Page 1 When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your Toyota dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number: U.S. OWNERS:...
Page 2 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .
Page 3: Instrument Panel Overview
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Instrument panel overview AView A (coupe) 1. Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Center vents 5. Personal lights 6. Electric moon roof switch 7. Garage door opener 8. Auxiliary box 9. Power door lock switches 10.
Page 4 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) AView A (convertible) 1. Side defroster outlets 2. Side vents 3. Instrument cluster 4. Garage door opener 5. Convertible top latch handles 6. Center vents 7. Personal lights 8. Power door lock switches 9. Power window switches 10.
Page 5 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) AView B (with manual air conditioning controls) 1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Audio remote control switches 3. Multi- information display control switch 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Multi- information displays 6.
Page 6 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) AView B (with automatic air conditioning controls) 1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 2. Audio remote control switches 3. Multi- information display control switch 4. Wiper and washer switches 5. Multi- information displays 6.
Page 7 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 18. Tire pressure warning system reset switch 19. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 8: Instrument Cluster Overview
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Instrument cluster overview 1. Tachometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge 7. Automatic transmission shift position indicator lights 2. Service reminder indicators and 5. Fuel gauge indicator lights 8. Odometer and two trip meters 6. Automatic transmission shift range 3.
Page 9 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 Low fuel level warning light ∗ 1 Brake system warning light ∗ 1 Anti- lock brake system warning light ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light ∗ 1 Open door warning light ∗...
Page 10 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) ∗ 1 : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning ∗ 1 buzzers” on page 131 in Section 1- 6. Engine oil replacement reminder light ∗ 2 : If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 154 in Sec- tion 1- 7.
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Page 12 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .
Page 13: Keys
These keys work in every lock. Your precautions: Toyota dealer will need one of them to z When starting the engine, do not make a new key with a built- in trans- use the key with a key ring resting ponder chip.
Page 14 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.
Page 15 Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on except sponds to the registered ID code for number.
Page 16 Industry Canada. Operation is subject to This device complies with Part 15 of the the following two conditions: For your Toyota dealer to make you a FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the new key with built- in transponder chip,...
Page 17: Wireless Remote Control
Do not leave the transmitter in places If you lose your transmitter, contact your where the temperature becomes high Toyota dealer as soon as possible to such as on the dashboard. avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- 1. Lock switch dent.
Page 18 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Locking and unlocking doors To lock and unlock both doors, push Coupe—When unlocking a door when both the switches of the transmitter slowly doors are locked, the interior light and and securely. ignition switch light come on. The lights remain on for about 15 seconds unless To lock: Push the lock switch.
Page 19 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Opening trunk lid —Activating alarm —Switching beep sound You can switch the beep on and off. (The beep is on initially and after battery re- placement.) To switch the beep on and off: With the driver’s door opened— 1.
Page 20 Replace only with same or NOTICE equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer. z Take care not to damage the circuit z Dispose of used batteries according board. to the local laws. z Do not bend the terminals.
Page 21: Side Doors
After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. 3. Put in a new transmitter battery with LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY positive (+) side up. Install the circuit Insert the key into the keyhole and turn board into the transmitter case.
Page 22 (For further information, see “Inte- open and an accident may occur. rior light” on page 122 and “Ignition switch Toyota strongly recommends that all light and quarter trim courtesy light” on children be placed in the rear seat of page 122 in Section 1- 5.)
Page 23 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) LOCKING UNLOCKING WITH The power door lock switch can be reset POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH in the following ways. Push the switch. Turn the ignition key to “ON”. To lock: Push the switch down on the Unlock both doors with the key or wire- front side.
Page 24 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Automatic door locking and unlocking functions AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING To select the unlocking linked with the ignition switch: You can set or cancel the following au- You can select the following functions: tomatic door locking function: 1.
Page 25: Power Windows
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Power windows To select the unlocking linked with the shift position: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position. 2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” posi- tion. 3. Within 10 seconds of turning the igni- tion switch to the “ON”...
Page 26 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Automatic operation: CAUTION Coupe—Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up, and then release Never try jamming any part of your it. The window will fully open or close. To body to activate the jam protection stop the window partway, lightly move the function intentionally.
Page 27 The windows move as long as you hold checked by your Toyota dealer. the switch. To open: Push on the lower side of the switch To close: Push on the upper side of the switch. The side windows will open slightly before closing if they are not fully opened.
Page 28: Trunk Lid
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Trunk lid— CAUTION Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle. To avoid serious personal injury, you Never leave anyone (particularly a must do the following. small child) alone in your vehicle, Before you close the power win- especially with the ignition key still dows, always make sure there is...
Page 29 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Luggage security system CAUTION Keep the trunk lid closed while driv- ing. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also pre- vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. This system prevents someone (with 2.
Page 30: Hood
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Internal trunk release handle Hood CAUTION Always lock the trunk lid and all doors, and keep away the vehicle keys out of children’s reach. Never leave children unattended in the vehicle. Unsupervised children may lock themselves in the vehicle or trunk and suffer serious injuries or death.
Page 31: Theft Deterrent System
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Theft deterrent system 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the To deter vehicle theft, the system is SETTING THE SYSTEM auxiliary catch lever and lift designed to sound an alarm if any of 1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” hood.
Page 32 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) The system will automatically be set after WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Stopping the alarm 30 seconds. When the system is set, the Activating the system The alarm will be stopped by the following indicator light will start flashing again. three ways: The system will sound the alarm under 4.
Page 33: Fuel Tank Cap
When refueling, turn off the engine. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Do not smoke, cause sparks or al- low open flames when refueling.
Page 34 Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn 3.
Page 35: Electric Moon Roof
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Electric moon roof To operate the moon roof, use the Tilting operation— switch between the personal lights. To tilt up: Push and hold the switch for The moon roof works when the ignition 1 second on the “TILT UP” side. switch is in the “ON”...
Page 36 Toyota dealer. Never try jamming any part of your around the moon roof. You must body to activate the jam protection also make sure nobody places his function intentionally.
Page 37: Convertible Top
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Convertible top— —Convertible top precautions NOTICE CAUTION Before you raise the convertible top, always make sure there is no- z Make sure there are no items or When raising or lowering the con- body near the top. You must also packages between the rear seatback vertible top, keep hands clear from make sure nobody places his or her...
Page 38 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Before operating the convertible top —Lowering the convertible top 1. Park your vehicle on level ground. z When the convertible top is low- 2. Make sure the parking brake is applied ered, keep the rear window defog- firmly and the automatic transmission ger turned off to avoid damage to selector lever is in the “P”...
Page 39 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Raising the convertible top If the convertible top does not lower dur- ing switch operation, see “If the convert- ible top does not rise or lower” on page 274 in Section 4 for instructions. 2. Push and hold the convertible top 1.
Page 40 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Using the top boot 2. Pull down the convertible top by The top boot is used to conceal the The top boot is folded as shown in the grasping the handle under the con- lowered convertible top. illustration and stored in the trunk.
Page 41 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 1. Insert the top boot rear retainer un- 2. Insert the top boot front retainer be- 3. Tuck the top boot edge under the derside of the body molding and tween the rear seatback and anchor body molding, behind the rear seat- place the top boot over the lowered bar.
Page 42 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 4. Hook the tabs at the rear and sides of the top boot to the quarter trim edge. Plug 5. Remove the plugs from the plug- holes on the inside of the quarter trim and hook the straps into the plugholes.
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Page 44 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .
Page 45 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
Page 46 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat Front seats (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may The SRS front passenger airbag also The SRS side airbags are installed in unexpectedly move and cause the deploys with considerable force, and the driver and front passenger seats.
Page 47 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER While adjusting the seat, do not put Hold the center of the lever and pull it your hands under the seat or near up. Then slide the seat to the desired the moving parts.
Page 48 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION CAUTION HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired Avoid reclining seatback direction. more than needed. The seat belts pro- Releasing the switch will stop the seat at vide maximum protection in a frontal that position.
Page 49 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Moving front seats for rear seat entry Coupe—Before access to the rear seat, CAUTION push the seat belt hanger down as far as it will go when it is in the raised Avoid reclining seatback position. more than needed.
Page 50 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Fold- down rear seat (coupe) From the driver’s side— Pull up the seatback angle adjusting lever (manual seat) or seatback lock re- lease lever (power seat), and incline the seatback. After passengers are in, lift the seatback. From the front passenger’s side—...
Page 51 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Seat heaters CAUTION When returning the seatback to the upright position, observe the follow- ing precautions in order to prevent personal injury in a collision or sud- den stop: Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rear- ward on top of the seatback and that the red mark at the button on top of the seatback cannot be seen.
Page 52 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Head restraints NOTICE CAUTION z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- Occupants must use caution when op- jects on the seat and do not stick erating the seat heater because it sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) may make them feel too hot or cause into the seat.
Page 53 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions For your safety and comfort, adjust the Toyota strongly urges that the driver and Do not allow any children to stand up or head restraint before driving. passengers in the vehicle be properly re- kneel on either rear or front seats.
Page 54 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Fastening front and rear seat belts CAUTION Be careful not to damage the belt webbing or hardware. Take care that Persons should ride in their seats they do not get caught or pinched properly wearing their seat belts in the seat or doors.
Page 55 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CAUTION Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned securely across the shoulder, but kept away from neck. Use the seat belt guide to position the belt if necessary. Failure to properly position the belt may re- duce the amount of protection in an Buckle accident and could lead to serious...
Page 56 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
Page 57 Toyota dealer free of charge. Please contact your local Toyota dealer to order the proper required length for the extender. Bring the heaviest coat you ex- pect to wear for proper measurement and selection of length.
Page 58 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Make sure the front passenger oc- Do not use the seat belt extender cupant classification indicator light when installing child restraint indicates “ON” when using the seat system on the front or rear passen- belt extender for the front passen- ger seat.
Page 59 If the seat belt does not function normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because it cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury.
Page 60 Repairs made on or near the front system (ECU and sensors) result in death or serious injury. Con- fenders, front end structure or con- sult your Toyota dealer about any re- sole 5. Seat belt pretensioner assemblies pair and modification.
Page 61 131 in Sec- tion 1- 6.) This indicator comes on when the igni- In the following cases, contact your Toyota If any of the following conditions occurs, tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
Page 62 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SRS airbags— —SRS driver airbag and front passenger airbag The SRS front passenger airbag will not CAUTION activate if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the The SRS front airbag system is de- front passenger airbag may deploy if lug- signed only as a supplement to the gage is put in the seat, or the seat belt...
Page 63 The SRS front airbags will deploy if the child restraint system. Toyota severity of the impact is above the de- strongly recommends that all in- signed threshold level, comparable to an fants and children be placed in the...
Page 64 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 8. Driver’s seat position sensor 9. Airbag sensor assembly 10. Airbag module for driver Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or (airbag and inflator) of pavement or jumping over The airbag sensor assembly consists of a hard surface a deep hole safing sensor and airbag sensor.
Page 65 These Toyota strongly recommends that: are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling, but the force of...
