2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER bulb

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 422
General maintenance.......... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 427
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 428
Hood ................................... 432
Positioning a floor jack ........ 434
Engine compartment ........... 437
Tires .................................... 453
Tire inflation pressure ......... 463
Wheels ................................ 467
Air conditioning filter............ 469
Wireless remote control/electronic key
battery ............................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 475
Light bulbs........................... 486 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 498
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 499
If you think something is wrong ............................ 506
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 507
Event data recorder ............ 508
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... .......................... 510
If a warning message is displayed (vehicles with
multi-information
display) ............................. 521
If you have a flat tire ........... 522
If the engine will not start.... 535
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 537
If you lose your keys/wireless remote
control transmitter ............ 538
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
key system) ...................... 539
If the battery is discharged........................ 541
If your vehicle overheats .... 545
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 548
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Turn signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in
the “ON” position.
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If the indicators flash faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
Right turn
Left turn
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The right hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.
Move and hold the lever
partway to signal a lane
change.
The left hand signal will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 416
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 419
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 422
General maintenance....... 424
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 427 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 428
Hood ................................ 432
Positioning a floor jack ..... 434
Engine compartment ........ 437
Tires ................................. 453
Tire inflation pressure ...... 463
Wheels ............................. 467
Air conditioning filter......... 469
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ..................... 472
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 475
Light bulbs........................ 486

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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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. 486)
● 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 fuses or the fuse box.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload determined and repaired by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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 perfor m, 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 li ght bulb being replaced. (→P. 566)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover.
→ P. 439
■ Turn the power back door main switch OFF. (vehicles with
power back door)
→ P. 7 3
■ Front bulb locations
Headlights
Parking and front side marker lights
Front fog lights (if equipped)
Front turn signal lights

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Maintenance and care
Replacing light bulbs
■ Headlights
Unplug the connector.
Remove the rubber cover.
■Rear bulb locations
Back-up lights
Rear turn signal lights Stop/tail and rear
side
marker
lightsLicense plate lights
STEP1
STEP2

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Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.STEP3
STEP4

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Right sideRemove the fender liner.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
STEP2
STEP3