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... light to (c) Front Passenger's minder Light Seat Belt Re- Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after the parking brake is released while the engine...to "ON" or "START", the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver's seat belt is in the "ON" position. Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your ...Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind buckle up . D When the parking brake is applied...D When the brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to 8 seconds. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 109...
... light to (c) Front Passenger's minder Light Seat Belt Re- Unless the front passenger fastens the belt, the light stays on and the buzzer stops after the parking brake is released while the engine...to "ON" or "START", the reminder light and buzzer come on if the driver's seat belt is in the "ON" position. Have your vehicle checked at a safe place and contact your ...Seat Belt Reminder Light and Buzzer This light and buzzer remind buckle up . D When the parking brake is applied...D When the brake fluid level is low...CAUTION It is dangerous to 8 seconds. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 109...
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...firmly and slowly, you can drive your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is turned to "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) D Empty fuel tank If ...if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on while driving, first check the followings. These cases are temporary malfunctions. Turn off after the several driving trips. 110 This means that the warning light system is turned to check your vehicle...
...firmly and slowly, you can drive your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) The engine ignition will continue to operate, however, until the engine is stopped and the ignition key is turned to "ACC" or "LOCK" position. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) D Empty fuel tank If ...if the engine drive belt is broken or loose. (e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp This lamp comes on while driving, first check the followings. These cases are temporary malfunctions. Turn off after the several driving trips. 110 This means that the warning light system is turned to check your vehicle...
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...engine immediately. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (k) SRS Warning Light This light will go off after a hard stop lights are burned out. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light...light may occasionally flicker when the engine is turned to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on (and the brake system warning light... Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one or more of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are driving. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) ...
...engine immediately. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. (k) SRS Warning Light This light will go off after a hard stop lights are burned out. NOTICE Do not drive the vehicle with the warning light...light may occasionally flicker when the engine is turned to indicate low oil level, and the oil level must be checked using the level dipstick. (h) "ABS" Warning Light The light comes on (and the brake system warning light... Call a Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for one or more of the airbag and front seat belt pretensioner are driving. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) ...
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..." position. 112 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) The open door warning light should go off after the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position or remains on after about 6 seconds. 5. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon...
..." position. 112 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) The open door warning light should go off after the ignition key is turned to the "ACC" or "ON" position or remains on after about 6 seconds. 5. CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS (except the low fuel level warning light and low windshield washer fluid level warning light) 1. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon...
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... You may hear a sound in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 120 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) When the ignition key is in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". The slip indicator light comes on . D You may cause the vehicle to ...of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be fitted with ice or snow, your Toyota dealer. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started or accelerated on during the ordinary driving so...
... You may hear a sound in the self −check mode, but does not indicate a malfunction. 120 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) When the ignition key is in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the ignition key is turned to "ON". The slip indicator light comes on . D You may cause the vehicle to ...of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be fitted with ice or snow, your Toyota dealer. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is started or accelerated on during the ordinary driving so...
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... The indicator light goes out after it on , engine braking will not be resumed. If this is attained. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle inspected. 124 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U)... RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down , the vehicle speed will not be applied because the cruise control is some trouble in the "RES/ACC" direction will gradually gain speed. Release the lever when the desired speed is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked...
... The indicator light goes out after it on , engine braking will not be resumed. If this is attained. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases, have your vehicle inspected. 124 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U)... RESETTING TO A SLOWER SPEED Push the lever down , the vehicle speed will not be applied because the cruise control is some trouble in the "RES/ACC" direction will gradually gain speed. Release the lever when the desired speed is the case, contact your Toyota dealer and have your vehicle checked...
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...engine and convertible) Your vehicle has a drum−in place. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are worn to the possible. braking, the enor packfloor as possible helps maintain balance. Have your Toyota... dealer perform the bedding−down of brake system needs bedding−down . Locating the weight as far forward as 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 187 Be... system. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) Brake pad wear limit indicators A warning light turning on your Toyota dealer as soon as close to where replacement is required. If you hear ...
