Toyota 2000 Solara User manual

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Foreword
Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We
are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we
build.
This Owner’s Manual explains the features of your new Toyota. Please read it and
follow the instructions carefully so that you can enjoy many years of safe motoring.
When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle
best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality mainte-
nance and any other assistance you may require.
Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next
owner will need this information also.
All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of
printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improve-
ment, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
1999 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota
limited warranties:
!New vehicle warranty
!Emission control systems warranty
!Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the
specified maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives de-
tails of these maintenance requirements. Also included
in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled
maintenance information, please refer to the “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.
Accessories, spare parts and
modification of your Toyota
A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accesso-
ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the
market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their perfor-
mance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they
may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on,
your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuine
To y ot a p r o d u c t s . M o di f i c a t i o n w i t h n o n - g en u i ne To y o t a
products could affect its performance, safety or durabili-
ty, and may even violate governmental regulations. In
addition, damage or performance problems resulting from
the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of
your Toyota
The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equip-
ment Standard.
Installation of a mobile
two- way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in
your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as
multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system, cruise control system, anti- lock brake
system, traction control system, SRS airbag system and
seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with
your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special
instructions regarding installation.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in
your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle
is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as
they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat
belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by the quali-
fied service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you
dispose of your vehicle.

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Important information about this manual
Safety and vehicle damage warnings
In this manual, you will see CAUTION and NOTICE warn-
ings. These are used in the following ways:
CAUTION
This is a warning against something which may cause
injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are
informed what you must or must not do in order to
avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people.
NOTICE
This is a warning against something which may cause
damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning
is ignored. You are informed what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage
to your vehicle and its equipment.
Safety symbol
In this manual, you will ”also see a circle
with a slash through it. This means “Do
not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this
happen”.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster overview 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION 1 - 1

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Instrument panel overview
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Garage door opener (convertible)
5. Convertible top latch handles
6. Center vents
7. Personal lights (convertible)
8. Electric moon roof switch and
personal light (coupe)
9. Garage door opener, garage door
opener box or auxiliary box (coupe)
10. Glove box
11. Power door lock switches
12. Power window switches
13. Traction control system off switch
14. Cup holders
15. Cup holder or rear ashtray
16. Parking brake lever
17. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
18. Auxiliary box
19. Hood lock release lever
20. Window lock switch

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1. Power rear view mirror control switch
2. Headlight and turn signal switch
3. Wiper and washer switches
4. Emergency flasher switch
5. Clock and front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
6. Car audio
7. Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers switch
8. Air conditioning controls
9. Auxiliary box
10. Front ashtray
11. Quarter window control switch
12. Convertible top control switch
13. Power outlet
14. Cigarette lighter
15. Ignition switch
16. Cruise control switch
17. Tilt steering lock release lever
18. Instrument panel light control knob

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Instrument cluster overview
1. Engine coolant temperature gauge
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator lights
3. Fuel gauge
4. Speedometer
5. Odometer and two trip meters
6. Theft deterrent system/Engine
immobiliser system indicator light
7. Tachometer
8. Trip meter reset knob
9. Low fuel level warning light

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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Brake system warning light∗1
Driver’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low oil pressure warning light∗1
(type A)
(type B)
Anti- lock brake system warning light∗1
(type A)
(type B)
Open door warning light∗1
Rear light failure warning light∗1
SRS warning light∗1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning
light∗1
Traction control system off indicator/warning
light∗1
Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Overdrive- off indicator light
Cruise control indicator light∗2
Headlight high beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights

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Automatic transmission indicator lights
∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” in Section 1- 5.
∗2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Section 1- 6.
Slip indicator light