Toyota Solara (2008 year). Instruction - part 25
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Checking and replacing tires
The tires on your Toyota have built−in
Any tires which are over 6 years
Treadwear indicator
treadwear indicators to help you know
old must be checked by a qualified
when the tires need replacement.
technician even if damage is not
When the tread depth wears to 1.6
obvious.
mm (0.06 in.) or less, the indicators
Tires deteriorate with age even if they
will appear. If you can see the indica-
have never or seldom been used.
tors in two or more adjacent grooves,
This applies also to the spare tire and
the tire should be replaced. The lower
tires stored for future use.
the tread, the higher the risk of skid-
ding.
The effectiveness of snow tires is
lost if the tread wears down below
4 mm (0.16 in.).
CHECKING YOUR TIRES
If you have tire damage such as
Check the tire’s tread for treadwear
cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to
indicators. If the indicators show,
expose the fabric, or bulges indi-
replace the tires. The location of
cating internal damage, the tire
treadwear indicators is shown by
should be replaced.
the
“TWI” or
“Δ” marks, etc.,
If a tire often goes flat or cannot be
molded on the sidewall of each
properly repaired due to the size or
tire.
location of a cut or other damage, it
should be replaced. If you are not
sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
If air loss occurs while driving, do not
continue driving. Driving even a short
distance can damage a tire beyond
repair.
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REPLACING YOUR TIRES
Toyota recommends all four tires,
CAUTION
or at least both of the front or rear
When replacing a tire, use a tire of
tires be replaced at a time as a set.
the same size and construction,
Observe the following instruc-
and the same or greater maximum
See “If you have a flat tire” on page
tions. Otherwise, an accident
load as the originally installed
305 for tire change procedure.
may occur resulting in death or
tires.
serious injuries.
When a tire is replaced, the wheel
Using any other size or type of tire
should always be balanced.
D Do not mix radial, bias belted,
may seriously affect handling, ride,
or bias−ply tires on your ve-
An unbalanced wheel may affect ve-
speedometer/odometer calibration,
hicle, as this may cause dan-
hicle handling and tire life. Wheels
ground clearance, and clearance be-
gerous handling characteris-
can get out of balance with regular
tween the body and tires or snow
tics resulting in loss of control.
use and should therefore be balanced
chains.
occasionally.
D Do not use tires other than the
Check that the maximum load of the
manufacturer’s recommended
When replacing a tubeless tire, the
replaced tire is greater than 1/2 of the
size, as this may cause danger-
air valve should also be replaced
Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
ous handling characteristics
with a new one.
of either the front axle or the rear
resulting in loss of control.
Initial adjustment of the tire pres-
axle, whichever is greater. As for the
sure warning system is necessary
maximum load of the tire, see the load
after you have rotated your tires.
limit at maximum cold tire inflation
See “Tire pressure warning sys-
pressure mentioned on the sidewall
tem” on page 155 in Section 1−7.
of the tire, and as for the Gross Axle
Weight Ratings (GAWR), see the Cer-
tification Label.
For details about the side wall of the
tire and the Certification Label, see
pages 268 and 271 .
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Rotating tires
To equalize the wear and help ex-
tend tire life, Toyota recommends
that you rotate your tires accord-
ing to the maintenance schedule.
(For scheduled maintenance infor-
mation, please refer to the “Sched-
uled Maintenance Guide” or “Own-
er’s
Manual
Supplement”.)
However, the most appropriate tim-
ing for tire rotation may vary ac-
cording to your driving habits and
road surface conditions.
See “If you have a flat tire” on page
With a spare tire of the same
With a spare tire of different
305 in Section 4 for tire change proce-
wheel type as the installed tires
wheel type from the installed
dure.
tires
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out−
of−balance wheels, or severe braking.
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Installing snow tires and
chains
WHEN TO USE SNOW TIRES OR
SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
CHAINS
Snow tires should be installed on all
Snow tires or chains are recommended
wheels.
Do not include a compact spare
when driving on snow or ice.
Installing snow tires on the front wheels
tire when rotating the tires. It is
On wet or dry roads, conventional tires
only can lead to an excessive difference
designed for temporary use only.
provide better traction than snow tires.
in road grip capability between the front
and rear tires which could cause loss of
SNOW TIRE SELECTION
The tire pressure warning system
vehicle control.
