2012 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK lights

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Release the bulb retaining
spring.
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts
of the mounting hole.
■Front fog lights (if equipped)
Remove the screws.
Remove the grommet.

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Partly remove the fender liner.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
■ Front side marker lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.

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Remove the light bulb.
■ Front turn signal li ghts/parking lights
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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■
Back-up lights, stop/tail and rear side marker lights, and rear
turn signal lights
Open the back door and remove
the cover.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the screwdriver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
Back-up light

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■License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and ply off the cover as shown in
the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the screwdriver with a tape.
Remove the light bulb.
■ Lights other than the above
If the high mounted stoplight has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
■LED high mounted stoplight
The 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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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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 head 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.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light turns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.The following warnings indicate a possible problem in the brake sys-
tem. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: The buzzer sounds to indicate that the parking brake is still engaged (with
the vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h]).
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(except Canada) (Canada) Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is
not released. If the light turns off after the parking
brake is fully released the system is operating nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actio ns if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then goes
off, this does not necessarily indi cate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to o ccur, have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.