Page 66 For instruc- sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- force of the deploying airbags. Like- tions concerning the installation of gerously interfere with the SRS front wise, the driver and front passenger a child restraint system, see “Child...
Page 67 It goes off after about 6 seconds. This ture or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your means the SRS front airbags are oper- Toyota dealer as soon as possible. z Attachment of a grille guard (bull ating properly. bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow,...
Page 68 —SRS side airbags NOTICE Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) side airbags are designed to pro- vide further protection for the driver...
Page 69 To ensure maximum protection in child restraint system. Toyota pant in the seat. (As for the front passen- an accident, the driver and all pas- strongly recommends that all in- ger occupant classification system, see...
Page 70 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag system may not The SRS side airbags are not generally The SRS side airbag system consists activate if the vehicle is subjected to a designed to inflate if the vehicle is in- mainly of the following components, and collision...
Page 71 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) The SRS side airbag system is controlled Front seats may be hot for several min- by the airbag sensor assembly. The airbag utes, but the airbags themselves will not sensor assembly consists of a safing sen- be hot.
Page 72 If you wish to modify your vehicle for great force or the side airbag may a person with physical disability, con- not activate correctly, resulting in sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- death or serious injury. Likewise, gerously interfere with the SRS side driver...
Page 73 If any of the following conditions occurs, this indicates a malfunction of the airbags This indicator comes on when the igni- In the following cases, contact your Toyota or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your tion key is turned to the “ON” position.
Page 74 Do not disconnect the battery cables reduce injury by inflating. The SRS side before contacting your Toyota dealer. airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest and the SRS curtain shield airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s, front pas-...
Page 75 Toyota ger seat belt systems. To ensure the child restraint system. It is dan- strongly recommends that all in- maximum protection in an accident,...
Page 76 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Collision from the rear Collision from the front Vehicle rollover The SRS side airbag and curtain shield The SRS side airbags and curtain shield The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the airbags are not generally designed to airbag system consists mainly of the fol- vehicle is subjected to a collision from...
Page 77 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle Deployment of the airbags happens in a switch fraction of a second, so the airbags must inflate with considerable force. While the 9. Airbag sensor assembly system is designed to reduce serious inju- The SRS side airbag and curtain shield ries, it may also cause minor burns or airbag system is controlled by the airbag...
Page 78 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not allow anyone to kneel on Do not allow anyone to get his/her head closer to the area where the the passenger seat, facing the pas- head hands windows side airbag and curtain shield air- senger’s side door, since the side...
Page 79 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Do not hook a hanger, heavy or sharp pointed objects on the coat hook. If the curtain shield airbag inflates, those items will be thrown away with great force or the curtain shield airbag may not activate cor- rectly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Page 80 Modification of the side structure of tion key is turned to the “ON” position. sult your Toyota dealer. It may dan- It goes off after about 6 seconds. This the passenger compartment gerously interfere with the SRS side...
Page 81 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) This warning light system monitors the In the following cases, contact your Toyota airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen- dealer as soon as possible: sors, side and curtain shield airbag sen- Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- sors, curtain shield airbag sensors, driv- tain shield airbags have been inflated.
Page 82 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Front passenger occupant classification system Your vehicle is equipped with a front If the front passenger occupant classifica- passenger occupant classification sys- tion system determines that a person of tem. This system detects the conditions adult size sits in the front passenger seat 1—4 in the table on page 83 and based but the “OFF”...
Page 83 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) The front passenger occupant classifi- cation indicator light will indicate “ON” and “OFF” when the ignition key is turned “ON” position. After about four seconds, it will go off. After that, the front passenger occupant clas- sification system operates and judges whether to indicate “ON”...
Page 84 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system Indicator/warning light Devices Condition detected by Front Curtain shield Front Side airbag Front the front passenger passenger Front airbag in the SRS warning passenger’s on the front passenger’s occupant classification occupant...
Page 85 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CAUTION Do not recline the front passenger Wear the seat belt properly. seatback so far that it touches a Make sure the front passenger’s To avoid potential death or serious rear seat. This cause seat belt tab has not been left in- injury when the front passenger occu- “OFF”...
Page 86 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- When it is unavoidable to install the Toyota strongly urges use of propriate child restraint systems for forward- facing child restraint sys- proper child restraint system which children.
Page 87 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small A forward- facing child restraint sys- Do not use the seat belt extender child or baby must itself be properly when installing child restraint should allowed restrained on the seat with the lap por- system on the front or rear passen- installed on...
Page 88 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
Page 89 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Installation with seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys- An infant seat must be used in rear- tem on the rear seat if it interferes facing position only. Never install a rear- facing child re- with the lock mechanism of the straint system on the front passen- front seats.
Page 90 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
Page 91 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely.
Page 92 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Install the convertible seat on the front 6. While pressing convertible seat passenger seat only when it is unavoid- firmly against the seat cushion and able. Your vehicle is equipped with a front seatback, let the shoulder belt retract passenger occupant classification system.
Page 93 Remove the child restraint restraint system and the front pas- ger seat even if the front passenger system and contact your Toyota dealer. senger airbag and side airbag on occupant classification indicator...
Page 94 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system.
Page 95 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
Page 96 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
Page 97 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Do not allow the child to lean his/ her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system.
Page 98 Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. is positioned across the center of Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child kept away from child’s neck, but...
Page 99 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Using a top strap (coupe) Symbol Anchor brackets 2. To remove the booster seat, press the Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the package buckle release button and allow the restraint system that requires the use tray behind the rear seat to attach the top belt to retract.
Page 100 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Open the lid of the anchor bracket. 3. Securely fasten the child restraint system with the seat belt. 1. Outside anchor brackets only— Remove the head restraint. Latch hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap.
Page 101 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Using a top strap (convertible) Anchor brackets Symbol 4. Outside anchor brackets only— Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor bracket on the back of the Replace the head restraint. restraint system that requires the use rear seat head restraint to attach the top of a top strap.
Page 102 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Securely fasten the child restraint 3. Insert the lower hook into the hole system with the seat belt. on the head restraint and press the 1. Carefully remove the head restraint rear cover.
Page 103 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (coupe) Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 CMVSS210.2 specifications installed in the rear seat. The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats.
Page 104 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (convertible) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAUTION INSTALLATION 1. Widen the gap between the seat When using the lower anchorages cushion and seatback slightly and for the child restraint system, be confirm the position of the lower an- sure that there are no irregular ob- chorages near the button on the jects around the anchorages or that...
Page 105 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1. Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly and confirm the position of the lower an- chorages near the button on the seatback. 2. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto anchorages...
Page 106 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught. Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.
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Page 108 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt and telescopic steering wheel ......Outside rear view mirrors .
Page 109 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tilt and telescopic steering wheel CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
Page 110 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Outside rear view mirrors— With auto anti- glare inside rear view mir- CAUTION ror— When the inside rear view mirror darkens Do not adjust the mirror while the in automatic function mode, the driver’s vehicle is moving. Doing so may outside rear view mirror also darkens to cause the driver to mishandle the reduce the reflection of the headlights of...
Page 111 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Power rear view mirror Anti- glare inside rear view control mirror NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror, do not operate the control or scrape the mir- ror face. Use a spray de- icer to free the mirror.
Page 112 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Auto anti- glare inside rear view mirror In automatic function mode, if the mirror CAUTION detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface Do not adjust the mirror while the darkens slightly to reduce the reflected vehicle is moving.
Page 113 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Sun visors— To block out glare, move the sun visor. To block out glare from the front—Swing down the sun visor (position 1). To block out glare from the side—Swing down the sun visor, remove it from the hook and swing it to the lateral side (posi- tion 2).
Page 114 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirror, swing down the sun visor and open the cover. The vanity lights come on when you open the cover. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
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Page 116 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defoggers Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .
Page 117 If you feel that the automatic light control Position 2—Headlights comes into operation too early or too late, above have the sensor adjusted by your Toyota dealer. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 118 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Automatic light cut off system To turn off the DRL system, twist the knob NOTICE to position 3 (“DRL OFF”) or turn the Position 1 or “AUTO” position with the ignition switch off. To prevent the battery from becoming tail lights on—...
Page 119 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Headlights and turn signals (for Canada) High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS HEADLIGHTS the headlights on and push the lever away To signal a turn, push the headlight/ To turn on the following lights: Twist from you (position 1).
Page 120 Toyota NOTICE dealer. Automatic light cut off system To prevent the battery from becoming...
Page 121 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Emergency flashers High- Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS To turn on the emergency flashers, the headlights on and push the lever away push the switch. To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1). Pull the lever to- turn signal lever up or down to position All the turn signal lights will flash.
Page 122 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Instrument panel light control Front fog lights NOTICE To prevent the battery from becoming discharged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the engine is not running. To adjust the brightness of the instru- To turn on the front fog lights, twist ment panel lights, turn the knob.
Page 123 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Ignition switch light and Interior light quarter trim courtesy light 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.
Page 124 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Personal lights For easy access to the ignition switch, Coupe— the ignition switch light comes on when To turn on the front personal light, any of the doors are opened or when push the lens. To turn the light off, the ignition switch is turned to the push the lens once again.
Page 125 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Windshield wipers and washer ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM With interval adjuster: The “INT” band lets (convertible) you adjust the wiping time interval when the wiper lever is in the intermittent posi- When the switch is in the “DOOR” posi- tion (position 1).
Page 126 If a nozzle becomes blocked, The key must be in the “ON” position. contact your Toyota dealer to have the The thin heater wires on the inside of the vehicle serviced. rear window will quickly clear the sur- faces.
Page 127 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 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.
Page 128 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .
Page 129 The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. The gauge indicates the approximate The gauge indicates the engine coolant...
Page 130 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tachometer Odometer and two trip meters NOTICE z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat. The thermostat is designed to con- trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range.
Page 131 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.
Page 132 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Fasten driver’s seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.
Page 133 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Close all doors. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately.
Page 134 Have your vehicle checked your Toyota dealer in the following cases: In this case, not only the anti- lock If luggage or other load is placed on the front passenger seat, depending on its The light does not come on even if the brake system will fail but also the weight, the reminder light may flash.
Page 135 Light vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle Empty fuel tank This light warns that the engine oil pres- checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- sure is too low. possible.
Page 136 Contact your The light comes on with the ignition key the engine is accelerated slightly. Toyota dealer as soon as possible to turned to the “ON” position. If the anti- service the vehicle. The light may come on when the oil level lock brake system works properly, the is extremely low.
Page 137 Contact your is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti- (j) SRS Warning Light Toyota dealer as soon as possible to lock brake system and the brake assist service the vehicle. This light will come on when the igni- system work properly, the light turns off tion key is turned to the “ON”...
Page 138 If the light still remains or blinks once This light warns that the tire inflation pres- every second, have the low tire pressure In the following cases, contact your Toyota warning system checked at your Toyota sure of any one of the tires is critically dealer: low.
Page 139 If the light comes on, If any service reminder indicator or warn- replace it as soon as possible. ing buzzer does not function as described above, have it checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 140 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ..........Automatic transmission .
