2004 TOYOTA SOLARA MPG

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2004 SOLARA from Feb. ’04 Prod. (OM33640U)
The following information is displayed
on the multiinformation displays.
1. Cruise information
2. Clock
3. Outside temperature
4. “DISP.” button (cruise information
control button)
When the ignition switch is on, the last
previously used mode displayed just be-
fore the ignition switch is off will appear.
If the electrical power source has been
disconnected from the multi−information
display, the display will automatically be
set to the initial mode.
CAUTION
Do not adjust the display while the
vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust
the display only when the vehicle is
stopped.
You can select the unit between English/
U.S. customary system and metric unit.
For details, see “SELECTING UNIT” de-
scribed below.SELECTING UNIT
To select the unit A (English/U.S. cus-
tomary system) or unit B (metric unit),
push and hold the “H” and “M” buttons
beside the clock for about 3 second.
The unit variations are as follows;
Information
Unit AUnit B
Average and
instantaneous
fuel consumption
MPGL/100km
Driving rangemilekm
Average vehicle
speedMPHkm/h
Outside
temperatureFC
This function is also linked with the auto-
matic air conditioning display.
Multiinformation displays—

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2004 SOLARA from Feb. ’04 Prod. (OM33640U)
The left side display indicates the
cruise information when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Each time you push the “DISP.” button
on the steering wheel, the display
toggles through the following informa-
tion.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption
2. Average fuel consumption
3. Driving range
4. Average vehicle speed
5. Elapsed time
The displayed values in the display indi-
cate general driving conditions. Accuracy
varies with driving habits and road condi-
tions.
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption
(“MPG” or “L/100 km”)
The instantaneous fuel consumption is
calculated and displayed based on dis-
tance and fuel consumption for 2 sec-
onds with the engine running.The displayed value is updated every 2
seconds.
Note that an accurate figure may not be
shown in the following cases.
When the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running, the display will indicate
the extremely high fuel consumption.
When the vehicle is driving down a
long slope, applying the engine brake,
the display will indicate the extremely
low fuel consumption.
The calculation is reset when the ignition
switch is turned off.
2. Average fuel consumption
(“AVG. MPG” or “AVG. L/100 km”)
Average fuel consumption is calculated
and displayed based on total driving
distance and total fuel consumption
with the engine running.
The displayed value is updated every 10
seconds.
To reset the calculations, push and hold
the “DISP.” button for more than 1 second.
—Cruise information

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CAUTION
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
Do not cause a spark from the bat-
tery with tools.
Do not smoke or light a match near
the battery.
The electrolyte contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
clothes.
Never ingest electrolyte.
Wear protective safety glasses when
working near the battery.
Keep children away from the bat-
tery.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
flush your eyes with clean water
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
tinue to apply water with a sponge
or cloth while en route to the medi-
cal office.
If electrolyte gets on your skin,
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
through to your skin, so immediate-
ly take off the exposed clothing and
follow the procedure above, if nec-
essary.
If you accidentally swallow electro-
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
gency help.
Terminals
Hold−down
clampGround cable
Check the battery for corroded or loose
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
holddown clamp.
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
with a solution of warm water and bak-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
overtighten.
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
enough to keep the battery firmly in
place. Overtightening may damage the
battery case.
Checking battery condition—
—Precautions—Checking battery exterior