light TOYOTA SOLARA 2001 (in English) Workshop Manual

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The indicator light does not come on.

The indicator light flashes again.

The indicator light goes out after it
comes on.
If this is the case, contact your Toyota
dealer and have your vehicle inspected.

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NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio systemoperation:
Be careful not to spill beveragesover the audio system.
Do not put anything other than acassette tape or Compact Disc into
the slot.
The use of cellular phone inside ornear the vehicle may cause a noise
from the speakers of the audio sys-tem which you are listening to.However, this does not indicate a
malfunction.
RADIO RECEPTION
Usually, a problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with
your radioÐit is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain
can interfere with FM reception. Power
lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals
have a limited range. The farther you are
from a station, the weaker its signal will
be. In addition, reception conditions
change constantly as your vehicle moves. Here are some common reception prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stationsÐGenerally, the
effective range of FM is about 40 km (25
miles). Once outside this range, you may
notice fading and drifting, which increase
with the distance from the radio transmit-
ter. They are often accompanied by distor-
tion.
Multi±pathÐFM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each oth-
er out, causing a momentary flutter or
loss of reception.
Static and flutteringÐThese occur when
signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or
other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swappingÐIf the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weak-
ened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may
tune in the second station until the origi-
nal signal can be picked up again.
AM
FadingÐAM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphereÐespecially at night.
These reflected signals can interfere with
those received directly from the radio sta-
tion, causing the radio station to sound
alternately strong and weak.
Station interferenceÐWhen a reflected sig-
nal and a signal received directly from a
radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
StaticÐAM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.
CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
AND TAPES
For the best performance for your cas-
sette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu-
larly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can
decrease sound quality and tangle your
cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet type is recommended.)
Car audio system operating
hints

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Use high±quality cassettes.
Low±quality cassette tapes can cause
many problems, including poor sound,
inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto±reversing. They can also
get stuck or tangled in the cassette
player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or tangled or if its label is
peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player
if you are not listening to it, especially
if it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total play-
ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in
these cassettes is thin and could get
stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC
PLAYER AND DISCS
Use only compact discs labeled as
shown.
Extremely high temperatures can keep
your compact disc player from working.
On hot days, use the air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you
listen to a disc.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may
make your compact disc player skip.
If moisture gets into your compact disc
player, you may not hear any sound
even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the
disc from the player and wait until it
dries.

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Your automatic changer or compact
disc player cannot play special shaped
or low±quality compact discs such as
those shown here. Do not use them as
the changer or player could be dama-
ged.
Handle compact discs carefully, espe-
cially when you are inserting them.
Hold them on the edge and do not
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints
on them, particularly on the shiny side.
Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or
other disc damage could cause the
player to skip or to repeat a section of
a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the
disc up to the light.)
Remove discs from the compact disc
player when you are not listening to
them. Store them in their plastic cases
away from moisture, heat, and direct
sunlight.
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a
soft, lint±free cloth that has been damp-
ened with water. Wipe in a straight line
from the center to the edge of the disc
(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
lint±free cloth. Do not use a conventional
record cleaner or anti±static device.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use an invisible
laser beam which could cause hazard-
ous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate
the player correctly.

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ªAUTOº button
For automatic operation of the air condi-
tioning, press the ªAUTOº button. An indi-
cator light will illuminate to show that the
automatic operation mode has been se-
lected.
In the automatic operation mode, the air
conditioning selects the most suitable fan
speed, air flow, air intake and on±off of
the air conditioning according to the tem-
perature.
When you adjust the temperature selector
button to maximum cooling, a ªMAX
COLDº message will appear on the display
and the air intake mode will be automati-
cally changed to RECIRCULATE.
You may use manual controls if you want
to select your own settings.
To turn off the automatic operation, press
the ªOFFº button.
Fan speed selector
Push the ª>º (increase) or ª<º (decrease)
side of the button to adjust the fan speed.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to adjust the fan speed unless you desire
another fan speed mode.Temperature selector
Turn the knob to adjust the temperatureÐ
to the right to warm, to the left to cool.
Pushing the temperature selector changes
the temperature display between the air
conditioning temperature and outside tem-
perature. (For details, see ªOutside tem-
perature gaugeº in Section 1±9.
ªOFFº button
Push the button to turn off the air condi-
tioning system.
ªMODEº button (air flow selector)
Push the ªMODEº button to select the
vents used for air flow.
In automatic operation, you do not have
to select the air flow unless you desire
another air flow mode.
1. PanelÐ Air flows mainly from the
instrument panel vents.
2. Bi±levelÐ Air flows from both the floor
vents and the instrument panel vents.
3. FloorÐ Air flows mainly from the floor
vents.
4. Floor/WindshieldÐ Air flows mainly
from the floor vents and windshield
vents.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Other equipment
Clock148
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Outside temperature gauge 148
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Cigarette lighter and ashtrays 148
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Power outlet 149
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Glove box 150
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Garage door opener 150
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Garage door opener box 152
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Auxiliary box 155
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Cup holder 157
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Traction control system 157
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Floor mat 159
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SECTION 1± 9