...engine and convertible) Your vehicle has a drum−in place. Expensive rotor damage can result if the pads are worn to the possible. braking, the enor packfloor as possible helps maintain balance. Have your Toyota... dealer perform the bedding−down of brake system needs bedding−down . Locating the weight as far forward as 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 187 Be... system. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) Brake pad wear limit indicators A warning light turning on your Toyota dealer as soon as close to where replacement is required. If you hear ...
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Check the area around the vehicle before driving. If you are ready to drive. With your vehicle will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is below freezing, let the engine...start" in Section 4. 192 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Release it . 2. After the engine runs for a few minutes before entering it when the engine starts. 2. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to the...Normal starting the engine 1. You can start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. If the engine will not start...See "If your foot off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3.
Check the area around the vehicle before driving. If you are ready to drive. With your vehicle will prevent the starter from operating if the selector lever is below freezing, let the engine...start" in Section 4. 192 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Release it . 2. After the engine runs for a few minutes before entering it when the engine starts. 2. If the engine stalls...Simply restart it to the...Normal starting the engine 1. You can start the engine- (a) Before cranking 1. If the engine will not start...See "If your foot off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3.
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..., and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause severe damage to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a hill, turn... fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off. If they may overheat and not work safely, pull to the tires and/or wheels. z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. Avoid driving onto high, sharp...
..., and place the transmission in "P" (automatic) or in gusty crosswinds. Sudden acceleration or engine braking could cause severe damage to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a hill, turn... fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off. If they may overheat and not work safely, pull to the tires and/or wheels. z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have the engine checked immediately. Avoid driving onto high, sharp...
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...vehicle has an abnormal nose−up . TIRES MAINTENANCE D Ensure that your lights. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of... Toyota recommends that your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. D Check that you tow a trailer, your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train component (engine...with a new vehicle or a vehicle with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Check for towing purpose. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 199 D Make sure the trailer cargo is danger of driving. If...
...vehicle has an abnormal nose−up . TIRES MAINTENANCE D Ensure that your lights. See your local recreational vehicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of... Toyota recommends that your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load. D Check that you tow a trailer, your rear view mirrors conform to any new power train component (engine...with a new vehicle or a vehicle with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. Check for towing purpose. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 199 D Make sure the trailer cargo is danger of driving. If...
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...excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle. 200 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Pay attention to prepare yourself for this by making a turn to ...Therefore, compensate for being passed by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer...TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. D Before starting out, check operation of vehicle− trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading....
...excessive clutch slippage by large trucks or buses, which may cause your vehicle. 200 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Pay attention to prepare yourself for this by making a turn to ...Therefore, compensate for being passed by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine. After driving a short distance, stop and recheck the lights and connections. Before actually towing a trailer...TIPS When towing a trailer, your vehicle and trailer, causing sway. D Before starting out, check operation of vehicle− trailer accidents are driver error, excessive speed and improper trailer loading....
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...Call your Toyota dealer. (See "Keys (with the engine immobiliser system, also check whether the other keys will not start- 1. If the light is equipped with engine immobiliser system)" in Section 1 −2.) If the engine is not turning over or is turning over at its normal speed but the engine still will... the engine. If none of repeated cranking. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is possibly broken. Also the three−way catalytic converter may overheat the starter and wiring systems. 206 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) If the engine does...
...Call your Toyota dealer. (See "Keys (with the engine immobiliser system, also check whether the other keys will not start- 1. If the light is equipped with engine immobiliser system)" in Section 1 −2.) If the engine is not turning over or is turning over at its normal speed but the engine still will... the engine. If none of repeated cranking. If the light is out, dim or goes out when the starter is cranked, the battery is possibly broken. Also the three−way catalytic converter may overheat the starter and wiring systems. 206 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) If the engine does...
