Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 21
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Driving in the rain
Driving on a slippery road surface
D Be careful when accelerating, up-
CAUTION
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
shifting, downshifting or braking on
visibility will be reduced, the windows may
a slippery surface. Sudden accelera-
D Sudden braking, acceleration and
become fogged−up, and the road will be
tion or engine braking could cause
steering when driving on a slippery
slippery.
the vehicle to skid or spin.
road surface may cause tire slip-
D Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
page and reduce your ability to
D Do not drive in excess of the speed
because the road surface will be espe-
control the vehicle, resulting in an
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
cially slippery.
accident.
permits it, do not drive over
140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
D Refrain from high speeds when driving
D Sudden changes in engine speed,
has high−speed capability tires.
on an expressway in the rain, because
such as sudden engine braking,
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may
there may be a layer of water between
may cause the vehicle to skid, re-
result in tire failure, loss of control
the tires and the road surface,
sulting in an accident.
and possible injury. Be sure to con-
preventing the steering and brakes
D After driving through a puddle,
sult a tire dealer to determine
from operating properly.
lightly depress the brake pedal to
whether the tires on your vehicle
make sure that the brakes are func-
are high−speed capability tires or
tioning properly. Wet brake pads
not before driving at such speeds.
may prevent the brakes from func-
D Do not continue normal driving
tioning properly. If the brakes on
when the brakes are wet. If they are
only one side are wet and not func-
wet, your vehicle will require a
tioning properly, steering control
longer stopping distance, and it
may be affected, resulting in an ac-
may pull to one side when the
cident.
brakes are applied. Also, the park-
ing brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
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Winter driving tips
When encountering flooded roads
Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
Check the condition of the battery and
tected against freezing.
cables.
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
serious damage to the vehicle.
or similar high quality ethylene glycol
any battery, so it must be in top shape
based non−silicate, non−amine, non−nitrite,
to provide enough power for winter start-
NOTICE
and non−borate coolant with long−life
ing. Section 7−3 tells you how to visually
hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
Driving on a flooded road may cause
with
long−life
hybrid
organic
acid
and most service stations will be pleased
the engine to stall as well as cause
technology is a combination of low
to check the level of charge.
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
phosphates and organic acids.)
shorts in electrical components and
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
engine damage from water immersion.
See
“Checking the engine coolant level”
suitable for the cold weather.
In the event that you drive on a
on page 346 in Section 7−2 for details of
See page 344 in Section 7−2 for recom-
flooded road and the vehicle is
coolant type selection.
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
flooded, be sure to have your Toyota
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
dealer check brake function, changes
Coolant” is a mixture of
50% coolant and
months may cause harder starting. If you
in quantity and quality of engine oil,
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
are not sure about which oil to use, call
transaxle fluid, etc. and lubricant con-
vides protection down to about
−35_C
your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased
dition for the bearings and suspen-
(−31_F).
to help.
sion joints
(where possible) and the
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Keep the door locks from freezing.
function of all joints and bearings.
Coolant” is a mixture of
55% coolant and
Squirt lock de−icer or glycerine into the
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
locks to keep them from freezing.
vides protection down to about
−42_C
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
(−44_F).
freeze solution.
NOTICE
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
Do not use plain water alone.
the manufacturer’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
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Dinghy towing
Dinghy towing
(with automatic transmission)
(with manual transmission)
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Do not use your parking brake when
there is a possibility it could freeze.
When parking, put the transmission into
“P”
(automatic) or into first or reverse
(manual) and block the rear wheels. Do
not use the parking brake, or snow or
water accumulated in and around the
parking brake mechanism may freeze,
Your vehicle is not designed to be
Your vehicle can be dinghy towed (with
making it hard to release.
dinghy towed (with four wheels on the
four wheels on the ground) from the
Keep ice and snow from accumulating
ground) behind a motorhome.
front behind a motorhome.
under the fenders.
NOTICE
CAUTION
Ice and snow built up under your fenders
can make steering difficult. During bad
Do not tow your vehicle with four
Dinghy towing requires special equip-
winter driving, stop and check under the
wheels on the ground. This may
ment and accessories. Please refer to
fenders occasionally.
cause serious damage to your vehicle.
your service outlet of the motorhome
Depending on where you are driving,
manufacture for the recommended
we recommend you carry some emer-
equipment.
gency equipment.
Some of the things you might put in the
vehicle are tire chains, window scraper,
NOTICE
bag of sand or salt, flares, small shovel,
Dinghy towing does not eliminate the
jumper cables, etc.
possibility of damage to your vehicle.
