Toyota SOLARA 2007 Owner Manual
SECTION 1−
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Overview of instruments and controls
Instrument panel overview 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument cluster o verview 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instrument panel overview
View A (coupe)
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 lo ve b ox
12. Portable ashtray
13. Power outlet
14. Cup holder
15. Parking b rake lever
16. Automatic transmission selector lever
or manual transmission gear shift lever
17. Headlight beam level control dial
18. Power rear view mirror control switches
19. Hood lock release lever
20. Window lock switch
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View A (convertible)
1. Side defroster out lets
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. Port able ashtray
12. Power outlet
13. Cup holder
14. Parking b rake lever
15. Automatic transmission selector lever
16. Headlight beam level control dial
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
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View B (with manual air conditioning controls)
1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Multi−information displays
4. Front passenger’s occupant
classification indicator light/front
passenger seat belt reminder light
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Audio system or navigati on system
includi ng audio syst em ( For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation Sys tem Owner’s Manual ”.)
7. Air conditioning controls
8. Rear window defogger switch
9. Auxiliary box
10. Power outlet
11. AUX adapter
12. Ignition switch
13. Tilt steering lock release lever
14. Telescopic steering lock release lever
15. Tire pressure warning system reset
switch
16. “TRAC OFF” (traction control system
off) switch
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View B (with automatic air conditioning controls)
1. Headlight, turn signal and front fog
light switches
2. Wiper and washer switches
3. Multi−information displays
4. Front passenger’s occupant
classification indicator light/front
passenger seat belt reminder light
5. Emergency flasher switch
6. Audio system or navigati on system
includi ng audio syst em ( For the
navigation system, see the separate
“Navigation Sys tem 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. Ignition 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
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Steering switches overview
1. Audio remote control switches
2. Telephone switch
3. Multi−information display control switch
4. Speech command switch
5. Cruise control switch
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Instrument cluster overview
1. Tachometer
2. Service reminder indicators and
indicator 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/ins trument panel
light control knob
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Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
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Brake system warning light
Driver’s seat belt reminder light
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Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light
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Charging system warning light
Malfunction indicator lamp
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Low fuel level warning light
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oror
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Anti−lock brake system warning light
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Open door warning light
SRS warning light
Tire pressure warning light
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1
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Low windshield washer fluid level warning light
Vehicle stability control system/traction control
system warning light
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Engine oil replacement reminder light
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Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system
indicator light
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Front passenger occupant classification indicator
light
Headlight indicator light
Tail light indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
Headlight high beam indicator light
Slip indicator light
Traction control system off indicator light
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Cruise control indicator light
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: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning
buzzers” on page 133 in Section 1−6.
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: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” on page 162 in Sec-
tion 1−7.
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SECTION 1−
OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Keys and Doors
Keys 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine immobilizer system 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wireless remote control 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Side doors 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power windows 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk lid 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel tank cap 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convertible top 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Keys
Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.
1. Master keys (black)—
These keys work in every lock. Your
Toyota dealer will need one of them to
make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
Since the doors can be locked without
a key, you should always carry a spare
master key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
2. Sub key (gray)—
This key will not work in the trunk lid
lock release lever and glove box.
To protect items locked in the trunk or
glove box when using valet parking,
leave the sub key with the attendant.
A transponder chip for engine immobilizer
system has been placed in the head of
the master and sub keys. These chips are
needed to enable the system to function
correctly, so be careful not to lose these
keys. If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system
or start the engine.
NOTICE
When using a key containing a transponder chip, observe the following
precautions:
When starting the engine, do not
use the key with a key ring resting
on the key grip and do not press
the key ring against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts.
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When starting the engine, do not
use the key with other transponder
keys around (including keys of other vehicles) and do not press other
key plates against the key grip.
Otherwise the engine may not start,
or may stop soon after it starts. If
this happens, remove the key once
and then insert it again after removing other transponder keys (including keys of other vehicles) from the
ring or while gripping or covering
them with your hand to start the
engine.
Do not bend the key grip.
Do not cover the key grip with any
material that cuts off electromagnetic waves.
Do not knock the key hard against
other objects.
Do not leave the key exposed to
high temperatures for a long period,
such as on the dashboard and hood
under direct sunlight.
Do not put the key in water or
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.
Do not use the key with electromagnetic materials.
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Engine immobilizer system
KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by a Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key number and storing it in a safe place.