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...If you cannot increase the engine speed (2AZ −FE engine) If the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION When making the connections, to a safe place. 2. CAUTION If the engine is not apparent (for example, lights left on your electronic throttle... if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 209 Carefully disconnect the cables in your emergency flashers. 3. If the cause...
...If you cannot increase the engine speed (2AZ −FE engine) If the engine speed does not increase with the accelerator pedal lightly depressed. 6. CAUTION When making the connections, to a safe place. 2. CAUTION If the engine is not apparent (for example, lights left on your electronic throttle... if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly, you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Be especially careful to prevent erroneous pedal operation. 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) 209 Carefully disconnect the cables in your emergency flashers. 3. If the cause...
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...Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are clean and not blocked with the selector lever in any latched position. Parking brake Check...engine is correct. Seat belts Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. Battery condition Check the battery condition by the indicator color. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check headlight aim. Engine...catching. Brake pedal Check the pedal for additional information. 238 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Brakes At a safe place, check that all brakes released...
...Lights Make sure the headlights, stop lights, tail lights, turn signal lights, and other lights are clean and not blocked with the selector lever in any latched position. Parking brake Check...engine is correct. Seat belts Check that the pedal has the proper clearance. Battery condition Check the battery condition by the indicator color. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for smooth operation. Check headlight aim. Engine...catching. Brake pedal Check the pedal for additional information. 238 2003 MY SOLARA (OM33573U) Brakes At a safe place, check that all brakes released...
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...174;II or III fluid D Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) CHECKING LEVEL THE ENGINE COOLANT D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools: D Bulb with same amperage...Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See Section 7−2 for details about engine oil selection. D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Screwdriver D Flat−bladed screwdriver D Funnel (only for adding coolant) 2003 MY SOLARA...
...174;II or III fluid D Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding oil) CHECKING LEVEL THE ENGINE COOLANT D Rag or paper towel D Funnel (only for adding fluid) CHECKING BATTERY CONDITION Tools: D Bulb with same amperage...Toyota Genuine Motor Oil" or equivalent See Section 7−2 for details about engine oil selection. D Demineralized or distilled water Tools: D D D D Warm water Baking soda Grease Conventional clamp bolts) wrench (for terminal D Screwdriver D Flat−bladed screwdriver D Funnel (only for adding coolant) 2003 MY SOLARA...
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...Check the battery condition by your Toyota dealer. Type B Blue White Red 2. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. Therefore, before performing maintenance. CAUTION D Always charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Clear or light yellow Red 2003 MY SOLARA... while the engine is dangerous. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If recharging with tools. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) -Checking battery condition NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories...
...Check the battery condition by your Toyota dealer. Type B Blue White Red 2. Do not charge the battery in an unconfined area. Therefore, before performing maintenance. CAUTION D Always charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventilation. D Only do a slow charge (5 A or less). Clear or light yellow Red 2003 MY SOLARA... while the engine is dangerous. Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer. If recharging with tools. '03 SOLARA_U (L/O 0207) -Checking battery condition NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accessories...
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... 2AZ−FE engine 1MZ−FE engine Fluid type: 2AZ−FE engine- Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer for further details. Toyota Genuine ATF Type ...checked 20 minutes after the key is filled in .): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2AZ−FE engine 6.2 (6.5, 5.4) 1MZ−FE engine 9.2 (9.7, 8.1) Coolant type: "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 280 2003 MY SOLARA...
... 2AZ−FE engine 1MZ−FE engine Fluid type: 2AZ−FE engine- Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details. CLUTCH Pedal free play, mm (in your Toyota dealer for further details. Toyota Genuine ATF Type ...checked 20 minutes after the key is filled in .): 5-15 (0.2-0.6) Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2AZ−FE engine 6.2 (6.5, 5.4) 1MZ−FE engine 9.2 (9.7, 8.1) Coolant type: "Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates: 5 A max. 280 2003 MY SOLARA...