2012 TOYOTA RAV4 bulb

416 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Reinstalling the clip
■ Front turn signal, parking a nd front side marker lights
Right side only: Remove the clip
and move it aside to allow easy
access to the light bulbs.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

418 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■ Back-up lights, rear turn signal and rear side marker lights
Open the back door (P. 46)
and remove the cover.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up lightSTEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 1
STEP 2

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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4
Maintenance and care
Remove the light bulb.
Rear side marker light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
■ License plate lights
Vehicles without a spare tire
Remove the cover as shown in
the illustration.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.STEP 3
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

420 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Vehicles with a spare tireUse 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

422 4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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6-1. Specifications
6
Vehicle specifications
Light bulbs
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
B: 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 lights 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

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C ..................................... 234, 240
ABS ........................................... 191
Active head restraints ...............54
Air conditioning filter............... 395
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter .............. 395
Automatic air conditioning system ............ 240
Manual air conditioning system ................................ 234
Airbags Airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 108
Airbag warning light............... 437
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions............ 104
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ......................... 108
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 113
General airbag precautions ......................... 108
Locations of airbags .............. 101
Modification and disposal of
airbags ................................ 112
Proper driving
posture ..........................99, 108
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 104
Side airbag precautions ........ 108
SRS airbags .......................... 101
Antenna..................................... 257
Anti-lock brake system............ 191
Armrest ..................................... 337
Audio input ............................... 277 Audio system
Antenna................................. 257
Audio input ............................ 277
AUX port ............................... 277
CD player/changer ................ 260
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 267
Optimal use ........................... 274
Portable music player ........... 277
Radio..................................... 254
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 278
Type ...................................... 251
Automatic air
conditioning system ............. 240
Automatic light control system .................................... 167
Automatic transmission .......... 152
AUX port ................................... 277
Auxiliary box ........................... 326
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............. 413
Wattage................................. 495
Back door
Back door ................................ 46
Smart key system .. ................. 26
Wireless remote control .......... 38
Battery Checking ............................... 377
If the vehicle has a discharged battery .............. 473
Preparing and checking before winter ....................... 217
Bluetooth
®................................ 285
Bottle holder............................. 324
Brakes Fluid ...................................... 375
Parking brake ........................ 156
A
B

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Alphabetical index
Floor mat .................................. 339
Fluid
Brake .................................... 375
Washer ................................. 380
Fog lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front fog lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 171
Wattage ................................ 495
Front passenger occupant classification system............ 113
Front passenger's seat belt reminder light ........................ 438
Front seats
Adjustment ............................. 50
Front side marker lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Switch ................................... 167
Wattage ................................ 495
Front turn signal lights
Replacing light bulbs ............ 413
Wattage ................................ 495
Fuel
Capacity ............................... 488
Fuel gauge ........................... 158
Fuel pump shut off system ... 433
Gas station information ........ 544
Information ........................... 496
Refueling ................................ 91
Type ..................................... 488
Fuel door .................................... 91
Fuel filler door ........................... 91
Fuel pump shut off system .... 433
Fuses ........................................ 401 Gas station information...........544
Gauges ......................................158
Glove box..................................320
Grocery bag hooks ..................340
Hands-free system
(for cellular phone) ................281
Hazard lights Switch....................................424
Head restraints
Adjusting ................................66
Headlights Replacing light bulbs .............413
Switch....................................167
Wattage .................................495
Heaters
Seat heaters ..........................335
Side mirrors ...........................248
Hood ..........................................363
Hooks
Cargo hook............................340
Grocery bag ..........................340
Horn...........................................157FG
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