Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 10
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Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
To defog or defrost the rear window,
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
push the switch.
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
The engine switch must be in the
“ON”
the battery to discharge, especially during
position.
stop−and−go driving. The defoggers are
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
not designed for drying rain water or for
rear window will quickly clear the sur-
melting snow.
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi-
indicate the defogger is operating.
ly coated with ice, use a spray de−icer
With auto anti−glare inside rear view mir-
before operating the switch.
ror: Heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will also quickly clear the sur-
NOTICE
faces.
z When cleaning the inside of the
With manual air conditioning controls
Push the switch once again to turn the
rear window, be careful not to
defogger off.
scratch or damage the heater wires
The system will automatically shut off af-
or connectors.
ter the defogger has operated about
15
z Convertible—When the convertible
minutes.
top is lowered, keep the rear win-
dow defogger turned off to avoid
CAUTION
damage to the convertible top.
With auto anti−glare inside rear view
mirror: Since the outside rear view
mirror surfaces can get hot, do not
touch them when the defogger switch
is on.
With automatic air conditioning controls
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SECTION 1− 6
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators
Fuel gauge
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Engine coolant temperature gauge
130
Tachometer
131
Odometer and two trip meters
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
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Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
gauge
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 off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
The gauge indicates the approximate
The gauge indicates the engine coolant
quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
temperature when the engine switch is
when the engine switch is on.
on. The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
Nearly full—Needle at
“F”
engine load.
Nearly empty—Needle at “E”
If the needle moves into the red zone,
It is a good idea to keep the tank over
your engine is too hot. If your vehicle
1/4 full.
overheats, stop your vehicle and allow the
If the fuel level approaches
“E” or the low
engine to cool.
fuel level warning light comes on, fill the
Your vehicle may overheat during severe
fuel tank as soon as possible.
operating conditions, such as:
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
D Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
ment of fuel in the tank, the fuel gauge
needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level
D Reducing speed or stopping after high
warning light may come on earlier than
speed driving.
usual.
D Idling for a long period with the air
conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic.
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Tachometer
Odometer and two trip meters
NOTICE
z Do not remove the thermostat in
the engine cooling system as this
may cause the engine to overheat.
The thermostat is designed to con-
trol the flow of coolant to keep the
temperature of the engine within
the specified operating range.
z Do not continue driving with an
overheated engine. See “If your ve-
hicle overheats” on page
304 in
Section 4.
The tachometer indicates engine speed
This meter displays the odometer and
in thousands of rpm
(revolutions per
two trip meters when the engine switch
minute). Use it while driving to select
is on.
correct shift points and to prevent en-
1. Odometer—Shows the total distance
gine lugging and over−revving.
the vehicle has been driven.
Driving with the engine running too fast
2. Two trip meters—Show two different
causes excessive engine wear and poor
distances independently driven since
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the last time each trip meter was set
the slower the engine speed, the greater
to zero.
the fuel economy.
You can use one trip meter to calculate
NOTICE
the fuel economy and the other to
measure the distance on each trip. All
Do not let the indicator needle get
trip meter data is cancelled if the elec-
into the red zone. This may cause
trical power source is disconnected.
severe engine damage.
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3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two
trip meters to zero, and also change
the meter display.
To change the meter display, quickly
push and release 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 reading, then push
and hold the knob until the meter is
set to zero. The same process can be
applied for resetting the trip meter B.
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Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers
If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
Do this.
(a)
or
If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(b)
Fasten driver’s seat belt.
(indicator and buzzer)
(c)
Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.
(indicator and buzzer)
(d)
Stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(e)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(f)
Stop and check.
(g)
Fill up tank.
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If the indicator or buzzer comes on...
Do this.
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop
(h)
or
immediately and contact Toyota dealer.
(i)
Close all doors.
(j)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
Adjust tire inflation pressure (including ground spare tire). If warning light comes on
(k)
after blinking for 1 minute, contact Toyota dealer.
(l)
Add washer fluid.