Page 141 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Ignition switch “START”—Starter motor on. The key When starting the engine, the key may will return to the “ON” position when seem stuck at the “LOCK” position. To released. free it, first be sure the key is pushed all the way in, and then rock the steer- For starting tips, see page 247 in Section ing wheel slightly while turning the key...
Page 142 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the Selector lever brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in the “ON”...
Page 143 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) (b) Normal driving (c) Driving in “S” mode 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How You can change the shift range position to start the engine” on page 248 in in the “S” mode. The shift range posi- Section 3.
Page 144 Slight engine To get on a highway or to pass slower Toyota dealer as soon as possible. In this braking will be obtained on a downhill traffic, maximum acceleration may be nec- case, you can drive in the same condition road.
Page 145 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) When the cruise control is being used, Move the selector lever down to the (f) Parking engine braking can not be enabled be- “- ” side to select the “1” range. The 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. cause the cruise control is not can- transmission will...
Page 146 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Manual transmission For the best compromise between fuel NOTICE economy and vehicle performance, you should upshift or downshift at the following Always use the brake pedal or the speeds: parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade.
Page 147 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Traction control system The traction control system automatical- NOTICE ly helps prevent the spinning of front wheels when the vehicle is started or Do not downshift if you are going accelerated on slippery road surfaces. faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear.
Page 148 “TRAC OFF” switch to front wheels. At this time, the slip indi- turn off the system. cator light blinks. In the following cases, contact your Toyota You may feel vibration or noise in your dealer: vehicle, caused by operation of the brakes.
Page 149 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Vehicle stability control system In the following cases, contact your Toyota vehicle stability control system dealer: helps provide integrated control of the systems such as anti- lock brake sys- The warning light does not come on tem, traction control, engine control, after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
Page 150 “ON”. If the indicator light does not a few seconds. When replacing the tires or wheels, come on when the ignition is turned on, contact your Toyota dealer. (See If the light comes on while driving, the contact your Toyota dealer. “Checking and replacing tires” on system does not work.
Page 151 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tire pressure warning system In the following cases, contact your Toyota The tire pressure warning system is de- dealer: signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure of any one of the The warning light does not come on tires is critically low while the vehicle after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
Page 152 (See “Tires” The low tire pressure warning system may on page 330 in Section 8.) be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota The vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h dealer. (19 mph) or more than 100 km/h (62 2.
Page 153 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CAUTION Note: The tire pressure monitoring system on your vehicle will warn you When the tire pressure warning light when one of your tires is significantly comes on, observe the following in- under- inflated and when some com- structions: binations of your tires are significant- ly under- inflated.
Page 154 1. Park the vehicle at a safe place and ing system checked at your Toyota dealer. apply the parking brake. Stop the en- gine. When the warning light blinks twice every second while driving, you may be unable 2.
Page 155 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Parking brake Cruise control When parking, firmly apply the parking The cruise control allows you to cruise brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) even with your foot off To set: Pull up the lever.
Page 156 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) you need acceleration—for example, when passing—depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed. When you release it, the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration. CAUTION For manual transmission: While driving with the cruise control on, do not shift to neutral without depressing the clutch pedal, as this...
Page 157 However, a faster way to reset is to ac- lever up in the “+ RES” direction will re- If this is the case, contact your Toyota celerate the vehicle and then push the store the speed set prior to cancellation.
Page 158 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .
Page 159 Using your audio system— Reference —Some basics This section describes some of the basic features on Toyota audio systems. Some information may not pertain to your sys- tem. Your audio system works when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Page 160 How to subscribe: Satellite tuner technology notice: ∗ You must enter into a separate service Toyota’s satellite radio tuners are awarded Push “AM”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “FM”, “SAT” agreement with the XM radio in order to Type Approval Certificates from XM Satel- “TAPE”...
Page 161 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) TONE AND BALANCE YOUR RADIO ANTENNA YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1) For details about your system’s tone and Coupe—Your vehicle antenna When you insert a disc, gently push it in balance controls, see the description of printed on the inside of the rear window.
Page 162 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH CHANGER (type 2) When you insert a disc, push the “LOAD” button and gently push the disc in with the label side up. The player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc.
Page 163 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Controls and features AType 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 164 DISC (Compact disc) If the malfunction still exists, take your (Reverse/Fast- forward button) vehicle to your Toyota dealer. Push the “DISC” button to play a compact Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or disc.
Page 165 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) " DISC RAND (Random) RPT (Repeat) With compact disc changer only— There are two random features—you can There are two repeat features—you can either listen to the tracks on one compact either replay a disc track or a whole com- Use these buttons to select a disc you disc in random order, or listen to the pact disc.
Page 166 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SCAN Compact disc player SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Track up/down) Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- Radio ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or You can either scan all the frequencies on In the seek mode, the radio finds and scan the first tracks of all the discs in the a band or scan only the preset stations plays the next station up or down the...
Page 167 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) TEXT This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data. To change the display, quickly push and release the “TEXT” button while the com- pact disc is playing. The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title track...
Page 168 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) AType 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 169 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner the other side of a cassette tape. The and service. Contact your Toyota deal- To recall a preset station: Push the button display indicates which side is currently er for details.
Page 170 ” (preset button 5) to fast forward or disc. If the malfunction still exists, take your reverse within a compact disc. When you vehicle to your Toyota dealer. When the audio system is set into com- release the button, the compact disc play- " DISC pact disc operation, the display shows the er will resume playing.
Page 171 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) ∗ If no compact disc is inserted, the shutter RAND (Random) Dolbyz B NR will close after 15 seconds. There are two random features—you can If you are listening to a tape that was To load multiple compact discs, push and either listen to the tracks on one compact recorded with Dolbyz B Noise Reduction, hold the button (until you hear a beep...
Page 172 The XM antenna is not connected. button again. Check whether the XM antenna cable is attached securely. A short- circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified dealer. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 173 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and then scan again to the next station. same channel category up the band, stay and service. Contact your Toyota deal- To stop scanning, push this button again. there for 5 seconds, and then scan again.
Page 174 ∗ Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner recordings. and service. Contact your Toyota deal- beep. “ ·SCAN” will appear on the dis- Compact disc player er for details.
Page 175 Push the “TAPE” button to play a cassette the display returns to the previous mode. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner tape. and service. Contact your Toyota deal- The message display will be canceled if er for details. TEXT you activate any function that affects the ∗...
Page 176 Turn the “TUNE” knob clockwise to step up the channel. Turn the knob counter- clockwise to step down the channel. ∗ : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal- er for details. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 177 ∗ : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner switch until you hear a beep. Do this and service. Contact your Toyota deal- again to find the next station. If you push er for details. the switch on either side during the seek mode, seeking will be cancelled.
Page 178 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Cassette player When the tape reaches to the begin- Compact disc player ning, the player will automatically start This switch has the following features— Use this switch to skip up or down to a playing that side. different track in either direction.
Page 179 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Audio system operating hints Here are some common reception prob- NOTICE lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by lem with your radio: To ensure correct audio system op- the upper atmosphere—especially at night. erations: These reflected signals can interfere with z Be careful not to spill beverages...
Page 180 ∗ : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner Do not use a cassette if it has been and service. Contact your Toyota deal- damaged or tangled or if its label is er for details. peeling off. Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it, especially if it is hot outside.
Page 181 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Avoid using cassettes with a total play- CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC ing time longer than 100 minutes (50 PLAYER AND DISCS minutes per side). The tape used in Type 2 only—Your compact disc player these cassettes is thin and could get is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
Page 182 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) NOTICE Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc.
Page 183 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Correct Wrong Handle compact discs carefully, espe- To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a cially when you are inserting them. soft, lint- free cloth that has been damp- Hold them on the edge and do not ened with water.
Page 184 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Manual air conditioning system Controls ..........Air flow selector settings .
Page 185 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Manual air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Fan speed selector 2. Air flow selector 3. Temperature selector 4. “A/C” button 5. Air intake selector 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 186 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Fan speed selector If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in- Turn the knob to adjust the fan speed—to take selector button once again. the right to increase, to the left to de- crease.
Page 187 If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source. 1. RECIRCULATE (indicator light is on)—...
Page 188 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Page 189 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls as follows: For best results, set controls as follows: conditions, it is recommended that the air intake selector be temporarily set to Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF”...
Page 190 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Defogging Defrosting The inside of the windshield The outside of the windshield For best results, set controls as follows: For best results, set controls as follows: Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Fan speed—Any setting except “OFF” Temperature—Towards WARM Temperature—Towards WARM (red zone) to heat;...
Page 191 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Automatic air conditioning system— —Controls 1. Temperature selector 2. “AUTO” button 3. “OFF” button 4. Air intake selector 5. Windshield air flow button 6. “MODE” button (air flow selector) 7. “A/C” button 8. Fan speed selector 2006 SOLARA from Feb.
Page 192 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) “AUTO” button Temperature selector For automatic operation of the air condi- To increase the temperature, press the tioning, press the “AUTO” button. “AUTO” “"” side, to decrease it, press the “ ” side. will appear on the display to show that the automatic operation mode has been “MAX.
Page 193 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) This position allows the air intake to Windshield air flow button select FRESH automatically. This is to When this button is pressed, air flows clean up the front view more quickly. mainly from the windshield vents and If you want to return the setting to turns on the defogging function with the RECIRCULATE mode, press the air in-...
Page 194 If the “A/C” button indicator flashes, there is a problem in the air conditioning system conditioning automatically shuts off. If this happens, take your ve- hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 195 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Air flow selector settings —Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
Page 196 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls as follows: For best results, set controls as follows: conditions, it is recommended that the For automatic operation—...
Page 197 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Ventilation Defogging and defrosting Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the For best results, set controls as follows: —The inside of the windshield front view more quickly. For automatic operation— For best results, set controls as follows: On humid days, do not blow cold air —For automatic operation...
Page 198 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Side vents Air conditioning filter— Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the front view more quickly. To heat the vehicle interior while de- frosting windshield, choose floor/windshield air flow. If air flow control is not satisfactory, check The air conditioning filter information the side vents.
Page 199 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily in FRESH mode.
Page 200 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 2. Push in each side of the glove box 3. Remove the filter case from the filter 4. Remove filter from the filter to disconnect the claws. outlet as shown in the illustration. case. 5. Inspect the filter on the surface. If it is the just moderately dusty, it may be cleaned by blowing compressed air from the reverse surface.
Page 201 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) When installing the filter in the filter case, keep the “ UP” mark pointing up. INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position. The use of air condi- tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per- formance and then affect air condi- tioning performance.
Page 202 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Break- in period ..........
Page 203 To help prevent gas station mix- ups, your 3MZ- FE engine: Select Octane Rating to the future economy and long life of Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- higher.
Page 204 If you els. In the U.S., category 4 has been Toyota, be sure that it has an octane continue to have unacceptable driveability, adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- rating no lower than 87.
Page 205 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country...
Page 206 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Three- way catalytic converters The three- way catalytic converter is an NOTICE emission control device installed in the exhaust system. A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three- way catalytic The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the converter may cause it to overheat exhaust gas.
Page 207 If you smell exhaust fumes in the as possible. Remember, your Toyota time to time. If you hit something, vehicle, drive with windows dealer knows your vehicle and its or notice a change in the sound of open and the trunk lid closed.
