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NOTICE
Be sure the engine and all accesso-
ries are off before performing main-
tenance.
When checking the battery, remove
the ground cable from the negative
terminal (“ ” mark) first and rein-
stall it last.
Be careful not to cause a short cir-
cuit with tools.
Take care no solution gets into the
battery when washing it.
Ty p e A
Green Dark Clear or
light yellow
Ty p e B Blue White Red
CHECKING BY INDICATOR
Check the battery condition by the indi-
cator color.
Indicator color
ConditionTy p e ATy p e B
GreenBlueGood
DarkWhite
Charging
necessary. Have
battery checked
by your Toyota
dealer.
Clear orlight
yellow
Red
Have battery
checked by your
Toyota dealer.
During recharging, the battery is pro-
ducing hydrogen gas.
Therefore, before recharging:
1. If recharging with the battery installed on the vehicle, be sure to disconnect
the ground cable.
2. Be sure the power switch on the re- charger is off when connecting the
charger cables to the battery and when
disconnecting them.
CAUTION
Always charge the battery in an un-
confined area. Do not charge the
battery in a garage or closed room
where there is not sufficient ventila-
tion.
Only do a slow charge (5 A or
less). Charging at a quicker rate is
dangerous. The battery may ex-
plode, causing personal injuries.
NOTICE
Never recharge the battery while the
engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.
—Checking battery c ondition Battery recharging pr ecautions
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GoodBlown
Ty p e A
Good Blown
Ty p e B
Good Blown
Ty p e C
Good Blown
Ty p e D
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” in Section 7 1 for
locations of the fuses.
Turn the ignition switch and inoperative
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
Section 8 of this manual for the functions
controlled by each circuit.
Type A fuses can be pulled out by the
pull out tool. The location of the pull out
tool is shown in the illustration.
Checking and replacing fuses
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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 “RADIO”,
“CIG” or “HTR” fuse, which may be dis-
pensable for normal driving, 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 ve-
hicle 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.CAUTION
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.
If any washer does not work, the wash-
er tank may be empty. Check the wash-
er fluid level on the level gauge. If the
washer fluid level is below “LOW”, 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.
Adding washer fluid
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NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
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.
CAUTION
To prevent yourself from burning,
do not replace the light bulbs while
they are hot.
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.
The inside of the lens of exterior lights
such as headlights may temporarily fog up
when the lens becomes wet in the rain or
in a car wash. This is not a problem
because the fogging is caused by the
temperature difference between the outside
and inside of the lens, just like the
windshield fogged up in the rain. However,
if there is a large drop of water on the
inside of the lens, or if there is water
pooled inside the light, contact your
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Headlights
(low beam)—55A
Headlights
(high beam)900565B
Front fog light—55C
Parking lights—5D
Front turn signal
lights—21E
Front side marker
lights—5D
Rear turn signal
lights—21D
Stop/tail lights—21/5D
Back up lights—18D
License plate lights—5D
Interior light
(with moon roof)—10E
Interior light
(without moon roof)—8F
Replacing light bulbs—
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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Glove box light—1.2D
Luggage
compartment light—5F
A: H7 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs
E: Single end bulbs
F: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT—Remove the
clips and take out the cover. In doing
so, remove the washer hose from the
notch on the cover.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
—Headlights (low beam)
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Removing clip
Installing clip
2. Unplug the connector. Remove therubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.3. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb along with the
socket. Install a new bulb into the
socket and return the bulb retaining
spring to its original position.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutout of the mounting hole.
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4. Install the rubber cover with the“TOP” mark upward, and snuggle on
the boss. Plug in the connector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on
the connector and the headlight body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.5. RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT—Install the cover.
NOTICE
Always notch the washer hose before
fastening it when installing the cover.
This prevents washer hose damage.
—Headlights (high beam)
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1. Open the hood.
RIGHT SIDE HEADLIGHT—Remove the
clips and take out the cover. In doing
so, remove the washer hose from the
notch on the cover.
Remove and install the cover clips as
shown in the following illustrations.
Removing clip
Installing clip
2. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise and remove it.