2000 TOYOTA SOLARA Owners Manual (in English)

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Checking and replacing fuses
Ty p e C Ty p e A
Ty p e BGood
Good
Good Blown
Blown
Blown
If 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" in Section 7−1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
component off. Pull a suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Section 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit. Types A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull−out tool. The location of the pull−out
tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the
"MIRROR−HEATER", "DOME" or "A/C"
fuse, which may be dispensable for
normal driving, and use it if its amperage
rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower,but as close as
possible to, the rating. If the amperage is
lower than that specified, the fuse might
blow out again but this does not indicate
anything wrong. Be sure to get the correct
fuse as soon as possible and return the
substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work or low
windshield washer fluid level warning
light comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Replacing light bulbs
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if scratched
or dropped. Hold a bulb only by its
plastic or metal case. Do not touch
the glass part of a bulb with bare
hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
HeadlightsHB260/55A
Front fog lightsHB451B
Parking, front
side marker and
front turn signal
lights
1157NA27/8C
Rear turn signal
lights3157NA27D
Stop and tail
lights315727/8D
Back−up lights92118D
License plate
lights1943.8D
High mounted
stop lightT1618D
Personal light10E
Interior light10E
Vanity lights3E
Glovebox light1.2D
Trunk light3.8D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
Headlights
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec- tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.

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2. Release the bulb retaining springand remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.3. Install the rubber cover with the "TOP" mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Insert the connector. Then
install the plastic cover.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
Front fog lights
1. Remove the bolts, take out the en- gine under cover.

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2. Turn the bulb and remove it.3. Unplug the connector while depress-ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.Use a Phillips−head screwdriver.
Parking, front side marker
and front turn signal lights

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Use a flat−bladed screw driver. To protect
the surface, place several sheets of paper
over the surface.
Type A Type B
Use a phillips−head screw driver. Remove
and install the cover clips as shown in
the following illustrations.
Rear turn signal, stop and
tail, and back−up lights

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Removing cover clips
Installing cover clips
Ty p e ARemoving cover clips
Installing cover clips
Ty p e B

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a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop and tail light
c: Back−up light
License plate lights
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