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The engine immobilizer system is a
theft deterrent system. When you insert
the key in the ignition switch, the
transponder chip in the key’s head
transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will start only when
the electronic code in the chip corresponds to the registered ID code for
the vehicle.
The system is automatically set when the
key is removed from the ignition switch.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show the system is set.
If any of the following indicator conditions
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light stays on except
when the theft deterrent system is setting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent
system” on page 30 in this Section.)
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing when the key is removed from the
ignition switch.
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator light will go off.
For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key. However, there is a limit
to the number of additional keys your
Toyota dealer can make for you.
If you make your own duplicate key,
you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disassemble the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI−21BTY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS−210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
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Wireless remote control—
1. Lock switch
2. Unlock switch
3. Alarm switch
4. Trunk lid open switch
The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock both doors,
open the trunk lid or activate the alarm
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
When you operate any switch, push it
slowly and securely.
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter in places
where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance:
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “—Replacing
battery” on page 19.
If you lose your transmitter, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible to
avoid the possibility of theft, or an accident. (See “If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter” on page 312 in
Section 4.)
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This complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
—Locking and unlocking
doors
Locking operation
To lock and unlock both doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the lock switch. Both doors
are locked simultaneously. At this time
one beep will be heard, and the turn signal lights will flash once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If either door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the lock
switch and a beep will sound continuously
for 10 seconds. However, if the key is in
the ignition, a beep will not sound.
To stop the beep, close both doors securely or push the unlock switch.
To unlock: Push the unlock switch once to
unlock the driver’s door alone. Pushing
the switch twice within 3 seconds unlocks
passenger’s door simultaneously. Each
time the unlock switch is pushed, two
beeps will be heard, and the turn signal
lights will flash twice.
Unlocking operation
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Coupe—When unlocking a door when both
doors are locked, the interior light and
ignition switch light come on. The lights
remain on for about 15 seconds unless
either door is opened and closed. (For
further information, see “Interior light” on
page 123 and “Ignition switch light and
quarter trim courtesy light” on page 123
in Section 1−5.)
Convertible—When unlocking a door when
both doors are locked, the ignition switch
light, quarter trim courtesy light and personal lights come on. The lights remain
on for about 15 seconds unless either
door is opened and closed. (For further
information, see “Ignition switch light and
quarter trim courtesy light” on page 123
and “Personal lights” on page 124 in Section 1−5.)
You have 60 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, both
doors will be automatically locked again
and one beep will be heard.
If the lock or unlock switch is kept pushed
in, the locking or unlocking operation is
not repeated. Release the switch and then
push again.
—Opening trunk lid —Activating alarm
To open the trunk lid, push the switch
of the transmitter for 1 second.
If the key is in the ignition, the trunk lid
cannot be opened by the trunk lid open
switch.
Pushing the switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights,
tail lights, turn signal lights, and interior light (coupe) or personal lights (convertible).
The alarm switch is used to deter vehicle
theft when you witness anyone attempting
to break into or damage your vehicle.
The alarm will last for one minute. To stop
alarm midway, push the switch once
again, unlock a door with transmitter, or
turn the ignition key from the “LOCK” to
“ON” position.
The alarm does not work when the ignition
key is in the “ON” position.
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—Switching beep sound —Replacing battery
You can switch the beep on and off. (The
beep is on initially and after battery replacement.)
To switch the beep on and off:
With the driver’s door opened—
1. Insert the ignition key and remove it.
2. Within 5 seconds, insert the ignition
key again and turn it to the “ON” position.
3. After 10 seconds, push any switch on
the transmitter twice within 10 seconds.
Two beep sounds inform you that the
program has been switched on or off.
If this procedure is not followed exactly,
the beep will not operate as expected.
Check the beep ON/OFF operation by
pushing the transmitter switch after you
finish this procedure. If the beep does not
operate as expected, repeat this procedure from step 1.
For replacement, use a CR2032 lithium
battery or equivalent.
CAUTION
Special care should be taken to prevent small children from swallowing
the removed transmitter battery or
components.
NOTICE
When replacing the transmitter battery, be careful not to lose the components.
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by a
Toyota dealer.
Dispose of used batteries according
to the local laws.
Replace the transmitter battery by following these procedures:
1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the
transmitter case.
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2. Remove the circuit board, then remove
the discharged transmitter battery.
