2001 TOYOTA SOLARA ignition control switch

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Interior light
To turn on the interior light, slide the
switch.
The interior light switch has the following
positions:
ªONºÐKeeps the light on all the time.
ªOFFºÐTurns the light off.
ªDOORºÐTurns the light on when either
door is opened. The light goes off when
both doors are closed.ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
With the switch in the ªDOORº position,
the light comes on when either door is
opened. After both doors are closed, the
light remains on for about 15 seconds and
then goes out.
However, in the following cases, the light
goes out immediately:

Both doors are closed when the igni-
tion key is in ªACCº or ªONº

Both doors are closed and locked
When either door is unlocked with the
wireless remote control transmitter, the
light comes on for 15 seconds, even if the
door is not opened.
Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch,
the ignition switch light comes on when
either doors are opened.
The light remains on for a certain time
after both doors are closed.
When either door is unlocked with the
wireless remote control transmitter, the
light comes on for 15 seconds, even if the
door is not opened.
When both doors are locked or the igni-
tion switch is turned to ªACCº, ªONº after
both doors are closed, the light fades out.

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(h) ªABSº Warning Light
The light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to the ªONº position. If the anti±
lock brake system works properly, the
light turns off after a few seconds. There-
after, if the system malfunctions, the light
comes on again.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti±lock brake system and the traction
control system do not operate, but the
brake system still operates conventionally.
When the ªABSº warning light is on (and
the brake system warning light is off), the
anti±lock brake system does not operate
so that the wheels could lock up during
a sudden braking or braking on slippery
road surfaces.
If either of the following conditions
occurs, this indicates a malfunction
somewhere in the parts monitored by
the warning light system. Contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ªONº posi-
tion, or remains on.

The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
(i) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until both doors are
completely closed.
(j) Rear Light Failure Warning Light
If this light comes on when the headlight
switch is turned on (at the first or second
clickstop), it indicates that one or more of
the tail lights are burned out.
If it comes on when the brake pedal is
depressed, one or more stop lights are
burned out.
Have defective bulbs replaced as soon as
possible.
(k) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the ªACCº or
ªONº position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
systems of the airbag and front seat
belt pretensioner are operating properly.
This warning light system monitors the
airbag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, inflators, warning
light, interconnecting wiring and power
sources. If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the ªACCº or
ªONº position or remains on.

The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
(l) Low Windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light
The light warns that the windshield washer
fluid level is too low. Add washer fluid at
your earliest opportunity. (For instructions,
see ªAdding washer fluidº in Section 7±3.)
(m) ªTRAC OFFº Indicator/Warning Light
This light comes on when the ignition key
is turned to ªONº, and will go off after a
few seconds. This means that the system
is operating properly.
If one of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.

The light remains on more than a few
seconds after the ignition switch is
turned on.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch,Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock100
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Automatic transmission 101
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Manual transmission 105
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Parking brake 106
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Cruise control 107
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SECTION 1± 6

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ªSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ªONº position when
released.
For starting tips, see Section 3.
ªONºÐEngine on and all accessories
on.
This is the normal driving position.
ªACCºÐAccessories such as the radio
operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ªACCº or
ªLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to remove
the key.ªLOCKºÐEngine is off and the steering
wheel is locked. The key can be re-
moved only at this position.
You must push in the key to turn the key
from ªACCº to the ªLOCKº position. On
vehicles with an automatic transmission,
the selector lever must be put in the ªPº
position before pushing the key.
Vehicles with engine immobiliser systemÐ
Once you remove the key, the engine im-
mobiliser system is automatically set. (See
ªEngine immobiliser systemº in Section
1±2.)
When starting the engine, the key may
seem stuck at the ªLOCKº position. To
free it, first be sure the key is pushed all
the way in, and then rock the steering
wheel slightly while turning the key gently.
CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the ve-
hicle is moving, as this will lock the
steering wheel and result in loss of
steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ªONº
position if the engine is not running.The battery will discharge and theignition could be damaged.
Ignition switch with steering
lock