Page 208 It is normal that an engine should con- regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil A new engine consumes more oil, since sume some engine oil during normal level be checked every time you refuel its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls engine operation.
Page 209 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Iridium- tipped spark plugs Brake system The tandem master cylinder brake system CAUTION is a hydraulic system with two separate sub- systems. If either sub- system should Do not pump the brake pedal if the fail, the other will still work. However, the engine stalls.
Page 210 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM Depressing the brake pedal on slippery CAUTION road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- The anti- lock brake system is designed er, a steel plate at a construction site, to help prevent lock- up of the wheels overestimate anti- lock joints in a bridge, etc.
Page 211 Contact your tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail Toyota dealer as soon as possible to to detect the accurate turning speed service the vehicle. resulting in a longer stopping dis- The light does not come on when the tance.
Page 212 Contact your vehicle stability control system) parking brake system. This type of brake Toyota dealer as soon as possible to system needs bedding- down of the brake The light comes on when the ignition key service the vehicle.
Page 213 This is the primary identification number checked and replaced by your Toyota for your Toyota. It is used in registering dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- the ownership of your vehicle. tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.
Page 214 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown. 2AZ- FE engine The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label. 3MZ- FE engine 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 215 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Your new vehicle carries theft preven- CAUTION tion labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). Do not modify the suspension/chassis The purpose of these labels is to reduce with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc.
Page 216 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tire information— —Tire symbols (standard tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire size” on page 237. 2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 236. 3.
Page 217 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 7. “TUBELESS” “TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.
Page 218 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Tire symbols (compact spare tire) This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. “TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A compact spare tire is identified by the phrase “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” molded into its sidewall. This tire is designed for temporary emergency use only.
Page 219 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 6. Maximum cold tire inflation The “DOT” symbol certifies that the pressure—This means the pres- tire conforms to applicable Federal sure to which a tire may be in- Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. flated.
Page 220 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Tire size —Name of each section of tire This illustration indicates typical tire 1. Section width 1. Bead size. 2. Tire height 2. Sidewall 1. Tire (P=Passenger car, 3. Wheel diameter 3. Shoulder T=Temporary use) 4. Tread 2.
Page 221 150 would wear conditions on specified government purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- one and a half (1- 1/2) times as well test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. formation on uniform tire quality grad-...
Page 222 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Page 223 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power Accessory weight windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory- installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 Cold tire inflation pressure...
Page 224 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tire related term Meaning 68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second Normal occupant weight column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table Occupant distribution 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing...
Page 225 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire...
Page 226 Seating capacity: Towing capacity capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- Coupe Toyota does not recommend towing pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve- load limits shown below. Vehicle load hicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Page 227 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions —Capacity and distribution When stowing cargo and luggage in Cargo capacity depends on the to- A Never allow anyone to ride in the vehicle, observe the following: tal weight of the occupants. the enlarged trunk.
Page 228 (900 lb. – 366 lb. = 534 lb.) your vehicle. Toyota does not recommend towing a trailer with your vehicle. Your ve- hicle is not designed for trailer towing. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 229 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Types of tires As shown in the above example, if the Determine what kind of tires your All season tires, however, do not have number of occupants increases, the vehicle is originally equipped with. adequate traction performance cargo and luggage load equaling the compared with snow tires in heavy or...
Page 230 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .
Page 231 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine (a) Before cranking (b) Starting the engine 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol- fore entering it.
Page 232 Other- work safely, pull to the side of the road wise, the impact could cause severe and call a Toyota dealer for assistance. damage to the tires and/or wheels. When parking on a hill, turn the front...
Page 233 Be careful when accelerating, up- tected against freezing. cables. shifting, downshifting or braking on Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of a slippery surface. Sudden accelera- similar high quality ethylene glycol any battery, so it must be in top shape...
Page 234 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Dinghy towing Dinghy towing (with automatic transmission) (with manual transmission) NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam- age your vehicle’s paint. Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze. When parking, put the transmission into “P”...
Page 235 NOTICE To avoid the locking of the steering wheel, turn the ignition switch to the Toyota does not recommend towing a “ACC” position. NOTICE trailer with your vehicle. Your vehicle is not designed for trailer towing.
Page 236 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper it easy. It will help make your vehicle last a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment.
Page 237 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills. Your power steering and brake booster will not function with- out the engine running. Also, the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run- ning.
Page 238: In Case Of An Emergency
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .
Page 239 Have converter may overheat and become a these positions for 15 seconds and re- the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If fire hazard. lease them. Then try starting the engine none of your keys work, there may be a with your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Page 240 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
Page 241 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Discharged battery Booster (“+” mark) battery Positive terminal Negative terminal Jumper cable (“+” mark) (“- ” mark) Connecting point for 2AZ- FE engine 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.
Page 242 8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs. If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent (for example, lights left on), you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 243 When the engine is running, keep checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as flashers. Put the transmission in “P” hands and clothing away from the possible. (automatic) or neutral (manual) and ap- moving fan and engine drive belts.
Page 244 You should have it checked as bility of personal injury: a highway. Park on a level spot soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. A Follow jacking instructions. with firm ground. A Do not put any part of your 2.
Page 245 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) NOTICE A Make sure to set the jack prop- erly in the jack point. Raising Do not continue driving with a the vehicle with jack improper- deflated tire. Driving even a ly positioned will damage the short distance can damage a vehicle or may allow the ve- tire and wheel beyond repair.
Page 246 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Required tools and spare tire The compact spare tire can be used A Replace the compact spare tire many times, if necessary. It has tread with the standard tire as soon life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) de- as possible.
Page 247 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) To remove the jack, turn the jack joint To store the jack, align the hole of the To remove the spare tire: counterclockwise by hand until the jack head with the vehicle hook. Turn 1. Loosen the nut and remove it. jack becomes free.
Page 248 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Removing wheel ornament —Blocking the wheel (steel wheels) —Loosening wheel nuts 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3. Remove the wheel ornament. 4. Loosen all the wheel nuts. posite the flat tire to keep the Pry off the wheel ornament, using the Always loosen the wheel nuts before vehicle from rolling when it is beveled end of the wheel nut wrench...
Page 249 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Positioning the jack —Raising your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious ac- cident. 5. Position the jack at the correct 6.
Page 250 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 7. Remove the wheel nuts and Before putting on wheels, remove any change tires. corrosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such.
Page 251 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Reinstalling wheel nuts —Lowering your vehicle CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.
Page 252 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Reinstalling wheel ornament (steel wheels) CAUTION CAUTION A When lowering the vehicle, Take due care in handling the or- make sure all portions of your nament to avoid unexpected per- body and all other persons sonal injury. around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground.
Page 253 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —After changing wheels If your vehicle becomes stuck 11. Check the air pressure of the re- If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, CAUTION mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt placed tire. to rock the vehicle free by moving it Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- Before driving, make sure all the forward and backward.
Page 254 If towing is necessary, we recommend NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- If you rock your vehicle, observe the —From front vice. In consultation with them, have...
Page 255 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) TOWING PRECAUTIONS: NOTICE (c) Towing with sling Use a safety chain system for all towing, type truck Do not tow with the key removed or and abide by the state/provincial and local in the “LOCK” position when towing laws.
Page 256 Also, will not work so steering and braking you to have it done by your Toyota wheels, axles, drive train, steering and will be much harder than usual. dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- brakes must all be in good condition.
Page 257 “ACC” or “LOCK” position. Open ei- Be sure to have the system checked by ther door or wait for 43 seconds be- your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. fore raising convertible manually.
Page 258 Even if you lose only one key, contact your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If you lose all your master keys, you cannot make new keys; the whole engine immobi- lizer system must be replaced.
Page 259 Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve- hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident. Then, have the identification number of your new transmitter registered.
Page 260: Corrosion Prevention And Appearance Care
APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .
Page 261 Now, it is up to you. Proper be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do care of your Toyota can help ensure long- more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause term corrosion prevention.
Page 262 Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota Hand- washing your Toyota ter and dirt can accumulate under the Keep your vehicle clean by regular Work in the shade and wait until the floor mats and could cause corrosion.
Page 263 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 2. Wash with mild car- wash soap, Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap mixed according to the manufacturer’s or neutral detergent. instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not keep it wet by dipping it frequently into scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Page 264 (hand soap) in lukewarm when waxing. nozzle becomes water (below 38_C or 100_F). blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to 3. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap. have the vehicle serviced. NOTICE NOTICE z Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-...
Page 265 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Cleaning the interior Additional cleaning (for more difficult After cleaning, always make sure the top CAUTION is completely dry before you lower it. Low- stains)— ering the top while wet or damp may Follow the procedure shown below using Vehicles with side airbags and cur- cause interior water damage, water stains a mild cleaning solution composed of the...
Page 266 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) First vacuum over the upholstery to re- Do not apply water—the best results are Air conditioning control panel, audio move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as panel, instrument panel, console panel soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the possible.
Page 267 Toyota, your local cause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the leather. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 268 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .
Page 269 Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 291 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.
Page 270 Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- should investigate the cause or take your information. ment” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Radiator, condenser and hoses fied service shop immediately. It is recom- Check that the front of the radiator and...
Page 271 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Exhaust system Seats Parking brake If you notice any change in the sound of Check that all front seat controls such as Check that the lever has the proper travel the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes, have seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.
Page 272 Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip- offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Check the pressure with a gauge ev- indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.
Page 273 Contact your Toyota dealer to even the malfunction indicator lamp does service the vehicle. not come on, contact your Toyota dealer Even if the malfunction indicator lamp to prepare the vehicle for re- testing. does not come on, your vehicle may not pass the I/M test as readiness codes have not been set in the OBD system.
Page 274 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .
Page 275 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Engine compartment overview A2AZ- FE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Radiator 8. Electric cooling fans 9.
Page 276 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) A3MZ- FE engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil level dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Fuse block 6. Battery 7. Radiator 8. Electric cooling fans 9. Condenser 10. Windshield washer fluid tank 11.
Page 277 Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
Page 278 Add only “Toyota Super Long Life plugs to prevent burning yourself. should be taken to avoid prolonged Coolant” or similar high quality eth- and repeated contact with it.
Page 279 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Positioning the jack When jacking up your vehicle with the z Do not allow dirt or anything else jack, position jack correctly as to fall through the spark plugholes. shown in the illustrations. z Use only spark plugs of the speci- fied type.
Page 280 Funnel (only for adding coolant) the vehicle is supported by the jack nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- CHECKING BRAKE FLUID alone; use vehicle support stands. signed in metric sizes, so your tools must be metric.
Page 281 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts (if replacement is necessary): Genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS...
Page 282 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .
Page 283 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking the engine oil level With the engine at operating tempera- If the oil level is below or only slightly ture and turned off, check the oil level above the low level line, add engine oil Low level Full level on the dipstick.
Page 284 Check the oil level on the dipstick once again after adding the oil. ENGINE OIL SELECTION “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in Outside temperature your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent...
