2003 TOYOTA RAV4 Owners Manual

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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.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute because it may dam-
age your vehicle’s paint.
Adding washer fluid

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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 burning yourself, 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.
NOTICE
Only use a bulb of the listed type.
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.Light bulbsBulb
No.WTy p e
Headlights—60/55A
Front fog lights—51B
Parking and front
side marker lights1685C
Front turn signal
lights (without
front fog lights)
7440A21C
Front turn signal
lights (with front
fog lights)
744021C
Rear turn signal
lights744021C
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights744321/5C
Backup lights744021C
High mounted stop
light744021C
License plate light1685C
Replacing light bulbs—

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Light bulbsBulbNo.WTy p e
Interior lights—8D
Personal light—10D
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Double end bulbs
1. Open the hood. Unplug the connec- tor. Remove the rubber cover.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.2. Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb. Install a new
bulb and the bulb retaining spring.
To install a bulb, align the tabs of the
bulb with the cutouts of the mounting
hole.
—Headlights

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“TOP” mark
3. Install the rubber cover with the“TOP” mark upward, and fit it se-
curely on the boss. Plug in the con-
nector.
Make sure the rubber cover fits securely
on the bulb base and the mounting body.
Aiming is not necessary after replacing
the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec-
essary, contact your Toyota dealer.1. Loosen the retainer screw with a Phillipshead screwdriver and take
out the front turn signal light unit.2. Remove the front fog light unit.
—Front fog lights

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3. Unplug the connector while depress-ing on the tab.
If the connector is tight, wiggle it.4. Turn the bulb and remove it.5. Install a new bulb and the connector into the mounting hole. Install the
front fog light unit then the front
turn signal light unit, and tighten the
retainer screw.

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Use a Phillipshead screwdriver.
—Parking and front side
marker lights—Front turn signal lights
(without front fog lights)

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Use a Phillipshead screwdriver.
—Front turn signal lights
(with front fog lights)—Rear turn signal, stop/tail,
rear side marker and backup
lights

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a: Stop/tail and rear side marker light
b: Backup light
c: Rear turn signal light
—High mounted stoplight