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Reference
Type 1: AM´FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc player (with compact disc
auto changer controller)Type 2: AM´FM ETR radio/cassette player/
compact disc auto changer
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 ªACCº or ªONº position.
TURNING THE SYSTEM ON AND OFF
Push ªPWR´VOLº, to turn the audio sys-
tem on and off.
Push ªAMº, ªFM1´2º, ªTAPEº or ªCDº to
turn on that function without pushing
ªPWR´VOLº.
You can turn on each player by inserting
a cassette tape or compact disc.
You can turn off each player by ejecting
the cassette tape or compact disc. If the
audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off
when you eject the cassette tape or com-
pact disc. If the another function was pre-
viously playing, it will come on again.
SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS
Push ªAMº, ªFM1´2º, ªTAPEº or ªCDº if the
system is already on but you want to
switch from one function to another.
Using your audio systemÐ
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TONE AND BALANCE
For details about your system's tone and
balance controls, see the description of
your own system.
Tone
How good an audio program sounds to
you is largely determined by the mix of
the treble, midrange, and bass levels. In
fact, different kinds of music and vocal
programs usually sound better with differ-
ent mixes of treble, midrange, and bass.
Balance
A good balance of the left and right stereo
channels and of the front and rear sound
levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to
a stereo recording or broadcast, changing
the right/left balance will increase the vol-
ume of one group of sounds while de-
creasing the volume of another.YOUR RADIO ANTENNA
CoupeÐ
Your vehicle has a glass antenna (built±in
on the rear window glass).
NOTICE
Attaching the film (especially conduc-
tive or metallic type) on the rearglass will noticeably reduce the sensi-tivity of the radio.
ConvertibleÐ
Your vehicle has a mast type power an-
tenna.
To lower a power antenna, turn off the
audio system by pushing ªPWR´VOLº, or
turn the ignition key to ªLOCKº.
The power antenna automatically retracts
when the radio mode is switched off to
turn on the cassette tape player or com-
pact disc player. YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER
When you insert a cassette, the exposed
tape should be to the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the player and
do not insert anything other than cas-sette tapes into the slot, or the tapeplayer may be damaged.
YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER
When you insert a disc, gently push it in
with the label side up. (The player will
automatically eject a disc if the label side
is down.) The compact disc player will
play from track 1 through the end of the
disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.
On models with the compact disc auto
changer, next disc will be played from
track 1.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any
part of the compact disc player. Donot insert anything except a compactdisc into the slot.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm
(5 in.) discs only.

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AUTOMATIC TRACTION CONTROL
SYSTEM
The traction control system automatical-
ly helps control the spinning of the
front wheels which may occur when ac-
celerating on slippery road surfaces,
thus assisting driver to control the driv-
ing power of the front wheels. When
you turn the ignition switch on, the
traction control system always turns on
automatically, and the slip indicator
light and ªTRAC OFFº indicator/warning
light will come on. The indicator lights
will go off after a few seconds.
Leave the system on during ordinary
driving so that it can operate when
needed. When traction control is ap-
plied, the slip indicator light blinks.
You may hear a sound in the engine
compartment for a few seconds when the
engine is started or just after the vehicle
is started. This means that the traction
control system is in the self±check mode,
and does not indicate malfunction. When
the traction control system is operating,
you may feel vibration or noise of your
vehicle, caused by operation of the
brakes. This indicates the system is func-
tioning properly.When getting the vehicle out of mud or
new snow, etc. the traction control system
will help operate to prevent the wheels
from spinning.
MANUAL OPERATION
You can turn off the traction control
system by pushing the ªTRAC OFFº
switch. The ªTRAC OFFº indicator/warn-
ing light will come on. Pushing the
ªTRAC OFFº switch a second time
turns on the traction control system
and the ªTRAC OFFº indicator/warning
light will go off.

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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 ªFuse locationsº 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. Type 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
ªMIRROR±HEATERº, ªDOMEº or ªA/Cº
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-
hicle for emergencies.