2008 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN headlights

270 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing light bulbsn Headlights
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
nRear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights
Stop/tail and rear
side marker lights
License
plate lights
High mounted stoplight
(vehicles without the
rear spoiler)

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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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Maintenance and care
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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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If the engine will not start
If the engine still does not start after following the correct starting
procedure ( →P. 108) or releasing the steering lock (→P. 108), confirm
the following points.
n The engine will not start even when the starter motor oper-
ates normally.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
lThere may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
l The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine once more following correct starting
procedures.
l Vehicles with engine immobilizer system: There may be a
malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
( → P. 5 9 )
n The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and
headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at
a low volume.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
lThe battery may be discharged. ( →P. 317)
l The battery terminal connec tions may be loose or corroded.

314 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nThe starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and
headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
One of the following may be the cause of the problem.
l One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
l The battery may be discharged. ( →P. 317)
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if
repair procedures are unknown.

318 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
nStarting the engine when the battery is discharged (vehicles with an
automatic transmission)
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
n Avoiding a discharged battery
lTurn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is turned
off.
l Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic, etc.
CAUTION
nAvoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery.
lMake sure the jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it
is not unintentionally in contact with any part other than the intended termi-
nal.
l Do not allow the jumper cables to come into contact with the “+” and “-” ter-
minals.
Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine
speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle.
Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start
the vehicle's engine.
Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper
cables in the exact reverse order in which they were con-
nected.
If removed, replace all the battery vent plugs.
Once the engine starts, have the vehicle checked at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.

334 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB2 halogen bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb NoWTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights — 60/55 A
Front fog lights
(if equipped)
—55 B
Front side marker
lights —5 C
Front turn signal/park-
ing lights — 21/5 C
Rear turn signal lights — 21 D
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights — 21/5 C
Buck-up lights — 18 C
License plate lights — 5 C
High mounted stop-
light (vehicles without
a rear spoiler) —18 C
InteriorInterior light — 8 E
Personal lights — 8 E
Trunk light — 3.8 E

364 Alphabetical index
Type ...................................... 328
Warning light ......................... 295
Fuel door.....................................55
Fuel filler door ............................55
Fuel gauge ................................ 118
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 289
Fuses......................................... 257
Gas station information........... 372
Gauges ...................................... 118
Glove box.................................. 193
Head restraints Adjusting ................................39
Headlights
Indicator ................................ 127
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch.................................... 127
Wattage ................................. 334
High mounted stoplight Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Wattage ................................. 334
Hood .......................................... 223
I/M test....................................... 218
Identification Engine ................................... 327
Tire ........................................ 338
Vehicle .................................. 327
Ignition switch .......................... 108
Illuminated entry system ......... 191
Immobilizer system....................59
Indicator lights ......................... 123
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 353
Inside rear view mirror ..............49
Interior light Switch.................................... 192
Wattage ................................. 334
Jack Positioning a floor jack .......... 224 Replacing the flat tire ............ 302
Jack handle .............................. 302
Keys
Electronic key.......................... 22
Engine switch ........................ 108
If you lose your keys ............. 316
Ignition switch ....................... 108
Key battery ............................ 255
Key number plate .................... 22
Keys ........................................ 22
Mechanical key ....................... 22
Wireless remote control .......... 24
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Switch ................................... 127
Wattage................................. 334
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 269
Wattage................................. 334
Lights Fog lights switch ................... 129
Headlights switch .................. 127
Instrument panel lightsswitch.................................. 127
Interior light switch ................ 192
License plate lights switch .... 127
Parking lights switch ............. 127
Personal lights switch ........... 192
Replacing light bulbs ............. 269
Side marker lights switch ...... 127
Tail lights switch .................... 127
Turn signal lights switch ........ 115
Load capacity ........................... 140
Lock steering column.............. 110
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 219
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ............................ 218
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