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NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while
the engine is running. Also, besure all accessories are turnedoff.
Checking and replacing
fuses
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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 ºFuse locationsº in Chapter 7- 1
for locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inop-
erative component off. Pull a sus-
pected 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 Part 8 of this manual
for the functions controlled by each
circuit. Type A fuses can be pulled out by
using the pull- out tool. The location of
the pull- out tool is shown in the il-
lustration.
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
rating designated on the fuse box lid.
If you do not have a spare fuse, in
an emergency you can pull out the
ºDOMEº or ºA/Cº fuse, which may be
dispensable for normal driving, and
use it if its amperage rating is the
same.If you cannot use one of the same
amperage, use one that is lower, but
as close as possible to the rating. If
the amperage is lower than that speci-
fied, 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 sub-
stitute to its original clip.
It is a good idea to purchase a set
of spare fuses and keep them in your
vehicle for emergencies.
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If the new fuse immediately blows out,
there is a problem with the electrical
system. Have your Toyota dealer cor-
rect it as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Never use a fuse with a higher
amperage rating, or any other ob-
ject, in place of a fuse. This may
cause extensive damage and
possibly a fire.
Adding washer fluid
If any washer does not work, the
washer tank may be empty. Add
washer fluid.
You may use plain water as washer
fluid. However, in cold areas where
temperatures range below freezing
point, use washer fluid containing anti-
freeze. This product is available at
your Toyota dealer and most auto
parts stores. Follow the manufactur-
er's directions for how much to mix
with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or
any other substitute because itmay damage your vehicle's paint.
Replacing light bulbsÐ
The following illustrations show how to
gain access to the bulbs. When re-
placing a bulb, make sure the ignition
switch and light switch are off. Use
bulbs with the wattage ratings given in
the table.
CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and require special
handling. They can burst or shat-
ter 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.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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