2003 TOYOTA SOLARA charging

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light comes on in the following cases
when the ignition key is in the “ON” posi-
tion.
When the parking brake is applied...
When the brake fluid level is low...
CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driving
normally when the brake fluid level is
low.
Have your vehicle checked at your
Toyota dealer in the following case:
The light does not come on even if the
parking brake is applied when the igni-
tion key is in the “ON” position.
CAUTION
If the light does not turn off even
after the parking brake is released
while the engine is running, immedi-
ately stop your vehicle at a safe
place and contact your Toyota dealer.
In this case, the brakes may not work
properly and your stopping distance
will become longer. Depress the brake
pedal firmly and bring the vehicle to
an immediate stop.
(b) Driver’s Seat Belt Reminder Light
and Buzzer
This light and buzzer remind you to
buckle up the driver’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light and buzzer
come on if the driver’s seat belt is not
fastened. Unless the driver fastens the
belt, the light stays on and the buzzer
stops after about 4 to 8 seconds. (c) Front Passenger ’s Seat Belt Re-
minder Light
This light reminds you to buckle up the
front passenger ’s seat belt.
Once the ignition key is turned to “ON” or
“START”, the reminder light comes on if
a passenger sits in the front passenger
seat and does not fasten the seat belt.
Unless the front passenger fastens the
belt, the light stays on. However, if a front
passenger uses an additional seat cush-
ion, the light may not flash even when the
seat belt is not buckled up.
If luggage load is placed on the front
passenger seat, depending on its weight
and how it is placed on the seat, builtin
sensors in the seat cushion may detect
the pressure, causing the reminder light to
come on.
(d) Discharge Warning Light
This light warns that the battery is being
discharged.
If it comes on while you are driving, there
is a problem somewhere in the charging
system.

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Do not connect it to or near any part
that moves when the engine is
cranked.
CAUTION
When making the connections, to
avoid serious injury, do not lean over
the battery or accidentally let the
jumper cables or clamps touch any-
thing except the correct battery termi-
nals or the ground.
5. Start your engine in the normal way.
After starting, run it at about 2000 rpm
for several minutes with the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed.
6. Carefully disconnect the cables in the exact reverse order: the negative cable
and then the positive cable.
7. Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths—they may now contain sulfuric
acid.
8. If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
If the cause of your battery discharging is
not apparent (for example, lights left on),
you should have it checked at your Toyota
dealer. If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the
road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your
vehicle will not start”.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
If the engine speed does not increase with
the accelerator pedal depressed down, there
may be a problem somewhere in your elec-
tronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. Howev-
er, if you depress the accelerator pedal
more firmly and slowly, you can drive your
vehicle at low speeds. Have your vehicle
checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
Even if the abnormality of the electronic
throttle control system is corrected during
low speed driving, the system may not be
recovered until the engine is stopped and
the ignition key is turned to “ACC” or
“LOCK” position.
CAUTION
Be especially careful to prevent erro-
neous pedal operation.
If your engine stalls while
driving If you cannot incr
ease the
engine speed
(2AZFE engine)

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DOITYOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition 264
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Battery recharging precautions 265
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Checking and replacing fuses 266
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Adding washer fluid 267
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Replacing light bulbs 267
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SECTION 7 3

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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
 When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
 Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
 Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging necessary.
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Clear orlight
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
—Checking battery c ondition Battery recharging pr ecautions

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Recommended oil viscosity:
SAE 5W30
Outside temperature
Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur-
ther details. COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZFE engine 6.2 (6.5, 5.4)
1MZFE engine 9.2 (9.7, 8.1)
Coolant type:
“Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant” is
filled in your Toyota vehicle. In order to
avoid technical problems, we strongly
recommend using “Toyota Genuine Long
Life Coolant” or equivalent.
With ethyleneglycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum
components
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
Please contact your Toyota dealer for
further details.
BATTERY
Open voltage
∗ at 20 C (68 F):
12.6—12.8 V Fully charged
12.2—12.4 V Half charged
11.8—12.0 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.):
5—15 (0.2—0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
MANUAL TRANSAXLE
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): 2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL4 or GL5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W90
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.):
2AZFE engine Up to 3.9 (4.1, 3.4)
1MZFE engine Up to 4.75 (5.0, 4.2)
Fluid type:
2AZFE engine— Toyota Genuine ATF Type TIV
Change automatic transmission fluid only
as necessary.

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Engine compartment
Engine compartment (vehicles with
daytime running light system and 1MZFE
engine)
Fuses (type A)
1. A/F HTR 25 A: A/F sensor
2. ETCS 10 A (2AZFE engine): Multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
3. A/C 10 A: Air conditioning system
4. SPARE 10 A: Spare fuse
5. SPARE 15 A: Spare fuse
6. SPARE 30 A: Spare fuse
7. ALTS 5 A: Charging system
8. HEAD RH(UPR) 20 A: Righthand
headlight (high beam)
Engine compartment (type A)
9. EFI 15 A (1MZFE engine) or EFI 20 A (2AZFE engine): Multiport fuel in-
jection system/sequential multiport fuel
injection system
10. HORN 10 A: Horn, theft deterrent sys-
tem
11. HAZARD 15 A: Emergency flasher
12. AM2 30 A: Gauge and meter, SRS
airbag system, seat belt pretensioners,
Multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system,
“IGN” and “ST” fuses
13. TEL 5 A: No circuit
Fuses

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Engine compartment (type B)
14. HEAD LH(UPR) 20 A: Lefthand head-
light (high beam)
15. RADIO NO.1 20 A: Audio system
16. DOME 7.5 A: Theft deterrent system,
daytime running light system, clock,
locking with wireless remote control
system, ignition switch light, personal
light, trunk light, electric moon roof,
interior light, vanity mirror light, door
courtesy light, power door lock system,
quarter trim courtesy light
17. ECUB 10 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners
Instrument panel
18. DRL NO.2 5 A: Daytime running light
system
19. HLP LH(LWR) 10 A: Lefthand head-
light (low beam)
20. HLP RH(LWR) 10 A: Righthand
headlight (low beam)
21. SEATHEATER 20 A: Seat heaters
22. HEATER 10 A: Air conditioning system,
rear window defogger, starting system 23. GAUGE 10 A:
Gauges and meters,
backup lights, cruise control system,
charging system, traction control sys-
tem, daytime running light system,
power windows, service reminder indi-
cators and warning buzzers
24. WIPER 25 A: Windshield wipers and
washer
25. MIRRORHEATER 10 A: Outside rear
view mirror defogger
26. ECUIG 15 A: Cruise control system,
antilock brake system, SRS airbag
system, seat belt pretensi oners, theft
deterrent system, shift lock control sys-
tem, traction control system, daytime
running light system, locking with wire-
less remote control system, multiport
fuel injection system/sequential multi-
port fuel injection system
27. IGN 5 A: Gauges and meters, charging
system, SRS airbag system, seat belt
pretensioners, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
28. STOP 15 A: Stop lights, cruise control
system, highm ounted stoplight, anti
lock brake system, shift lock control
system, multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem