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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
extensive 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.
The headlights have the beam angle
gauges to check:
1 Vertical movement
2 Horizontal movement
To obtain correct gauge readings, do
these before you check the headlight
aims.

Make sure the body around the head-
light is not deformed.

Park the vehicle on a level spot.

Fill up the fuel tank.

Bounce the vehicle several times.
A passenger should sit on the driver's
seat while checking the headlight aims.
Adding washer fluid Checking headlight aims
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Vertical movement gauges: The bubble
on the gauge should be within two marks
from center on both sides.Horizontal movement gauges: The
triangle mark on the gauge should be
within one mark from the Oº position.
If a gauge reading is not within the accept-
able range, have the aiming adjusted by
your Toyota dealer.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
handling. 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.
CAUTION
!
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Headlights
(low beam)900655A
Headlights
(high beam)900565B
Front fog light-55C
Parking and front turn sig-
nal lights115727/8C
Front side marker lights1943.8D
Replacing light bulbsÐ
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Light bulbsBulb
No.WType
Rear side marker, stop
and tail lights (coupe)115727/8C
Rear side marker lights
(liftback)1944.9D
Rear turn signal lights115627C
Stop and tail lights115727/8C
Back-up lights115627C
License plate lights1685D
High mounted stoplight92118C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð10C
Interior lights
(without moon roof)Ð8C
Personal lightsÐ5E
Glovebox lightÐ1.2D
Door courtesy lightsÐ3.8D
Luggage compartment
lightÐ5E
Trunk lightÐ3.8D
A: HB4 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Single end bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Double end bulbs
1. Unplug the connector while de-
pressing the lock release.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Turn the bulb and remove it.
ÐHeadlights
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3. Install a new bulb and the connec-
tor into the mounting hole.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.1. Loosen the retainer screw and take
out the beam unit.2. Turn the cover counterclockwise
and remove it.
ÐFront fog lights
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐParking and front turn
signal lights ÐFront side marker lights
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a: Rear turn signal light c: Stop and tail light
b: Rear side marker, d: Back-up light
stop and tail light
ÐRear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail, and back-up
lights (coupe and convertible)
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a: Rear side marker light c: Stop and tail light
b: Rear turn signal light d: Back-up light
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
ÐRear side marker, rear turn
signal, stop and tail, and
back-up lights (liftback)ÐLicense plate lights
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ÐHigh mounted stoplight
(coupe)ÐHigh mounted stoplight
(liftback)
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