2001 TOYOTA SOLARA ECU

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ÐWireless remote control
Locking operation
Unlocking operation
Your vehicle has a wireless remote
control system that can lock or unlock
both doors, or activate the theft
deterrent system from a distance within
approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock both doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the ªLOCKº switch. Both
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time one beep will be heard, and the
parking lights, side marker lights and tail
lights will flash once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If either doors is not securely closed,
locking cannot be performed by the
ªLOCKº switch and a beep will sound con-
tinuously for 10 seconds. However, if the
key is in the ignition, a beep will not
sound.
To stop the beep, close both doors se-
curely or push the ªUNLOCKº switch.To unlock: Push the ªUNLOCKº switch
once to unlock the only driver's door.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks both doors simultaneously. Each
time the ªUNLOCKº switch is pushed, two
beeps will be heard, and the parking
lights, side marker lights and tail lights
will flash twice.
When the ªUNLOCKº switch is pressed,
the interior light and ignition key light
come on. The lights remain on for about
15 seconds unless either door is opened
then and closed. (For further information,
see ªInterior lightsº and ªIgnition switch
lightº in Section 1±4.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, both
doors will be automatically locked again
and one beep will be heard.
If the ªLOCKº or ªUNLOCKº switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the switch
and then push again.

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2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-tery.
NOTICE
Do not bend the terminals.
3. Put a new transmitter battery with posi-tive (+) side up.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and negative side of the transmitter bat-tery should be faced correctly.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
of the transmitter battery insertionand that dust or oils do not adhereto the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the trans-
mitter still does not operate properly, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.

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Trunk lidÐ
To open the trunk lid from the outside,
insert the master key and turn it clock-
wise.
See ªLuggage stowage precautionsº in
Section 2 for precautions in loading lug-
gage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driv-
ing. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
ÐLock release lever
To open the trunk lid from the driver's
seat, pull up on the lock release lever.

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ÐLuggage security system
This system deactivates the lock re-
lease lever so that things locked in the
trunk can be protected.1. Coupe: Push down the security lock levers to lock the rear seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try fold-
ing them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.2. After closing the trunk lid, insert the master key and turn it counterclock-
wise to deactivate the lock release
lever.
After closing the trunk lid, try pulling it up
to make sure it is securely locked.If a person is locked in the trunk, pull
down the phosphorescent handle ( illu-
minated for a while) on the inside of
trunk lid in case of emergency to open
the trunk lid.
The handle illuminating time depends on
the intensity of the light thrown on the
handle.
ÐInternal trunk release
handle

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CAUTION

Always lock the trunk lid and all
doors, and keep away the vehicle
keys out of children's reaches.

Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Unsupervised children
may lock themselves in the vehicle
or trunk and suffer serious injuries
or death.
Hood
To open the hood:1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unexpected-
ly while driving and an accident may
occur.
2. In front of the vehicle, pull up theauxiliary catch l ever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.

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2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turnthe cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before removing
it. After removing the cap, hang it
on the cap hanger.
It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh
when the cap is opened. When insta lling,
turn the cap clockwise till you hear a
click.
If the cap is not tightened securely, the
malfunction indicator lamp comes on.
Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving
several times. If the indicator lamp does
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
CAUTION

Make sure the cap is tightened se-
curely to prevent fuel sp
illage in
case of an accident.

Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank
cap for replacement. It is designed
to regulate fuel tank pressure.
Electric moon roof
Sliding operation
Tilting operation

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Elastic hoops
FOLDING UP THE TOP BOOT6. Turn over the top boot. Then fold up the ends of the top boot and secure
them with the elastic hoops.
Store the folded top boot in the trunk.RAISING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ªONº
position to operate the convertible top. 7. Lower the sun visors. Push the con- vertible top control switch on the
ªCLOSEº side and release the switch
before the convertible top touches
the windshield frame. Then release
the latch handles.
8. Push the convertible top control switch on the ªCLOSEº side until
the top touches the windshield
frame. The side windows go partially down and
quarter windows go completely down when
the windows are closed and the convert-
ible top control switch is operated on the
ªCLOSEº side.
If the convertible top does not raise, see
ªIf the convertible top does not raise or
lowerº in Section 4 for instructions.

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9. Pull down the convertible top withgrasping the handle under the con-
vertible top and push the latch han-
dles fully forward until they are
hooked.
Visually check that the latch handles are
fully seated in the strikers. Also, pull on
the convertible top side rails to make sure
the top is securely hooked.
10. Raise the side windows, quarter win- dows and sun visors.