If you need snow tires, select tires of
must be initialized when rotating
When storing removed tires you should
the same size, construction and load
tires, in case that specified tire
store them in a cool dry place. Mark the
capacity as the originally installed tires.
inflation pressure is different be-
direction of rotation and be sure to install
Do not use tires other than those men-
tween front and rear.
them in the same direction when replac-
tioned above. Do not install studded tires
ing.
without first checking local regulations for
possible restrictions.
CAUTION
CAUTION
D Do not drive with the snow tires
incorrectly inflated.
Do not use snow tires other than the
D Never drive over 120 km/h (75 mph)
manufacturer’s recommended size, as
with any type of snow tires.
this may cause dangerous handling
characteristics resulting in loss of
control. Otherwise, an accident may
occur resulting in death or serious
injuries.
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NOTICE
CAUTION
Side chain
If the wrong combination of tire and
D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
chain is used, the chains could dam-
the chain manufacturer’s recom-
age the vehicle body.
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
CHAIN INSTALLATION
Cross chain
D Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
Install the chains on the front tires as
holes, and sharp turns, which may
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
cause the vehicle to bounce.
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
D Avoid sharp turns or locked−wheel
chains after driving
0.5—1.0 km
braking, as use of chains may ad-
(1/4—1/2 mile).
versely affect vehicle handling.
When installing chains on your tires, care-
D When driving with chains installed,
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
fully follow the instructions of the chain
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
manufacturer.
Use the tire chains of correct size.
down before entering curves to
For P215/60R16 and P215/55R17 tires,
If wheel covers are used, they will be
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
scratched by the chain band, so remove
use the following type chains.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
the covers before putting on the chains.
mm (in.)
A Diameter of side chain
3
(0.12)
If the chains are installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate
NOTICE
B Width of side chain
10
(0.39)
properly. For details, see
“Tire pressure
C Length of side chain
30
(1.18)
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
warning system” on page
155 in Section
D Diameter of cross chain
4
(0.16)
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
1−7.
E Width of cross chain
14
(0.55)
sult in damage to the vehicle as well
F Length of cross chain
25
(0.98)
as the tire.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.
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Replacing wheels
As you might have difficulty in identify-
WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR WHEELS
Replacement with used wheels is not rec-
ing a flat or deflated tire, a tire pres-
ommended as they may have been sub-
If you have wheel damage such as
sure warning system is provided on
jected to rough treatment or high mileage
bending, cracks or heavy corrosion, the
this vehicle.
and could fail without warning. Also, bent
wheel should be replaced.
wheels which have been straightened may
When replacing the wheels, be sure to
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel,
have structural damage and therefore
install tire pressure warning valves and
the tire may slip off the wheel or cause
should not be used. Never use an inner
transmitters on the wheels. Consult your
loss of handling control.
tube in a leaking wheel which is designed
Toyota dealer about how to set up the tire
WHEEL SELECTION
for a tubeless tire.
pressure warning valves and transmitters.
When replacing wheels, care should be
taken to ensure that the wheels are re-
CAUTION
CAUTION
placed by ones with the same load ca-
Do not use wheels other than the
D Have the tires, wheels or tire pres-
pacity, diameter, rim width, and offset.
manufacturer’s recommended size, as
sure warning valves and transmit-
Correct replacement wheels are available
this may cause dangerous handling
ters replaced and ID codes regis-
at your Toyota dealer.
characteristics resulting in loss of
tered by Toyota dealer. If you need
A wheel of a different size or type may
control. Otherwise, an accident may
tire pressure warning valves and
adversely affect handling, wheel and bear-
occur resulting in death or serious
transmitters, purchase from Toyota
ing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odom-
injuries.
dealer.
eter calibration, stopping ability, headlight
D The tire pressure warning valve and
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clear-
Initial adjustment of the tire pressure
transmitter nuts should always be
ance, and tire or snow chain clearance to
warning system is necessary after you
tightened to a torque of 4 N·m (0.4
the body and chassis.
have rotated your tires. See “Tire pres-
kgf·m, 2.9 ft·lbf).
sure warning system” on page
155 in
D The use of non−genuine wheels may
Section 1−7.
result in the tire pressure warning
system failure or air−leak.