NOTICE
Take care not to damage the circuit
board.
Do not bend the terminals.
3. Put in a new transmitter battery with
positive (+) side up. Install the circuit
board into the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
NOTICE
Make sure the positive side and
negative side of the transmitter battery are faced correctly.
Do not replace the battery with wet
hands. Water may cause unexpected
rust.
Do not touch or move any components inside the transmitter, or it
may interfere with proper operation.
Be careful not to bend the electrode
when inserting the transmitter battery and that dust or oils do not
adhere to the transmitter case.
Close the transmitter case securely.
After replacing the battery, check that the
transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.
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Side doors—
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
Passenger’s door locks simultaneously
with the driver’s door. Turning the key
once will unlock the driver’s door and
twice in succession will unlock passenger’s door.
Coupe—When unlocking a door when both
doors are locked, the interior light and
ignition switch light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see “Interior light” on page 123 and “Ignition switch
light and quarter trim courtesy light” on
page 123 in Section 1−5.)
Convertible—When unlocking a door when
both doors are locked, the ignition switch
light, quarter trim courtesy light and personal lights will come on and remain on
for about 15 seconds before fading out.
(For further information, see “Ignition
switch light and quarter trim courtesy
light” on page 123 and “Personal lights”
on page 124 in Section 1−5.)
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
INSIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The doors can be opened by pulling the
inside handle even if the lock knobs are
in the locked position.
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CAUTION
Do not pull the inside handle of the
doors while driving. The doors will
open and an accident may occur.
Toyota strongly recommends that all
children be placed in the rear seat of
the vehicle.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.
The door cannot be locked when either
door is open and the key is in the ignition.
Driver’s side
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.
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Passenger’s side
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.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the vehicle in an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
—Automatic door locking and
unlocking functions
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING
You can set or cancel the following au-
tomatic door locking function:
Locking linked with the shift position
(vehicles with automatic transmission only)
All doors are automatically locked when
the selector lever is moved out of “P”
position.
Be sure to apply the parking brake when
performing the following operations.
To set the locking linked with the shift
position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, press
and hold the driver’s side power door
lock switch in the lock position for 5
seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked
to indicate that the function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING
You can select the following functions:
Unlocking linked with the shift posi-
tion (vehicles with automatic transmission only)
All doors are automatically unlocked
when the selector lever is moved to
“P” position.
Unlocking linked with the driver’s
door
All doors are automatically unlocked
when the driver’s door is opened within
10 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position, or the key is removed.
You can set or cancel the automatic
door unlocking functions:
Be sure to apply the parking brake when
performing the following operations.
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To select the unlocking linked with the
shift position:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position.
2. Shift the selector lever to the “P” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, press
and hold the driver’s side power door
lock switch in the unlock position for
5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked
to indicate that the function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
To select the unlocking linked with the
driver’s door:
1. Close all doors and turn the ignition
switch to the “ON” position.
2. Automatic transmission models only—
Shift the selector lever from “P” to the
“N” position.
3. Within 10 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the “ON” position, press
and hold the driver’s side power door
lock switch in the unlock position for
5 seconds and then release.
The doors will be locked and unlocked
to indicate that the function is set.
To cancel the function, do the above operation again.
Power windows
The windows can be operated with the
switch on each door.
The power windows work when the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position.
Key off operation: Both windows work for
about 43 seconds even after the ignition
switch is turned off. They stop working
when either door is opened.
OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW
Use the switch on the driver’s door.
Normal operation: The window moves as
long as you hold the switch.
To open: Lightly push down the switch.
To close: Lightly pull up the switch.
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Coupe
Automatic operation:
Coupe—Push the switch completely down
or pull it completely up, and then release
it. The window will fully open or close. To
stop the window partway, lightly move the
switch in the opposite direction and then
release it.
Convertible—Push the switch completely
down and then release it. The window will
fully open. To stop the window partway,
lightly pull the switch up and then release
it.
Jam protection function (coupe):
During automatic closing operation or key
off closing operation, the window stops
and opens half way if something gets
caught between the window and body.
If the window receives a strong impact,
this function may work even if nothing is
caught.
CAUTION
Never try jamming any part of your
body to activate the jam protection
function intentionally, as it could result in a death or serious injury.
The jam protection function may
not work if something gets caught
just before the window is fully
closed.
