TOYOTA SOLARA 2005 Owners Manual (in English)

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Vanity lights
(coupe)—1.4F
Vanity lights
(convertible)—1.5E
Glove box light—1.2D
Quarter trim
courtesy light1943.8E
Trunk light
(coupe)28255D
Trunk light
(convertible)—3.8D
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H10 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
Low beam (outside) High beam (inside)
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise to the front of the
vehicle as shown.
The above illustration shows the left −hand
headlight.2. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
—Headlights

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3. Plug in a new bulb into the connec-tor and install it into the mounting
hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop/tail and rear side marker light
c: Backup light
—Rear turn signal, backup,
stop/tail and rear side marker
lights

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Use a Flatbladed screwdriver.
—High mounted stoplight
(coupe)—License plate lights

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If either the left or right front fog, park-
ing, front side marker and front turn
signal lights burns out, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog,
parking, front side marker and front
turn signal light bulbs by yourself.
You may damage the vehicle.
—Front fog, parking, front
side marker and front turn
signal lights

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weight328
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Engine 328
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Fuel 329
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Service specifications 329
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Tires 332
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Fuses 332
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SECTION 8

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Model:2AZ− FE and 3MZ −FE
Type:
2AZ− FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
3MZ −FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2AZ− FE engine
88.5 96.0 (3.48 3.78)
3MZ −FE engine
92.0 83.0 (3.62 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2AZ− FE engine 2362 (144.1)
3MZ −FE engine 3311 (201.9)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)
∗: Unladen vehicle 1440 (56.7) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)
410 (900)
Coupe
1450 (57.1) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)342 (754)
Convertible
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Fuel type:2AZ− FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
3MZ −FE engine
Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher. For improved vehicle perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4) ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):
2AZ− FE engine
Intake 0.19—0.29 (0.007—0.011)
Exhaust 0.30—0.40 (0.012—0.016)
3MZ −FE engine
Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
Exhaust 0.25—0.35 (0.010—0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO SK20R11
NGK IFR6A11
Spark plug gap, mm(in.): 1.1 (0.043)
3MZ −FE engine only—Drive belt tension
measured with Borroughs drive belt ten-
sion gauge No.BT −33− 73F (used belt), Ibf:
11 5 20 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
2AZ− FE engine
With filter 3.8 (4.0, 3.3)
Without filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
3MZ −FE engine
With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in
your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent
to satisfy the following grade and
viscosity.
Oil grade: API grade SL “Energy −Conserving” or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil
Fuel Service specifications

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Recommended oil viscosity:SAE 5W −30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZ− FE engine 6.2 (6.6, 5.4)
3MZ −FE engine 9.2 (9.8, 8.1)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is
used in your Toyota vehicle at factory
fill. In order to avoid technical problems,
only use “Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” or similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non −silicate, non −amine,
non− nitrite, and non− borate coolant with
long− life hybrid organic acid technology.
(Coolant with long −life hybrid organic
acid technology is a combination of low
phosphates and organic acids.)
Do not use plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details. BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20
C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 V Discharged
∗: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af-
ter the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
NOTE: If replacement is necessary, make sure to do so with a battery that
meets the same standard as the
original.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL −4 or GL −5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W −90

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AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt.,
Imp. qt.):3.5 (3.7, 3.1)
Fluid type: Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.
Generally, it is necessary to change
automatic transmission fluid only if your
vehicle is driven under one of the Special
Operating Conditions listed in your
“Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner ’s Manual Supplement”. When
changing the automatic transmission fluid,
use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T −IV”
(ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in
assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Notice: Using automatic transmission
fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF
Type TIV” may cause deterioration in
shift quality, locking up of your trans-
mission accompanied by vibration, and
ultimately damage the automatic trans-
mission of your vehicle.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
With vehicle stability control system78 (3.1)
Without vehicle stability control system 68.5 (2.7)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 6—9 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
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Engine compartment
Tires
Ti r e siz e
P215/60R16 94V Front
P215/55R17 93V200 (2.0, 29)
220 (2.2, 32) Rear
200 (2.0, 29)
220 (2.2, 32) Wheel size
16 61/2 JJ
17 7 JJ
When driving at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in coun-
tries where such speeds are permitted by −law, add 40 kPa (0.4 kgf/cm
2
or bar, 6 psi) to the front and rear tires and it does not exceed the maximum
cold tire inflation pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Compact spare tire kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
T155/70R17 110M 420 (4.2, 60) 17  4T
W h eel nu t to rq u e, N·m (kg f· m, ft· l b f ) : 104 (10.5, 77)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 307 through 315, in Section 7 −2.
Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Fuses