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Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 19

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Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

D Do not remain for a long time in a

D Do not leave the engine running in

parked vehicle with the engine run-

an area with snow build−up, or

D Exhaust gases include harmful car-

ning. If it is unavoidable, however,

where it is snowing. If snowbanks

bon monoxide (CO) that is colorless

do so only in an unconfined area

build up around the vehicle while

and odorless. Inhaling exhaust

and adjust the heating or cooling

the engine is running, exhaust

gases may lead to death or a seri-

system to force outside air into the

gases may collect and enter the ve-

ous health hazard.

vehicle.

hicle. This may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

D The exhaust should be checked

D Keep the trunk lid closed while

occasionally. If there is a hole or

driving. An open or unsealed trunk

D When taking a nap in the vehicle,

crack caused by corrosion, damage

lid may cause exhaust gases to be

always turn the engine off. Other-

to a joint or abnormal exhaust

drawn into the vehicle.

wise, you may accidentally move

noise, be sure to have the vehicle

the shift lever or depress the accel-

D To allow proper operation of your

inspected and repaired by your

erator pedal, which could cause an

vehicle’s ventilation system, keep

Toyota dealer. Failure to do so may

accident or fire due to engine over-

the inlet grilles in front of the wind-

allow exhaust gases to enter the

heating. Additionally, if the vehicle

shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth-

vehicle, resulting in death or a

is parked in a poorly ventilated

er obstructions.

serious health hazard.

area, exhaust gases may collect and

D If the smell of exhaust is noticed

enter the vehicle, leading to death

D If the vehicle is in a poorly venti-

inside the vehicle, open the win-

or a serious health hazard.

lated area, turn the engine off. In a

dows. Large amounts of exhaust in

closed area, such as a garage, ex-

the vehicle can cause driver drowsi-

haust gases may collect and enter

ness and an accident, resulting in

the vehicle. This may lead to death

death or a serious health hazard.

or a serious health hazard.

Have the vehicle inspected by your

Toyota dealer immediately.

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Facts about engine oil

consumption

FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL

The amount of engine oil consumed de-

IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL

pends on the viscosity of the oil, the

CHECK

Engine oil has the primary functions of

quality of the oil and the conditions the

lubricating and cooling the inside of the

One of the most important points in prop-

vehicle is driven under.

engine, and plays a major role in main-

er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en-

taining the engine in proper working order.

More oil is consumed by high−speed driv-

gine oil at the optimum level so that oil

ing and frequent acceleration and decel-

function will not be impaired. Therefore, it

ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION

eration.

is essential that the oil level be checked

It is normal that an engine should con-

regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil

A new engine consumes more oil, since

sume some engine oil during normal

level be checked every time you refuel

its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls

engine operation. The causes of oil

the vehicle.

have not become conditioned.

consumption in a normal engine are as

follows.

Oil consumption: Max.

1.0 L per

1000

NOTICE

km

(1.1 qt./600 miles,

0.9 Imp. qt./600

D Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston

miles)

Failure to check the oil level regularly

rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil

could lead to serious engine trouble

is left on the cylinder wall when a pis-

When judging the amount of oil con-

due to insufficient oil.

ton moves downwards in the cylinder.

sumption, note that the oil may become

High negative pressure generated when

diluted and make it difficult to judge

the vehicle is decelerating sucks some

the true level accurately.

For detailed information on oil level check,

of this oil into the combustion chamber.

see

“Checking the engine oil level” on

As an example, if a vehicle is used for

This oil as well as some part of the oil

page 344 in Section 7−2.

repeated short trips, and consumes a nor-

film left on the cylinder wall is burned

mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not

by the high temperature combustion

show any drop in the oil level at all, even

gases during the combustion process.

after

1000 km (600 miles) or more. This

D Oil is also used to lubricate the stems

is because the oil is gradually becoming

of the intake valves. Some of this oil

diluted with fuel or moisture, making it

is sucked into the combustion chamber

appear that the oil level has not changed.

together with the intake air and is

The diluting ingredients evaporate out

burned along with the fuel. High tem-

when the vehicle is then driven at high

perature exhaust gases also burn the

speeds, as on an express way, making it

oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve

appear that oil is excessively consumed

stems.

after driving at high speeds.

