2005 TOYOTA SOLARA Owners Manual (in English)

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Type A and B fuses can be pulled out by
the pull−out tool. The location of the pull −
out tool is shown in the illustration.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the “P/POINT”
or “RAD1” fuse, which may be dispens-
able for normal driving, and use it if its
amperage rating is the same.
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close
to the rating as possible. If the amperage
is lower than that specified, the fuse
might blow out again but this does not
indicate anything wrong. Be sure to get
the correct fuse as soon as possible and
return the substitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set of
spare fuses and keep them in your ve-
hicle for emergencies. If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
If any washer does not work or the low
windshield washer fluid level warning
light comes on, the washer tank may be
empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below the freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer ’s directions for how much to
mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Adding washer fluid

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The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
wattage ratings given in the table.
CAUTION
To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
They can burst or shatter if
scratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case.
Do not touch the glass part of a
bulb with bare hands.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights
(low beam)—55A
Headlights
(high beam)900560B
Front fog lights—42C
Parking, front
side marker and
front turn signal
lights
3457NA30/8D
Rear turn signal
lights3156K27D
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights3157K27/7D
Back −up lights92118D
License plate
lights1943.8D
High mounted
stoplight (coupe)92118D
Personal lights
(coupe)—5D
Personal lights
(convertible)—8E
Interior light—8F
Replacing light bulbs—

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Vanity lights
(coupe)—1.4F
Vanity lights
(convertible)—1.5E
Glove box light—1.2D
Quarter trim
courtesy light1943.8E
Trunk light
(coupe)28255D
Trunk light
(convertible)—3.8D
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H10 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
Low beam (outside) High beam (inside)
1. Open the hood. Turn the bulb base
counterclockwise to the front of the
vehicle as shown.
The above illustration shows the left −hand
headlight.2. Unplug the connector while depress- ing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
—Headlights

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3. Plug in a new bulb into the connec-tor and install it into the mounting
hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.a: Rear turn signal light
b: Stop/tail and rear side marker light
c: Backup light
—Rear turn signal, backup,
stop/tail and rear side marker
lights

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Use a Flatbladed screwdriver.
—High mounted stoplight
(coupe)—License plate lights

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If either the left or right front fog, park-
ing, front side marker and front turn
signal lights burns out, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Do not try to replace the front fog,
parking, front side marker and front
turn signal light bulbs by yourself.
You may damage the vehicle.
—Front fog, parking, front
side marker and front turn
signal lights

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Dimensions and weight328
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Engine 328
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Fuel 329
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Service specifications 329
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Tires 332
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Fuses 332
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SECTION 8

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Model:2AZ− FE and 3MZ −FE
Type:
2AZ− FE engine
4 cylinder in line, 4 cycle, gasoline
3MZ −FE engine
6 cylinder V type 4 cycle, gasoline
Bore and stroke, mm (in.): 2AZ− FE engine
88.5 96.0 (3.48 3.78)
3MZ −FE engine
92.0 83.0 (3.62 3.27)
Displacement, cm
3 (cu. in.):
2AZ− FE engine 2362 (144.1)
3MZ −FE engine 3311 (201.9)
Dimensions and weight
Overall length mm (in.)
Overall width mm (in.)
Overall height
∗ mm (in.)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.)
Rear tread mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight
(occupants + luggage) kg (lb.)
∗: Unladen vehicle 1440 (56.7) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)
410 (900)
Coupe
1450 (57.1) 4890 (192.5)
1815 (71.5)
2720 (107.1)
1545 (60.8)
1535 (60.4)342 (754)
Convertible
Engine