(m)
Take vehicle to Toyota dealer.
(n)
Replace engine oil.
(o)
Key reminder buzzer
Remove key.
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(a) Brake System Warning Light
A warning light turning on briefly during
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
operation does not indicate a problem.
and Buzzer
This light comes on in the following cases
when the engine switch is in the
“ON”
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
position.
CAUTION
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
D When the parking brake is applied...
Once the engine switch is turned to “ON”,
If either of the following conditions
the reminder light flashes and buzzer
This light comes on for a few seconds
occurs, immediately stop your vehicle
sounds if the driver’s seat belt is not fas-
when the engine switch is turned to the
at a safe place and contact your
tened. Unless the driver fastens the belt,
“ON” position even after the parking brake
Toyota dealer.
the light continues flashing and the buzzer
is released.
D The light does not turn off even
stops after about
6 seconds.
D When the brake fluid level is low...
after the parking brake is released
If the vehicle speed rises above
20 km/h
while the engine is running.
(12 mph) with the seat belt unfastened,
CAUTION
In this case, the brakes may not
the buzzer will sound for about
10 sec-
work properly and your stopping
onds. Then, if the seat belt is still unfas-
It is dangerous to continue driving
distance will become longer. De-
tened, the buzzer will sound in a different
normally when the brake fluid level is
press the brake pedal firmly and
tone for
20 seconds. Even if the vehicle
low.
bring the vehicle to an immediate
speed drops below 20 km/h (12 mph), the
stop.
buzzer will continue to sound. To stop the
Have your vehicle checked at your
D The brake system warning light re-
buzzer, fasten the seat belt. If the buzzer
Toyota dealer in the following cases:
mains on together with the
“ABS”
still sounds, make sure the front passen-
D The light does not come on even if the
warning light.
ger’s seat belt is fastened.
parking brake is applied when the en-
In this case, not only the anti−lock
gine switch is in the
“ON” position.
brake system will fail but also the
D The light does not come on even if the
vehicle will become extremely un-
engine switch is turned on with the
stable during braking.
parking brake released.
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(c) Front Passenger’s Seat Belt Re-
(d) Charging System Warning Light
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
minder Light and Buzzer
This warning light comes on when the
This lamp comes on when the engine
The light and buzzer act as a reminder to
engine switch is turned to the
“ON” posi-
switch is turned to the
“ON” position
have the front passenger buckle up the
tion, and goes off when the engine is
and goes off after the engine starts.
seat belt.
started.
This means that the warning light sys-
tem is operating properly.
Once the engine switch is turned to “ON”,
When there are problems in the charging
the reminder light flashes if a passenger
system while the engine is running, the
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
sits in the front passenger seat and does
warning light comes on.
comes on while driving, first check the
not fasten the seat belt. However, if a
following.
front passenger uses an additional seat
NOTICE
D Empty fuel tank
cushion, the light may not flash even
When the charging system warning
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
when the seat belt is not buckled up.
light comes on while the engine is
ately.
If the vehicle speed rises above
20 km/h
running, malfunctions such as the en-
D Loose fuel tank cap
(12 mph) with the seat belt unfastened,
gine drive belt being broken may have
the buzzer will sound for
10 seconds.
occurred. If the warning light comes
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
Then, if the seat belt is still unfastened,
on, immediately stop the vehicle in a
tighten it.
the buzzer will sound in a different tone
safe place and contact your Toyota
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
for
20 seconds. Even if the vehicle speed
dealer.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
drops below 20 km/h (12 mph), the buzzer
after taking several driving trips.
will continue to sound. To stop the buzzer,
If the lamp does not go off even after
fasten the seat belt. If the buzzer still
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
sounds, make sure the driver’s seat belt
as soon as possible.
is fastened.
If luggage or other load is placed on the
front passenger seat, depending on its
weight, the reminder light to flash and
buzzer to sounds.
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If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
The light may occasionally flicker when
tank cap is not loose...
