2005 TOYOTA SOLARA automatic transmission

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1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Personal lights
6. Electric moon roof switch
7. Garage door opener
8. Auxiliary box
9. Power door lock switches
10. Power window switches
11 . G l o v e b o x
12. Portable ashtray
13. Power outlet
14. Cup holder
15. Parking brake lever
16. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever
17. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
19. Hood lock release lever
20. Window lock switch
Instrument panel overview
 View A (coupe)

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2005 SOLARA from Sep. ’04 Prod. (OM33690U)
1. Side defroster outlets
2. Side vents
3. Instrument cluster
4. Garage door opener
5. Convertible top latch handles
6. Center vents
7. Personal lights
8. Power door lock switches
9. Power window switches
10. Glove box
11. Portable ashtray
12. Power outlet
13. Cup holder
14. Parking brake lever
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
16. Theft deterrent system/engine immobilizer system indicator light
17. All window control switch
18. Convertible top control switch
19. Power rear view mirror control switches
20. Hood lock release lever
21. Window lock switch

View A (convertible)

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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Automatic transmission shift position
indicator lights 7. Odometer and two trip meters
8. Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel
light control knob
Instrument cluster overview
2AZFE engine

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1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators andindicator lights
3. Speedometer 4. Engine coolant temperature gauge
5. Fuel gauge
6. Automatic transmission shift range
position display 7. Automatic transmission shift position
indicator lights
8. Odometer and two trip meters
9. Trip meter reset knob/instrument panel light control knob

3MZFE engine

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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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When the convertible top is low-
ered, keep the rear window defog-
ger turned off to avoid damage to
the convertible top.
 Do not open or close the convert-
ible top repeatedly within a short
time. If the motor prevention circuit
activates, the side windows opera-
tion is disabled. In this case, oper-
ate the switch again after a while.
 Do not sit or apply excessive load
on the rear seat seatback when the
convertible top is lowered. This may
cause damage.1. Park your vehicle on level ground.
2. Make sure the parking brake is applied
firmly and the automatic transmission
selector lever is in the “P” position.
3. Start the engine.
1. Lower the sun visors. Pull down the convertible top by grasping the han-
dle under the convertible top. And
pull the latch handles fully back-
ward.
Visually check that the hooks of latch
handles are unhooked.
—Before operating the
convertible top —Lowering the convertible top

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The engine ignition will continue to oper-
ate, however, until the battery is dis-
charged. Turn off the air conditioning,
blower, radio, etc., and drive directly to
the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the engine
drive belt is broken or loose.
(e) Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This lamp comes on when the ignition
key is turned to the “ON” position and
goes off after the engine starts. This
means that the warning light system is
operating properly.
If the lamp remains on, or the lamp
comes on while driving, first check the
following.
Empty fuel tank
If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi-
ately.
Loose fuel tank cap
If the fuel tank cap is loose, securely
tighten it.
These cases are temporary malfunctions.
The malfunction indicator lamp will go off
after taking several driving trips. If the lamp does not go off even after
several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is not empty or the fuel
tank cap is not loose...
There is a problem somewhere in the
engine, emission control system, elec-
tronic throttle control system, automatic
transmission electrical system or warn-
ing light system itself.
Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible to service the vehicle.
If engine speed does not increase when
the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the 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.
Emissions inspection and maintenance
(I/M) programs
Your vehicle may not pass a state
emission inspection if the malfunction
indicator lamp remains on. Contact your
Toyota dealer to check your vehicle’s
emission control system and OBD
(On −Board Diagnostics) system before
taking your vehicle for the inspection.
For details, see “Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 292
in Section 6.
(f) Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil pres-
sure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe place
and stop the engine immediately. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for
assistance.

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock138
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Automatic transmission 139
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Manual transmission 146
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Traction control system 147
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Vehicle stability control system 149
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Tire pressure warning system 151
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Parking brake 154
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Cruise control 155
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