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Aluminum wheel precautions
D When installing aluminum wheels,
check that the wheel nuts are tight
after driving your vehicle the first
1600
km (1000 miles).
D If you have rotated, repaired, or
changed your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight after driving
1600 km (1000 miles).
D When using tire chains, be careful not
to damage the aluminum wheels.
D Use only Toyota wheel nuts and
wrench designed for your aluminum
wheels.
D When balancing your wheels, use only
Toyota balance weights or equivalent
and a plastic or rubber hammer.
D As with any wheel, periodically check
your aluminum wheels for damage. If
damaged, replace immediately.
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SECTION 7− 3
DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE
Electrical components
Checking battery condition
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Battery recharging precautions
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Checking and replacing fuses
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Adding washer fluid
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Replacing light bulbs
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Checking battery condition—
—Precautions
—Checking battery exterior
CAUTION
D If electrolyte gets on your skin,
Terminals
Ground cable
thoroughly wash the contact area. If
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
you feel pain or burning, get medi-
cal attention immediately.
The battery produces flammable and
explosive hydrogen gas.
D If electrolyte gets on your clothes,
there is a possibility of its soaking
D Do not cause a spark from the bat-
through to your skin, so immediate-
tery with tools.
ly take off the exposed clothing and
D Do not smoke or light a match near
follow the procedure above, if nec-
the battery.
Hold−down
essary.
clamp
The electrolyte contains poisonous
D If you accidentally swallow electro-
and corrosive sulfuric acid.
lyte, drink a large quantity of water
D Avoid contact with eyes, skin or
or milk. Follow with milk of magne-
Check the battery for corroded or loose
clothes.
sia, beaten raw egg or vegetable
terminal connections, cracks, or loose
oil. Then go immediately for emer-
D Never ingest electrolyte.
hold−down clamp.
gency help.
D Wear protective safety glasses when
a. If the battery is corroded, wash it off
working near the battery.
with a solution of warm water and bak-
D Keep children away from the bat-
ing soda. Coat the outside of the termi-
tery.
nals with grease to prevent further cor-
rosion.
EMERGENCY MEASURES
b. If the terminal connections are loose,
D If electrolyte gets in your eyes,
tighten their clamp nuts—but do not
flush your eyes with clean water
overtighten.
immediately and get immediate
medical attention. If possible, con-
c. Tighten the hold−down clamp only
tinue to apply water with a sponge
enough to keep the battery firmly in
or cloth while en route to the medi-
place. Overtightening may damage the
cal office.
battery case.
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—Checking battery condition
Battery recharging precautions
During recharging, the battery is pro-
NOTICE
Type A
ducing hydrogen gas.
Clear or
z Be sure the engine and all accesso-
Therefore, before recharging:
light yellow
Green
Dark
ries are off before performing main-
1. If recharging with the battery installed
tenance.
on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
z When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable.
the ground cable from the negative
Type B
2. Be sure the power switch on the re-
terminal
(“−” mark) first and rein-
charger is off when connecting the
Blue
White
Red
stall it last.
charger cables to the battery and when
z Be careful not to cause a short cir-
disconnecting them.
cuit with tools.
z Take care no solution gets into the
CAUTION
battery when washing it.
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
D Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
If the battery is disconnected or run
Check the battery condition by the indi-
battery in a garage or closed room
down, the driver’s power window
(coupe)
cator color.
where there is not sufficient ventila-
and moon roof may not operate automati-
Indicator color
tion.
cally and the jam protection will not func-
Condition
tion correctly after you reconnect, replace
Type A
Type B
D Only do a slow charge
(5 A or
or recharge the battery. In any of these
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
Green
Blue
Good
cases, you should initialize the power win-
dangerous. The battery may ex-
dow and moon roof. To initialize the power
Charging necessary.
plode, causing personal injuries.
window and moon roof, see
“Power win-
Have battery
Dark
White
dows” on page
24 and
“Electric moon
checked by your
roof” on page
34 in Section 1−2.
NOTICE
Toyota dealer.
Clear or
Have battery
Never recharge the battery while the
light
Red
checked by your
engine is running. Also, be sure all
yellow
Toyota dealer.
accessories are turned off.
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Checking and replacing fuses
Good
Blown
Good
Blown
Type A
Type C
If the headlights or other electrical
components do not work, check the
fuses. If any of the fuses are blown,
they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” on page 338 in Sec-
tion
7−1 for locations of the fuses.