CAUTION
the engine is idling or it may come on
briefly after a hard stop. There is no
D There is a problem somewhere in the
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
cause for concern if it then goes out when
engine, emission control system, elec-
neous pedal operation.
the engine is accelerated slightly.
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
The light may come on when the oil level
Emissions inspection and maintenance
ing light system itself.
is extremely low. It is not designed to
(I/M) programs
indicate low oil level, and the oil level
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
Your vehicle may not pass a state
must be checked using the level dipstick.
possible to service the vehicle.
emission inspection if the malfunction
If engine speed does not increase when
NOTICE
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
Do not drive the vehicle with the
emission control system and OBD
tronic throttle control system.
warning light on—even for one block.
(On−Board Diagnostics) system before
It may ruin the engine.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
(g) Low Fuel Level Warning Light
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 334
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
This light comes on when the fuel level
in Section 6.
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
(f) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning
possible.
the tank as soon as possible.
Light
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
On inclines or curves, due to the move-
throttle control system is corrected during
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
ment of fuel in the tank, the low fuel level
sure is too low.
low speed driving, the system may not be
warning light may come on earlier than
recovered until the engine is stopped and
If it flickers or stays on while you are
usual.
the engine switch is turned to
“ACC” or
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
“LOCK” position.
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.
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(h)
“ABS” Warning Light
If either of the following conditions oc-
Vehicles with vehicle stability control
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-
system—
Vehicles without vehicle stability control
where in the components monitored by
system—
The light comes on when the engine
the warning light system. Contact your
switch is turned to the
“ON” position. If
The light comes on with the engine switch
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
the anti−lock brake system and the brake
turned to the
“ON” position. If the anti−
service the vehicle.
assist system work properly, the light
lock brake system works properly, the
D The light does not come on when the
turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter,
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
engine switch is turned to the
“ON”
if either of the systems malfunctions, the
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
position, or remains on.
light comes on again.
comes on again.
D The light comes on while you are driv-
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
ing.
the brake system warning light is off), the
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti−lock brake system and the brake as-
anti−lock brake system does not operate,
A warning light turning on briefly during
sist system do not operate, but the brake
but the brake system still operates con-
operation does not indicate a problem.
system still operates conventionally.
ventionally.
CAUTION
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
When the “ABS” warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
the brake system warning light is off), the
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
anti−lock brake system does not operate
anti−lock brake system does not operate
together with the brake system warn-
so that the wheels could lock up during
so that the wheels could lock up during
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
a sudden brake or braking on slippery
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
hicle at a safe place and contact your
road surfaces.
road surfaces.
Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the anti−lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
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If either of the following conditions oc-
(i) Open Door Warning Light
If any of the following conditions occurs,
curs, this indicates a malfunction some-
this indicates a malfunction of the airbags
This light remains on until all the doors
where in the components monitored by
or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your
are completely closed.
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
(j) SRS Warning Light
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
D When the engine switch is turned to
service the vehicle.
This indicator comes on when the en-
the
“ON” position, the light does not
gine switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
D The light does not come on when the
come on or remains on for more than
tion. It goes off after about
6 seconds.
engine switch is turned to the
“ON”
6 seconds.
This means the SRS airbags and seat
position, or remains on.
D The light comes on or starts flashing
belt pretensioners are operating proper-
D The light comes on while you are driv-
while driving.
ly.
ing.
The SRS warning light will come on and
This warning light system monitors the
A warning light turning on briefly during
front passenger occupant classification in-
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
operation does not indicate a problem.
dicator light will indicate
“OFF” if there is
sors, side airbag sensors, side and curtain
a malfunction in the front passenger occu-
shield airbag sensors, curtain shield air-
CAUTION
pant classification system.
bag sensors, driver’s seat position sensor,
driver’s seat belt buckle switch, front pas-
If the “ABS” warning light remains on
senger occupant classification system and
together with the brake system warn-
indicator light, front passenger’s seat belt
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
buckle switch, seat belt pretensioner as-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
semblies, inflators, warning light intercon-
Toyota dealer.
necting wiring and power sources.