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Trailer towing
DINGHY TOWING TIPS
Before dinghy towing, be sure to ob-
serve the following in order to reduce
the damage to your vehicle.
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC”
position. Make sure the audio is turned
off and any item is not plugged into
the power outlet.
NOTICE
To avoid the locking of the steering
wheel, turn the engine switch to the
Toyota does not recommend towing a
“ACC” position.
NOTICE
trailer with your Toyota. Toyota also
Do not tow your vehicle from the
does not recommend the installation of
3. Release the parking brake.
rear. This may cause serious damage
a tow hitch or the use of a tow hitch
After dinghy towing, let the engine idle for
to your vehicle.
carrier for a wheelchair, scooter, bi-
more than
3 minutes before driving the
cycle, etc. Your Toyota is not designed
vehicle.
for trailer towing or for the use of tow
hitch mounted carriers.
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How to save fuel and make
your vehicle last longer
Improving fuel economy is easy—just take
D Avoid long engine idling. If you have
D Keep the front wheels in proper
it easy. It will help make your vehicle last
a long wait and you are not in traffic,
alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and
longer, too. Here are some specific tips
it is better to turn off the engine and
slow down on rough roads. Improper
on how to save money on both fuel and
start again later.
alignment not only causes faster tire
repairs:
wear but also puts an extra load on
D Avoid engine lugging or over−rev-
the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
D Keep your tires inflated at the cor-
ving. Use a gear position suitable for
rect pressure. Underinflation causes
the road on which you are traveling.
D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free
tire wear and wastes fuel. See page
from mud, etc. This not only lessens
D Avoid continuous speeding up and
349 in Section 7−2 for instructions.
weight but also helps prevent corro-
slowing down. Stop−and−go driving
sion.
D Do not carry unneeded weight in
wastes fuel.
your vehicle. Excess weight puts a
D Keep your vehicle tuned−up and in
D Avoid unnecessary stopping and
heavier load on the engine, causing
top shape. A dirty air cleaner, improp-
braking. Maintain a steady pace. Try
greater fuel consumption.
er valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
to time the traffic signals so you only
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc.
D Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once
need to stop as little as possible or
all lower engine performance and con-
the engine is running smoothly, begin
take advantage of through streets to
tribute to poor fuel economy. For longer
driving—but gently. Remember, howev-
avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper dis-
life of all parts and lower operating
er, that on cold winter days this may
tance from other vehicles to avoid sud-
costs, keep all maintenance work on
take a little longer.
den braking. This will also reduce wear
schedule, and if you often drive under
on your brakes.
D Put the selector lever into the
“D”
severe conditions, see that your vehicle
when engine brake is not required.
D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams
receives more frequent maintenance.
Driving without the
“D” position will re-
whenever possible.
(For scheduled maintenance informa-
duce the fuel economy.
(For details,
D Do not rest your foot on the clutch
tion, please refer to the
“Scheduled
see
“Automatic transmission” on page
or brake pedal. This causes premature
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manu-
146 in Section 1−7.)
wear, overheating and poor fuel econo-
al Supplement”.)
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
my.
Avoid jackrabbit starts. Get into high
D Maintain a moderate speed on high-
gear as quickly as possible.
ways. The faster you drive, the greater
the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel con-
sumption.
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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
properly only when the engine is run-
ning.
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SECTION 4
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
In case of an emergency
If your vehicle will not start
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If your engine stalls while driving
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If you cannot increase engine speed
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If your vehicle overheats
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If you have a flat tire
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If your vehicle becomes stuck
315
If your vehicle needs to be towed
315
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever
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If the convertible top does not rise or lower
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If you lose your keys
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If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter
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If your vehicle will not start—
(a) Simple checks
(b) Starting a flooded engine
Before making these checks, make sure
If the engine will not start, your engine
NOTICE
you have followed the correct starting pro-
may be flooded because of repeated
cedure given in “How to start the engine”
cranking.
Do not pull− or push−start the ve-
on page
290 in Section
3 and that you
hicle. It may damage the vehicle or
If this happens, turn the engine switch to
have sufficient fuel. Also, check whether
cause a collision when the engine
“START” with the accelerator pedal fully
the other keys will start the engine. If
starts. Also the three−way catalytic
depressed. Keep the key and accelerator
they work, your key may be broken. Have
converter may overheat and become a
pedal in these positions for
15 seconds
the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If
fire hazard.
and release them. Then try starting the
none of your keys work, there may be a
engine with your foot off the accelerator
malfunction in the immobilizer system. Call
If the engine turns over at its normal
pedal.
your Toyota dealer.