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Iridium−tipped spark plugs

Brake system

The tandem master cylinder brake system

is a hydraulic system with two separate

CAUTION

sub−systems. If either sub−system should

D Do not pump the brake pedal if the

fail, the other will still work. However, the

engine stalls. Each push on the

pedal will be harder to press, and your

stopping distance will increase. Also, the

pedal uses up your reserved vacu-

brake system warning light may come on.

um.

D Even if the power assist is com-

CAUTION

pletely lost, the brakes will still

work. But you will have to push the

Do not drive your vehicle with only a

pedal hard, much harder than nor-

single brake system. Have your

mal. And your braking distance will

brakes fixed immediately.

increase.

Your engine is fitted with iridium−tipped

BRAKE BOOSTER

spark plugs.

The brake booster uses engine vacuum to

NOTICE

power−assist the brakes. If the engine

should quit while you are driving, you can

Use only iridium−tipped spark plugs.

bring the vehicle to a stop with normal

Do not adjust gaps for engine perfor-

pedal pressure. There is enough reserved

mance or smooth driveability.

vacuum for one or two stops—but no

more!

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ANTI−LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM

Depressing the brake pedal on slippery

road surfaces such as on a manhole cov-

CAUTION

The anti−lock brake system is designed

er, a steel plate at a construction site,

to help prevent lock−up of the wheels

joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day

Do not overestimate the anti−lock

during a sudden braking or braking on

tends to activate the anti−lock brake sys-

brake system: Although the anti−lock

slippery road surfaces. This assists in

brake system assists in providing ve-

tem.

providing directional stability and steer-

hicle control, it is still important to

ing performance of the vehicle under

You may hear a click or motor sound in

drive with all due care and maintain

these circumstances.

the engine compartment for a few seconds

a moderate speed and safe distance

when the engine is started or just after

Effective way to press the ABS brake

from the vehicle in front of you, be-

the vehicle begins to move. This means

pedal: When the anti−lock brake system

cause there are limits to the vehicle

that the anti−lock brake system is in the

function is in action, you may feel the

stability and effectiveness of steering

self−check mode, and does not indicate a

wheel operation even with the anti−

brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise.

malfunction.

lock brake system on.

In this situation, to let the anti−lock

When the anti−lock brake system is ac-

brake system work for you, just hold the

If tire grip performance exceeds its

tivated, the following conditions may

brake pedal down more firmly. Do not

capability, or if hydroplaning occurs

occur. They do not indicate a malfunc-

pump the brake in a panic stop. This

during high speed driving in the rain,

tion of the system:

will result in reduced braking perfor-

the anti−lock brake system does not

mance.

D You may hear the anti−lock brake sys-

provide vehicle control.

tem operating and feel the brake pedal

The anti−lock brake system becomes op-

pulsating and the vibrations of the ve-

erative after the vehicle has accelerated

hicle body and steering wheel. You

to a speed in excess of approximately 10

may also hear the motor sound in the

km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the

engine compartment even after the ve-

vehicle decelerates to a speed below

hicle is stopped.

approximately

5 km/h (3 mph).

D At the end of the anti−lock brake sys-

tem activation, the brake pedal may

move a little forward.

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“ABS” warning light

(vehicles without

Anti−lock brake system is not de-

vehicle stability control system)

signed to shorten the stopping dis-

The light comes on when the engine

tance: Always drive at a moderate

switch is turned to the

“ON” position. If

speed and maintain a safe distance

the anti−lock brake system works properly,

from the vehicle in front of you.

the light turns off after a few seconds.

