Toyota Camry solara User manual

2008
Quick Reference Guide
MN 00505-QRG08-SOL
Printed in the USA 6/07
Customer Experience Center
1-800-331-4331

Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Remove the spacer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Trunk-Internal release
Pull down
2008
Camry Solara
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
asubstitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
abetter understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Camry Solara.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Camry Solaraoperations.
Every Camry Solara owner should review
the Owner’sManual that accompanies this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Temporary tire Full-sized tire

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INDEX
Item Page no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release and cap 6
Hood release 7
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry16
Light control-Instrument panel 7
Trunk release lever 7
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating 18
Audio 16-17
Auto lock functions19
Automatic Transmission 9
Clock 15
Convertible top operation 15
Cruise control 14
Cup holders 15
Door locks 11
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)317
Lights2&turn signals 12-13
Multi-information display 11
Moonroof 13
Parking brake 9
Power outlets 19
Seat adjustments-Front 10
Seat adjustments-Rear 10
Seats-Head restraints 10
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 14
Telescopic and tilt steering wheel 11
Windows 19
Windshield wipers & washers 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belts 20
Seat belt hangers 20
Spare tire & tools 21
Tire Pressure Warning System reset 20
Trunk-Internal release 21
1Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
2Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing
this feature.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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OVERVIEW
Steering wheel audio control
Telephone controls1
Multi-information display switch
Speech command button1,2
Cruise control
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information displays
Front passenger occupant classification indicator/
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system or navigation system with integrated
audio system1,2
Air Conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger switch1
Auxiliary boxes
12V DC Power outlet
AUX adapter
Seat heater switches1
Ignition switch
Tilt steering lock release
Telescopic steering lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)
1If equipped
2For details, refer to the “Navigation System
Owner’s Manual.”
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
With manual Air
Conditioning controls
With automatic Air
Conditioning controls

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Driver seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Brake system warning1
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
1For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2008 Owner’s Manual.
2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2008
Owner’s Manual.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Headlight indicator
Turn signal indicator
Low fuel level warning1
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator2
Slip indicator
Airbag SRS warning1
Vehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning1
Tachometer
Service indicator and reminder
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Sequential shift display*
Gear shift position indicator*
Odometer and two trip meters
Trip meter reset/Instrument panel light control
* If equipped
Instrument cluster
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system
indicator
Traction Control “OFF” indicator

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OVERVIEW
Fuel tank door release and cap
Trunk release lever
Hood release
Driver seat
Pull up
Pull up latch
and raise
hood
Pull
Turn
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is
not tightened enough, Check Engine “ ” indicator
may illuminate.
Keyless entry
NOTE: After unlocking, if a door is not opened within 60
seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Unlocking operation
Trunk lid operation Panic button
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.” Refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Locking operation
Push and hold Push and hold
With the knob turned fully clockwise, instrument
panel lights will not dim when the headlights are
turned on.
Note: This is also the trip meter reset button.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Light control-Instrument panel
Brightness
control
+-
Driver seat
Pull up
Turn to
activate/deactivate
trunk release lever*
*Master/Black key only

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Engine maintenance
4cylinder (2AZ-FE) engine
6 cylinder (3MZ-FE) engine
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Engine oil level dipstick
Windshield washer fluid tank
Engine coolant reservoir
Note: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including
oil changes, will help extend the life of
your vehicle and maintain performance.
Please refer to the “Owner’s Warranty
Information Booklet,” “Scheduled
Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement.”
Automatic Transmission (if equipped)
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
N
S
“S” mode
“S” position:
+:Upshift (Push and release)
-: Downshift (Pull and release)
“S” (Sequential) mode
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or
provides engine braking downhill. For best fuel
economy during normal driving conditions, always
drive with the shift lever in the “D” position.
Push shift lever to the left from “D” position.
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed to shift from “Park.”
Auto lock functions
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in three different modes, or turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from “Park.” *
-Doors unlock when shifting into “Park.” *
-Doors unlock when the ignition switch is turned
from ON to “ACC” or “LOCK” and driver door is
opened.
*Automatic Transmission only
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push
Set Release
(1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
“S”
“D”

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat
Position
Cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle and lock release
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Position, cushion angle and height
Seatback lock release
Seat adjustments-Rear (hardtop only)
Lock
(1) Unlock
(2) Pull up
(3) Fold down
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button Lock release button
Front Rear*
Multi-information display
Push “DISP” to change information in the following
succession:
(1) Current gas mileage (MPG)
(2) Average gas mileage (AVG/MPG)
(3) Miles left on remaining fuel (RANGE/MI)
(4) Average vehicle speed from engine start (AVG/MPH)
(5) Running time from engine start (E/T)
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
Driver side Passenger side
Unlock
Lock
Telescopic and tilt steering wheel
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release lever
Lock release lever
Angle
Length
NOTE: Ensure seat is locked back into place.
*Hardtop only

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
-Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically
turns on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
-Automatic light cut off system Will automatically
turn lights off after a delay of thirty (30) seconds,
or the lock switch on remote may be pushed.
High beam flasher
Low beam
Headlights
DRL OFF
Parking lights
AUTO
High beam
Turn signals
Right turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Front fog lights
Turn
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights
are on low beam.
Headlight beam level control (if equipped)
Higher number will lower the beam.
Up
Down
Up
Down
Hardtop Convertible
Up
Down
Windshield wipers & washers
Adjust interval
Pull to wash and wipe
Single wipe
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Close Tilt
Close
Recommended driving
position to minimize wind
noise.
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for more details.

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Cruise control
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2The set speed may be resumed once vehicle speed
exceeds 25 mph.
Turning system ON/OFF
Functions
Resume2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel1
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
System
ON/OFF
Lowering the convertible top
Convertible top operation (if equipped)
Lower the sun visors, then hold the top down
while releasing both latches.
Push and hold the switch on the “OPEN” side
until the convertible top is completely lowered.
Raising the convertible top
Lower the sun visors. Push the switch on the
“CLOSE” side until the top stops moving.
Pull down the convertible top and push the latch
handles fully forward until they are hooked.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Latch handles
Bluetooth®technology allows dialing or receipt of
calls without taking your hands from the steering
wheel or using a cable to connect the compatible
telephone and the system.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Telephone controls (Bluetooth®)
(if equipped)
Cup holders
Clock
H-Hour set
M-Minute set
Front Rear

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Audio
To scan tracks on a disc Push and hold “SCAN.”
Push again to hold selection.
CD changer
-To load one disc Push “LOAD” and insert one disc.
-To load multiple discs Push and hold “LOAD” until
you hear a beep. Insert one disc. Wait until the
green indicator illuminates and shutter opens to
insert next disc.
RADIO
To preset stations Tune in the desired station and
hold down a preset button (1-6) until you hear a
beep. Push desired preset button (1-6) to select.
To scan stations Push “SCAN.” Push and hold to scan
preset stations. Push again to hold selection.
Steering wheel controls
“- +”
Volume control
“ ”
-In radio mode Push to select a preset station;
push and hold to seek the next strong station.
-In CD mode Push to skip up or down to
next/previous track.
“MODE”
Push to turn audio ON and select an audio mode.
Push and hold to turn the audio system OFF.
>
>
CD PLAYER
By inserting a mini plug into the AUX audio jack, you
can listen to music from a portable audio device
through the vehicle’s speaker system.
AUX audio jack
Load CD(s)
Eject CD
Push to turn
ON/OFF
Push to
adjust
tone &
balance
Seek
station/
CD track
select View genre/Push to skip
up/down folder
Mode
Preset buttons - functions in other
modes indicated above number.
Station/CD
track scan
View CD
text
Garage door openers manufactured under license
from HomeLink®* can be programmed to operate
garage doors, estate gates, security lighting, etc.
Refer to “Garage door opener,” Section 1-10 in the
Owner’s Manual for more details.
For programming assistance, contact the Toyota
Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331, or
visit http://www.homelink.com.
*HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)*
(if equipped)
Hardtop
Convertible

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Air Conditioning
Temperature
Automatic climate control ON
Climate control OFF
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
Windshield defogger
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger
Airflow vent “MODE”
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Fan speed
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator) to reduce window fogging.
Fan speed
Airflow vent
Temperature
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Use for quick cooling. MAX A/C changes air
intake to recirculate. It is not possible to
change intake to fresh, or to turn A/C OFF in
this mode.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror
defogger
Fresh or recirculated cabin air
In “ ” or “ ” mode, use fresh air (“ ”
indicator “OFF”) to reduce window fogging.
Power outlets
Auxiliary box (12V) Console box (12V)
Designed for car accessories. Key must be in the
“ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Windows
Window operation
Automatic operation (driver side only) Push the
switch completely down or pull it completely up and
release to fully open or close.* To stop window
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
*Auto close on hardtop only
Window
lock switch
Up
Driver side
Down
Up
Down
All windows (convertible only)
Side and quarter windows
Close
Open
NOTE: If battery is disconnected, the window needs
to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
more details.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger
windows. Driver’s window remains operable.

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SAFETY AND
EMERGENCY FEATURES
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up
slack
Too high
Seat belts
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even
slightly, it cannot be re-extended beyond that point,
unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to
help hold child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how
to install a child restraint system, refer to the
Owner’s Manual.
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
Seat belt hangers
Hardtop Convertible
If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the
tires (excluding spare), indicator illuminates. Pushing
“ SET” button should not turn off the light.
Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the
light after a few minutes. After replacing/rotating
tire or wheels, the system must be initialized.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details on system
reset initialization.

Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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OVERVIEW FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Loosen and remove the nut.
Remove the spare tire cover.
Loosen and remove the bolt.
Remove the spacer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and
jack positioning procedures.
Trunk-Internal release
Pull down
2008
Camry Solara
!Aword about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of
basic vehicle operations. It contains brief
descriptions of fundamental operations so you
can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as
asubstitute for the Owner’s Manual located
in your vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual
and supplementary manuals so you will have
abetter understanding of your vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. wish you many years
of satisfied driving in your new Camry Solara.
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full
description of Camry Solaraoperations.
Every Camry Solara owner should review
the Owner’sManual that accompanies this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual.Each box
contains safe operating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack
Jack handle
Spare tire
Temporary tire Full-sized tire