2008 TOYOTA SOLARA mirror controls

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1. Headlight, turn signal and front foglight switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Multi −information displays
4. Front passenger ’s occupant classification indicator light/front
passenger ’s seat belt reminder light
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Audio system or navigation system including audio system (For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation System Owner ’s Manual”.)
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Rear window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch
9. Auxiliary box
10. Power outlet 11. AUX adapter
12. Seat heater switches
13. Engine switch
14. Tilt steering lock release lever
15. Telescopic steering lock release lever
16. Tire pressure warning system reset switch
17. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system off) switch

View B (with automatic air conditioning controls)

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
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Steering wheel and Mirrors
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel108
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Outside rear view mirrors 109
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 11 0
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view mirror 111
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Sun visors 11 2
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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Lights, Wipers and Defoggers
Headlights and turn signals11 6
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Headlight beam level control 121
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Emergency flashers 122
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Instrument panel light control 123
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Front fog lights 123
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Interior light 123
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Engine (ignition) switch light and quarter trim courtesy light 124
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Personal lights 125
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Windshield wipers and washer 126
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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 127
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With manual air conditioning controls
With automatic air conditioning controls
To defog or defrost the rear window,
push the switch.
The engine switch must be in the “ON”
position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of the
rear window will quickly clear the sur-
faces. An indicator light will illuminate to
indicate the defogger is operating.
With auto anti−glare inside rear view mir-
ror: Heater panels in the outside rear view
mirrors will also quickly clear the sur-
faces.
Push the switch once again to turn the
defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off af-
ter the defogger has operated about 15
minutes.
CAUTION
With auto antiglare inside rear view
mirror: Since the outside rear view
mirror surfaces can get hot, do not
touch them when the defogger switch
is on.
Make sure you turn the defoggers off
when the surfaces are clear. Leaving the
defoggers on for a long time could cause
the battery to discharge, especially during
stop −and− go driving. The defoggers are
not designed for drying rain water or for
melting snow.
If the outside rear view mirrors are heavi-
ly coated with ice, use a spray de −icer
before operating the switch.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the
rear window, be careful not to
scratch or damage the heater wires
or connectors.
 Convertible—When the convertible
top is lowered, keep the rear win-
dow defogger turned off to avoid
damage to the convertible top.
Rear window and outside rear
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1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, seat cushion height, head restraint
height and steering wheel angle and
length.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts. 1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Manual transmission: Press the clutch
pedal to the floor and shift the trans-
mission into neutral. Hold the clutch
pedal to the floor until the engine is
started. A starter safety device will pre-
vent the starter from operating if the
clutch pedal is not fully depressed.
Automatic transmission: Put the se-
lector lever in “P”. If you need to re-
start the engine while the vehicle is
moving, put the selector lever in “N”.
A starter safety device will prevent the
starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Automatic transmission only: De-
press the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off. Before starting the engine, be sure to fol-
low the instructions in “(a) Before crank-
ing”.
Normal starting procedure
The multiport fuel injection system/sequen-
tial multiport fuel injection system in your
engine automatically controls the proper
air
−fuel mixture for starting. You can start
a cold or hot engine as follows:
With your foot off the accelerator pedal,
crank the engine by turning the engine
switch to “START”. Release it when the
engine starts.
Engine should be warmed up by driving,
not in idle. For warming up, drive with
smoothly turning engine until engine cool-
ant temperature is within normal range.
If the engine stalls...
Simply restart it, using the correct proce-
dure given in normal starting.
If the engine will not start...
See “If your vehicle will not start” on page
300 in Section 4.
Before starting the engine H o w to st art th e en g in e—
(a) Before cranking
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A
Adding washer fluid363
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Adjustment
Front seats 46,47
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Seat belt 52
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Air conditioning filter 233
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Air conditioning system
Automatic air conditioning system 226
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Manual air conditioning system 220 . . . . . .
Airbags 61,67,73,81
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All window control switches 24
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Aluminum wheel precautions 358
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Anti −glare inside rear view mirror 110 . . . . . .
Anti −lock brake system warning light
(brake assist system warning
light) 133
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Anti −theft steering column lock 144 . . . . . . . .
Appearance care
Cleaning the interior 327
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Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 322
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Washing and waxing 323
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Ashtray 245
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Audio remote controls 180
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Audio system 168
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Audio system
AUX 181
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Audio system operating tips 182
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Auto anti −glare inside rear view mirror
Compass 241
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Automatic air conditioning system 226 . . . . . . Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions 23
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Automatic transmission
Driving with an automatic transmission 146
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Shift lock override button 318
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Shift pattern 146
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Shifting speed 146
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AUX 181
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Auxiliary boxes 252
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Auxiliary catch, Engine hood 30
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B
Battery
Checking battery condition 360 . . . . . . . . . .
Gas caution 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling safety 360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recharging precautions 361 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting the engine 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bluetooth  189
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Brake pad wear limit indicators 268 . . . . . . . .
Brake system 264 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake system warning light 133 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes
Fluid level 348 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pad wear limit indicators 268 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 162
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Break −in tips 258
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Brightness control 123
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C
Carbon monoxide caution 262
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Cargo and luggage
Capacity 284
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Capacity and distribution 285
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Stowage precautions 285
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Cargo net 255
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Certification label 268
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Charging system warning light 133
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Checking and replacing fuses 362
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Checking and replacing the air conditioning filter 233
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Checking brake fluid 348
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Checking the engine oil level 344
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Checking the radiator and
condenser 347
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Child restraint
Child restraint system 87
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Installation 88
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Installation with child restraint lower anchorages 102,103
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Precautions 85
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Types of child restraint system 87 . . . . . . . .
Using a top strap 98,100
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Cigarette lighter 245
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Cleaning the interior 327
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Clock 241
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Cold weather
Operation 293
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Compact disc changer 168
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Compact disc changer controller 168 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 168
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Compass 241
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Condenser
Checking the condenser 347
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Console boxRear 253 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, Instrument panel 2,7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controls, steering switches 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convertible top
Convertible top 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If the convertible top does not rise or lower 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling system
Coolant level 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 346 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corrosion prevention 322 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise information display 239 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holders 254 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Defogger
Outside rear view mirror 127 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear window 127
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Dimmer switch, Headlight 116,119
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Dinghy towing 294
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Directional signals 116,119
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Do −it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 341
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Service precautions 338
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Does your vehicle need repairing? 333 . . . . .
Doors
Side doors 21
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Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 133 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 133 . . . . . . . . Driving
Automatic transmission 146
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Driving tips 290
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Manual transmission 150
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Driving in the rain 292
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Driving tips
Driving in the rain 292
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Driving tips in various conditions 291 . . . . .
Driving with a manual transmission 150
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Driving with an automatic transmission 146
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Economical driving 296
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Good driving practice 146,150
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Winter driving tips 293
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During
Break −in 258
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Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 296 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 360,361 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 338 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 122 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 362 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 122 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the convertible top does not rise
or lower 319 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 318 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 320 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 303 . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 315 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 315 . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 300 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 334 . . . . . . . . .
Engine
Before starting the engine 290 . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the coolant level 346 . . . . . . . . . .
Emission control device 261 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine compartment 336 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust gas caution 262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood release 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification number 269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil consumption 263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oil level 344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 304 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting procedure 290 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Three −way catalytic converter 261 . . . . . . .
Engine coolant
Temperature gauge 130 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .