turn signal TOYOTA SOLARA 2008 Owners Manual (in English)

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Multi −information displays
4. Front passenger ’s occupant classification indicator light/front
passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Audio system or navigation system including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Rear window defogger switch
9. Auxiliary box
10. Power outlet
11. AUX adapter
12. Engine switch
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Telescopic steering lock release lever
15. Tire pressure warning system reset switch
16. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Multi −information displays
4. Front passenger ’s occupant classification indicator light/front
passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Audio system or navigation system including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
9. Auxiliary box
10. Power outlet 11. AUX adapter
12. Seat heater switches
13. Engine switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Telescopic steering lock release lever
16. Tire pressure warning system reset switch
17. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch

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Slip indicator light
∗1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 133 in Section 1 −6.
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2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 163 in Sec-
tion 1 −7.
Cruise control indicator light∗
2
Traction control system off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light

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This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
To lock and unlock both doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the lock switch. Both doors
are locked simultaneously. At this time
one beep will be heard, and the turn sig-
nal lights will flash once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If either door is not securely closed, lock-
ing cannot be performed by the lock
switch and a beep will sound continuously
for 10 seconds. However, if the key is in
the ignition, a beep will not sound.
To stop the beep, close both doors se-
curely or push the unlock switch.
To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to
unlock the driver ’s door alone. Pushing
the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks
passenger ’s door simultaneously. Each
time the unlock switch is pushed, two
beeps will be heard, and the turn signal
lights will flash twice.
—Locking and unlocking
doors

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Coupe—When unlocking a door when both
doors are locked, the interior light and
engine switch light come on. The lights
remain on for about 15 seconds unless
either door is opened and closed. (For
further information, see “Interior light” on
page 123 and “Engine (ignition) switch
light and quarter trim courtesy light” on
page 124 in Section 1−5.)
Convertible—When unlocking a door when
both doors are locked, the engine switch
light, quarter trim courtesy light and per-
sonal lights come on. The lights remain
on for about 15 seconds unless either
door is opened and closed. (For further
information, see “Engine (ignition) switch
light and quarter trim courtesy light” on
page 124 and “Personal lights” on page
125 in Section 1 −5.)
You have 60 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, both
doors will be automatically locked again
and one beep will be heard.
If the lock or unlock switch is kept pushed
in, the locking or unlocking operation is
not repeated. Release the switch and then
push again.
To open the trunk lid, push the switch
of the transmitter for 1 second.
If the key is in the ignition, the trunk lid
cannot be opened by the trunk lid open
switch.Pushing the switch blows the horn in-
termittently and flashes the headlights,
tail lights, turn signal lights, and interi-
or light (coupe) or personal lights (con-
vertible).
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the switch once
again, unlock a door with transmitter, or
turn the engine switch from the “LOCK” to
“ON” position.
The alarm does not work when the engine
switch is in the “ON” position.
—Opening trunk lid —Activating alarm

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defoggers
Headlights and turn signals11 6
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Headlight beam level control 121
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Emergency flashers 122
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Instrument panel light control 123
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Front fog lights 123
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Interior light 123
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Engine (ignition) switch light and quarter trim courtesy light 124
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Personal lights 125
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Windshield wipers and washer 126
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 127
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SECTION 1 5

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HEADLIGHTS
Manual operation—
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
The headlight indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.When the tail lights/headlights are turned
on, the brightness of the instrument clus-
ter will be reduced slightly unless the in-
strument panel light control knob is turned
fully clockwise.
However, the brightness of the instrument
cluster will not be reduced in daytime
even when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.
Automatic operation—
To turn on or off the lights automatical-
ly, twist the headlight/turn signal lever
knob to the “AUTO” position when the
engine switch is in the “ON” position.
The headlights and/or all of the lights in
position 1 automatically turn on or off de-
pending on the darkness of the surround-
ings.
Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need-
ed immediately when entering a dark tun-
nel, parking structure, etc.The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the driver’s side instrument
panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
If you feel that the automatic light control
comes into operation too early or too late,
have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota
dealer.
Headlights and turn signals
( f o r th e U.S.A .)

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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
even when the headlights are off.TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it. If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 364 in Section 7
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HEADLIGHTS
To turn on the following lights: Twist
the headlight/turn signal lever knob.
Position 1—Parking, tail, license plate,
side marker and instrument panel lights
The tail light indicator lights up in the
instrument cluster.
Position 2—Headlights and all of the
above
Position 3 (“AUTO”)—Headlights and/or all
of the lights in the position 1
They automatically turn on or off depend-
ing on the darkness of the surroundings.Manually twist the knob to the position 2
to turn on the headlights if they are need-
ed immediately when entering a dark tun-
nel, parking structure, etc.
When the tail lights/headlights are turned
on, the brightness of the instrument clus-
ter will be reduced slightly unless the in-
strument panel light control knob is turned
fully clockwise.
However, the brightness of the instrument
cluster will not be reduced in daytime
even when the tail lights/headlights are
turned on.The automatic light control sensor is on
the top of the driver’s side instrument
panel.
Do not place anything on the instrument
panel, and/or do not affix anything on the
windshield to block this sensor.
If you feel that the automatic light control
comes into operation too early or too late,
have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota
dealer.
Automatic light cut off system
Position 1 or position 3 with the tail
lights on—
The lights automatically turn off when the
driver ’s door is opened with the engine
switch in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.
Headlights and turn signals
(for Canada)

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TURN SIGNALS
To signal a turn, push the headlight/
turn signal lever up or down to position
1.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The lever automatically returns after you
make a turn, but you may have to return
it by hand after you change lanes.
To signal a lane change, move the lever
up or down to the pressure point (position
2) and hold it.If the turn signal indicator lights (green
lights) on the instrument panel flash faster
than normal, a front or rear turn signal
bulb is burned out. See “Replacing light
bulbs” on page 364 in Section 7
−3.Coupe
Convertible
Headlight beam level control