Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 23
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion
Toyota, through diligent research, design
D Wetness or dampness to certain parts
D High pressure water or steam is effec-
and use of the most advanced technology
of your vehicle for an extended period
tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside
available, helps prevent corrosion and pro-
of time, may cause corrosion even
and wheel housings. Pay particular
vides you with the finest quality vehicle
though other parts of the vehicle may
attention to these areas as it is difficult
construction. Now, it is up to you. Proper
be dry.
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
care of your Toyota can help ensure long−
more harm than good to simply wet the
D High ambient temperatures can cause
term corrosion prevention.
mud and debris without removing. The
corrosion to those components of the
lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
The most common causes of corrosion
vehicle which do not dry quickly due to
frame members have drain holes which
to your vehicle are:
lack of proper ventilation.
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and
The above signifies the necessity to keep
as trapped water in these areas can
moisture in hard−to−reach areas under
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as
cause corrosion.
the vehicle.
clean as possible and to repair any dam-
D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-
age to paint or protective coatings as
D Chipping of paint, or undercoating
oughly when winter is over.
soon as possible.
caused by minor accidents or by
See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on
stones and gravel.
To help prevent corrosion on your
page 323 for more tips.
Toyota, follow these guidelines:
Care is especially important if you live
Check the condition of your vehicle’s
in particular areas or operate your ve-
Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of
paint and trim. If you find any chips or
hicle under certain environmental condi-
course, necessary to keep your vehicle
scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
tions:
clean by regular washing, but to prevent
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
corrosion, the following points should be
D Road salt or dust control chemicals will
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
observed:
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres-
through the bare metal, have a qualified
ence of salt in the air near the sea−
D If you drive on salted roads in the
body shop make the repair.
coast or in areas of industrial pollution.
winter or if you live near the ocean,
you should hose off the undercarriage
D High humidity accelerates corrosion es-
at least once a month to minimize cor-
pecially when temperatures range just
rosion.
above the freezing point.
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Washing and waxing your
Toyota
Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-
Washing your Toyota
Hand−washing your Toyota
ter and dirt can accumulate under the
Keep your vehicle clean by regular
Work in the shade and wait until the
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-
washing.
vehicle body is not warm to the touch.
casionally check under the mats to make
The following cases may cause weakness
sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-
CAUTION
to the paint or corrosion to the body and
ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-
ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be
D When cleaning under floor or chas-
sible.
transported in proper containers. If a spill
sis, be careful not to injure your
or leak should occur, immediately clean
D When driving in a coastal area
hands.
and dry the area.
D When driving on a road sprinkled with
D Exhaust gases cause the exhaust
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
antifreeze
pipe to become quite hot. When
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap,
washing the vehicle, be careful not
shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size
bird droppings and carcass of an insect
to touch the pipe until it has cooled
shields, which come as near to the ground
sufficiently, as touching a hot ex-
D When driving in areas where there is
as possible, are the best. We recommend
haust pipe can cause burns.
a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or
that the fittings and the area where the
chemical substances
shields are installed be treated to resist
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be
D When the vehicle becomes remarkably
Convertible—For washing instructions for
the convertible top, see “Washing convert-
happy to assist in supplying and installing
dirty with dust and mud
the shields if they are recommended for
ible top” on page
326 in this Section.
your area.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated
move any mud or road salt from the
underside of the vehicle or the wheel
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-
wells.
lated 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 the ventilation is poor.
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2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,
NOTICE
mixed according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
z Do not use corrosive chemical−
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
based cleaners on your wheels.
the wash water. Do not rub hard—let
(Example: hydrofluoric acid)
the soap and water remove the dirt.
z Do not use steam cleaners or the
Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−
chemicals therein to clean your
pressure car wash, for example) at or
wheels.
