2001 TOYOTA SOLARA boot

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ÐLowering the convertible top
LOWERING THE CONVERTIBLE TOP
The ignition switch must be in the ªONº
position to operate the convertible top.1. Lower the sun visors and pull the latch handles fully backward.
Visually check that the hooks of latch
handles are not hooked.2. Push the convertible top control switch on the ªOPENº side until the
convertible top and windshield frame
are disengaged. Then retract the
latch handles.
3. Push and hold the convertible top control switch on the ªOPENº side
until the convertible top is complete-
ly lowered. Raise the sun visors.
The side windows and quarter windows
will go completely down when the convert-
ible top control switch is operated on the
ªOPENº side.
If the convertible top does not lower, see
ªIf the convertible top does not raise or
lowerº in Section 4 for instructions.INSTALLING THE TOP BOOT
The top boot is used to cover and conceal
the completely lowered convertible top. It
is folded up and stored in the trunk. 4. Insert the top boot retainer in the underside of the body molding and
place the top boot over the lowered
convertible top.

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5. Insert the tabs of the top boot endsinto the slots on the quarter trims.
Check that the tabs and quarter
trims are engaged.6. Tuck the top boot edge behind therear seat belt slots and under the
quarter trims.7. Tuck the top boot edge under thebody moldings.

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8. Insert the top boot edge into thegutter behind the rear seatback.
ÐRaising the convertible top
REMOVING THE TOP BOOT
1. Pull out the top boot edge from the gutter behind the rear seatback.2. Pull out the top boot edge from un-der the body moldings.

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3. Pull out the top boot edge from be-hind the rear seat belt slots and un-
der the quarter trims.4. Pull out the tabs of the top bootends from the quarter trims.5. Pull out the top boot retainer from
the inside of the body molding.

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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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Automatic car wash
CoupeÐYour vehicle may be washed in
an automatic car wash, but remember that
the paint can be scratched by some type
of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or
the washing process itself. Scratching re-
duces paint durability and gloss, especially
on darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
NOTICE
Convertible: Do not run convertiblethrough automatic car washes or pos-sible damage to the convertible topmay result.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface
does not repel water well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car±cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer 's instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but remains on the sur-
face in large patches.
NOTICE
Always remove the plastic bumpers if
your vehicle is re±painted and placedin a high heat paint waxing booth.High temperatures could damage the
bumpers.
Convertible top
Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm wa-
ter and a sponge.
NOTICE
Do not use harsh or abrasive clean-ers or bleaching agents, it maydamage the top material.
Do not use water±repellents, wax or
other preservative finishes, it maystain the top material.
If further cleaning is required after using
soap and water, a mild foaming cleaner
can be used. First, rinse the top, then use
a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top.
Scrub with a small soft bristle hand±brush.
Add water as needed until the cleaner
gets soapy. Use a cloth or sponge to
remove dirt so it will not be ground into
the top. Be careful to keep any cleaner
from drying on the body paint as it may
cause streaks.
After the top has been cleaned, rinse ve-
hicle with clean water to remove all traces
of cleaner.

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If you perform maintenance by yourself,
be sure to follow the correct procedure
given in this section.
You should be aware that improper or in-
complete servicing may result in operating
problems.
Performing do±it±yourself maintenance
during the warranty period may affect your
warranty coverage. Read the separate
Toyota Warranty statement for details and
suggestions.
This part gives instructions only for those
items that are relatively easy for an owner
to perform. As explained in Section 6,
there are still a number of items that must
be done by a qualified technician with
special tools.
For information on tools and parts for do±
it±yourself maintenance, see ªParts and
toolsº.
Utmost care should be taken when work-
ing on your vehicle to prevent accidental
injury. Here are a few precautions that
you should be especially careful to ob-
serve:CAUTION
When the engine is running, keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from the moving fan and engine
drive belts. (Removing rings,
watches, and ties is advisable.)
Right after driving, the engine
compartmentÐthe engine, radiator,
exhaust manifold and spark plug
boots, etc.Ðwill be hot. So be care-
ful not to touch them. Oil, fluids
and spark plugs may also be hot.
If the engine is hot, do not remove
the radiator cap or loosen the drain
plugs to prevent burning yourself.
Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-
low open flames around fuel or the
battery. Their fumes are flammable.
Be extremely cautious when work-
ing on the battery. It contains poi-
sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Do not get under your vehicle with
just the body jack supporting it. Al-
ways use automotive jack stands or
other solid supports.
Do±it±yourself service
precautions