Compared with vehicles without an

Thereafter, if the system malfunctions, the

anti−lock brake system, your vehicle

light comes on again.

may require a longer stopping dis-

tance in the following cases:

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

the brake system warning light is off), the

D Driving on rough, gravel or snow−

anti−lock brake system does not operate,

covered roads.

but the brake system still operates con-

D Driving with tire chains installed.

ventionally.

For the U.S.A.

D Driving over the steps such as the

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

joints on the road.

the brake system warning light is off), the

D Driving on roads where the road

anti−lock brake system does not operate

surface is pitted or has other differ-

so that the wheels could lock up during

ences in surface height.

a sudden braking or braking on slippery

road surfaces.

Install all

4 tires of specified size at

appropriate pressure: The anti−lock

If either of the following conditions oc-

brake system detects vehicle speeds

curs, this indicates a malfunction some-

using the speed sensors for respec-

where in the components monitored by

tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use

the warning light system. Contact your

of tires other than specified may fail

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

to detect the accurate turning speed

service the vehicle.

resulting in a longer stopping dis-

D The light does not come on when the

tance.

engine switch is turned to the

“ON”

position, or remains on.

For Canada

D The light comes on while you are driv-

ing.

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A warning light turning on briefly during

If either of the following conditions oc-

DRUM−IN−DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE

operation does not indicate a problem.

curs, this indicates a malfunction some-

SYSTEM

where in the components monitored by

“ABS” warning light

(vehicles with

Your vehicle has a drum−in−disc type

the warning light system. Contact your

vehicle stability control system)

parking brake system. This type of brake

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

system needs bedding−down of the brake

The light comes on when the engine

service the vehicle.

shoes periodically or whenever the parking

switch is turned to the

“ON” position. If

D The light does not come on when the

brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.

the anti−lock brake system and the brake

engine switch is turned to the

“ON”

assist system work properly, the light

Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed-

position, or remains on.

turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter,

ding−down.

if

the system malfunctions, the light

D The light comes on while you are driv-

BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (vehicles with

comes on again.

ing.

vehicle stability control system)

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

A warning light turning on briefly during

When you slam the brakes on, the

the brake system warning light is off), the

operation does not indicate a problem.

brake assist system judges as an emer-

anti−lock brake system, the brake assist

gency stop and provides more powerful

system, the traction control system and

CAUTION

braking for a driver who cannot hold

the vehicle stability control system do not

down the brake pedal firmly.

operate, but the brake system still oper-

If the “ABS” warning light remains on

When you slam the brakes on, more pow-

ates conventionally.

together with the brake system warn-

erful braking will be applied. At this time,

ing light, immediately stop your ve-

When the “ABS” warning light is on (and

you may hear a sound in the engine

hicle at a safe place and contact your

the brake system warning light is off), the

compartment and feel the vibrations of the

anti−lock brake system does not operate

Toyota dealer.

brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal-

so that the wheels could lock up during

In this case, not only the anti−lock

function.

a sudden braking or braking on slippery

brake system will fail but also the

The brake assist system becomes opera-

road surfaces.

vehicle will become extremely unsta-

tive after the vehicle has accelerated to

ble during braking.

a speed in excess of approximately

10

km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the

vehicle decelerates to a speed below

approximately

5 km/h (3 mph).

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Your Toyota’s identification—

Brake pad wear limit

—Vehicle identification

indicators

number

For an explanation of this system’s warn-

ing light, see

“Service reminder indicators

and warning buzzers” on page 133 in Sec-

tion

1−6.

The brake pad wear limit indicators on

The vehicle identification number

(VIN)

your disc brakes give a warning noise

is the legal identifier for your vehicle.

when the brake pads are worn to where

This number is on the left top of the

replacement is required.

instrument panel, and can be seen

through the windshield from outside.

If you hear a squealing or scraping noise

while driving, have the brake pads

This is the primary identification number

checked and replaced by your Toyota

for your Toyota. It is used in registering

dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro-

the ownership of your vehicle.

tor damage can result if the pads are not

replaced when necessary.

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—Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the

engine block as shown.

