2012 TOYOTA AVALON turn signal bulb

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2-1. Driving procedures
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
Vehicles with smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. Vehicles without smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
■ 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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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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 light bulb being replaced. ( P. 527)
■ Remove the engine compartment cover
P. 407
■ Front bulb locations
Front side marker light
Front turn signal/parking light
Front fog light
Headlight high beam and
daytime running light
Auxiliary light
Headlight low beam

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlight low beams (vehicle s with halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
pushing the lock release.
■ Rear bulb locations
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light Back-up light
License plate light
St o p li gh t
STEP1
STEP2

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Turn and secure the socket and
plug the connector.
After installing the socket, turn the
fog lights on once and visually
confirm that no light is leaking
through the mounting.
■Front turn signal/parking lights
Remove the fender liner clip.
Partly remove the fender liner
and turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
STEP5
STEP1
STEP2

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Maintenance and care
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Rear turn signal lights, stop lights and rear side marker lights
Open the trunk and remove the
cover as follows.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise and remove (upper
and lower), or squeeze bulb
base and remove (center).
Remove the light bulb.
Stop light
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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■Bulbs other than the above
If any of the bulbs listed below has burnt out, have your Toyota
dealer replace it.
● Headlights (discharge bulb)
● Side turn signal lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■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 light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, tail lights and high mounted stoplights consist of a
number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your
Toyota dealer to have the light replaced.
If two or more LEDs in a stoplight bur n out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).
■ High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the high-intensity discharge bulbs is insufficient, the light may
not come on, or may go out temporarily. The high-intensity discharge bulbs
will come on when normal power is restored.

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: D4S discharge bulbs
B: H11 halogen bulbs
C: HB3 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
Light BulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights
Low beam (discharge bulbs)
Low beam (halogen bulbs)
High beam D4S
H11
HB3 35
55
60A
B
C
Fog lights H11 55 B
Auxiliary light W5W 5 E
Front turn signal/parking
lights 3457NA 28/8 D
Front side marker lights W5W 5 E
Rear turn signal lights 7440A 21 D
Stop lights 7440 21 E
Rear side marker lights W5W 5 E
Back-up lights 921 16 E
License plate lights W5W 5 E
Interior Interior light W5W 5 E
Personal lights W5W 5 E
Vanity lights 7065 1.4 F
Glove box light 74 1.2 E
Door courtesy lights 168 5 E
Trunk light 2825 4.8 E

572 Alphabetical index
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................308
Hazard lights Switch.................................... 472
Head restraints ...........................67
Headlight aim ........................... 453
Headlights Discharge headlights
precautions ......................... 470
Switch.................................... 178
Wattage ................................. 527
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 363
Side mirror............................. 237
Hood .......................................... 403
Hooks Cargo .................................... 370
Shopping bag ........................ 370
Horn........................................... 168
I/M test....................................... 398
Ignition switch .................. 154, 158
Identification Engine ................................... 521
Vehicle .................................. 521
Illuminated entry system ......... 346
Indicator lights ......................... 172
Initialization Items to initialize.................... 549
Inside rear view mirror ..............80
Instrument panel light control .................................... 171
Interior lights Interior lights.......................... 346
Switch.................................... 348
Wattage ................................. 527 Jack
Positioning a floor jack .......... 404
Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 491
Jack handle .............................. 491
Keyless entry ............................. 42
Keys Electronic key.......................... 28
Engine switch ................ 154, 158
If the electronic key does not properly............................... 505
If you lose your keys ............. 504
Key number plate .................... 29
Keyless entry .......................... 42
Keys ........................................ 28
Mechanical key ....................... 28
Wireless remote control key.... 42
Licence plate lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 455
Wattage................................. 527
Lights Emergency flasher switch ..... 472
Fog light switch ..................... 182
Hazard light switch ................ 472
Headlights switch .................. 178
Interior lights list .................... 346
Outer foot light ...................... 346
Personal light switch ............. 348
Replacing light bulbs ............. 455
Turn signal lever ................... 166
Vanity lights........................... 358
Wattage................................. 527
Load capacity ........................... 217
Lock steering column...... 156, 159H
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