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler
z Do not use scouring pads, wire
door opened. If the water enters the air
brushes, or coarse abrasives to
vent, you may experience trouble with re-
clean your wheels.
fueling or rough engine idling.
z Do not use alcohol, solvents, gaso-
Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic
line, or other non−neutral deter-
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by
Convertible—Spray water on the side win-
gents, because they may alter the
organic substances. If any organic sub-
dows or top seals from above, at a
45_
wheel’s appearance and resistance
stances splash an ornament, be sure to
angle to the ground.
to corrosion.
wash them off with water and check if the
ornament is damaged.
NOTICE
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
Convertible—Do not spray water at
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
or neutral detergent.
side windows and top seals in a way
faces are soft.
which may cause water to enter the
Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use
vehicle.
organic substances or scrub them with a
hard brush. This may damage the sur-
faces of the lights.
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Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
Automatic car wash
Waxing your Toyota
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
Coupe—Your vehicle may be washed in
Polishing and waxing is recommended
surfaces.
an automatic car wash, but remember that
to maintain the original beauty of your
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried soap can
the paint can be scratched by some types
Toyota’s finish.
cause streaking. In hot weather you
of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
may need to rinse each section right
the washing process itself. Scratching re-
surface does not repel water well.
after you wash it.
duces paint durability and gloss, especially
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
on darker colors. The manager of the car
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
using a combined cleaner and wax.
er the process is safe for the paint on
rub or press hard—you might scratch
your vehicle.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the paint.
the finish has become extremely weath-
NOTICE
ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-
NOTICE
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
Convertible—Do not run convertible
z Do not use organic substances
low the manufacturer’s instructions and
through automatic car washes or pos-
(gasoline, kerosene, benzine or
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
sible damage to the convertible top
strong solvents), which may be tox-
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
may result.
ic or cause damage.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
z Do not scrub any part of the ve-
that the nozzles do not become blocked
hicle with a hard brush, which may
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes
cause damage.
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.
NOTICE
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the
Additional cleaning
(for more difficult
3. Rinse thoroughly.
surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause
stains)—
If any dirt is left, repeat the procedure.
damage to the lenses. If you accidentally
Follow the procedure shown below using
After the top has been cleaned, rinse the
put wax on the light surfaces, wipe or
a mild cleaning solution composed of the
vehicle with clean water to remove all the
wash it off.
following ingredient.
cleaner.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
D
110 g (4 oz.) of chlorine bleach
After cleaning, always make sure the top
does not bead but remains on the sur-
D
60 g (2 oz.) of soap (hand soap)
is completely dry before you lower it. Low-
face in large patches.
ering the top while wet or damp may
D
3.8 L
(1.0 gal.,
0.8 Imp. gal.) of luke-
Washing convertible top
cause interior water damage, water stains
warm water (below 38_C or 100_F)
General cleaning—
or mildew of the top material.
1.
Rinse the top, then spread the mild
Follow the procedure shown below.
cleaning solution on the entire top. Do
1. Brush off any loose dirt and rinse off
not put excessive amounts of liquid on
with a hose.
the fabric.
2. Using a sponge, wash with a mild solu-
2.
Scrub with a small, soft bristle hand−
tion of soap
(hand soap) in lukewarm
brush. Add water as needed until the
water
(below 38_C or 100_F).
cleaner becomes soapy. Allow solution
to settle for two to five minutes. Use
3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap.
a cloth or sponge to remove dirt so it
NOTICE
will not be ground into the top. Be
careful not to allow any cleaner to dry
z Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-
on the body paint as it may cause
ers as they may damage the top
streaks.
material.
z Do not use water−repellents, wax or
other preservative finishes as they
may stain the top material.
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Cleaning the interior
First vacuum over the upholstery to re-
Do not apply water—the best results are
CAUTION
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
possible. Read the shampoo instructions
D Vehicles with side airbags and cur-
vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
and follow them closely.
tain shield airbags:
minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
Seat belts
Be careful not to splash water or
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
The seat belts may be cleaned with
spill liquid on the floor. This may
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
prevent the side airbags from acti-
peat the procedure. Commercial foaming−
water.
vating correctly, resulting in death
type vinyl cleaners are also available
or serious injury.
which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
instructions.
