2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUISER lights

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Maintenance and care
 After a fuse is replaced
 If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb
may need replacement. ( P. 314)
 If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.

If there is an overload in the circuits
The fuses are designed to blow before the entire wiring harness is damaged.
CAUTION
 To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
 Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than indicated, or use any
other object in place of a fuse.
Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
This can cause extensive damage or even fire.
 Do not modify the fuse or the fuse box.
NOTICE
 Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your Toy−
ota dealer as soon as possible.

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Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs yourself. The difficulty level of
replacement varies depending on the bulb. If necessary bulb
replacement seems difficult to perform, contact your Toyota dealer.
For more information about replacing other light bulbs, contact your
Toyota dealer.
 Prepare a replacement light bulb.
Check the wattage of the light bulb being replaced. ( P. 371)
 Front bulb locations
Headlights
Front turn signal/parking
and front side marker lights

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
 Headlights
Unplug the connector.
 Rear bulb locations
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
Rear turn signal lightsLicense plate lights
Back−up lights

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Maintenance and care
 Front turn signal/parking and front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock−
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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 Backup lights, stop/tail and rear
side marker lights and rear
turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver
which is wrapped with a cloth.
Turn the bulb bases counter−
clockwise.
Back−up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Remove the light bulb.
Back−up light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
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Maintenance and care
 License plate lights
Remove the screws and cover.
Remove the light bulb.
 Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
Outside rear view mirror illumination lights
High mounted stoplight

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 Condensation buildup on the inside of the lens
Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following situations.
Temporary condensation build−up on the inside of the headlight lens does
not indicate a malfunction.
 Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
Water has built up inside the headlight.
LED high mounted stoplight
The high mounted stoplight consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
CAUTION
 Replacing light bulbs
 Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
 Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. Hold the
bulb by the plastic or metal portion.
If the bulb is scratched or dropped it may blow out or crack.
 Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failing to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
 To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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When trouble arises
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5−2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
The following warning indicates a possible problem in the brake sys−
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Brake system warning light
Low brake fluid
Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released, the system is operating nor−
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.