2004 TOYOTA SOLARA ignition

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
Operating the switch simultaneously locks
or unlocks both doors.
If you do either of the following, no door
can be unlocked with the power door lock
switch.
Lock both doors with the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter when
both doors are closed.
Open the driver ’s door or passenger ’s
door and move the inside lock knobs
of both doors to the lock position, then
close the doors.
The power door lock switch can be reset
in the following ways.
Turn the ignition key to “ON”.
Unlock both doors with the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter.
Unlock the driver ’s door or passenger ’s
door with the inside lock knob, and
then unlock both doors with the power
door lock switch.You can set the following auto door
locking and unlocking functions.
(a) Locking linked with the shift posi-
tion (with automatic transmission
only)
Both doors are locked automatically when
the selector lever is moved out of the “P”
position with the engine running.
This function is the default setting for new
vehicles.
(b) Unlocking linked with the shift posi-
tion (with automatic transmission
only)
Both doors are unlocked automatically
when the selector lever is moved to the
“P” position with the ignition switch in the
“ON” position.
(c) Unlocking linked with opening the
driver ’s door
Both doors are unlocked automatically
when the driver ’s door is opened within 10
seconds after the ignition switch is turned
from “ON” to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion.Setting the functions
1. Close both doors.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON”
position.
3. Within 10 seconds after the ignition
switch is turned to the “ON” position;
To set function (a)
Push and hold the front of the power
door lock switch for 5 seconds with the
selector lever in the “P” position.
To set function (b)
Push and hold the rear of the power
door lock switch for 5 seconds with the
selector lever in the “P” position.
To set function (c)
Push and hold the rear of the power
door lock switch for 5 seconds with the
selector lever in any position except
“P”.
Both doors automatically lock and unlock
when you release the power door lock
switch. This indicates that the function is
set. If both doors do not lock and unlock,
the time the switch was held may have
been too short or too long. Perform the
procedure over again starting from step 1.
—Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions

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If you want to cancel a function, repeat
the procedure. Each time you perform the
procedure, the function is set or can-
celled.
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Key off operation: Both windows work for
43 seconds even after the ignition switch
is turned off. They stop working when ei-
ther door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Lightly pull up the switch.Coupe
Convertible
Power windows

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CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
Before you close the power win-
dows, always make sure there is
nobody around the power windows.
You must also make sure the
heads, hands and other parts of the
bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in a closing window, it
could result in a serious injury.
When anyone closes the power win-
dows, make sure he or she oper-
ates the windows safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervi-
sion. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unex-
pected use of the switches.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unat-
tended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.
To open the trunk lid, pull up on the
lock release lever.
See “—Stowage precautions” on page 243
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
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.
To deactivate this lock release lever from
opening the trunk lid, see “—Luggage se-
curity system” described below.
The trunk lid can be opened with the wire-
less remote control transmitter, see “Wire-
less remote control” on page 15 in this
Section.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever 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.To deter vehicle theft, the system is
designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly un-
locked or the battery terminal is discon-
nected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
turn signal lights, and turns on the interior
light.SETTING THE SYSTEM
1. Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK”
position and remove it.
The indicator light will start flashing when
the key is removed from the ignition
switch. (See “Engine immobilizer system”
on page 14 for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock both doors, trunk and
hood.
The indicator light will remain on when
both doors, trunk and hood are closed and
locked.
Theft deterrent system

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The system will automatically be set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, the
indicator light will start flashing again.
4. After making sure the indicator light
starts flashing, you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system, because unlocking
from the inside will activate the system.
CANCELLING THE SYSTEM
The system will be cancelled by the fol-
lowing ways.
Any of the doors are unlocked with the
key or wireless remote control.
The trunk is opened with the wireless
remote control transmitter.
Turn the ignition key to the “ON” posi-
tion.
If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds,
the theft deterrent system has been
alarmed. Check to see if there is any
abnormality with your vehicle.WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET
Activating the system
The system will sound the alarm under
the following conditions:
If any of the doors are forcibly un-
locked or opened, or if the trunk or
hood is forcibly opened without the key
or wireless remote control transmitter
If the battery terminal is disconnected
and then reconnected
If the ignition is hotwired
The indicator light will come on when the
system is activated.
If any of the door is unlocked without the
key or wireless remote control transmitter
and the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically locked
again.
After one minute, the alarm will automati-
cally stop and the indicator light will starts
flashing again.
Reactivating the alarm
Once set, the system automatically resets
the alarm after the alarm stops.
The alarm will activate again under the
same circumstances described in
“Activating the system”.Stopping the alarm
The alarm will be stopped by the following
three ways:
Turn the ignition key from the “LOCK”
to “ON” position.
Unlock any of the doors with the key
or wireless remote control transmitter.
Open the trunk with the wireless re-
mote control transmitter.
These ways cancel the system at the
same time.
If the battery becomes discharged due
to the vehicle being unused for a long
time, etc., when the battery is recharged
or replaced, the system will give the
alarm. If this happens, immediately unlock
any of the doors with the key or the wire-
less remote control transmitter, and the
alarm will stop.

