anything under the front

you are reclined, the lap belt may

seats, as this might interfere with the seat

slide past your hips and apply re-

movement.

straint forces directly to the abdomen

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING

or your neck may contact the shoul-

SWITCH

der belt. In the event of a frontal

collision, the more the seat is re-

Move the control switch in the desired

clined, the greater the risk of death

direction.

or serious injury.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat-

back at that position.

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—Moving front seats for rear

seat entry

Coupe—Before access to the rear seat,

CAUTION

push the seat belt hanger down as far

as it will go when it is in the raised

Avoid reclining the seatback any

position.

more than needed. The seat belts pro-

Convertible—Before access to the rear

vide maximum protection in a frontal

seat, remove the seat belt from the seat

or rear collision when the driver and

belt guide.

the front passenger are sitting up

straight and well back in the seats. If

you are reclined, the lap belt may

slide past your hips and apply re-

straint forces directly to the abdomen

or your neck may contact the shoul-

der belt. In the event of a frontal

Coupe

collision, the more the seat is re-

clined, the greater the risk of death

or serious injury.

3. SEAT

LUMBAR

SUPPORT

ADJUSTING SWITCH

Push the switch on either side.

The amount of lumbar support will change

while the switch is pushed.

4. SEATBACK LOCK RELEASE LEVER

This lever uses for the rear seat entry.

For details, see

“—Moving front seats for

rear seat entry” described below.

Convertible

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Fold−down rear seat (coupe)

From the driver’s side—

Pull up the seatback angle adjusting

lever (manual seat) or seatback lock re-

lease lever (power seat), and incline the

seatback.

After passengers are in, lift the seatback.

From the front passenger’s side—

Pull up the seatback angle adjusting

lever or press the lock release pedal

behind the seatback, and move the seat

to the front most position.

After passengers are in, lift the seatback

From the driver’s side

and return the seat until it locks.

1. Pull up the seatback security lock

lever

(1) to the unlock position.

CAUTION

2. Pull up the lock release button (2).

D After putting back the seat, try

3. Fold down the seatback.

pushing the seat forward and rear-

Each seatback can be folded separately.

ward to make sure it is secured in

place.

NOTICE

D Never allow anyone to rest their

To prevent damage to the lock release

foot on the lock release pedal be-

button, do not fold down the seatback

hind the front passenger seatback

by pulling the lock release button.

while the vehicle is moving.

From the front passenger’s side

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Seat heaters

CAUTION

When returning the seatback to the

upright position, observe the follow-

ing precautions in order to prevent

death or serious injury in a collision

or sudden stop:

D Make sure the seatback is securely

locked by pushing forward and rear-

ward on top of the seatback and

that the red mark at the button on

top of the seatback cannot be seen.

Failure to do so will prevent the

This will enlarge the trunk as far as the

seat belt from operating properly.

To turn on the seat heater, push the

seatbacks. See

“—Stowage precautions”

switch. At this time, the indicator light

D Make sure the seat belts are not

on page 285 in Section 2 for precautions

will illuminate to indicate the seat heat-

twisted or caught in the seatback

when loading luggage.

er is operating.

and are arranged in the proper

position and are ready to use.

To turn off the seat heater, push the

NOTICE

switch once again.

Make sure the luggage loaded in the

The engine switch must be in the

“ON”

enlarged trunk will not damage the

position to operate seat heaters.

webbing of the rear seat belts when

the seatback is folded down.

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Head restraints

CAUTION

NOTICE

z Do not put unevenly weighed ob-

Occupants must use caution when op-

jects on the seat and do not stick

erating the seat heater because it

sharp objects

(needles, nails, etc.)

may make them feel too hot or cause

into the seat.

burns at low temperatures (erythema,

varicella). Use extra caution for;

z When cleaning the seats, do not

use organic substances (paint thin-

D Babies, small children, elderly per-

ner, benzine, alcohol, gasoline,

sons, sick persons or persons with

etc.). They may damage the heater

physical disabilities

and seat surface.

D Persons who have sensitive skin

z To prevent the battery from becom-

D Persons who are exhausted

ing discharged, turn the switch off

Front

D Persons who have taken alcohol or

when the engine is not running.

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 the seat.

Rear (coupe)

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