2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN light

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Maintenance and care
Partly remove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
Reinstall the bolts and clips.

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nFront turn signal/parking lights
Remove the bolts and clips.
Partly remove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Reinstall the bolts and clips.
n Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights and rear
turn signal lights
Open the trunk lid and remove
the clip.
Partly remove the cover and turn
the bulb bases counterclock-
wise.
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light

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Remove the light bulb.Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
n High mounted stoplight (vehicle s without the rear spoiler)
Disengage the claws.
Pull and remove the high
mounted stoplight.
Unplug the connector.

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
n License plate lights
Open the trunk lid.
If equipped:
Remove the clips and partly
remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
n LED high mounted stoplight (veh icles with the rear spoiler)
If the high mounted stoplight has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
n Condensation build-up on th e 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.
l Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
l Water has built up inside the headlight.
n 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
nReplacing 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.
n To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

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NOTICE
l
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling. \
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.
l 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.

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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
n Visible symptoms
lFluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air cond itioning after use is normal.)
l Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
l High engine coolant temperatur e warning light flashes or
comes on
l Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
n Audible symptoms
lChanges in exhaust sound
l Excessive tire squeal when cornering
l Strange noises related to the suspension system
l Pinging or other noises related to the engine
n Operational symptoms
lEngine missing, stumbling or running rough
l Appreciable loss of power
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
l Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
l Loss of brake effectiveness, s pongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor