Auto battery TOYOTA SOLARA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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New vehicle warranty
Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited
warranties: New vehicle warranty
 Emission control systems warranty
 Others
For further information, please refer to the “Owner’s
Warranty Information Booklet” or “Owner ’s Manual
Supplement”.
Your responsibility for maintenance
It is the owner ’s responsibility to make sure that the speci-
fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of
these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section
6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in-
formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner ’s Manual Supplement”.
Important health and safety
information about your Toyota
CAUTION
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm. In addition,
oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as
well as waste produced by component wear con-
tain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your
hands after handling. Used engine oil contains
chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory
animals. Always protect your skin by washing
thoroughly with soap and water.

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SETTING THE SYSTEM1. Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and remove the key.
The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the engine
switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 14 for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
3. Close and lock both doors, trunk and hood.
The indicator light will remain on when
both doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked. The system will automatically be set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, the
indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the fol-
lowing ways.Any of the doors are unlocked with the
key or wireless remote control.
The trunk is opened with the wireless
remote control transmitter.
Turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality with your vehicle. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors are forcibly un-
locked or opened, or if the trunk or
hood is forcibly opened without the key
or wireless remote control transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
If the ignition is hotwired
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
If any of the door is unlocked without the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
and the key is not in the engine switch,
all the doors will be automatically locked
again.
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.

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Automatic light cut off system
Position 1—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the engine
switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Position 2 or “AUTO” position with the
headlights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors or trunk
lid is opened and closed with the engine
switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If you want to turn off the lights immedi-
ately, push the lock button on the wireless
remote control transmitter twice. The lights
also can be turned off immediately by
pushing the lock button on the wireless
remote control transmitter with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept
open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
To turn on the lights again, turn the en-
gine switch to the “ON” position or actuate
the headlight switch. If you are going to
park for over one week, make sure the
knob is in the “DRL OFF” position.NOTICE
To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light (DRL) system
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on with the engine run-
ning.
The light switch is in the “AUTO” posi-
tion with the headlights off or position
1.
The parking brake is released.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
position 1.
Twist the knob to position 2 to turn the
headlights to full intensity for night driving. To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob
to position 3 (“DRL OFF”) or turn the
engine switch off.

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Position 2 or position 3 with the head-
lights on—
The lights automatically turn off after 30
seconds when any of the doors or trunk
lid is opened and closed with the engine
switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
If you want to turn off the lights immedi-
ately, push the lock button on the wireless
remote control transmitter twice. The lights
also can be turned off immediately by
pushing the lock button on the wireless
remote control transmitter with all the
doors locked and the trunk lid closed.
If any of the doors or trunk lid is kept
open, the lights automatically turn off after
20 minutes.
To turn on the lights again, turn the en-
gine switch to the “ON” position or actuate
the headlight switch. If you are going to
park for over one week, make sure the
headlight switch is off.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from becoming
discharged, do not leave the lights on
for a long period when the engine is
not running.
Daytime running light (DRL) system
The Daytime Running Light (DRL) system
can make it easier for others to see the
front of your vehicle during the day. The
DRL system can be helpful in many differ-
ent driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlights
come on at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on with the engine run-
ning.
The headlight switch is off.
The parking brake is released.
To turn on the other exterior lights and
instrument panel lights, twist the knob to
the position 1.
Twist the knob to the position 2 to turn
the headlights to full intensity for night
driving.HighLow beams— For high beams, turn
the headlights on and push the lever away
from you (position 1). Pull the lever to-
ward you (position 2) for low beams.
The headlight high beam indicator light
(blue light) on the instrument panel will
tell you that the high beams are on.
Flashing the high beam headlights
(position 3)—Pull the lever all the way
back. The high beam headlights turn off
when you release the lever.
You can flash the high beam headlights
with the knob turned to “OFF”.

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ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi-
tion, the interior light comes on and re-
mains on for about 15 seconds before
fading out in the following cases:
Open and close any of the doors.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Unlock a door when both doors are
locked.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes off immediately.
Both doors are closed when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
Both doors are closed and locked.
To prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged, the lights will automatically turn
off when the key is removed and the door
is left opened with the switch at “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.
Engine switch light
Quarter trim courtesy light (convertible)
For easy access to the engine switch,
the engine switch light comes on when
any of the doors are opened or when
the engine switch is turned to the
“LOCK” position.
Convertible—The quarter trim courtesy
light also comes on under the same situa-
tion.
The lights remain on for about 15 seconds
after both doors are closed.
When unlocking a door while both doors
are locked, the lights come on and remain
on for about 15 seconds before fading
out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes off immediately.
Both doors are closed when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
Both doors are closed and locked.
To prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged, the light will automatically turn
off when the key is removed and the door
is left opened for 20 minutes or more.
Engine (ignition) switch light
and quarter trim courtesy
light

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Coupe
Convertible
Coupe—
To turn on the front personal light,
push the lens. To turn the light off,
push the lens once again.
Convertible—
To turn on the front personal light,
push the outer switch. To turn the light
off, push the switch once again.
The personal lights switch have the follow-
ing positions:
“DOOR”—Turn the lights on while any
door is opened without pushing the outer
switch. The lights go off when all the
doors are closed.
“OFF”—Turn the lights on only when you
push the outer switch.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
(convertible)
When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi-
tion, the front personal lights come on and
remain on for about 15 seconds before
fading out in the following cases:
Open and close any of the doors.
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK”
position.
Unlock a door when both doors are
locked.
However, in the following cases, the lights
go off immediately.
Both doors are closed when the engine
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” posi-
tion.
Both doors are closed and locked.
To prevent the battery from becoming dis-
charged, the lights will automatically turn
off when the key is removed and the door
is left opened with the switch at “DOOR”
position for 20 minutes or more.
Personal lights

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With manual air conditioning controls
With automatic air conditioning controls
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the sur-
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
With auto anti−glare inside rear view mir-
ror: Heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will also quickly clear the sur-
faces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
CAUTION
With auto antiglare inside rear view
mirror: Since the outside rear view
mirror surfaces can get hot, do not
touch them when the defogger switch
is on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially during
stop −and− go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi-
ly coated with ice, use a spray de −icer
before operating the switch.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater wires
or connectors.
 Convertible—When the convertible
top is lowered, keep the rear win-
dow defogger turned off to avoid
damage to the convertible top.
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers

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The compass indicates the direction
that the vehicle is heading. In the
above case, it shows that the vehicle is
heading north.Displays
Directions
N
NE E
SE
S
SW W
NWNorth
Northeast East
Southeast
South
Southwest West
Northwest
The compass may not show the correct
direction in the following conditions:
The vehicle is stopped immediately af-
ter turning.
The compass does not adjust while the
vehicle is stopped.
The engine switch is turned off immedi-
ately after turning.
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
The vehicle is in a place where the
earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-
terference by artificial magnetic fields
(underground parking, under a steel
tower, between buildings, roof parking,
near a crossing, near a large vehicle,
etc.).
The vehicle is magnetized. (There is a
magnet or a metal object on or near
the inside rear view mirror.)
The battery has been disconnected.
If your vehicle is out of the set zone,
refer to the “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below to set the zone number.
If the deviation is small, the compass
works to calibrate the direction automati-
cally while the vehicle is in motion.
For additional precision or for complete
calibrating, see “CALIBRATING THE
COMPASS” below.
The compass sensor is in the inside
rear view mirror.
NOTICE
Do not put magnets or a metal object
on or near the inside rear view mirror
of the vehicle. Doing this may cause
malfunction of the compass sensor.

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When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
serious damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
Driving on a flooded road may cause
the engine to stall as well as cause
serious vehicle malfunctions such as
shorts in electrical components and
engine damage from water immersion.
In the event that you drive on a
flooded road and the vehicle is
flooded, be sure to have your Toyota
dealer check brake function, changes
in quantity and quality of engine oil,
transaxle fluid, etc. and lubricant con-
dition for the bearings and suspen-
sion joints (where possible) and the
function of all joints and bearings.
Make sure your coolant is properly pro-
tected against freezing.
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.)
See “Checking the engine coolant level”
on page 346 in Section 7 −2 for details of
coolant type selection.
For the U.S.A.—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and
50% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −35 C
( − 31 F).
For Canada—“Toyota Super Long Life
Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and
45% deionized water. This coolant pro-
vides protection down to about −42 C
( − 44 F).
NOTICE
Do not use plain water alone.
Check the condition of the battery and
cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any battery, so it must be in top shape
to provide enough power for winter start-
ing. Section 7− 3 tells you how to visually
inspect the battery. Your Toyota dealer
and most service stations will be pleased
to check the level of charge.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See page 344 in Section 7 −2 for recom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealer—they will be pleased
to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti-
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
Winter driving tips

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Some states have vehicle emission in-
spection programs which include OBD
(On−Board Diagnostics) che cks.
The OBD system monitors the operation
of the emission control system. When the
OBD system determines that a problem
exists somewhere in the emission control
system, the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on. In this case, your vehicle may
not pass the I/M test and need to be
repaired. Contact your Toyota dealer to
service the vehicle.
Even if the malfunction indicator lamp
does not come on, your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test as readiness codes
have not been set in the OBD system.
Readiness codes are automatically set
during ordinary driving. However, when the
battery is disconnected or run down, the
codes are erased. Also, depending on
your driving habits, the codes may not be
completely set. Also, if the malfunction indicator lamp had
come on recently due to temporary mal-
function such as a loose fuel tank cap,
your vehicle may not pass the I/M test.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips, but the
error code in the OBD system will not be
cleared unless about 40 trips or more are
taken.
If your vehicle does not pass the I/M test
even the malfunction indicator lamp does
not come on, contact your Toyota dealer
to prepare the vehicle for re
−testing.
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs