2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HV bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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3-5. Other interior featuresSun visors .......................... 298
Vanity mirrors ..................... 299
Clock .................................. 300
Outside temperature display .............................. 301
Ashtray ............................... 302
Power outlets ..................... 303
Seat heaters ....................... 305
Armrest............................... 307
Coat hooks ......................... 308
Floor mat ............................ 309
Trunk features .................... 311
Garage door opener ........... 313
Compass ............................ 320
Safety Connect................... 324 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ........... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ............ 335
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................... 338
General maintenance ......... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs .......................... 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 345
Hood ................................... 348
Positioning a floor jack........ 349
Engine compartment .......... 351
12-volt battery ..................... 361
Tires.................................... 365
Tire inflation pressure ......... 373
Wheels................................ 377
Air conditioning filter ........... 380
Electronic key battery ......... 382
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 384
Light bulbs .......................... 395
4Maintenance and care

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When driving
Tur n signal lever
■Turn signals can be operated when
The “POWER” switch is in ON mode.
■ If the indicators flashes faster than usual
Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.
The turn signal lever can be used to show the following intentions
of the driver:
Right turn
Left turn
Lane change to the right
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The right hand signals will
flash until you release the
lever.
Lane change to the left
(push and hold the lever
partway)
The left hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior......... 332
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior.......... 335 4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements .................. 338
General maintenance....... 340
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................ 344
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 345
Hood ................................ 348
Positioning a floor jack ..... 349
Engine compartment ........ 351
12-volt battery .................. 361
Tires ................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure ...... 373
Wheels ............................. 377
Air conditioning filter......... 380
Electronic key battery....... 382
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 384
Light bulbs........................ 395

346 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Engine oil level P. 352) • “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or
equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)
Fuses ( P. 384)• Fuse with same amperage rating
as original
Light bulbs ( P. 395)• Bulb with same number and watt-
age rating as original
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Flathead screwdriver
• Wrench
Radiators and condenser (P. 358) 
Tire inflation pressure (
P. 373) • Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air source
Washer fluid
(P. 359) • Water or washer fluid containing
antifreeze (for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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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. 395)
● If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer.
■ If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protecting the wiring harness from damage.
■ When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genuine Toyota products designed for this
vehicle. Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent
overload, non-genuine parts or parts not designed for this vehicle may be
unusable.
CAUTION
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage, and possibly a fire or injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than that 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 the fuses or fuse boxes.
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
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Maintenance and care
Light bulbs
You may replace the following bulbs by 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.
■ Preparing for light bulb replacement
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. ( P. 482)
■ Front bulb locations
Headlight low beam
(halogen bulb)
Headlight high beam
and daytime running
light
Front side marker light
Front turn signal/park-
ing light
Fog light (if equipped)

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Replacing light bulbs■ Headlights high beam and daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■Rear bulb locations
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail light License plate lightsBack-up light
Rear side marker light
STEP1
STEP2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■
Headlight low beam (halogen bulb)
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
■ Fog light (if equipped)
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the fog light
that you wish to replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the fog light on the left
side, turn the steering wheel to
the right.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1