2000 TOYOTA SOLARA warning

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CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.51.0 km
(1/41/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band,so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
Replacing wheels
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
If you have wheel damage such as
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace damaged wheels, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss
of handling control.
WHEEL SELECTION
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
placed by ones with the same load ca-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
This must be observed on compact spare
tires, too.
Correct replacement wheels are available
at your Toyota dealer.
A wheel of a different size or type may
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
the body and chassis. Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ommended as they may have been sub-
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheels which have been straightened may
have structural damage and therefore
should not be used. Never use an inner
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
for a tubeless tire.

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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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Engine compartment (type B)
14. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system
15. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,
locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof,
interior light, vanity mirror light, door
courtesy light, power door lock system
16. ECU−B 10 A: Cruise control system,
anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners
17. DRL NO.2 5 A: Daytime running light
system
Instrument panel
18. H−LP LH(LWR) 10 A: Left−hand head-
light
19. H−LP RH(LWR) 10 A: Right−hand
headlight
20. SEAT−HEATER 20 A: No circuit
21. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system
22. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back−up lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control sys-
tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers 23. WIPER 25 A:
Windshield wipers and
washer
24. MIRROR−HEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger
25. ECU−IG 15 A: Cruise control system,
anti−lock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners, theft
deterrent system, shift lock control sys-
tem, traction control system, daytime
running light system, locking with wire-
less remote control system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
26. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
27. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, high−m ounted stoplight, anti−
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem
28. TAIL 10 A: Parking lights, license plate
lights, tail lights, front side marker
lights, daytime running light system,
multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
29. POWER−OUTLET 15 A: Power outlet

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Traction AA, A, B, CThe traction
grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C, and they represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as mea-
sured under controlled conditions on spe-
cified government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may have
poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to
this tire is based on braking (straight
ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A, B, C The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissi-
pate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire to de-
generate and reduce tire life, and exces-
sive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a lev-
el of performance which all passenger car
tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No.109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of perfor-
mance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grades for this
tire are established for a tire that is prop-
erly inflated and not overloaded. Exces-
sive speed, underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.

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Publication No. OM33522U
Part No. 01999-33522
Printed in Japan 01−9908−00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 84 . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle will not start 178 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your engine stalls while driving 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 If your vehicle overheats 181 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If you have a flat tire 182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 If your vehicle needs to be towed 189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 Tips for driving during break-in period 152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 How to start the engine 166 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 General maintenance 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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 Complete index NO TAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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Gas station information
Fuel type:
5S−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher
1MZ−FE engine: UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87
(Research Octane Number 91) or higher.
For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96)
or higher is recommended.
See page 152 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, "Energy−Conserving" or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 216 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid D−II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Tire information: See pages 220 through 224.
Tire pressure: See page 243.
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