2001 TOYOTA SOLARA Owners Manual (in English)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and weight256
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Engine 256
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Fuel 257
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Service specifications 257
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Tires 259
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Fuses 260
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SECTION 8

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Dimensions and weightEngine
Model:
5S±FE and 1MZ±FE
Type: 5S±FE engine4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
1MZ±FE engine 6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 5S±FE engine87.0
91.0 (3.43
3.58)
1MZ±FE engine 87.5
83.0 (3.44
3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
5S±FE engine 2164 (132.0)
1MZ±FE engine 2995 (182.8)
4825 (190.0)
1805 (71.1)
1425 (56.1)
*
1520 (59.8)
Overall length
mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)2670 (105.1)
1545 (60.8)
345 (755)
*: Unladen vehicle
4825 (190.0)
1805 (71.1)
1400 (55.1)
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1520 (59.8) 2670 (105.1)
1545 (60.8)410 (905)
Coupe Convertible

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Fuel
Fuel type:5S±FE engineUnleaded 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 perfor-
mance, the use of premium unleaded
gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91
(Research Octane Number 96) or
higher is recommended.
Fuel tank capacity, L (gal., Imp. gal.): 70 (18.5, 15.4)
Service specifications
ENGINE
Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.):5S±FE engine
Intake 0.19Ð0.29 (0.007Ð0.011)
Exhaust 0.28Ð0.38 (0.011Ð0.015)
1MZ±FE engine Intake 0.15Ð0.25 (0.006Ð0.010)
Exhaust 0.25Ð0.35 (0.010Ð0.014)
Spark plug type: DENSO PK20TR11
NGK BKR6EKPB11
Spark plug gap, mm (in.): 1.1 (0.043)
Drive belt tension measured with Bor-
roughs drive belt tension gauge No.
BT±33±73F (used belt), Ibf: 5S±FE engineGenerator belt 13010
Power steering pump belt 80 20
1MZ±FE engine 11520 ENGINE LUBRICATION
Oil capacity (drain and ref
ill), L (qt., Imp.
qt.):
5S±FE engineWith filter 3.6 (3.8, 3.2)
Without filter 3.4 (3.6, 3.0)
1MZ±FE engine With filter 4.7 (5.0, 4.1)
Without filter 4.5 (4.8, 4.0)
Oil grade:
API grade SJ, ªEnergy±Conservingº or
ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recom-
mended.
Recommended oil viscosity (SAE):
5W-30 Preferred
Temperature range anticipated before
next oil change

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):5S±FE engine 6.9 (7.3, 6.1)
1MZ±FE engine 8.8 (9.3, 7.7)
Coolant type:
ªTOYOTA Long Life Coolantº or equiva-
lent
With ethylene±glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
BATTERY
Open voltage
* at 20
C (68
F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8Ð12.0 V Discharged
*: Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af- ter the key is removed with all the
lights turned off
Charging rates: 5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S±FE engine 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
1MZ±FE engine 4.2 (4.2, 3.7)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL±4 or GL±5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W±90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
5S±FE engine Up to 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
1MZ±FE engine Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D±ll or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Differential (5S±FE engine only)
Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D±II or
DEXRON III (DEXRON II) BRAKES
Minimum pedal clearance when depressed
with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
with the engine running, mm (in.):
60 (2.4)
Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1Ð6 (0.04Ð0.23)
Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)
Parking brake adjustment when pulled with
the force of 196 N (20 kgf, 44 lbf): 5Ð8 clicks
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
STEERING
Wheel free play: Less than 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Power steering fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II
or III

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Tires
Tire size and pressure:kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
Tire sizeFrontRearWheel size
CoupeP205/65R15 92H200 (2.0, 29)200 (2.0, 29)15
6JJCoupeP205/60R16 91H220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)16
6JJ
ConvertibleP205/65R15 92H220 (2.2, 32)220 (2.2, 32)15
6JJConvertibleP205/60R16 91H230 (2.3, 33)230 (2.3, 33)16
6JJ
When driving under the above vehicle load conditions at sustained high speeds above 160 km/h (100 mph), in countries where such
speeds are permitted by±law, inflate the front and rear tires to 240 kPa (2.4 kgf/cm2 or bar, 35 psi) provided that it does not exceed
the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire sidewall.
Wheel nut torque, N´m (kgf´m, ft´lbf): 103 (10.5, 76)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing wheels), see ªChecking tire pressureº through ªAlum inum
wheel precautionsº in Section 7±2.

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Fuses
Engine compartment
Engine compartment (vehicles with
daytime running light system and 1MZ±FE
engine with automatic transmission)
Fuses (type A)1. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
2. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
3. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
4. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
5. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
6. ALT±S 5 A: Charging system
7. HEAD RH(UPR) or HEAD(RH) 20 A: Right±hand headlight
Engine compartment (type A)
8. EFI 15 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
9. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-
tem
10. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flasher
11. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
ªIGNº and ªSTº fuses
12. TEL 5 A: No circuit
13. HEAD LH(UPR) or HEAD(LH) 20 A: Left±hand headlight