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
D Do not wash the vehicle floor with
fraying, or cuts.
water, or allow water to get onto
NOTICE
the floor when cleaning the vehicle
NOTICE
interior or exterior. Water may get
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
into audio components or other
or window cleaner on the interior.
z Do not use dye or bleach on the
electrical components above or un-
belts—it may weaken them.
der the floor carpet
(or mat) and
Carpets
z Do not use the belts until they be-
cause a malfunction; and it may
Use a good foam−type shampoo to
come dry.
cause body corrosion.
clean the carpets.
Windows
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
Vinyl interior
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
The windows may be cleaned with any
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
foam cleaners are available; some are in
household window cleaner.
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
aerosol cans and others are powders or
and water.
liquids which you mix with water to pro-
NOTICE
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
When cleaning the inside of the rear
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam.
window, be careful not to scratch or
Rub in overlapping circles.
damage the heater wires or connec-
tors.
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Air conditioning control panel, audio
Leather interior
z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-
panel, instrument panel, console panel
The leather upholstery may be cleaned
er upholstery. Be especially careful
and switches
with neutral detergent for wool.
to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning.
Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened
upholstery always clean.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke-
with
5% solution of neutral detergent for
z Long exposure to direct sunlight
warm water then lightly wipe off dirt.
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces
may cause the leather surface to
of detergent with a clean damp cloth.
harden and shrink. Keep your ve-
NOTICE
After cleaning or whenever any part of the
hicle in a shaded area, especially in
z Do not use organic substances (sol-
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean
the summer.
vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti-
z The interior of your vehicle is apt
etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
lated shaded area.
to heat up on hot summer days, so
These chemicals can cause discol-
avoid placing on the upholstery
NOTICE
oring, staining or peeling of the
items made of vinyl or plastic or
surface.
containing wax as these tend to
z If a stain should fail to come out
z If you use cleaners or polishing
with a neutral detergent, apply a
stick to leather when warm.
agents, make sure their ingredients
cleaner that does not contain an
z Improper cleaning of the leather up-
do not include the substances men-
organic solvent.
holstery could result in discolor-
tioned above.
ation or staining.
z Never use organic substances such
z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or
not spill the liquid onto the ve-
alkaline or acid solutions for clean-
If you have any questions about the
hicle’s interior surfaces. It may con-
ing the leather as these could
cleaning of your Toyota, your local
tain the ingredients mentioned
cause discoloring.
Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer
above. Immediately clean any spill
them.
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic
using the method mentioned above.
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
fine grained surface of the leather.
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SECTION 6
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Vehicle maintenance and care
Maintenance requirements
330
General maintenance
331
Does your vehicle need repairing?
333
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) programs
334
For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
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Maintenance requirements
Your Toyota vehicle has been designed for
Scheduled maintenance
Where to go for service?
fewer maintenance requirements with long-
The scheduled maintenance items listed in
Toyota technicians are well−trained spe-
er service intervals to save both your time
the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
cialists and are kept up to date with the
and money. However, each regular mainte-
“Owner’s Manual Supplement” are those
latest service information through technical
nance, as well as day−to−day care, is
required to be serviced at regular inter-
bulletins, service tips, and in−dealership
more important than ever before to ensure
vals.
training programs. They learn to work on
smooth, trouble−free, safe, and economical
Toyotas before they work on your vehicle,
For details of your maintenance schedule,
driving.
rather than while they are working on it.
read the
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide”
It is the owner’s responsibility to make
or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
You can be confident that your Toyota
sure the specified maintenance, including
dealer’s service department performs the
It is recommended that any replacement
general maintenance service, is performed.