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Clock
The digital clock indicates the time.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position.
To reset the hour: Push the ªHº button.
To reset the minutes: Push the ªMº button.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the clock, the time dis-
play will automatically be set to 1:00 (one
o'clock).
When the instrument panel lights are
turned on, the brightness of the time in-
dication will be reduced.
Outside temperature gauge
The outside temperature gauge indi-
cates the outside air temperature when
you push the ªTEMPº selector button.
The key must be in the ªONº position.
Pushing the button once again will turn off
the display.
When the air conditioning system is on,
pushing the button once indicates the out-
side temperature and a second time
changes the display back to the air condi-
tioning temperature.
Cigarette lighter and ashtrays
Cigarette lighter and front ashtray
Rear ashtray (on some models)

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
To use the cigarette lighter, press it in.
When it becomes heated, it automatical-
ly pops out ready for use.
If the engine is not running, the key must
be in the ªACCº position.
Do not hold the cigarette lighter pressed
in.
Use a Toyota genuine cigarette lighter or
equivalent for replacement.
ASHTRAYS
To use the ashtray, open out.
When finished with your cigarette, thor-
oughly extinguish it in the ashtray to pre-
vent other cigarette butts from catching
fire. After using the ashtray, push it back
in completely.
To remove the ashtray, press down on the
lock spring plate and pull out.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or sudden stop
while driving, always push the ash-
tray back in completely after use.
Power outlet
Coupe
Convertible
The power outlet is designed for power
supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ªACCº or ªONº
position for the power outlet to be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from beingblown, do not use the electricityover the total vehicle capacity of12V/120W.
To prevent the battery from beingdischarged, do not use the poweroutlet longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when thepower outlet is not in use. Insertinga foreign object other than the ap-propriate plug that fits the outlet,
or allowing any liquid into the out-let may cause electrical failure orshort circuits.

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Glove box
To use the glove box, do this.
To open: Pull the lever.
With the instrument panel lights on, the
glove box light will come on when the
glove box is open.
To lock: Insert the master key and turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in
case of an accident or a sudden stop,
always keep the glove box door
closed while driving.
Garage door opener
Coupe
Convertible
The garage door opener is manufac-
tured under license from HomeLink
and can be programmed to operate ga-
rage doors, estate gates, security light-
ing, etc.
(a) Programming HomeLink 
The HomeLink  has 3 buttons and can
be programmed to operate 3 separate
devices.
NOTICE
Unplug the garage or gate device dur-
ing programming to prevent possiblemotor burn±up.
Prepare the HomeLink  for programming
by erasing all codes or the memorized
date programmed by the former owner.
Follow the procedure in ª(c) Erasing the
garage door opener memoryº.
1. Decide which one of the 3 buttons you want to program. Push and hold down
the button for about 20 seconds until
the indicator light begins to flash.
While holding this button down, follow
steps 2 and 3.

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2. Bring the hand held garage door open-er to within about 25 mm (1 in.) of the
button being programmed and push the
button on the hand held garage door
opener. The signal from the hand held
garage door opener is sent to the ve-
hicle's opener.
3. When the frequency and code is regis- tered, the indicator light flashers rapid-
ly. At this point, your can release both
buttons.
4. To program the remaining buttons, re- peat steps 1 through 3.
NOTICE
Canada only:
As your hand held garage door open-er may automatically stop sending thesignal during programming, press and
re±press the hand held garage dooropener button every two seconds dur-ing steps 1 through 4 above until the
frequency and code is registered.
If you want to replace an existing program
with a new program, select the button you
want to program. Follow the procedure
from step 1. If the transmitter has a rolling code
feature, it is necessary to program the
in±garage receiver after programming
HomeLink
.
1. Locate the training or learning but- ton on the in±garage receiver and
push and release this button. Loca-
tion of the button may vary among
garage door opener manufacturers.
2. Firmly push and release the trained HomeLink  button 2 times (some ga-
rage door manufacturers may require
you to push the HomeLink  button
up to 3 times) to complete the pro-
cess.
The garage door should now operate
when the HomeLink  button is pushed.
Do not use the HomeLink  universal
transmitter with any garage door opener
that lacks the safety stop and reverse
feature as required by Federal Safety
Standards. This includes any garage door
opener model manufactured before April 1,
1982.
CAUTION
When programming or operating the
garage door opener, make sure there
is no one around the moving door.
(b) Operating the garage door opener
Push the appropriate button to activate the
garage door opener. The indicator light
comes on. The garage door opener contin-
ues to send the signal as long as the
button is pushed (up to 20 seconds).
(c) Erasing the garage door opener
memory
Push and hold down the 2 outside buttons
for about 20 seconds until the indicator
light flashes. All memorized data will be
erased.