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TOYOTA 2006 Solara U Owner's Manual

TOYOTA 2006 Solara U Owner's Manual (498 pages)

TOYOTA 2006 Solara U

Brand: TOYOTA | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Operation of Instruments and Controls
2
Overview of Instruments and Controls
2
Instrument Panel Overview
3
Instrument Cluster Overview
8
Indicator Symbols on the Instrument Panel
9
Table of Contents
12
Keys and Doors
12
Keys
13
- Master Keys
  13
- Sub Key
  13
- Key Number Plate
  15
Engine Immobilizer System
15
Wireless Remote Control
17
- Coupe
  18
- Convertible
  18
- Locking and Unlocking Doors
  18
- Opening Trunk Lid
  19
- Activating Alarm
  19
- Switching Beep Sound
  19
- Replacing Battery
  20
- Locking and Unlocking with Key
  21
Side Doors
21
Power Windows
25
Trunk Lid
28
- Luggage Security System
  29
- Internal Trunk Release Handle
  30
- To Open the Hood
  30
Hood
30
Setting the System
31
Theft Deterrent System
31
- When the System Is Set
  32
- Cancelling the System
  32
- Stopping the Alarm
  32
- Reactivating the Alarm
  32
- Testing the System
  33
Fuel Tank Cap
33
- Tilting Operation
  35
- Sliding Operation
  35
- Jam Protection Function
  35
Electric Moon Roof
35
Convertible Top
37
- Before Operating the Convertible Top
  38
- Lowering the Convertible Top
  38
- Raising the Convertible Top
  39
- Using the Top Boot
  40
- Occupant Restraint Systems
  44
- Driver Seat
  45
- Front Seat Precautions
  45
- Front Seats
  45
- Seat Heaters
  51
- Head Restraints
  52
- Seat Belt Precautions
  53
- Seat Belts
  53
- SRS Airbags
  62
- Child Restraint
  86
  - Child Restraint Precautions
    86
  - Child Restraint System
    87
  - Types of Child Restraint System
    88
  - Installation with Seat Belt
    89
  - Convertible Seat Installation
    92
  - To Use the Anchor Bracket
    100
  - Using a Top Strap
    101
  - Child Restraint System Installation
    104
  - Steering Wheel and Mirrors
    108
- Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  109
- Outside Rear View Mirrors
  110
- Anti- Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
  111
- Auto Anti- Glare Inside Rear View Mirror
  112
- Sun Visors
  113
  - Vanity Mirrors
    114
  - Lights, Wipers and Defoggers
    116
- Headlights and Turn Signals
  117
  - Automatic Light Cut off System
    118
  - Daytime Running Light (DRL) System
    118
  - Turn Signals
    119
- Emergency Flashers
  121
- Front Fog Lights
  122
- Instrument Panel Light Control
  122
- Ignition Switch Light and Quarter Trim Courtesy Light
  123
- Illuminated Entry System
  123
- Interior Light
  123
- Personal Lights
  124
- Windshield Wipers and Washer
  125
- Rear Window and Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers
  126
- Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators
  128
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  129
- Fuel Gauge
  129
- Odometer and Two Trip Meters
  130
- Tachometer
  130
- Service Reminder Indicators and Warning Buzzers
  132
  - Brake System Warning Light
    134
  - Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Programs
    135
  - “ABS” Warning Light
    136
  - Open Door Warning Light
    137
  - SRS Warning Light
    137
  - “VSC” Warning Light
    138
  - Checking Service Reminder Indicators
    139
  - Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light
    139
  - Ignition Switch, Transmission and Parking Brake
    140
- Ignition Switch
  141
- Automatic Transmission
  142
  - Driving in “S” Mode
    143
  - Normal Driving
    143
  - Maximum Allowable Speeds
    144
  - Shift Range Positions
    144
  - Using Engine Braking
    144
  - Backing up
    145
  - Good Driving Practice
    145
  - Parking
    145
- Manual Transmission
  146
  - Recommended Shifting Speeds
    146
  - Normal Driving Mode
    147
- Traction Control System
  147
- Traction Control off Mode
  148
- Vehicle Stability Control System
  149
- Low Tire Pressure Warning Light
  151
- Tire Pressure Warning System
  151
- Cruise Control
  155
- Parking Brake
  155
  - Cancelling the Preset Speed
    156
  - Setting a Desired Speed
    156
  - Turning the System on
    156
  - Cruise Control Failure Warning
    157
  - Resetting to a Faster Speed
    157
  - Resetting to a Slower Speed
    157
  - Resuming the Preset Speed
    157
  - Audio System
    158
- Reference
  159
- Turning the System on and off
  159
- Using Your Audio System
  159
  - Displaying the Radio ID
    160
  - Satellite Tuner Technology Notice
    160
  - Switching between Functions
    160
  - Sound Adjusting Function
    161
  - Tone and Balance
    161
  - Your Cassette Player
    161
  - Your Radio Antenna
    161
  - Your Compact Disc Player with Changer
    162
  - Controls and Features
    163
  - Error Messages
    164
  - RAND (Random)
    165
  - RPT (Repeat)
    165
  - Compact Disc Player
    166
  - Scan
    166
  - Text
    167
  - Load
    171