best job to meet the maintenance require-
parts used for maintenance or for the
Note that both the new vehicle and emis-
ments on your vehicle—reliably and eco-
repair of the emission control system
sion control system warranties specify that
nomically.
be Toyota supplied.
proper maintenance and care must be per-
Your copy of the repair order is proof that
formed. See
“Owner’s Warranty Informa-
The owner may elect to use non−Toyota
all required maintenance has been per-
tion Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supple-
supplied parts for replacement pur-
formed for warranty coverage. If any prob-
ment” for complete warranty information.
poses without invalidating the emission
lems should arise with your vehicle while
control system warranty. However, use
General maintenance
under warranty, your Toyota dealer will
of replacement parts which are not of
General maintenance items are those day−
promptly take care of it. Again, be sure
equivalent quality may impair the effec-
to−day care practices that are important to
to keep a copy of the repair order for any
tiveness of the emission control sys-
your vehicle for proper operation. It is the
service performed on your Toyota.
tems.
owner’s responsibility to insure that the
What about do−it−yourself maintenance?
You may also elect to have mainte-
general maintenance items are performed
nance, replacement, or repair of the
Many of the maintenance items are easy
regularly.
emission control devices and system
to do yourself if you have a little mechani-
These checks or inspections can be done
performed by any automotive repair es-
cal ability and a few basic automotive
either by yourself or a qualified technician,
tablishment or individual without invali-
tools. Simple instructions for how to per-
or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be
dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War-
form them are presented on page 335 in
pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
ranty Information Booklet” or
“Owner’s
Section 7.
Manual Supplement” for complete war-
ranty information.
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General maintenance
If you are a skilled do−it−yourself mechan-
Listed below are the general maintenance
Engine coolant level
ic, the Toyota service manuals are recom-
items that should be performed as fre-
Make sure the coolant level is between
mended. Please be aware that do−it−your-
quently as specified. In addition to check-
the
“F” and
“L” lines on the see−through
self maintenance can affect your warranty
ing the items listed, if you notice any
reservoir when the engine is cold. See
coverage. See “Owner’s Warranty Informa-
unusual noise, smell or vibration, you
page
346 in Section
7−2 for additional
tion Booklet” or
“Owner’s Manual Supple-
should investigate the cause or take your
information.
ment” for the details.
vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali-
Radiator, condenser and hoses
fied service shop immediately. It is recom-
Check that the front of the radiator and
mended that any problem you notice be
condenser are clean and not blocked with
brought to the attention of your dealer or
leaves, dirt, or insects. See page
347 in
the qualified service shop for their advice.
Section 7−2 for additional information.
Battery condition
CAUTION
Check the battery condition by the indica-
tor color. See page 360 in Section 7−3 for
Make these checks only with ade-
additional information.
quate ventilation if you run the en-
gine.
Brake fluid level
Make sure the brake fluid level is correct.
See page 348 in Section 7−2 for addition-
IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
al information.
Items listed below should be checked
Engine oil level
from time to time, e.g. each time when
Check the level on the dipstick with the
refueling.
engine turned off and the vehicle parked
Washer fluid
on a level spot. See page 344 in Section
Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the
7−2 for additional information.
tank. See page
363 in Section
7−3 for
Power steering fluid level
additional information.
Check the level through the reservoir. The
level should be in the
“HOT” or
“COLD”
range depending on the fluid temperature.
See page 348 in Section 7−2 for addition-
al information.
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Exhaust system
Seats
Parking brake
If you notice any change in the sound of
Check that all front seat controls such as
Check that the lever has the proper travel
the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have
seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc. op-
and that, on a safe incline, your vehicle
the cause located and corrected immedi-
erate smoothly and that all latches lock
is held securely with only the parking
ately.
