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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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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
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30. OBD 7.5 A: On±board diagnosis sys-
tem
31. FOG 15 A: Front fog lights
32. STARTER 5 A: Gauges and meters,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system
33. DOOR 25 A: Power door lock system,
theft deterrent system
34. PANEL 7.5 A: Gauge and meter, audio
system, cigarette lighter, glove box
light, clock, instrument panel light con-
trol, service reminder indicators, air
conditioning control panel lights, ash-
tray light, emergency flasher, daytime
running light system, rear window de-
fogger, electronically controlled auto-
matic transmission system
35. TURN 7.5 A: Emergency flasher
36. RAD±NO.2 7.5 A: Audio system
37. CIG 15 A: Cigarette lighter, shift lock
control system, power rear view mirror
controls, theft deterrent system, power
door lock system, SRS airbag system,
seat belt pretensioners, outside rear
view mirror defogger, air conditioning
system Fuses (type B)
38. CDS 30 A: Electric cooling fans
39. RDI 30 A: Electric cooling fans
40. MAIN 40 A: ªHEAD RH(UPR)º or
ªHEAD(RH)º, ªHEAD LH(UPR)º or
ªHEAD(LH)º, ªH±LP LH(LWR)º, ªH±LP
RH(LWR)º fuses
41. HTR 50 A: ªAM1º, ªA/Cº fuses
42. T±STK 30 A: Convertible top control
system, quarter wi ndow control system
43. DEF 40 A: Rear window defogger
44. PWR 30 A: Power window control sys-
tem, power seat, electric moon roof
45. AM1 40 A: No circuit
Fuses (type C)
46. ALT 100 A: ªRDIº, ªCDSº fuses
47. FL ABS 60 A: Anti±lock brake system
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'01 SOLARA_U (L/O 0009)
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Publication No. OM33527U
Part No. 01999-33527
Printed in Japan 01±0009±00
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Quick index
If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on 94 . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . .
If your engine stalls while driving 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle overheats 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If you have a flat tire 194 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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If your vehicle needs to be towed 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for driving during break±in period 162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to start the engine 176 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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General maintenance 219 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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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 162 for detailed information.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)
Engine oil:
API grade SJ, ªEnergy±Conservingº or ILSAC multigrade engine oil
is recommended.
See page 232 for detailed information.
Automatic transmission fluid: Automatic transmission fluid D±II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II)
Tire information: See pages 236 through 240.
Tire pressure: See page 259.
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