(See
“Keys” on page
speed but will not start—
If the engine does not start after
15 se-
12 in Section 1−2.)
1. Turn the engine switch to
“ACC” or
conds of cranking, release the key, wait
If the engine is not turning over or is
“LOCK” and try starting the engine
a few minutes and try again.
turning over too slowly—
again.
If the engine still will not start, it needs
1. Check that the battery terminals are
2. If the engine will not start, the engine
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota dealer
tight and clean.
may be flooded because of repeated
or qualified repair shop for assistance.
2. If the battery terminals are O.K., switch
cranking. See
“(b) Starting a flooded
on the interior light.
NOTICE
engine” on page 300 for further instruc-
3. If the light is out, dim or goes out
tions.
Do not crank for more than
30 se-
when the starter is cranked, the battery
3. If the engine still will not start, it needs
conds at a time. This may overheat
is discharged. You may try jump start-
adjustment or repair. Call a Toyota
the starter and wiring systems.
ing. See
“(c) Jump starting” on page
dealer or qualified repair shop.
301 for further instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still will
not start, it needs adjustment or repair.
Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair
shop.
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(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury and
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
damage to your vehicle which might re-
D The gas normally produced by a
1.
If the booster battery is installed in
battery will explode if a flame or
sult from battery explosion, acid burns,
another vehicle, make sure the vehicles
spark is brought near. Use only
electrical burns, or damaged electronic
are not touching. Turn off all unneces-
standardized jumper cables and do
components, these instructions must be
sary lights and accessories.
followed precisely.
not smoke or light a match while
jump starting.
When boosting, use the battery of
If you are unsure about how to follow this
matching or higher quality. Any other
procedure, we strongly recommend that
battery may be difficult to jump start
you seek the help of a competent me-
NOTICE
with.
chanic or towing service.
If jump starting is difficult, charge the
The battery used for boosting must
battery for several minutes.
CAUTION
be 12 V. Do not jump start unless you
are sure that the booster battery is
2.
If required, remove all the vent plugs
D Batteries contain sulfuric acid
correct.
from the booster and discharged batter-
which is poisonous and corrosive.
ies. Lay a cloth over the open vents
Wear protective safety glasses when
on the batteries. (This helps reduce the
jump starting, and avoid spilling
explosion hazard, personal injuries and
acid on your skin, clothing, or ve-
burns.)
hicle.
3.
If the engine in the vehicle with the
D If you should accidentally get acid
booster battery is not running, start it
on yourself or in your eyes, remove
and let it run for a few minutes. During
any contaminated clothing and flush
jump starting run the engine at about
the affected area with water imme-
2000 rpm with the accelerator pedal
diately. Then get immediate medical
lightly depressed.
attention. If possible, continue to
apply water with a sponge or cloth
while enroute to the medical office.
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Discharged battery
Jumper cable
Booster
battery
Positive
terminal
Discharged battery
Booster
(“+” mark)
battery
Jumper cable Positive terminal
Negative terminal
(“+” mark)
(“−” mark)
Connecting point for
2.4 L
4−cylinder
4. Make the cable connections in the or-
c. Connect the clamp of the negative
(2AZ−FE) engine
der a, b, c, d.
(black) jumper cable to the negative (−)
terminal on the booster battery.
a. Connect the clamp of the positive
(red) jumper cable to the positive
(+)
d. Connect the clamp at the other end
terminal on the discharged battery.
of the negative
(black) jumper cable to
a solid, stationary, unpainted, metallic
b. Connect the clamp at the other end
point of the vehicle with the discharged
of the positive
(red) jumper cable to
battery.
the positive (+) terminal on the booster
battery.
The recommended connecting points
are shown in the following illustrations:
Connecting point for
3.3 L V6
(3MZ−FE)
engine
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If your engine stalls while
driving
Do not connect it to or near any part
If the first start attempt is not success-
If your engine stalls while driving...
that moves when the engine is
ful...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping
cranked.
Check that the clamp on the jumper
a straight line. Move cautiously off the
cables are tight. Recharge the discharged
road to a safe place.
CAUTION
battery with the jumper cables connected
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
for several minutes and restart your en-
When making the connections, to
3. Turn the engine switch to
“ACC” or
gine in the normal way.
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
“LOCK”, and try starting the engine
If the another attempt is not successful,
the battery or accidentally let the
again.
the battery may be depleted. Have it ch-
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
If the engine will not start, see
“If your
ecked at your Toyota dealer.
thing except the correct battery termi-
vehicle will not start” on page 300 in this
nals or the ground.