Page 285 Approval Committee) Certi- pump. specifically tested and approved for all fication Mark is displayed on the front of If you can find no leak, have your Toyota Toyota engines. the container. dealer test the cap pressure and check Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur- for leaks in the cooling system.
Page 286 If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- Use of improper coolants may damage tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. your engine cooling system. Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”...
Page 287 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking brake fluid Checking power steering fluid If the level is low, add SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid to the If cold O.K. brake reservoir. If hot O.K. Remove and replace the reservoir cap by hand.
Page 288 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking tire inflation pressure Clean all dirt from the outside of the res- Keep your tire inflation pressures ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If at the proper level. the fluid is cold, the level should be in the The recommended cold tire inflation “COLD”...
Page 289 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) A Do not bleed or reduce tire The following instructions for Tire pressure gauge checking tire inflation pressure inflation pressure after driving. should be observed: It is normal for the tire inflation pressure to be higher after driving. A The pressure should...
Page 290 If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Toyota deal- 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 291 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking and replacing tires The tires on your Toyota have built- in Any tires which are over 6 years Tread wear indicator tread wear indicators to help you old must be checked by a qualified know when the tires need replace- technician even if damage is not ment.
Page 292 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) REPLACING YOUR TIRES Toyota recommends all four tires, CAUTION or at least both of the front or rear When replacing a tire, use a tire of tires be replaced at a time as a set. the same size and construction,...
Page 293 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Rotating tires To equalize the wear and help ex- tend tire life, Toyota recommends that you rotate your tires accord- ing to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance infor- mation, please refer to the “Sched- uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own- er’s...
Page 294 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Installing snow tires and chains WHEN SNOW TIRES SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION CAUTION CHAINS Snow tires should be installed on all Snow tires or chains are recommended wheels. Do not include a compact spare when driving on snow or ice. Installing snow tires on the front wheels tire when rotating the tires.
Page 295 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) NOTICE CAUTION Side chain If the wrong combination of tire and Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or chain is used, the chains could dam- chain manufacturer’s recom- age the vehicle body. mended speed limit, whichever is lower.
Page 296 When balancing your wheels, use only at your Toyota dealer. characteristics resulting in loss of Toyota balance weights or equivalent A wheel of a different size or type may control. Otherwise, an accident may and a plastic or rubber hammer.
Page 297 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 298 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION DO- IT- YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .
Page 299 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior Terminals CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, Ground cable thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
Page 300 White dows” on page 24 and “Electric moon checked by your NOTICE roof” on page 34 in Section 1- 2. Toyota dealer. Never recharge the battery while the Clear or Have battery engine is running. Also, be sure all light checked by your accessories are turned off.
Page 301 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Checking and replacing fuses Good Blown Good Blown Type A Type C the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses. If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced. See “Fuse locations” on page 294 in Sec- tion 7- 1 for locations of the fuses.
Page 302 Have your Toyota dealer correct it as light comes on, the washer tank may be soon as possible. empty. Add washer fluid.
Page 303 Parking, front pooled inside light, contact your are hot. side marker and 3457NA 30/8 Toyota dealer. front turn signal Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas lights inside and require special handling. They burst shatter Rear turn signal 3156K scratched or dropped.
Page 304 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —Headlights Bulb Light bulbs Type High beam (inside) Vanity lights — Low beam (outside) (coupe) Vanity lights — (convertible) Glove box light — Quarter trim courtesy light Trunk light 2825 (coupe) Trunk light 1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base 2.
Page 305 Stop/tail and rear side marker light tor and install it into the mounting c: Back- up light hole. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 306 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) —High mounted stoplight (coupe) —License plate lights Use a flathead screwdriver. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 307 If either the left or right front fog, park- ing, front side marker and front turn signal lights burns out, contact your Toyota dealer. NOTICE Do not try to replace the front fog, parking, front side marker and front turn signal light bulbs by yourself.
Page 308 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weight ........Engine .
Page 309 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Dimensions and weight Engine Model: Coupe Convertible 2AZ- FE and 3MZ- FE Overall length mm (in.) 4890 (192.5) 4890 (192.5) Type: 2AZ- FE engine Overall width mm (in.) 1815 (71.5) 1815 (71.5) 4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline ∗...
Page 310 Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0) Spark plug type: mance, the use of premium unleaded DENSO SK20R11 “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 IFR6A11 your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved (Research Octane Number “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil”...
Page 311 : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is ter the key is removed with all the lights used in your Toyota vehicle at factory turned off fill. In order to avoid technical problems, only “Toyota...
Page 312 Supplement”. When 1.0 (0.04) changing the automatic transmission fluid, use only “Toyota Genuine ATF Type T- IV” Parking brake adjustment when pulled with (ATF JWS3309 or NWS6500) to aid in the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): assuring optimum transaxle performance.
Page 313 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Tires Fuses Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure: kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Front Rear Wheel size P215/60R16 94V 200 (2.0, 29) 200 (2.0, 29) 6 1/2 JJ P215/55R17 93V 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 7 JJ When driving at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in coun-...
Page 314 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 9. HEAD LH UPR 10 A: Left- hand head- 19. ABS No.2 25 A: Anti- lock brake sys- light (high beam) tem, vehicle stability control system, traction control system, brake assist 10. HEAD RH UPR 10 Right- hand system headlight (high beam)
Page 315 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) 31. PANEL 10 A: Glove box light, multi- in- 39. ECU- B 10 A: Multiplex communication Fuses (type C) formation display, instrument cluster system (power door lock system, secu- 46. MAIN 40 A: Headlights, daytime run- lights, instrument panel lights rity system, auto- door locking system, ning light system, multiport fuel injec-...
Page 316 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... . 2006 SOLARA from Feb.
Page 317 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 2006 SOLARA from Feb. ’05 Prod. (OM33667U)
Page 318 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) hU 3 Quick index A If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ... A If your vehicle will not start ......... A If your engine stalls while driving .
Page 319: Important Information About This Manual
’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION...
Page 320: Occupant Restraint Systems
None of these systems, either individ- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the read Section 1- 3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.
Page 321: Event Data Recorder
Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section A Engine speed 1- 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time A Whether the brake pedal was applied or not of ownership of this vehicle.
Page 322 (VSC) system, its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a contain another EDR. There are a variety of driving situations which include activating the VSC under which third party except when: the VSC EDR will record certain information.
Page 323 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) New vehicle warranty Important health and safety information about your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: A New vehicle warranty CAUTION A Emission control systems warranty WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-...
Page 324: Installation Of A Mobile Two- Way Radio System
Toyota Toyota A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accessories The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. ments of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- Standard.
Page 325 Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten- sioner removed and disposed of by the qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle. viii...
Page 326 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
Page 327 The repair manual outlines exactly what main− The repair manual for CAMRY SOLARA may be tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the purchased from any Toyota dealer or the Mate− work yourself step− by− step. rial Distribution Center. To purchase the repair Areas covered include such things as spark plug re−...
Page 328 ’06 Solara_U (L/O 0502) WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts. Toyota belts are: Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.
Page 329 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Navigation System. Please read this manual carefully to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in your vehicle at all times. The Navigation System is one of the most technologically advanced vehicle accessories ever developed. The system receives satellite signals from the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the U.S.
Page 330: Table Of Contents
BASIC FUNCTIONS SECTION BASIC FUNCTIONS Basic information before operation Display operation ........... . . Touch switch operation .
Page 331: Display Operation
BASIC FUNCTIONS Display operation Touch switch operation CAUTION This system is operated mainly by the Take care not to jam your hand while the switches on the screen. To prevent dam- display is moving. Otherwise, you age to the screen, lightly touch switches could be injured.
Page 332: Inputting Letters And Numbers
BASIC FUNCTIONS Inputting letters and numbers To input numerals and symbols To display the list To display the number keys and symbol keys, When searching for an address or a name, or “0-9” touch the switch. entering a memo, you can input letters and numbers via the touch screen.
Page 333 BASIC FUNCTIONS List screen operation appears to the right of the When a list is displayed, you can scroll or item name, the complete name is page through the list by using the appropriate too long for the display. Touch switch.
Page 334: Current Position Display
BASIC FUNCTIONS Current position display The current position is automatically set as Screen scroll operation your vehicle receives signals from the GPS (one-touch scroll) When starting the navigation system, the cur- (Global Positioning System). If your current rent position is displayed first. position is not correct, it is automatically cor- Touch any point on the map and that point This screen displays the current vehicle posi-...
Page 335 BASIC FUNCTIONS After you scroll the screen, the map remains To set the cursor position as a destina- To register the cursor position as a centered at the selected location until you ac- tion memory point tivate another function. The current vehicle You can set a specific point on the map as a Memory point registration enables easy ac- position mark will continue to move along...
Page 336 BASIC FUNCTIONS “Info.” To see information about the icon Touch the switch. where the cursor is set The registered point is shown by on the map. Information such as the name, address, and To change the icon or name, etc., see page To display information about an icon, set the phone number are displayed.
Page 337 BASIC FUNCTIONS “Add MEMORY POINT INFORMATION If there is already a set destination, the INFORMATION ” “Replace ” switch and the When the cursor is set on a memory point switch are displayed. “Info.” The desired Point of Interest can be dis- icon, the name and switch are dis- played on the map screen.
Page 338: Map Scale
BASIC FUNCTIONS Map scale Orientation of the map INFORMATION When the map scale is at the maximum range of 250 miles (400 km), is not shown. When the map scale is at the minimum range of 150 feet (50 m), is not shown.
Page 339: Limitations Of The Navigation System
BASIC FUNCTIONS You can change the orientation of the map Limitations of the navigation from north-up to heading-up by touching system the orientation symbol at the top left of the screen. This navigation system calculates the cur- rent vehicle position using satellite sig- North-up symbol nals, various vehicle signals, map data, etc.
Page 340 BASIC FUNCTIONS Even when the navigation system is receiving (a) Accurate current vehicle When the tire pressure in any of the four clear GPS signals, the vehicle position may tires is not correct. position may not be shown in not be shown accurately or inappropriate the following cases: route guidance may occur in some cases.
Page 341: Map Database Information And Updates
BASIC FUNCTIONS (b) Inappropriate route Your destination point might be shown on Map database information and the opposite side of the street. guidance may occur in the updates When a portion of the route has regula- following cases: This system uses the maps of DENSO. tions prohibiting the entry of the vehicle that vary by time or season or other rea- When turning at an intersection off the...
Page 342 BASIC FUNCTIONS OWNERSHIP DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The DATABASE and the copyrights and GDT does not warrant or make any The price of the DATABASE does not intellectual property or neighboring rights representations regarding, either include any consideration for assumption therein are owned by GDT or its express or implied, regarding the use or of risk of consequential, indirect or...
Page 343 BASIC FUNCTIONS WARNINGS GOVERNMENT END USERS END USER NOTICE The DATABASE reflects reality as If the DATABASE is for a region of North PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE existing before received America and is being acquired by or on CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS DATABASE and it comprises data and behalf of the United States government NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
Page 344 BASIC FUNCTIONS 4. Disclaimer of warranty END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT No Warranty. This information is EXCEPT STATED HEREIN, provided to you “as is,” and you agree to Personal Use Only. You agree to use this INFOUSA MAKES NO EXPRESS OR use it at your own risk.