Convertible
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Window
lock
switch
OPERATING THE PASSENGER’S
WINDOW
Use the switch on the passenger’s
door. The driver’s door also has a
switch that controls the passenger’s
window.
The window moves as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push down the switch.
To close: Pull up the switch.
If you push in the window lock switch on
the driver’s door, the passenger’s window
cannot be operated.
OPERATING THE ALL WINDOW
CONTROL SWITCH (convertible)
Both side windows and quarter windows can be operated simultaneously
with the all window control switch.
The windows move as long as you hold
the switch.
To open: Push on the lower side of the
switch
To close: Push on the upper side of the
switch. The side windows will open slightly
before closing if they are not fully opened.
If the side windows stop partway, release
the switch and push it again after a moment, or operate the side power window
switches on the doors.
INITIALIZATION OF THE DRIVER’S
POWER WINDOW (coupe)
If the driver’s power window does not
operate automatically or the jam protection function does not operate correctly,
you should normalize the power window.
To initialize the power window
1. Push down the power window switch
and lower the window halfway.
2. Pull up the switch until the window
closes and hold the switch for at least
one second.
Make sure that the window opens and
closes automatically. If the power window
cannot be operated properly, have it
checked by your Toyota dealer.
CAUTION
To avoid death or serious personal
injury, you must do the following.
Before you close the power win-
dows, always make sure there is
nobody around the power windows.
You must also make sure the
heads, hands and other parts of the
bodies of all occupants are kept
completely inside the vehicle. If
someone’s neck, head or hands get
caught in a closing window, it
could result in death or serious injury. When anyone closes the power
windows, make sure he or she operates the windows safely.
When small children are in the ve-
hicle, never let them use the power
window switches without supervision. Use the window lock switch to
prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.
Be sure to remove the ignition key
when you leave your vehicle.
Never leave anyone (particularly a
small child) alone in your vehicle,
especially with the ignition key still
inserted. Otherwise, he/she could
use the power window switches and
get trapped in a window. Unattended person (particularly a small
child) can be involved in a serious
accident.
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Trunk lid— —Luggage security system
CAUTION
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage
from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering
the vehicle.
To open the trunk lid, pull up on the
lock release lever.
See “—Stowage precautions” on page 280
in Section 2 for precautions when loading
luggage.
To close the trunk lid, lower it and press
down on it. After closing the trunk lid, try
pulling it up to make sure it is securely
closed.
To deactivate this lock release lever from
opening the trunk lid, see “—Luggage security system” described below.
The trunk lid can be opened with the wireless remote control transmitter, see
“—Opening trunk lid” on page 18 in this
Section.
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This system prevents someone (with
the sub key) from gaining access to the
trunk by folding down a rear seat or
using the trunk lid lock release lever.
To protect valuables stored in the
trunk, do the following procedure.
1. Coupe—Open the trunk lid and push
down the security lock levers to lock
the rear seatbacks.
After locking the rear seatbacks, try folding them down to make sure they are
securely locked, otherwise someone could
get into the trunk by folding down a rear
seat.
—Intern al trunk release handle
CAUTION
Always lock the trunk lid and all
doors, and keep away the vehicle
keys out of children’s reach.
Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Unsupervised children
may lock themselves in the vehicle
or trunk and suffer serious injuries
or death.
2. Close the trunk lid. Insert the master
key into the keyhole and turn it to
the “LOCK” direction to deactivate
the trunk lid lock release lever.
After the operation, try pulling up the
trunk lid lock release lever to make sure
it is locked.
NOTICE
Implement the above steps to maximize security of the luggage in the
trunk whenever the vehicle is unattended.
If a person is locked in the trunk,
he/she can pull down the phosphorescent handle on the inside of trunk lid
to open the trunk lid.
The phosphorescent (glow−in−the−dark)
handle will continue to glow for a time
after the trunk lid is closed. Exposing the
handle to stronger light will cause it to
glow longer.
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Hood Theft deterrent system
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The
hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the hood
is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may
occur.
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2. In front of the vehicle, pull up the
auxiliary catch lever and lift the
hood.
Before closing the hood, check to see that
you have not forgotten any tools, rags,
etc. Then lower the hood and make sure
it locks into place. If necessary, press
down gently on the front edge to lock it.
To deter vehicle theft, the system is
designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights, tail lights and
turn signal lights, and turns on the interior
light.
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