Section.
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
CAUTION
After starting, run it at about
2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
If the engine is not running, the pow-
pedal lightly depressed.
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the
will be much harder than usual.
exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover
cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent
plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent
(for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Toyota
dealer.
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If you cannot increase engine
speed
If your vehicle overheats
If engine speed does not increase when
If
your engine coolant temperature
3. Look for obvious coolant leaks from the
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
gauge indicates overheating, if you ex-
radiator, hoses, and under the vehicle.
may be a problem somewhere in the elec-
perience a loss of power, or if you hear
However, note that water draining from
tronic throttle control system.
a loud knocking or pinging noise, the
the air conditioning is normal if it has
engine has probably overheated. You
been used.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
should follow this procedure...
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
1. Pull safely off the road, stop the ve-
CAUTION
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
hicle and turn on your emergency
When the engine is running, keep
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
flashers. Put the transmission in
“P”
possible.
(automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap-
hands and clothing away from the
ply the parking brake. Turn off the air
moving fan and engine drive belts.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
conditioning if it is being used.
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
2. If coolant or steam is boiling out of the
4. If the coolant is leaking, stop the en-
recovered until the engine is stopped and
radiator or reservoir, stop the engine.
gine immediately. Call a Toyota dealer
the engine switch is turned to
“ACC” or
Wait until the steam subsides before
for assistance.
“LOCK” position.
opening the hood. If there is no coolant
5. If there are no obvious leaks, check
boiling over or steam, leave the engine
the coolant reservoir. If it is dry, add
CAUTION
running and make sure the electric
coolant to the reservoir while the en-
cooling fan is operating. If it is not,
gine is running. Fill it about half full.
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
turn the ignition off.
For the coolant type, see “Coolant type
neous pedal operation.
selection” on page 347 in Section 7−2.
CAUTION
CAUTION
To help avoid personal injury, keep
the hood closed until there is no
Do not attempt to remove the radiator
steam. Escaping steam or coolant is
cap when the engine and radiator are
a sign of very high pressure.
hot. Serious injury could result from
scalding hot fluid and steam blown
out under pressure.
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If you have a flat tire—
6.
After the engine coolant temperature
1.
Reduce your speed gradually,
has cooled to normal, again check the
CAUTION
keeping a straight line. Move cau-
coolant level in the reservoir. If neces-
tiously off the road to a safe place
sary, bring it up to half full again. Seri-
When jacking, be sure to observe
well away from the traffic. Avoid
ous coolant loss indicates a leak in the
the following to reduce the possi-
stopping on the center divider of
system. You should have it checked as
bility of death or serious injury:
a highway. Park on a level spot
soon as possible at your Toyota dealer.
with firm ground.
D Follow jacking instructions.
2.
Stop the engine and turn on your
D Do not put any part of your
emergency flashers.
body under the vehicle sup-
ported by the jack. Otherwise,
3.
Firmly set the parking brake and
personal injury may occur.
put the transmission in “P” (auto-
matic) or reverse (manual).
D Do not start or run the engine
while your vehicle is supported
4.
Have everyone get out of the ve-
by the jack.
hicle on the side away from traffic.
D Stop the vehicle on a level firm
5.
Read the following instructions
ground, firmly set the parking
thoroughly.
brake and put the transmission
in “P” (automatic) or reverse
(manual). Block the wheel diag-
onally opposite to the one be-
ing changed if necessary.
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D Make sure to set the jack prop-
NOTICE
erly in the jack point. Raising
Do not continue driving with a
the vehicle with jack improper-
deflated tire. Driving even a
ly positioned will damage the
short distance can damage a
vehicle or may allow the ve-
tire and wheel beyond repair.
hicle to fall off the jack and
cause personal injury.
D Never get under the vehicle
when the vehicle is supported
by the jack alone.
D Use the jack only for lifting
your vehicle during wheel
changing.
Compact spare tire
(on some models)
D Do not raise the vehicle with
The compact spare tire is designed
someone in the vehicle.
for temporary emergency use only.
D When raising the vehicle, do
The compact spare tire is identified
not place any objects on top
by
the
distinctive
wording
of or underneath the jack.
“TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded
D Raise the vehicle only high
into the side wall of the tire.
enough to remove and change
the tire.
The compact spare tire saves space
in your luggage compartment, and its
lighter weight helps to improve fuel
economy and permits easier installa-
tion in case of a flat tire.
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