Page 345 BASIC FUNCTIONS Disclaimer of Liability: DENSO SHALL Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, END-USER TERMS NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY defend and hold DENSO and its The data (“Data”) is provided for your CLAIM, DEMAND ACTION, licensors (including their respective personal, internal use only and not for re- IRRESPECTIVE OF ITS NATURE, licensors,...
Page 346 BASIC FUNCTIONS Restrictions. Except where you have Disclaimer of Warranty: DENSO AND Disclaimer of Liability: DENSO AND ITS been specifically licensed to do so by ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR DENSO, and without limiting the preced- LICENSORS SUPPLIERS) LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL ing paragraph, you may not (a) use this DISCLAIM...
Page 347 BASIC FUNCTIONS Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference Indemnity. You agree to indemnify, de- Governing Law. The above terms and to any products, services, processes, fend and hold DENSO and its licensors conditions shall be governed by the laws hypertext links to third parties or other (including their respective licensors, sup- of the Illinois, without giving effect to (i) its Data...
Page 348 BASIC FUNCTIONS and; (ii) for civilian agency acquisitions, LIMITED RIGHTS LIMITED RIGHTS NOTICE the NAVTEQ Data is licensed in (JUN 1987) CONTRACT NO.: accordance with the rights set forth at 52.227-14(g)(1), RIGHTS These data are submitted with limited DATA-GENERAL (Protection of limited rights under Government Contract No.
Page 349 BASIC FUNCTIONS There are two types of areas available for To confirm the database version and route guidance. In one type of area, pri- disc coverage area marily around metropolitan centers, de- “MENU” 1. Push the button. tailed route guidance is available for the entire area.
Page 350 BASIC FUNCTIONS “OPEN” To display the disc coverage area, touch the To replace map disc To lower the display, push the “Covered Area” switch. Confirm the button. After replacing map disc, push the The slot for the map disc is behind the dis- covered area on the screen.
Page 351 BASIC FUNCTIONS...
Page 352: Table Of Contents
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SECTION DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Basic functions in frequent use Destination input ........... Selecting the search area .
Page 353: Destination Input
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Destination input — — Selecting the search area _ Route guidance may not be available if there is no road data for the speci- “DEST” Push the button and the “Des- The “Destination” screen allows you to select fied location.
Page 354 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE U.S.A. Arkansas Canada Alabama Switch States included in the search area Provinces and regions included in Switch “US7” Louisiana the search area Idaho Mississippi “US1” Oregon Tennessee All provinces and regions in “CAN” Washington Canada included in this switch. Connecticut California Massachusetts...
Page 355: Destination Input By Home
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by Home — Destination input by Quick — Destination input by access “Address” There are 2 ways to input a destination by address. “Address” Touch the switch on the “Destination” screen. Touch the home switch on the “Destina- tion”...
Page 356 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (a) Inputting a house number and a street name Input the street name. When you find your desired street name, touch the corresponding switch. The screen changes and displays the map Touch numerals directly on the screen to location of the selected destination and input a house number.
Page 357 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Selecting a city to search “City” Touch the switch. Select or enter your desired city. If you input a street name first, the screen changes. You can then input the house num- “Input Name”: To narrow down the listed ber.
Page 358 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SELECTING FROM THE LAST 5 CITIES SELECTING FROM THE NEAREST 5 INPUTTING THE CITY NAME CITIES “Input City Name” Touch the switch. “Nearest 5 Cities” Touch the switch. Touch the switch of the desired city name. If you have not used the navigation yet, no cit- Input a city name.
Page 359: Destination Input By "Poi Name
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by “POI Name” “POI Name” Touch the switch on the “Destination” screen. Touch the switch of the desired city name Touch the switch of the desired destina- from the displayed list. tion. The screen changes and displays the map location of the selected destination “Map”: To display the selected destination and the route preference.
Page 360 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (a) Selecting a city to search SELECTING FROM THE LAST 5 CITIES “City” Touch the switch. Touch the switch of the desired destina- tion. Touch the switch of the desired city name. “Dist. Sort”: In the order of distance from If you have not used the navigation yet, no cit- To search by city, the following three methods your current position.
Page 361 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SELECTING FROM THE NEAREST 5 INPUTTING THE CITY NAME CITIES “Input City Name” Touch the switch. “Nearest 5 Cities” Touch the switch. Touch the switch of the desired city name from the displayed list. Input the city name. Touch the switch of the desired city name.
Page 362: Destination Input By "Poi Category
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Selecting from the — Destination input by “POI categories Category” “Category” Touch the switch. The destination can be set by selecting the POI category and the search point. “POI Category” Touch the switch on the “Destination”...
Page 363 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (a) Selecting the POI category (b) Setting a search point INPUTTING CITY CENTER “Input City Center” Touch the switch. If the desired POI category is on the It is possible to display the names of POIs lo- screen, touch the name to display a de- cated within approximately 20 miles (30 km) tailed list of the POI category.
Page 364 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SETTING THE CURRENT POSITION AS SETTING THE SEARCH POINT VIA THE THE SEARCH POINT MAP SCREEN “Current Position” “Map” Touch the switch. Touch the switch. When you touch an arrow facing the desired point, the map scrolls in that direction. When you release your finger, scrolling stops.
Page 365: Destination Input By "Emergency
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE SETTING THE SEARCH POINT FROM THE (c) Selecting from a list — Destination input by DESTINATIONS “Emergency” You can select the desired destination from Touch the destination switches at the bot- the listed POI names. “Emergency”...
Page 366: Destination Input By "Memory
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by There are 4 ways to list the memory point by touching switches on the bottom of the “Memory” screen. “Memory” Touching the switch on the “Date”: To list the memory points in order of “Destination”...
Page 367: Destination Input By "Previous
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by — Destination input by “Map” INFORMATION “Previous” “Map” Touch the switch on the “Destina- You can delete the list of previous des- tion” screen. “Previous” Touch the switch on the tinations while your vehicle is stopped, “Destination”...
Page 368: Destination Input By "Intersection
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by “Intersection” “Intersection” Touch the switch on the “Destination” screen. Touch the switch of the desired item. After inputting the two intersecting streets, the If the same two streets cross at more than one screen changes and displays the map intersection, the screen changes and dis- location of the selected destination and...
Page 369: Destination Input By "Freeway Ent./Exit
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by “Freeway Ent./Exit” To input a freeway entrance or exit, touch “Freeway Ent./Exit” switch on the “Destination” screen. Select the desired freeway by touching Touch the switch of the desired entrance the switch. or exit name.
Page 370: Destination Input By "Coordinates
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE — Destination input by — Destination input by “Coordinates” “Phone #” “Coordinates” “Phone #” Touch the switch on the Touch the switch on the “Destination” screen. “Destination” screen. INFORMATION _ If there is no match for the telephone number inputted, a list of identical numbers but with different area Input the latitude and the longitude.
Page 371 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Starting route guidance — “Replace ”: To delete the existing destina- INFORMATION tions and set a new one. — Entering destination _ Guidance can be suspended or re- “Change”: To change the route preference. After you input the destination, the screen sumed.
Page 372 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE To change the route before starting 3 ROUTES SELECTION INFORMATION guidance To select the desired route from three routes, _ Even if the “Allow Freeway” “3 Routes” indi- ROUTE PREFERENCE touch the switch on SCREEN cator is dimmed, the route cannot You can change route preference by touching avoid including a freeway in some...
Page 373: Route Guidance Screen
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE “Info.”: To display the following information — Route guidance screen — Typical voice guidance about each of the 3 routes. prompts When starting route guidance, the following screen is displayed. Time necessary for entire trip Distance of entire trip This screen displays the route that guides the Toll road...
Page 374 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE INFORMATION One- way road 4.2 miles On freeways, interstates or other high- 0.25 miles ways with higher speed limits, the voice guidance will be made at earlier points than on city streets in order to allow time to maneuver.
Page 375: Setting And Deleting Destination
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Setting and deleting INFORMATION destination _ If the system cannot determine the (a) Adding destinations current vehicle position correctly (in cases of poor GPS signal reception), You can add destinations and search the voice guidance may be made ear- again for the routes.
Page 376 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE 3. Input an additional destination in the (b) Reordering destinations same way as the destination input. (See When more than one destination is set, page 24.) you can change the arrival order of the destinations. “Route”...
Page 377 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (c) Deleting destination “Delete All”: To delete all destinations on the Setting and deleting route list. (a) Adding preferred road You can delete a set destination. 4. A message appears to confirm your re- “Route” 1.
Page 378 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Deleting preferred road You can delete a set preferred road. “Route” 1. Touch the switch. 3. Select the preferred road which you 5. If more than one destination is set, the “Enter z” wish to modify and touch the “Add Preferred Road”...
Page 379 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE “Delete All”: To delete all the listed preferred (c) Search condition road. You can designate the route conditions of 4. A message appears to confirm your re- the route to the destination. quest to delete. To delete the preferred “Route”...
Page 380 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (d) Detour setting While the route guidance is operating, you can change the route to detour around a section of the route where a delay is caused by road repairs, an accident, etc. “Route” 1. Touch the switch.
Page 381 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (e) Route preference (f) Starting route from adjacent road You are given a number of choices on the conditions which the system uses to de- You can start the route guidance from the termine the route to your destination. adjacent road.
Page 382 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Show POI icons A screen with a limited choice of Points of In- terest will be displayed. (To change the dis- Points of Interest such as gas stations and played POI, see page 94.) When you touch restaurants can be displayed on the map the desired Point of Interest category, sym- screen.
Page 383 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE To set a POI as a destination You can select one of the Points of Interest icons on the map screen as a destination and use it as route guidance. When you select a Point of Interest type from Touch the switch of your desired Point of In- either the limited list or the complete list, the terest.
Page 384: Route Overview
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Route overview The entire route from the current position to You can scroll through the list of roads by the destination is displayed. touching . However, not all road “Map View” 1. Touch the switch. “Guide”: To start guidance.
Page 385: Route Preview
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE “Map” Touch the switch of your desired Route preview point. The point which you choose is dis- played on the map screen. : To indicate the next destination. Map View” 1. Touch the “ switch. : To preview the route to the next des- tination.
Page 386: Screen Configuration
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Screen configuration Depending on the conditions, it may not be (a) Single map possible to select certain screen configura- You can choose any one of the screen tion switches. configurations. : To display single map screen. (See page 57.) : To display dual map screen.
Page 387 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (b) Dual map (c) Compass mode This screen can perform the following procedures. The screen shows the dual map. The map on Information about the destination and current Changing the map scale the left is the main map. position, as well as a compass, is displayed Displaying the POI icon on the screen.
Page 388 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (d) Turn list screen (e) Arrow screen (f) Freeway information screen The screen shows the turn list. You cannot The screen shows the current road name and This screen displays the distance to the next scroll through the list of roads.
Page 389 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE (g) Intersection guidance Guidance screen on freeway INFORMATION This screen automatically appears when the screen/guidance screen on When you drive on a freeway, the screen vehicle approaches a junction or exit on a freeway is automatically divided into two parts, freeway.
