TOYOTA SOLARA 2006 Owners Manual (in English)

MN 00452-PRG06-SOLP rinted in USA 02/05
2006
Pocket Reference Guide
Customer Experience Center 1-800-331-4331
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2006
Camry Solara
!A word about safe vehicle oper ations
This
Pocket Reference Guide is a summary
guide for 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 Pocket Reference Guide is not intended
as a substitute for the Owner’s Manual
located in the vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s
Manual and supplementary manuals so you
will have a better understanding of the
vehicle’ s capabilities and limitations.
Y our dealership and the entire staff of T oyota
Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., wish you many
years of satisfied driving in your new Camry
Solara.
This Pocket Reference Guide is not a full
guide to Camry Solara operations. Every Camry Solara owner should review the
Owner’ sManual that accompanies this
vehicle.
P ay special attention to the boxed
information highlighted in yellow
throughout the Owner’s Manual .Each box
contains safe oper ating instructions to
help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Pocket Reference
Guide is current at the time of printing.
T oyota reserves the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Spare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
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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 jack positioning and
tire changing procedures.
Jack handle
Spare tire
Wheel nut
wrench
Jack
T runk-Internal release
Pull

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
ItemPage no.
OVERVIEW
Engine maintenance8
Fuel tank door opener and cap6
Hood release7
Indicator symbols4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel2-3
Keyless entry-Programmable17
T runk release lever 6
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air conditioning/Heating 18
Audio16-17
Auto lock functions-Programmable19
Automatic transmission 9
Clock17
Cruise control14
Convertible top operation15
Cup holders11
Door locks15
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)319
Light control-Instrument panel11
Lights & turn signals-Programmable212
Moonroof14
Parking brake 9
Power outlets19
Seat adjustments-Front10
Seat adjustments-Rear10
Seats-Head restraints11
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 11
Windows13
W indshield wiper & washer 13
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Seat belt hangers 20
Seat belts20
Spare tire & tools21
Tire Pressure Warning System20
Trunk-Internal release 21
1Programmable by consumer. Refer to the Owner’s
Manual for instructions and more information.
2Auto light sensitivity is programmable. Visit yourToyota dealer for information on customizing
this feature.
3HomeLink®is a r egister ed trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.

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Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Audio steering wheel switches
Multi-information display switch
Wiper and washer controls
Multi-information displays
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light/front passenger seat belt reminder light
Emergency flasher switch
Audio or navigation system
1, 2
Air conditioning controls
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defogger1
switch
Auxiliary box
12V Power outletSeat heater switches
1
Ignition
Cruise control
Tilt steering lock release
Telescopic steering lock release
Tire Pressure Warning System reset
“TRAC OFF” (Traction Control “OFF”)
1
1
If equipped2For details, refer to the Navigation System
Owner ’s Manual .
Instrument panel
With automatic air
conditioning controlsWith manual air conditioning
controls

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Driver seat belt reminder1
Front passenger seat belt reminder1
Brake system warning1
Battery warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low fuel level warning1
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
1
For details, refer to “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers,” Section 1-6, 2006 Owner’ s Manual.2If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 1-7, 2006
Owner’s Manual.
When the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) function is in
action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and
hear a noise. In this situation, to let the Anti-lock
Brake System work for you, just hold the brake pedal
down more firmly. Do not pump the brake as this will
result in reduced braking performance.
Indicator symbols
Open door warning1
Engine oil replacement reminder1
Front passenger occupant classification
indicator
Turn signal indicator
Headlight high beam indicator
Cruise control indicator
2
Traction Control “OFF” indicator Slip indicator
Airbag SRS warning
1
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
V ehicle Stability Control/Traction Control
warning1
Tachometer
Service reminder and indicator
Speedometer
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel
Automatic transmission shift range position
Automatic transmission shift position
Odometer and two trip meters
Trip meter reset knob/Dimmer control knob
Instrument cluster
Low windshield washer fluid level warning1

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Fuel tank door opener and cap
Trunk release lever
Hood release
Turn
Store
Pull up
Driver seat
NOTE:
If the cap is not tightened enough, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Driver seat
Pull up
Turn to
activate/deactivate
trunk release lever*
*Master/Black key only
Pull
Pull up
Keyless entry
NOTE:After unlocking, if a door is not opened within
thirty (30) seconds, all doors will relock for safety.
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Trunk lid operationAlarm operation
Beep sound can be switched “ON” or “OFF.”
Push Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold Push

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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.”
Auto lock functions (if equipped)
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate
in 3 different modes.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the ignition key is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position and driver ’s door is
opened.
Automatic transmission (if equipped)
5-speed models
Park1
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“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 to shift lever to the left from “D” position.
1The ignition switch must be ON, and the brake
pedal depressed.
Parking brake
Pull
(2) Push (1) Pull slightly
(3) Lower
Set
Release

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Seat adjustments-Front
Manual SeatPower Seat
Position
Cushion angle
Height crank (driver side only)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support
Position, cushion angle and height
Seatback angle
Seatback lock release
Seat adjustments-Rear (coupe only)
Lock
(1) Unlock (2) Pull up
(3) Fold down
Seats-Head restraints
Lock release button
Lock release button
Front
Rear
T
ilt and telescopic steering wheel
Note: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle
is in motion.
Lock release lever Lock release lever
Angle
Length
Light control-Instrument panel
Bright
Dark
Cup holders
FrontRear

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Lights & turn signals
Headlights
Turn signals
DRL OFFAUTO
Parking lights
High beam flasher
High beams
Low beams Headlights
-Automatic light cutoff system
Automatically turns
lights off after 30 seconds when any of the doors are
opened and closed with the engine off. Lights may
also be turned off by pushing lock button on remote.
-Daytime Running Light system Automatically turns
on the headlights at a reduced intensity.
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change
Lane change
Windshield wiper & washer
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust interval
Windows
Window operation
Passenger
windows
lock switch
Driver side
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 mid-
way, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
Up
Down
Up
Down
All windows (convertible only)
Side and quarter windows
Close
Open

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Moonroof (if equipped)
Sliding operationTilting operation
Push briefly to fully open/close. To stop moonroof
midway, lightly push the switch in the opposite
direction.
NOTE:If battery is disconnected, the moonroof
needs to be reinitialized. Refer to the Owner’s
Maual for more details.
Open
CloseTilt
Close
Lowering the convertible top
Convertible top operation (if equipped)
Lower the sun visors and pull the latch release
handles fully backward.
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 mov ing.
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
Cruise control
1The set speed may also be cancelled by depressing
the brake pedal.
2If vehicle speed falls below 25 mph, the set speed will not be resumed.
T urning system ON/OFF
Functions
Push
Resume
2/Increase speed
Set/Decrease speedCancel1
Lock
Unlock
Door locks