2009 TOYOTA RAV4 turn signal

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Vehicles with a spare tire
Use a flathead screwdriver to
disengage the side of the lamp.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Light other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● High mounted stoplight
● Stop/tail lights
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

408 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■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.
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights and high mounted stoplight
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail lights and 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 lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
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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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

476 6-1. Specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbsB: HB4 halogen bulbs
C: H11 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs
*: If equipped
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior Headlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
900660
51A
B
Front fog lights* 55 C
Front turn signal/parking, front
side marker lights 7443 21/5 D
Rear side marker 5D
Rear turn signal lights 7440 21 E
Back-up lights 921 16 D
License plate lights 168 5 D
Interior Vanity lights
8D
Front personal lights 8D
Interior light 8F
Luggage compartment light 5F

492 6-2. Customization
Wireless
remote con-
trol
(
P. 38)Operation signal
(Buzzer)
On Off
Panic function On Off
Door lock
(
P. 42,
455) Unlocking using a key Driver's door
unlocked in one step, all doors
unlocked in two steps All doors
unlocked in one step
Automatic
light control
system
( P. 165) Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Level 1 to 5
Time elapsed before
headlights automati-
cally turn off after doors
are closed
30 seconds0 second
60 seconds
90 seconds
Lights
(
P. 165) Daytime running light
system (U.S.A. only)
On Off
Illumination
(
P. 300) Time elapsed before
lights turn off
15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Operation when the
doors are unlocked On Off
Vehicles with smart key
system: Operation after
the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch is turned
OFF
Vehicles without smart
key system: Operation
after the engine switch
is turned to the “LOCK”
position On Off
Front foot lights On Off
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomized setting

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Fog lightsReplacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 168
Wattage ................................. 476
Front passenger occupant classification system ............ 110
Front passenger's seat belt
reminder light......................... 425
Front seats Adjustment ..............................49
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch.................................... 165
Wattage ................................. 476
Front turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Wattage ................................. 476
Fuel Capacity ................................ 470
Fuel gauge ............................ 156
Fuel pump shut off system .... 419 Gas station information ......... 516
Information ............................ 477
Refueling ................................. 88
Type ...................................... 470
Fuel door .................................... 88
Fuel filler door ............................ 88
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 419
Fuses ........................................ 388
Gas station information .......... 516
Gauges...................................... 156
Glove box ................................. 305
Grocery bag hooks .................. 323
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................ 266
Hazard light switch .................. 410
Head restraints Adjusting ................................ 65
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 400
Switch ................................... 165
Wattage................................. 476
Heaters
Seat heaters.......................... 318
Side mirrors........................... 233
Hood.......................................... 348
Hooks
Cargo hook ........................... 323
Grocery bag .......................... 323
Horn .......................................... 155
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Alphabetical index
I/M test ...................................... 343
Identification
Engine .................................. 468
Vehicle.................................. 468
Ignition switch ................. 144, 147
Illuminated entry system ........ 300
Indicator lights ........................ 159
Initialization
Items to initialize ................... 494
Inside rear view mirror.............. 78
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 300
Switch ........................... 302, 301
Wattage ................................ 476
Jack Positioning a floor jack ......... 350
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 434
Jack handle.............................. 434
Keyless entry ............................. 38
Keys
Electronic key ......................... 24
Engine switch ............... 144, 147
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 455
If you lose your keys/
wireless remote control
transmitter .......................... 454
Ignition switch ............... 144, 147 Key number .............................24
Keyless entry...........................38
Keys ........................................24
Mechanical key .......................24
Wireless remote control
key ........................................38
License plate lights Replacing light bulbs .............400
Wattage .................................476
Light bulbs Replacing ..............................400
Wattage .................................476
Lights Door courtesy lights ..............300
Emergency flasher switch .....410
Fog light switch .....................168
Hazard light switch ................410
Headlight switch ....................165
Interior light switch ........301, 302
Luggage compartment light...302
Personal light switch .............301
Replacing light bulbs .............400
Turn signal lever....................153
Vanity lights ...........................313
Wattage .................................476
Load capacity ...........................204
Lock steering column ......145, 148
Luggage cover .........................325I
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Alphabetical index
Radiator.................................... 361
Radio ........................................ 239
Rear seat
Adjustment ............................. 54
Folding down second seatback............................... 57
Folding down third seatback............................... 59
Rear turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Wattage ................................ 476
Rear view monitor system...... 175
Rear window defogger............ 233
Rear window wiper.................. 171
Replacing Fuses.................................... 388
Key battery ........................... 384
Light bulbs ............................ 400
Tires ..................................... 434
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ........................... 496
Seat belts Adjusting the seat belt ............ 68
Automatic Locking Retractor .............................. 71
Child restraint system installation .......................... 120
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belts...................... 336 Emergency Locking
Retractor ...............................71
How to wear your seat belt......68
How your child should wear the seat belt ..........................73
Pregnant women, proper seat belt use .................................72
Reminder light .......................425
Seat belt extenders .................73
Seat belt pretensioners ...........71
Seat heaters..............................318
Seating capacity.......................204
Seats Adjustment ........................49, 54
Adjustment precaution ......53, 62
Child seats/child restraint system installation ..............120
Cleaning ................................335
Head restraints ........................65
Properly sitting in the seat .......95
Seat heaters ..........................318
Service reminder indicators ..............................159
Shift lever Automatic transmission .........150
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P................. 453
Shift lock system .....................453
Side airbags................................97R
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