Page 390: Distance And Time To Destination
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Distance and time to INFORMATION destination When the vehicle is on the guidance route, the distance measured along the route is displayed. Travel time is calcu- lated based on the set vehicle speed in- formation. (For details, see page 83.) However, when the vehicle is not on the guidance route, the distance is the linear distance between the current position...
Page 391: Foot Print Map
DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE Foot print map To display building information INFORMATION Information is available only for buildings for For the area which is covered by the foot print _ If the map or the current position is which information is recorded on the map map (Some areas in the following cities;...
Page 392 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE 2. Using an eight-direction arrow, move 4. Details of POIs in some buildings may the cursor to the position of the building be displayed. If you wish to see detailed you wish to display information. POI information, touch the building name.
Page 393 DESTINATION INPUT AND ROUTE GUIDANCE...
Page 394: Table Of Contents
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS SECTION ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Descriptions of functions for more effective use Suspending and resuming guidance ........Volume .
Page 395: Suspending And Resuming Guidance
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To resume guidance Suspending and resuming You can resume the suspended route guidance guidance. To suspend guidance You can suspend route guidance. The screen will return to the current posi- tion map without route guidance. “MENU” Push the button to display the “Resume “Menu”...
Page 396: User Selection
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Volume User selection You can use voice guidance when ap- The system can memorize the following proaching a destination. settings for up to three users. You can adjust the volume of the voice or turn Map direction off voice guidance. Map scale Guidance mode Setup...
Page 397 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To register The confirmation screen will appear. To When you touch the switch already regis- “Yes” register, touch the switch. To re- tered, this screen appears. To replace, “Memorize” Touch the switch of your “Yes” turn to the previous screen, touch the touch the switch.
Page 398 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change user To delete user “User number” Touch the switch you wish to change. “MENU” “Delete” Push the button to display the Touch the switch of “User num- “Select ber” you wish to delete. “Menu” screen. Then touch the User”...
Page 399: My Places
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS My places (a) Registering memory points You can register and keep your own memory points (like restaurants, sports fa- cilities, etc.) and use the memory points to input a destination. The confirmation screen appears. To de- “Yes” lete, touch the switch.
Page 400 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS “Register” 2. Touch the switch of the A screen similar to the destination input You can set the icon, attribute, name, location “Memory Points”. screen appears. Input the desired point in the and phone number. same way as inputting a destination. (See Touch the desired switch you want to set.
Page 401 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (b) Editing memory points The icon, attribute, name, location and/or telephone number of a registered memory point can be edited. “MENU” 1. Push the button to display “My the “Menu” screen and touch the Places” switch. The screen lists the memory points. 3.
Page 402 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change “Icon” Touch the desired sound icon. Touch the direction switches and adjust the “Enter” direction. Touch the switch. The Touch the desired icon. The next screen appears when you touch the “Bell (with direction)” bell sounds only when your vehicle ap- switch.
Page 403 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change “Attribute” For easy destination input, set the attrib- ute of the memory points as Home or Quick access 1 to 5. “Yes” “Del.” To replace the attribute, touch the To delete the attribute, touch the switch. To return to the previous screen, switch.
Page 404 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change “Name” To change “Location” “Yes” To delete an attribute, touch the switch. To return to the previous screen, Touch the alphabet and/or numeral keys. Touch the eight direction switch to move “No” “Back” touch the switch. the cursor to the desired point on the When the entry has been completed, touch...
Page 405 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change “Phone #” (telephone num- (c) Deleting memory points ber) “MENU” 1. Push the button to display “My the “Menu” screen and touch the Places” switch. 3. Touch the corresponding switch. To “De- delete all memory points, touch the lete All”...
Page 406: Area To Avoid
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Area to avoid (a) Registering area to avoid “Register” Areas you wish to avoid because of traffic 1. Touch the switch of the jams, construction work or other reasons “Areas to avoid”. can be registered as areas to avoid. “MENU”...
Page 407 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (b) Editing area to avoid “Edit” 1. Touch the switch of the “Areas to Avoid” to display the “Edit Area to Avoid” screen. “Name” “Location” 3. Touch the 4. Touch either switch to “Area Size” switch on this screen. change the size of the area to avoid.
Page 408 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS To change “Name” To change “Location” To change “Area size” Touch alphabet or numeral keys. Set the cursor to the desired location, then Touch either switch to change “Enter” touch the switch. The previous When the entry has been completed, touch the size of area you want to avoid, and touch “OK”...
Page 409 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS (c) Deleting area to avoid Setup “Delete” You can set the items shown on the “Set- 1. Touch the switch of the “Areas to Avoid” to display the “Delete up” screen. Area to Avoid” screen. “MENU” 1. Push the button.
Page 410: Current Position Calibration
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS “Voice Guidance in All Modes”: You can set Current position calibration the voice guidance in all modes. When driving, the current vehicle position “Notify Traffic Restriction”: You can select mark will be automatically corrected by notification of seasonal restrictions. GPS signals.
Page 411 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Position/direction calibration Tire change calibration The tire change calibration function will be used when replacing the tires. This func- tion will adjust the mis-calculation caused by the circumference difference between the old tires and new ones. If this proce- dure is not performed when tires are re- placed, the current vehicle position mark may be incorrectly displayed.
Page 412: Distance Unit
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Distance unit Estimated travel time “MENU” 1. Push the button. You can set the speed that is used for the calculation of the estimated travel time. “km” “miles” 3. Touch the switch of “Distance” to choose the distance unit. The selected switch is highlighted in green.
Page 413 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS INFORMATION A The displayed time to the destination is the approximate driving time that is calculated based on the speeds you selected and your actual position along the guidance route. A The time shown on the screen may vary greatly depending on your prog- ress along the route, which may be af- fected by road conditions such as...
Page 414: Auto Reroute
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Auto reroute Adjusting time zone “MENU” When the “Auto Reroute” feature is turned 1. Push the button. on, the system will automatically search for a new route to the destination if you stray from the guidance route. This fea- ture does not operate while you are driving on roads where guidance is not available.
Page 415: Auto Voice Guidance
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Auto voice guidance When the “Auto Voice Guidance” feature is turned on, the voice guidance can be heard automatically. When the “Auto Voice Guidance” feature is turned off, the voice guidance can be “MAP/ heard only if you push the VOICE”...
Page 416: Voice Guidance In All Modes
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Voice guidance in all modes When the “Voice Guidance in All Modes” feature is turned on, you can hear the voice guidance in all modes. When the “Voice Guidance in All Modes” feature is turned off, voice guidance can- not be heard when using the audio sys- tem.
Page 417: Notifying Traffic Restriction
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Notifying traffic restriction When the “Notify Traffic Restriction” fea- ture is turned on, the system notifies you of traffic or seasonal restrictions. “On” “Setup” 3. Touch the switch of “Voice Guid- 2. Touch the switch. Then “OK” ance in All Modes” and touch the touch switch to display page 2 of the switch.
Page 418: Intersection Guidance
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Intersection guidance When the “Intersection Guidance” feature is turned on, the system will display the in- tersection guidance screen if you drive with route guidance. “On” “Setup” 3. Touch the switch of “Notify Traf- 2. Touch the switch. Then “OK”...
Page 419: Guidance Screen On Freeway
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Guidance screen on freeway When the “Guidance Screen on Freeway” feature is turned on, the system will dis- play the lane guidance screen if you drive on a freeway with route guidance. “On” “Setup” 3. Touch the switch of “Intersec- 2.
Page 420: Street Name On Scroll Map
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Street name on scroll map When the “Street Name on Scroll Map” feature is turned on, the system will dis- play the name of a street where the cursor is positioned on the scroll map. “On” “Setup” 3. Touch the switch of “Guidance 2.
Page 421: Display Of Building Shape
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Display of building shape When the “Display Building Shape” fea- ture is turned on, the system will display the building shape on the map screen us- ing a scale of 150 feet (50 m) to 300 feet (100 m). “On”...
Page 422: Screen Layout Function
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Screen layout function Function) You can set display or hide each switch and current street name on the map screen. “MENU” 1. Push the button. “On” “Change” 3. Touch the switch of “Display 3. Touch the switch of the “OK”...
Page 423 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS POI category change (Show POI Icons) You can choose 6 icons displayed on the “Show POI Icons” top screen, so that you can easily set which icons to display on the map screen. “Setup” “Change” 2. Touch the switch.
Page 424: Delete Previous Point
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Delete previous point You can delete your previous destination. “MENU” 1. Push the button. “Delete” 5. Touch the switch corresponding to the 3. Touch the switch of “Pre- “OK” desired category. Then touch the vious Point”. switch. “Setup” 2.
Page 425: Map Color
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Map color “MENU” 1. Push the button. “Yes” 4. Touch the switch you want to delete. 5. To delete the point, touch the switch. For efficient previous point search, pre- “Date” “No” vious points can be sorted by the To cancel the deletion, touch the “Setup”...
Page 426: Screen Animation
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3. Touch the desired color for day and/or Screen animation “OK” night map and then touch the When the “Screen Animation” feature is switch to return the map screen. turned on, some switches and screens be- “Normal” Touch the switch to return to the come animated.
Page 427 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS...
Page 428: Other Functions
OTHER FUNCTIONS SECTION OTHER FUNCTIONS Other functions Maintenance information ..........Calendar with memo .
Page 429 OTHER FUNCTIONS Maintenance information “INFO” 1. Push the button to display the 2. Touch the desired icon and input the “Information Menu” screen. Touch the conditions. This system informs you when to replace “Maintenance” switch to display the certain parts or components and shows “Maintenance”...
Page 430 OTHER FUNCTIONS “Reset All”: To reset the item which has sat- Information items isfied a condition. “Off” Touch the switch at the top of the Oil change “Maintenance” screen to turn off the informa- tion screen. When your vehicle needs to be serviced, the icon color will change to orange.
Page 431 OTHER FUNCTIONS (a) Register dealer Replace engine coolant You can register the dealer name, staff, location and phone number. Replace brake fluid Replace ATF 2. Enter the location of the dealer in the same way as for destination input. (See page 24.) Scheduled maintenance “Set Dealer”...
Page 432 OTHER FUNCTIONS (b) Edit dealer After you input the dealer, the screen changes 2. To edit, touch the corresponding switch. and displays the map location of the dealer. You can edit the dealer name, staff, loca- “Enter” If it is OK, touch the switch.
Page 433 OTHER FUNCTIONS To edit “Dealer” or “Contact” To edit “Location” To edit “Phone #” (telephone number) To input the name, touch the alphabet, nu- Set the cursor to the desired point, and Touch numeral keys. “Enter” meral and/or umlaut keys. You can input touch the switch on the screen.
Page 434 OTHER FUNCTIONS (c) Delete dealer (d) Set as destination Calendar with memo “Delete Dealer” “Enter ” 1. Touch the switch This system informs you of a memo entry. Touch the switch on the “Set on the screen. Dealer” screen. The screen changes and At the specified date, the memo informa- displays the map location of the registered tion will be displayed when the navigation...
Page 435 OTHER FUNCTIONS (a) Inputting a memo To display the “Information Menu” screen, The current date is circled in yellow. If the cur- “INFO” rent date is not displayed on the screen, touch push the button. Then touch the 1. Touch the day you want to add a memo. “Today”...
Page 436 OTHER FUNCTIONS Memo Location Enter text using the keys. You can enter text up to 24 letters. “Memo” “Location” Touch the switch to enter text. Touch the switch to set loca- “OK” After entering the text, touch the tion. switch at the bottom right of the screen. A screen similar to the destination input screen appears.
Page 437 OTHER FUNCTIONS Mark color Date color The date inputted is marked as shown above. “Mark” “Date” Touch the switch. Touch the switch. You can choose the desired mark and/or date color. Touch your desired color for the mark.
Page 438 OTHER FUNCTIONS (b) Adding a memo (c) Deleting a memo Touch your desired color for the date. You can set a color of the mark and/or date To add a memo, touch the corresponding Touch the corresponding date. Touch the for the date you added the memo and/or date.
Page 439 OTHER FUNCTIONS (d) Editing a memo (e) Memo list “Memo” “Location” Touch the switch. To edit a memo, touch the corresponding 1. To list the memos you added, touch the “List” date, and then touch the memo you wish to switch.
Page 440 OTHER FUNCTIONS 2. Touch the desired search condition to To display the memos listed in a desired To delete and/or edit the memo, touch the “Period” list the memos. The “Memo list” is dis- period, touch the switch. desired memo switch. played on the screen.
Page 441 OTHER FUNCTIONS The screen goes off when you touch the Screen adjustment “SCREEN OFF” switch. To turn the dis- The brightness or contrast of the screen play screen back on, push any button such as can be adjusted depending on the bright- “INFO”...
Page 442: Screen Setting
OTHER FUNCTIONS Screen setting (a) Automatic transition “INFO” 1. Push the button to display the You can select a function that enables au- “Information Menu” screen. tomatic return to the navigation screen from the audio screen. Depending on the position of the headlight switch, the screen changes to either day mode or night mode.
Page 443 OTHER FUNCTIONS (b) Background color You can select a background color. Select the desired background color and “OK” then touch the switch.
Page 444: Audio System
AUDIO SYSTEM SECTION AUDIO SYSTEM Audio system Quick reference ........... . Using your audio system .
Page 445 AUDIO SYSTEM Quick reference Function switch display screen Touch the switches displayed on the screen to control the radio and compact disc player. For details, see page 118. “TUNE” knob Turn this knob to move the station band or SAT channel up or down. For details, see pages 120 and 125.
Page 446 AUDIO SYSTEM “AUDIO” button Using your audio system — Push this button to display the audio — Some basics control screen. For details, see page 117. This section describes some of the basic fea- tures of your audio system. Some information “SEEK/TRACK”...
Page 447 AUDIO SYSTEM The switches for radio and compact disc player operation are displayed on the function switch display screen when the audio control mode is selected. Touch Push “AM·SAT”, “FM” or “DISC” button to them lightly and directly on the screen. turn on the desired mode.
Page 448 AUDIO SYSTEM (b) Tone and balance (c) Sound adjusting function (convertible with 7 speakers) How good an audio program sounds to you is largely determined by the mix of the treble, The audio system automatically adjusts the midrange, and bass levels. In fact, different sound to the suitable tone according to the kinds of music and vocal programs usually convertible top condition.
Page 449 AUDIO SYSTEM (d) Your compact disc player — Radio operation When you insert a compact disc, insert it with the label side up. The compact disc player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player.
Page 450 AUDIO SYSTEM (c) Selecting a station (d) Radio Data System Tune in the desired station using one of the Your audio system is equipped with Radio following methods. Data Systems (RDS). RDS mode allows you to receive text messages from radio stations Preset tuning: Touch the switch (1 —...
Page 451 AUDIO SYSTEM “TYPE _ A” switch “TYPE SEEK” switch “MSG” (MESSAGE) switch If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” switch If the system receives a radio text from an PTY” appears on the display. appears.
Page 452: Radio Operation
An XM satellite radio is a tuner designed ex- To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in your clusively to receive broadcasts provided un- vehicle, an additional genuine Toyota satellite der a separate subscription. Availability is receiver and antenna must be purchased and limited to the 48 contiguous states.
Page 453 AUDIO SYSTEM Satellite tuner technology notice: (b) Displaying the radio ID Toyota’s satellite radio tuners are awarded Each XM tuner is identified with a unique ra- Type Approval Certificates from XM Satellite dio ID. You will need the radio ID when activat- Radio Inc.
Page 454 AUDIO SYSTEM (d) Channel category (e) Presetting a channel When the channel category appears, touch 1. Tune in the desired channel. either “TYPE_” or “TYPEA” switch to go to 2. Touch one of the channel selector Turn this knob to select the next or pre- the next or previous category.
Page 455 AUDIO SYSTEM Selecting a channel Tune in the desired channel using one of the following methods. Preset tuning: Touch the switch (1 — 6) for the channel you want. The switch (1 — 6) is highlighted in green and channel number ap- pears on the display.
Page 456 ANTENNA ANTENNA A short-circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. See a Toyota certified dealer. You have not subscribed to the XM satellite radio. The radio is being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact the XM satellite radio for subscription information. When a contact is canceled, you can choose the “CH000”...
Page 457 AUDIO SYSTEM If this equipment does cause harmful in- NOTICE NOTICE terference to radio or television recep- This equipment has been tested and This XM tuner supports “Audio Ser- tion, which can be determined by turn- found to comply with the limits for a ing the equipment off and on, the user is vices”...
Page 458 AUDIO SYSTEM — Compact disc player (a) Inserting a compact disc NOTICE operation The slot for the compact disc player is be- hind the display. Do not obstruct the display while it is To insert a compact disc, push the moving.
Page 459 AUDIO SYSTEM (b) Ejecting a compact disc To stop and eject the compact disc, push the “OPEN” button to lower the display. Push the “DISC ” button. (c) Playing a compact disc Push the “DISC” button if a compact disc is already loaded in the slot.
Page 460 AUDIO SYSTEM Other compact disc player functions “RPT” switch: Use it for automatic repeat of the track you are currently listening to. (d) Selecting a desired track (e) Searching for a desired track Touch the switch while the track is playing. “SEEK/TRACK”...
Page 461 AUDIO SYSTEM (g) If the player malfunctions Audio system operating hints For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception. Power lines If “CD ERROR” appears on the screen, audio or telephone wires can interfere with AM sig- signals of the disc cannot be read or the sys- NOTICE nals.
Page 462 AUDIO SYSTEM Station swapping — If the FM signal you are CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC listening to is interrupted or weakened, and PLAYER AND DISCS there is another strong station nearby on the Your compact disc player is intended for FM band, your radio may tune in the second use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
Page 463 AUDIO SYSTEM NOTICE Do not use special shaped, transparent/ translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the illustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossi- ble to eject the disc. Special shaped discs Low quality discs Transparent/translucent discs...
Page 464 AUDIO SYSTEM A Correct A Wrong To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center Handle compact discs carefully, especial- to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it ly when you are inserting them.
Page 465 Important information about this manual For safety reasons, this manual indicates INFORMATION items requiring particular attention with the following marks. This provides additional information. Initial screen CAUTION When you start the engine or turn the ignition This is a warning against anything switch to the “ACC”...
Page 466 Safety Instruction Prior to the actual use of this system, learn CAUTION how to use it and become thoroughly familiar with it. Read the entire Navigation System A For safety, the driver should not Owner’s Manual to make sure you under- operate the navigation system while stand the system.
Page 467 While you are driving, listen to the voice in- structions as much as possible and glance at the screen briefly and only when it is safe. However, do not totally rely on voice gui- dance. Use it just for your information. If the system cannot determine your current posi- tion correctly, there is a possibility of incor- rect, late or non-voice guidance.
Page 469 — Quick reference North-up or heading-up symbol This symbol indicates a map view with north-up or heading-up. Touching this sym- bol changes the map orientation..Scale indicator This figure indicates the map scale. .
Page 470 “Map View” switch “MENU” button Touch this switch to obtain information re- Push this button to display the “Menu” garding the route to the destination and infor- screen..... . xvi, 20, 65 mation about the POI (Points of Interest) on Distance and time to destination...
Page 471 — “Destination” screen To search for a destination, the switches below perform the following operations. “Address” switch You can input the house number and the street address by using the input keys........“POI Name”...
Page 472 “Map” switch Home switch You can select a destination simply by You can select your own home without en- touching the location on the displayed map. tering the address each time. To use this ........function, it is necessary to set the “Attribute”...
Page 473 — “Menu” screen The switches below perform the follow- ing operations. “Map DVD” switch Displays information regarding the disc ver- sion or covered area....“Select User”...
Page 474 2006 Solara 5,000 Miles - 6 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 475 2006 Solara 10,000 Miles - 12 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 476 2006 Solara 15,000 Miles - 18 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant __ Exhaust pipes and mountings...
Page 477 2006 Solara 20,000 Miles - 24 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 478 2006 Solara 25,000 Miles - 30 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 479 2006 Solara 30,000 Miles - 36 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Replace cabin air filter q Replace engine air filter q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Differential oil __ Drive shaft boots...
Page 480 2006 Solara 35,000 Miles - 42 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 481 2006 Solara 40,000 Miles - 48 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 482 2006 Solara 45,000 Miles - 54 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant __ Exhaust pipes and mountings...
Page 483 2006 Solara 50,000 Miles - 60 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 484 2006 Solara 55,000 Miles - 66 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 485 2006 Solara 60,000 Miles - 72 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) q Replace engine air filter q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Differential oil __ Drive belts...
Page 486 2006 Solara 65,000 Miles - 78 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 487 2006 Solara 70,000 Miles - 84 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 488 2006 Solara 75,000 Miles - 90 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant...
Page 489 2006 Solara 80,000 Miles - 96 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 490 2006 Solara 85,000 Miles - 102 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 491 2006 Solara 90,000 Miles - 108 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Replace cabin air filter q Replace engine air filter q Replace timing belt (3MZ-FE) q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Differential oil...
Page 492 2006 Solara 95,000 Miles - 114 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 493 2006 Solara 100,000 Miles - 120 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Replace engine coolant q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 494 2006 Solara 105,000 Miles - 126 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Drive belts __ Drive shaft boots __ Engine coolant...
Page 495 2006 Solara 110,000 Miles - 132 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 496 2006 Solara 115,000 Miles - 138 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Visually inspect brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs Additional Maintenance Items for Special Operating Conditions: Driving While Towing q Tighten nuts and bolts on chassis Driving in Desert or On Dirt Roads q Inspect ball joints and dust covers q Inspect drive shaft boots...
Page 497 2006 Solara 120,000 Miles - 144 Months q Replace engine oil and oil filter q Rotate tires q Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) q Replace engine air filter q Replace spark plugs q Inspect the following: __ Ball joints and dust covers __ Brake lines and hoses __ Brake linings/drums and brake pads/discs __ Differential oil...

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