In this case, not only the anti−lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
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(k) Tire Pressure Warning Light
(l) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level
The “TRAC OFF” indicator light will come
Warning Light
on when the
“VSC” warning light comes
This light warns that the tire inflation pres-
on even if the “TRAC OFF” switch is not
sure of one or more of your tires (includ-
The light warns that the windshield washer
pushed.
ing ground spare tire) is low. The light
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
comes on when the engine switch is
your earliest opportunity.
(For instructions,
(n) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder
turned to the
“ON” position. It goes off
see “Adding washer fluid” on page 363 in
Light
(for vehicles sold in U.S.A.)
after a few seconds. This indicates that
Section 7−3.)
This light acts as a reminder to replace
the tire pressure warning system is func-
(m) “VSC” Warning Light
the engine oil.
tioning properly.
The light warns that there is a problem
This light will come on when the engine
If the warning light comes on, stop your
somewhere in the vehicle stability control
switch is turned to
“ON” and will go off
vehicle in a safe place as soon as pos-
system or traction control system.
after about a few seconds.
sible and check that the inflation pressure
The light will come on when the engine
When you drive for about 7200 km (4500
of all tires
(including ground spare tire) is
switch is turned to
“ON”, and will go off
miles) after the engine oil replacement,
as specified on the tire and loading infor-
after about a few seconds.
this light illuminates for about
3 seconds
mation label.
(See “Checking tire inflation
and then flashes for about
15 seconds
pressure” on page
349 in Section
7−2.)
If the light comes on while driving, the
with the engine switch turned to the “ON”
The light should go off a few minutes after
system does not work. However, as con-
position. If you continue driving without
the tire pressure is adjusted.
ventional braking operates when applied,
replacing the engine oil, and if the dis-
there is no problem to continue your driv-
If the warning light comes on after blink-
tance driven exceeds
8000 km
(5000
ing.
ing for 1 minute, the tire pressure warning
miles), the light will come on after the
system may be malfunctioning. Contact
In the following cases, contact your Toyota
engine switch is turned to
“ON” position.
your Toyota dealer.
dealer:
The light will remain on thereafter.
For details, see
“Tire pressure warning
D The warning light does not come on
If the light is flashing, we recommend that
system” on page 155 in Section 1−7.
after the engine switch is turned to
you replace the engine oil at an early
“ON”.
opportunity depending on the driving and
D The warning light remains on after the
road conditions. If the light comes on,
engine switch is turned to
“ON”.
replace it as soon as possible.
D The warning light comes on while driv-
ing.
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The system must be reset after the en-
CHECKING
SERVICE
REMINDER
gine oil replacement. Reset the system by
INDICATORS (except the low fuel level
the following procedure:
warning light and low windshield
washer fluid level warning light)
1. Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or
“LOCK” position with the trip meter A
1. Apply the parking brake.
reading shown.
(For details, see
2. Open one of the doors.
“Odometer and two trip meters” on
The open door warning light should
page 131 in this Section.)
come on.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
“ON”
3. Close the door.
position while holding down the trip
The open door warning light should go
meter reset knob.
off.
Hold down the knob for at least
5 sec-
4. Turn the engine switch to “ON”, but do
onds. The odometer indicates
“000000”
not start the engine.
and the light goes off.
All the service reminder indicators ex-
If the system fails to reset, the light will
cept the open door warning light should
continue flashing.
come on. The
“ABS”,
“VSC” and tire
pressure warning lights, engine oil re-
(o) Key Reminder Buzzer
placement reminder light,
“TRAC OFF”
This buzzer acts as a reminder to remove
and slip indicator lights go off after a
the key when you open the driver’s door
few seconds. The SRS warning light
with the engine switch in the
“ACC” or
goes off after about
6 seconds.
“LOCK” position.
If any service reminder indicator or warn-
ing buzzer does not function as described
above, have it checked by your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
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