  - XM Satellite Radio
    173
  - Cassette Player
    174
  - ST (Stereo Reception) Display
    175
- Audio Remote Controls
  177
- To Fast Forward or Reverse
  178
- Audio System Operating Hints
  179
  - Radio Reception
    179
  - Caring for Your Cassette Player and Tapes
    180
  - Caring for Your Compact Disc Player and Discs
    181
  - Air Conditioning System
    184
- Manual Air Conditioning System Controls
  185
  - Air Flow Selector
    186
  - Fan Speed Selector
    186
  - Temperature Selector
    186
  - Air Intake Selector
    187
  - “A/C” Button
    187
- Air Flow Selector Settings
  188
- Operating Tips
  188
  - Air Conditioning
    189
  - Defogging
    190
  - Defrosting
    190
- Automatic Air Conditioning System Controls
  191
  - “AUTO” Button
    192
  - Windshield Air Flow Button
    193
- Air Flow Selector Settings
  195
- Operating Tips
  195
- Air Conditioning Filter
  198
- Side Vents
  198
  - Checking and Replacing the Air Conditioning Filter
    199
  - Information before Driving Your Toyota
    202
- Break- in Period
  203
- Fuel
  203
  - Fuel Type
    203
  - Octane Rating
    203
  - Cleaner Burning Gasoline
    204
  - Gasoline Containing Mmt
    204
  - Oxygenates in Gasoline
    204
  - Quality Gasoline
    204
- Fuel Pump Shut off System
  205
- Fuel Tank Capacity
  205
- Operation in Foreign Countries
  205
- Three- Way Catalytic Converters
  206
- Engine Exhaust Cautions
  207
- Engine Oil Consumption
  208
- Facts about Engine Oil Consumption
  208
  - Functions of Engine Oil
    208
  - Importance of Engine Oil Level Check
    208
  - Brake Booster
    209
- Brake System
  209
- Iridium- Tipped Spark Plugs
  209
  - Anti- Lock Brake System
    210
  - Drum- In- Disc Type Parking Brake System
    212
- Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators
  213
- Your Toyota's Identification
  213
- Engine Number
  214
- Suspension and Chassis
  215
- Theft Prevention Labels
  215
- Tire Information
  216
  - Tire Symbols (Standard Tire)
    216
  - Tire Symbols (Compact Spare Tire)
    218
  - DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    219
  - Name of each Section of Tire
    220
  - Tire Size
    220
  - Traction AA, A, B, C
    221
  - Treadwear
    221
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    221
  - Temperature A, B, C
    222
  - Glossary of Tire Terminology
    223
  - Seating Capacity
    226
  - Total Load Capacity
    226
  - Towing Capacity
    226
- Vehicle Load Limits
  226
- Capacity and Distribution
  227
- Cargo and Luggage
  227
  - Stowage Precautions
    227
  - Example on Your Vehicle
    228
  - All Season Tires
    229
  - Summer Tires
    229
- Types of Tires
  229
  - Starting and Driving
    230
  - Before Cranking
    231
- Before Starting the Engine
  231
- How to Start the Engine
  231
- Normal Starting Procedure
  231
- Tips for Driving in Various Conditions
  232
- Winter Driving Tips
  233
- Dinghy Towing
  234
- Dinghy Towing Tips
  235
- Trailer Towing
  235
- How to Save Fuel and Make Your Vehicle Last Longer
  236
- In Case of an Emergency
  238
- If Your Vehicle will Not Start
  239
  - Starting a Flooded Engine
    239
  - Jump Starting
    240
- If Your Engine Stalls While Driving
  242
- If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed
  243
- If Your Vehicle Overheats
  243
- If You Have a Flat Tire
  244
  - Compact Spare Tire
    245
  - Required Tools and Spare Tire
    246
  - To Remove the Spare Tire
    247
  - Blocking the Wheel
    248
  - Loosening Wheel Nuts
    248
  - Removing Wheel Ornament
    248
  - Positioning the Jack
    249
  - Raising Your Vehicle
    249
  - Changing Wheels
    250
  - Lowering Your Vehicle
    251
  - Reinstalling Wheel Nuts
    251
  - Reinstalling Wheel Ornament
    252
  - After Changing Wheels
    253
- If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck
  253
- If Your Vehicle Needs to be Towed
  254
  - Towing Precautions
    255
  - Towing with Sling Type Truck
    255
  - Emergency Towing
    256
  - Towing Eyelet (on some Models)
    256
- If the Convertible Top Does Not Rise or Lower
  257
- If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever
  257
- If You Lose Your Keys
  258
- If You Lose Your Wireless Remote Control Transmitter
  259
  - Corrosion Prevention and Appearance Care
    260
  - Protecting Your Toyota from Corrosion
    261
  - Hand- Washing Your Toyota
    262
  - Washing and Waxing Your Toyota
    262
  - Automatic Car Wash
    264
  - General Cleaning
    264
  - Washing Convertible Top
    264
  - Waxing Your Toyota
    264
  - Additional Cleaning
    265
  - Cleaning the Interior
    265
  - Vinyl Interior
    265
  - Carpets
    266
  - Windows
    266
  - Leather Interior
    267
  - Vehicle Maintenance and Care
    268
  - General Maintenance
    269
  - Maintenance Requirements
    269
  - Scheduled Maintenance
    269
  - Where to Go for Service?
