2012 TOYOTA RAV4 EV light

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Maintenance and care
Replace the light bulb and install
the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
headlight high beams on once
and visually confirm that no light
is leaking through the mounting.
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Front turn signal
Turn the steering wheel in the
opposite direction of the front
turn signal that you wish to
replace.
For example, if you wish to
replace the front turn signal on
the right side, turn the steering
wheel to the left.
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1

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Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP 4
STEP 5

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■Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 113)
and remove the cover.
Right side only:
Remove the emergency tire
puncture repair kit’s compressor.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

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License plate lights
Remove the cover as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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■Replacing the following lights
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Headlight low beams
● Daytime running/parking lights
● Front side marker lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■LED lights
The headlight low beams, daytime running/parking lights, front side marker
lights, 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.
■ 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 have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ Replacing the back-up light , rear turn signal and rear side marker light
bulbs
There is a ECU near the left hand side bulb bases.
When removing the bulb base, make sure to not subject the ECU to impacts.
( P. 319)
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 397

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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. Failure 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.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 412
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 413
If you think something is wrong ......................... 416
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................... 417
If a warning message is displayed........................ 427
If you have a flat tire......... 447
If the EV (Electric Vehicle) system will not start ....... 465
If you lose your keys ........ 467
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .......................... 468
If the vehicle 12-volt battery is discharged ...... 470
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 475
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 477
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ..................... 479

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Emergency flashers
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the EV system is not
operating (while the “READY” indicator is not illuminated), the 12-volt battery
may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash. To turn them off, press
the switch once again.