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Sliding operation
Tilting operation
To operate the moon roof, use the
switch between the personal lights.
The moon roof works when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
The sun shade can be opened or closed
by hand.
Sliding operation—
To open: Push and hold the switch for 1
second on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.
The roof will open and stop partway 50
mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened posi-
tion. When you push the “SLIDE OPEN”
side again, the moon roof will open fully.
To stop the roof partway, push the switch
on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP”
side briefly.
As driving with the moon roof opened fully
will cause wind throbs, we recommend
you to drive with the moon roof partway
50 mm (2.0 in.) from the fully opened
position.
The sun shade will be opened together
with the roof.
To close: Push and hold the switch for 1
second on the “TILT UP” side.
The roof will fully close automatically. To
stop the roof partway, push the switch on
either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP”
side briefly.Tilting operation—
To tilt up: Push and hold the switch for
1 second on the “TILT UP” side.
The roof will fully tilt up automatically. To
stop the roof partway, push the switch on
either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP”
side briefly.
To tilt down: Push and hold the switch for
1 second on the “SLIDE OPEN” side.
The roof will fully tilt down automatically.
To stop the roof partway, push the switch
on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP”
side briefly.
Key off operation: If both front doors are
closed, the moon roof works for 43 sec-
onds even after the ignition switch is
turned off. It stops working when either
door is opened.
Jam protection function:
If something gets caught between the
moon roof and frame during closing opera-
tion, the moon roof stops and opens half
way.
If the moon roof receives a strong impact,
this function may work even if nothing is
caught.
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If the battery is disconnected or run
down, the moon roof may not operate
automatically and the jam protection func-
tion will not function correctly after you
reconnect, replace or recharge the battery.
In any of these cases, you should normal-
ize the moon roof.
To normalize the moon roof, push and
hold the moon roof switch on the “TILT
UP” side, the moon roof will tilt all the
way up and then tilt down a little automat-
ically.
Make sure that the moon roof opens and
closes automatically. If the moon roof can-
not be operated properly, have it checked
by your Toyota dealer.CAUTION
To avoid serious personal injury, you
must do the following.
While the vehicle is moving, always
keep the heads, hands and other
parts of the bodies of all occupants
away from the roof opening. Other-
wise, they could be seriously in-
jured if the vehicle stops suddenly
or if the vehicle is involved in an
accident.
Before you close the moon roof,
always make sure there is nobody
around the moon roof. You must
also make sure nobody places his
or her head, hands and other parts
of the body in the roof opening. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing roof, it could
result in a serious injury. When
anyone closes the moon roof, first
make sure it is safe to do so.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the moon roof switch and get
trapped in the roof opening. Unat-
tended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.
Never sit on top of the vehicle
around the roof opening.
Never try jamming any part of your
body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally.
The jam protection function may
not work if something gets caught
just before the moon roof is fully
closed.

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CAUTION
When raising or lowering the con-
vertible top, keep hands clear from
the hinges of the top side rails and
any part of the top linkage.
Do not stop operating the switch in
the middle of operation unless
otherwise required. The roof will be
gradually lowered, resulting in per-
sonal injury and damage to the con-
vertible top mechanism.
Do not open or close the convert-
ible top when the wind is strong.
The vehicle should never be driven
with the convertible top partially
lowered. Make sure the top has
been either fully latched to the
windshield frame or fully lowered
before driving.
While the vehicle is moving with
the convertible top opened, nobody
should stand up on the seat, sit on
the rear seat seatback or lean over
it. Otherwise, they could be serious-
ly injured if the vehicle stops sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved
in an accident.
Before you raise the convertible
top, always make sure there is no-
body near the top. You must also
make sure nobody places his or her
head, hands and other parts of the
body on the convertible top. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in the closing top, it could
result in a serious injury. When
anyone raises the convertible top,
first make sure it is safe to do so.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the convertible top control
switch and get trapped in the con-
vertible top opening. Unattended
person (particularly a small child)
can be involved in a serious acci-
dent.
NOTICE
Make sure there are no items or
packages between the rear seatback
and the convertible top storage area
when raising or lowering the con-
vertible top. Even small items may
interfere with convertible top opera-
tion and can cause damage.
Do not sit or place excessive
weight on the convertible top; when
the top is up or down, damage to
the top may result.
To prevent from damaging the con-
vertible top material, do not raise
or lower the convertible top when
the temperature is below 0C (32F)
or the convertible top is frozen. If
necessary to do so, warm the ve-
hicle in a heated garage prior to
operating the convertible top mech-
anism.
Do not lower the convertible top if
the top is damp or wet. Possible
interior water damage, water stains
or mildew of the top material may
result.
Convertible top—
—Convertible top precautions