Turn the engine switch and inoperative
component off. Pull the suspected fuse
straight out and check it.
Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows
Good
Blown
the name of the circuit for each fuse. See
Good
Blown
page
377 in Section
8 for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type B
Type D
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Adding washer fluid
Type A and B fuses can be pulled out by
If the new fuse immediately blows out,
If any washer does not work or the low
the pull−out tool. The location of the pull−
there is a problem with the electrical sys-
windshield washer fluid level warning
out tool is shown in the illustration.
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
light comes on, the washer tank may be
soon as possible.
empty. Add washer fluid.
If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse
You should normalize the driver’s power
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
with one that you know is good.
window
(coupe) and moon roof may not
However, in cold areas where tempera-
operate correctly after replacing blown
tures range below the freezing point, use
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
fuses. To normalize the power window and
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
into the clip.
moon roof, see “Power windows” on page
product is available at your Toyota dealer
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
24 and “Electric moon roof” on page
34
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
in Section
1−2.
manufacturer’s directions for how much to
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
mix with water.
emergency you can pull out the “P/POINT”
CAUTION
or
“RAD1” fuse, which may be dispens-
NOTICE
able for normal driving, and use it if its
Never use a fuse with a higher am-
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
amperage rating is the same.
perage rating, or any other object, in
other substitute because it may dam-
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age your vehicle’s paint.
tensive damage and possibly a fire.
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.
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Replacing light bulbs—
The following illustrations show how to
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
Vehicle with discharge headlights—
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
a bulb, make sure the engine switch and
D Do not touch the high−intensity dis-
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the
charge headlight’s high voltage
in a car wash. This is not a problem
wattage ratings given in the table.
socket when the headlights are
because the fogging is caused by the
turned on. An extremely high volt-
temperature difference between the outside
The stop/tail and rear side maker lights
age of
20000 V will be discharged
and inside of the lens, just like the
and high mounted stoplight
(convertible)
and could result in serious injury or
windshield fogs up in the rain. However, if
consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
death by electric shock.
there is a large drop of water on the
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to
inside of the lens, or if there is water
your Toyota dealer to have the light re-
D Do not attempt to take apart or re-
pooled inside the light, contact your
placed.
pair the low beam headlight bulbs,
Toyota dealer.
connectors, power supply circuits,
If one or more LEDs in a stop/tail light
or related components. Doing so
burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws
(SAE).
could result in electric shock and
serious injury or death. Call your
Toyota dealer for headlight repair or
CAUTION
servicing, including replacement of
bulbs and bulb disposal.
D To prevent burning yourself, do not
replace the light bulbs while they
are hot.
NOTICE
D Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas
inside and require special handling.
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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.
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—Low beam headlights
(except discharge headlights)
Bulb
Bulb
Light bulbs
W
Type
Light bulbs
W
Type
No.
No.
Headlights (low)
Personal lights
—
8
F
With discharge
(convertible)
35
A
headlights
—
Interior light
—
8
G
Without
55
B
discharge
Vanity lights
—
1.4
G
headlights
(coupe)
Headlights
Vanity lights
—
65
C
—
1.5
F
(high beam)
(convertible)
Front fog lights
—
55
B
Glove box light
—
1.2
D
Parking, front
Quarter trim
194
3.8
F
side marker and
courtesy light
1.
Open the hood. Turn the bulb cover
3457NA
30/8
E
front turn signal
counterclockwise and remove it.
Trunk light
2825
5
D
lights
(coupe)
Rear turn signal
Trunk light
T20NA
21
E
—
3.8
D
lights
(convertible)
Back−up lights
921
16
D
A: D4S discharge bulbs
License plate
B: H11 halogen bulbs
194
3.8
D
lights
C: HIR1 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
High mounted
921
17.9
D
E: Wedge base bulb (amber)
stoplight (coupe)
F: Single end bulbs
Personal lights
G: Double end bulbs
—
5
D
(coupe)
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2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise
3. Unplug the connector while depress-
4. Plug in a new bulb into the connec-
to the front of the vehicle as shown.
ing the lock release.
tor and install it into the mounting
hole.
The above illustration shows the left−hand
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
headlight.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
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