    269
  - Battery Condition
    270
  - Engine Coolant Level
    270
  - In the Engine Compartment
    270
  - Radiator, Condenser and Hoses
    270
  - Exhaust System
    271
  - Inside the Vehicle
    271
  - Lights
    271
  - Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing?
    272
  - Tire Inflation Pressure
    272
  - Tire Rotation
    272
  - Do- It- Yourself Maintenance
    274
- Engine Compartment Overview
  275
- Do- It- Yourself Service Precautions
  277
- Fuse Locations
  277
- Positioning the Jack
  279
  - Checking Battery Condition
    280
  - Checking the Engine Coolant Level
    280
  - Checking the Engine Oil Level
    280
- Parts and Tools
  280
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    281
  - Checking and Replacing Fuses
    281
  - Replacing Light Bulbs
    281
  - Engine and Chassis
    282
- Checking the Engine Oil Level
  283
  - API Service Symbol
    284
  - Engine Oil Selection
    284
  - Outside Temperature
    284
  - Recommended Viscosity
    284
- Checking the Engine Coolant Level
  285
- Oil Identification Marks
  285
- Checking the Radiator and Condenser
  286
- Coolant Type Selection
  286
- Checking Brake Fluid
  287
- Checking Power Steering Fluid
  287
- Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
  288
- Checking and Replacing Tires
  291
  - Checking Your Tires
    291
  - Replacing Your Tires
    292
- Rotating Tires
  293
- Installing Snow Tires and Chains
  294
  - Snow Tire Installation
    294
  - Snow Tire Selection
    294
  - Chain Installation
    295
  - Tire Chain Selection
    295
- Aluminum Wheel Precautions
  296
- Replacing Wheels
  296
  - Wheel Selection
    296
  - When to Replace Your Wheels
    296
  - Electrical Components
    298
  - Checking Battery Exterior
    299
  - Battery Recharging Precautions
    300
  - Checking by Indicator
    300
  - Headlights
    304
  - High Mounted Stoplight
    306
  - License Plate Lights
    306
  - Specifications
    308
- Dimensions and Weight
  309
- Engine
  309
- Engine Lubrication
  310
- Fuel
  310
- Service Specifications
  310
  - Recommended Oil Viscosity
    311
  - Automatic Transaxle
    312
- Fuses
  313
- Tire Size and Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
  313
- Tires
  313
  - Reporting Safety Defects for U.S. Owners
    316
  - Quick Index
    318
  - Important Information about this Manual
    319
  - Safety and Vehicle Damage Warnings
    319
  - Safety Symbol
    319
  - Occupant Restraint Systems
    320
  - Event Data Recorder
    321
  - Accessories, Spare Parts and Modification of Your Toyota
    324
  - Installation of a Mobile Two- Way Radio System
    324
  - Scrapping of Your Toyota
    325
  - Tires and Loading on Your Toyota
    325
  - Periodic Maintenance and Tune−Up
    327
  - Introduction
    329
  - Basic Functions
    330
  - Basic Information before Operation
    330
- Display Operation
  331
- Touch Switch Operation
  331
- Inputting Letters and Numbers
  332
- List Screen Operation
  333
- Current Position Display
  334
- Screen Scroll Operation (One-Touch Scroll)
  334
  - Memory Point Information
    337
  - Heading-Up Screen
    338
- Map Scale
  338
- North-Up Screen
  338
- Orientation of the Map
  338
- Limitations of the Navigation System
  339
- Map Database Information and Updates
  341
  - To Replace Map Disc
    350
  - Basic Functions in Frequent Use
    352
  - Destination Input and Route Guidance
    352
- Destination Input
  353
- Selecting the Search Area
  353
- Destination Input by Quick Access
  355
  - Destination Input by “Address”
    355
  - Inputting a House Number and a Street Name
    356
  - Selecting a City to Search
    357
  - Inputting the City Name
    358
  - Selecting from the Last 5 Cities
    358
  - Selecting from the Nearest 5 Cities
    358
  - Destination Input by "POI Name"
    359
  - Destination Input by "POI Category"
    362
  - Inputting City Center
    363
  - Selecting the POI Category
    363
  - Setting a Search Point
