TOYOTA SOLARA 2000 Owners Manual (in English)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight 252
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Engine 252
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Fuel 253
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Service specifications 253
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Tires 255
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Fuses 256
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weight Engine
Model:
5S−FE and 1MZ−FE
Type: 5S−FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ−FE engine 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 5S−FE engine87.0 91.0(3.43 3.58)
1MZ−FE engine 87.5 83.0(3.44 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
5S−FE engine 2164(132.0)
1MZ−FE engine 2995(182.8)
4825(190.0)
1805(71.1)
1425(56.1)
∗
1520(59.8)
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.)2670(105.1)
1545(60.8)
345(755)
∗: Unladen vehicle
4825(190.0)
1805(71.1)
1400(55.1)
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1520(59.8) 2670(105.1)
1545(60.8)
410(905)
Coupe
Convertible

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Fuel
Fuel type:
5S−FE engineUnleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or
higher
1MZ−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)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):5S−FE engine
Intake 0.190.29(0.0070.011)
Exhaust 0.280.38(0.0110.015)
1MZ−FE engine Intake 0.150.25(0.0060.010)
Exhaust 0.250.35(0.0100.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1(0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT−33−73F (used belt), Ibf: 5S−FE engineGenerator belt 13010
Power steering pump belt 80 20
1MZ−FE engine 11520 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5S−FE engineWith filter 3.6(3.8,3.2)
Without filter 3.4(3.6,3.0)
1MZ−FE engine With filter 4.7(5.0,4.1)
Without filter 4.5(4.8,4.0)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, Energy−Conserving" or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine 6.9(7.3,6.1)
1MZ−FE engine 8.8(9.3,7.7)
Coolant type:
TOYOTA Long Life Coolant" or equiva-
lent
With ethylene−glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.612.8 V Fully charged
12.212.4 V Half charged
11.812.0 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.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 515(0.20.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FE engine 2.2(2.3,1.9)
1MZ−FE engine 4.2(4.2,3.7)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL−4 or GL−5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W−90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S−FEengine Up to 2.5(2.6,2.2)
1MZ−FEengine Up to 4.75(5.0,4.2)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Differential (5S−FE engine only)
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.6(1.7,1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II) BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
60(2.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 16(0.040.23)
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): 58 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
or III

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Tires
Tire size and pressure:
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Tire sizeFrontRearWheel size
CoupeP205/65R1592H200(2.0,29)200(2.0,29)156JJ
P205/60R1691H220(2.2,32)220(2.2,32)166JJ
ConvertibleP205/65R1592H220(2.2,32)220(2.2,32)156JJ
P205/60R1691H230(2.3,33)230(2.3,33)166JJ
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by−law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N·m (kgf·m, ft·lbf): 103(10.5,76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see Checking tire pressure" through Alum inum
wheel precautions" in Section 7−2.

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Fuses
Engine compartment
Engine compartment (vehicles with
daytime running light system and 1MZ−FE
engine with automatic transmission for
California)
Fuses (type A)
1. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
2. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
3. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
4. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
5. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
6. ALT−S 5 A: Charging system
7. HEAD RH(UPR) or HEAD(RH) 20 A: Right−hand headlight
Engine compartment (type A)
8. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
9. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-
tem
10. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flasher
11. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
IGN" and ST" fuses
12. TEL 5 A: No circuit
13. HEAD LH(UPR) or HEAD(LH) 20 A: Left−hand headlight

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Engine compartment (type B)
14. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system
15. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,
locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof,
interior light, vanity mirror light, door
courtesy light, power door lock system,
quarter trim courtesy light
16. ECU−B 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners
17. DRL NO.2 5 A: Daytime running light
system
Instrument panel
18. H−LP LH(LWR) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light
19. H−LP RH(LWR) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight
20. SEAT−HEATER 20 A: No circuit
21. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back−up lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control sys-
tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers 23. WIPER 25 A:
Windshield wipers and
washer
24. MIRROR−HEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger
25. ECU−IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners, theft
deterrent system, shift lock control sys-
tem, traction control system, daytime
running light system, locking with wire-
less remote control system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
26. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high−m ounted stoplight, anti−
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate
lights, tail lights, front side marker
lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
29. POWER−OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet

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30. OBD 7.5 A: On−board diagnosis sys-
tem
31. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
32. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
33. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system
34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio
system, cigarette lighter, glove box
light, clock, instrument panel light con-
trol, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning control panel lights, ash-
tray light, emergency flasher, daytime
running light system, rear window de-
fogger, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system
35. TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
36. RAD−NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system
37. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock
control system, power rear view mirror
controls, theft deterrent system, power
door lock system, SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners, outside rear
view mirror defogger, air conditioning
system Fuses (type B)
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: HEAD RH(UPR)" or
HEAD(RH)", HEAD LH(UPR)" or
HEAD(LH)", H−LP LH(LWR)", H−LP
RH(LWR)" fuses
41. HTR 50 A: AM1", A/C" fuses
42. T−STK 30 A: Convertible top control
system, quarter wi ndow control system
43. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger
44. PWR 30 A: Power window control sys-
tem, power seat, electric moon roof
45. AM1 40 A: No circuit
Fuses (type C)
46. ALT 100 A: RDI", CDS" fuses
47. FL ABS 60 A: Anti−lock brake system