2.4 L 4−cylinder (2AZ−FE) engine

The vehicle identification number

(VIN) is

also on the Certification Label.

3.3 L V6 (3MZ−FE) engine

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Theft prevention labels

Suspension and chassis

Your new vehicle carries theft preven-

tion labels which are approximately

47

CAUTION

mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.).

Do not modify the suspension/chassis

The purpose of these labels is to reduce

with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It

the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat-

can cause dangerous vehicle handling

ing the tracing and recovery of parts from

characteristics, resulting in loss of

stolen vehicles. The label is designed so

control.

that once it is applied to a surface, any

attempt to remove it will result in destroy-

ing the integrity of the label. Transferring

these labels intact from one part to anoth-

er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to remove the

theft prevention labels as it may vio-

late certain state or federal laws.

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Tire information—

—Tire symbols (standard tire)

This illustration indicates typical tire

symbols.

1.

Tire size—For details, see “—Tire

size” on page 275.

2.

DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)—For details, see

“—DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)” on page 274.

3.

Uniform tire quality grading—

For details, see

“—Uniform tire

quality grading” on page 276.

4.

The location of the treadwear

indicators—For details, see

“Checking and replacing tires” on

page 352.

5.

Tire ply composition and mate-

rials—Plies mean a layer of rub-

ber−coated parallel cords. Cords

mean the strands forming the plies

in the tire.

6.

Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A

radial tire has

“RADIAL” on the

sidewall. A tire not marked with

“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

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—Tire symbols (compact spare tire)

This illustration indicates typical tire

symbols.

1.

“TEMPORARY USE ONLY”—A

compact spare tire is identified by

the phrase

“TEMPORARY USE

ONLY” molded into its sidewall.

This tire is designed for temporary

emergency use only. For details,

see “Compact spare tire” on page

306.

2.

Tire size—For details, see “—Tire

size” on page 275.

3.

DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)—For details, see

“—DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)” on page 274.

4.

The location of the treadwear

indicators—For details, see

“Checking and replacing tires” on

page 352.

5.

Load limit at maximum cold tire

inflation pressure—For details,

see “Checking and replacing tires”

on page 352.

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—DOT and Tire Identification

Number (TIN)

6.

Maximum cold tire inflation

The “DOT” symbol certifies that the

pressure—This means the pres-

tire conforms to applicable Federal

sure to which a tire may be in-

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

flated. For details about recom-

mended cold tire inflation

pressure, see “Tires” on page 377.

7.

Tire ply composition and mate-

rials—Plies mean a layer of rub-

ber−coated parallel cords. Cords

mean the strands forming the plies

in the tire.

8.

“TUBELESS”

or

“TUBE

TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not

This illustration indicates typical DOT

have a tube inside the tire and air

and Tire Identification Number (TIN).

is directly filled in the tire. A tube

1.

“DOT” symbol

type tire has a tube inside the tire

and the tube maintains the air

2. Tire Identification Number (TIN)

pressure.

3. Tire manufacturer’s identification

9.

Radial tires or bias−ply tires—A

mark

radial tire has

“RADIAL” on the

4. Tire size code

sidewall. A tire not marked with

5. Manufacturer’s optional tire type

“RADIAL” is a bias−ply tire.

code (3 or 4 letters)

6. Manufacturing week

7. Manufacturing year

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—Tire size

—Name of each section of tire

This illustration indicates typical tire

1. Section width

1. Bead

size.

2. Tire height

2. Sidewall

1. Tire use

(P=Passenger car,

3. Wheel diameter

3. Shoulder

T=Temporary use)

4. Tread

2. Section width (in millimeters)

5. Belt

3. Aspect ratio (tire height to section

6. Inner liner

width)

7. Reinforcing rubber

4. Tire construction code (R=Radial,

D=Diagonal)

8. Carcass

5. Wheel diameter (in inches)

9. Rim lines

6. Load index (2 digits or 3 digits)

10.Bead wires

7. Speed symbol (alphabet with one

11. Chafer

letter)

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