    363
  - Setting the Current Position as the Search Point
    364
  - Setting the Search Point Via the Map Screen
    364
  - Destination Input by "Emergency"
    365
  - Selecting from a List
    365
  - Setting the Search Point from the Destinations
    365
  - Destination Input by "Memory"
    366
  - Destination Input by "Map"
    367
  - Destination Input by "Previous"
    367
  - Destination Input by "Intersection"
    368
  - Destination Input by "Freeway Ent./Exit"
    369
  - Destination Input by "Coordinates"
    370
  - Destination Input by "Phone"
    370
- Entering Destination
  371
- Starting Route Guidance
  371
- Route Preference
  372
- Route Guidance Screen
  373
- Typical Voice Guidance Prompts
  373
- Adding Destinations
  375
- Setting and Deleting Destination
  375
  - Reordering Destinations
    376
  - Adding Preferred Road
    377
  - Deleting Destination
    377
- Setting and Deleting Route
  377
  - Deleting Preferred Road
    378
  - Search Condition
    379
  - Detour Setting
    380
- Show POI Icons
  382
- To Set a POI as a Destination
  383
- Route Overview
  384
- Route Preview
  385
- Screen Configuration
  386
  - Single Map
    386
  - Compass Mode
    387
  - Dual Map
    387
  - Arrow Screen
    388
  - Freeway Information Screen
    388
  - Turn List Screen
    388
  - Guidance Screen on Freeway
    389
- Distance and Time to Destination
  390
- Foot Print Map
  391
- Advanced Functions
  395
- Suspending and Resuming Guidance
  395
- To Resume Guidance
  395
- User Selection
  396
- Volume
  396
- My Places
  399
  - Registering Memory Points
    399
  - Editing Memory Points
    401
- Area to Avoid
  406
  - Registering Area to Avoid
    406
  - Editing Area to Avoid
    407
  - Deleting Area to Avoid
    409
- Setup
  409
- Current Position Calibration
  410
  - Position/Direction Calibration
    411
  - Tire Change Calibration
    411
- Distance Unit
  412
- Estimated Travel Time
  412
- Adjusting Time Zone
  414
- Auto Reroute
  414
- Auto Voice Guidance
  415
- Voice Guidance in All Modes
  416
- Notifying Traffic Restriction
  417
- Intersection Guidance
  418
- Guidance Screen on Freeway
  419
- Street Name on Scroll Map
  420
- Display of Building Shape
  421
- Screen Layout Function ( Function)
  422
- POI Category Change (Show POI Icons)
  423
- Delete Previous Point
  424
- Map Color
  425
- Screen Animation
  426
- Other Functions
  428
- Maintenance Information
  429
  - Information Items
    430
  - Register Dealer
    431
  - Edit Dealer
    432
- Calendar with Memo
  434
  - Delete Dealer
    434
  - Set as Destination
    434
  - Inputting a Memo
    435
  - Date Color
    437
  - Mark Color
    437
  - Adding a Memo
    438
  - Deleting a Memo
    438
  - Editing a Memo
    439
  - Memo List
    439
  - Contrast and Brightness Adjustment
    441
- Screen Adjustment
  441
- Screen Setting
  442
- Automatic Transition
  442
- Background Color
  443
- Audio System
  444
- Quick Reference
  445
- Radio Operation
  449
- Listening to the Radio
  449
- Selecting a Station
  450
- Radio Data System
  450
- Presetting a Station
  450
- “MSG” (MESSAGE) Switch
  451
- “TYPE SEEK” Switch
  451
- Traffic Announcement
  452
- “TRAF” Switch
  452
- How to Subscribe to an XM Satellite Radio
  452
- Radio Operation
  452
- Listening to Satellite Radio
  453
- Channel Category
  454
- Presetting a Channel
  454
- Selecting a Channel
  455
- Displaying the Title and Name
  455
- If the Satellite Radio Tuner Malfunctions
  456
- Inserting a Compact Disc
  458
- Compact Disc Player Operation
  458
- Ejecting a Compact Disc
  459
- Playing a Compact Disc
  459
- Selecting a Desired Track
  460
- Searching for a Desired Track
  460
- Other Compact Disc Player Functions
  460
- Initial Screen
  465
- Safety Instruction
  466
- “Destination” Screen
  471
- “Menu” Screen
  473
- Driving While Towing
  474
- Driving in Desert or on Dirt Roads
  474

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