(See
“Engine exhaust cautions” on
securely in any position. Check that the
brake applied.
page 262 in Section 2.)
head restraints move up and down
Automatic transmission
“Park” mecha-
smoothly and that the locks hold securely
INSIDE THE VEHICLE
nism
in any latched position. For folding−down
Check the lock release button of the se-
Items listed below should be checked
rear seatbacks, check that the latches
lector lever for proper and smooth opera-
regularly, e.g. while performing periodic
lock securely.
tion. On a safe incline, check that your
services, cleaning the vehicle, etc.
Seat belts
vehicle is held securely with the selector
Lights
Check that the seat belt system such as
lever in
“P” position and all brakes re-
Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail
buckles, retractors and anchors operate
leased.
lights, turn signal lights, and other lights
properly and smoothly. Make sure that the
OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
are all working. Check headlight aim.
belt webbings not cut, frayed, worn or
Items listed below should be performed
Service reminder indicators and warning
damaged.
from time to time, unless otherwise
buzzers
Accelerator pedal
specified.
Check that all service reminder indicators
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
and warning buzzers function properly.
Fluid leaks
uneven pedal effort or catching.
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil, wa-
Steering wheel
Clutch pedal
ter or other fluid after the vehicle has
Be alert for changes in steering condition,
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
been parked for a while. If you smell fuel
such as hard steering or strange noise.
Brake pedal
fumes or notice any leak, have the cause
Check the pedal for smooth operation and
found and corrected immediately.
that the pedal has the proper clearance.
Doors and engine hood
Check the brake booster function.
Check that all doors including trunk lid
Brakes
operate smoothly and all latches lock se-
In a safe place, check that the brakes do
curely. Make sure the engine hood sec-
not pull to one side when applied.
ondary latch secures the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch is released.
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Does your vehicle need
repairing?
Tire inflation pressure
Be on the alert for changes in perfor-
If you notice any of these clues, take your
mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that
vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as
Check the pressure with a gauge ev-
ery two weeks, or at least once a
indicate service is needed. Some impor-
possible. It probably needs adjustment or
tant clues are as follows:
repair.
month. See page 349 in Section 7−2
for additional information.
D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging
CAUTION
Tire surface and wheel nuts
D Appreciable loss of power
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
D Strange engine noises
Do not continue driving with the ve-
damage or excessive wear. See page
hicle unchecked. It could result in se-
D A leak under the vehicle (however, wa-
352 in Section 7−2 for additional in-
ter dripping from the air conditioning
rious vehicle damage and possibly
formation. When checking the tires,
after use is normal.)
personal injury.
make sure no nuts are missing, and
D Change in exhaust sound
(This may
check the nuts for looseness. Tighten
indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide
them if necessary.
leak. Drive with the windows open and
Tire rotation
have the exhaust system checked im-
mediately.)
Rotate the tires according to the
maintenance schedule. (For sched-
D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal
uled maintenance information, please
when cornering; uneven tire wear
refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple-
straight on a level road
ment”.) See page 354 in Section 7−2
D Strange noises related to suspension
for additional information.
movement
D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy
feeling brake or clutch pedal; pedal al-
most touches floor; vehicle pulls to one
side when braking
D Engine coolant temperature continually
higher than normal
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Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs
Some states have vehicle emission in-
Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
spection programs which include OBD
come on recently due to temporary mal-
(On−Board Diagnostics) checks.
function such as a loose fuel tank cap,
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system. When the
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
OBD system determines that a problem
after taking several driving trips, but the
exists somewhere in the emission control
error code in the OBD system will not be
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
taken.
not pass the I/M test and need to be
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
service the vehicle.
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
Even if the malfunction indicator lamp
to prepare the vehicle for re−testing.
does not come on, your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test as readiness codes
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 driving habits, the codes may not be
completely set.
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SECTION 7− 1
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Engine compartment overview
336
Fuse locations
338
Do−it−yourself service precautions
338
Positioning a floor jack
340
Parts and tools
341
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Engine compartment overview
"2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine
1. Power 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 tank
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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2008 CAMRY SOLARA from Feb. ’08 Prod. (OM33810U)