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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 locationsº in Chapter 7-1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inopera-
tive component off. Pull a suspected
fuse straight out and check it. Determine which fuse may be causing the
problem. The lid of the fuse box shows the name of the circuit for each fuse. See Part8 of this manual for the functions con-
trolled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by using the pull-out tool. If you are not sure whether the fuse has
blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.
If the fuse has blown, push a new fuse
into the clip.
Only install a fuse with the amperage rat-
ing designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in an
emergency you can pull out the CIGº,
RAD NO.2º, DOMEº or HTRº fuse,
which
may be dispensable for normal driv-
ing, and use it if its amperage rating is the
same. If you cannot use one of the same amper-
age, use one that is lower, but as close as
possible to, the rating. 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 vehicle for emergencies.
If the new fuse immediately blows out, there is a problem with the electrical sys-
tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as
soon as possible.
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Never use a fuse with a higher am-
perage rating, or any other object, in
place of a fuse. This may cause ex-
tensive damage and possibly a fire.CAUTION
!
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Add washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer fluid.
However, in cold areas where tempera-
tures range below freezing point, use
washer fluid containing antifreeze. This
product is available at your Toyota dealer
and most auto parts stores. Follow the
manufacturer 's directions for how much
to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may
damage your vehicle's paint.
Before checking the headlight aim:
1. Be sure that the body around the head-
light is not deformed.
2. Park the vehicle on a level spot.
3. The driver gets into the driver's seat
and puts the vehicle in a state readying fora driving (with a full tank).
4. Bounce the vehicle several times.
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To check the headlight aim, check the vertical and horizontal gauges.
1. Look at the beam angle gauge (vertical
movement). The bubble of the gauge
should not deviate from the center of the gauge by more than two marks on either side of the gauge.2. Look at the beam angle gauge (hori- zontal movement). The 0º mark should
not deviate by more than one mark on ei-
ther side of the gauge.
If the error is over the value specified
above, take the vehicle to your Toyota
dealer to adjust the headlight aim. The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When replacing
a bulb, make sure the ignition switch and
light switch are off. Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table.
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special han-
dling. They can burst or shatter ifscratched or dropped. Hold a bulb
only by its plastic or metal case. Do
not touch the glass part of a bulb
with bare hands.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light BulbsBulb No.WType
Headlights (low beam)900655A
Headlights (high beam)900565B
Front fog lightsÐ55C
Parking lightsÐ5E
Front turn signal lights115627D
Front side marker lights1943.8E
Rear side marker lights1943.8E
Rear turn signal lights115627D
Replacing light bulbsÐ

170Light Bulbs
Bulb No.WType
Stop and tail lights115727/8D
Back-up lights115627D
License plate lightsÐ5E
Interior lightsÐ8D
Glovebox lightÐ1.2E
Luggage compartment lightÐ5F
A: HB4 halogen bulbs B: HB3 halogen bulbs C: H3 halogen bulbsD: Single end bulbs
E: Wedge base bulbs F: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.2. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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3. Turn the bulb clockwise and re- move it. Install a new bulb, turn it
counterclockwise, then plug in the
connector.
To install a bulb, align the tab of the bulb
socket with the cutouts of the mountinghole.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install the air
cleaner cover securely.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.2. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release. If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
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3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise
and remove it. Install a new bulb, turn
it clockwise, then plug in the connec-
tor.
To install a bulb, align the tab of the bulb
socket with the cutouts of the mountinghole.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Install the air
cleaner cover securely.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.2. Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
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3. Disconnect the cords.4. Release the bulb retaining spring
and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install the bulb, align the cutouts of the
bulb with the protrusions of the mountinghole.5. Connect the cords and install the cover by turning it clockwise.
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Right side parking light: Release the
clips of the air cleaner and remove the
air cleaner cover.
ÐParking lightsÐFront turn signal lights