
4046-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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License plate lights
Remove the screws and
lens.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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4056-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Fog light (right side)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.
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. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, 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.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

4698-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights and daytime run-
ning lightsLow beam
High beam
900555
60A
B
Front turn signal and parking
lights7444NA28/8E
Front side marker lights5D
Fog lights19C
Rear turn signal lights21E
Back-up lights16D
License plate lights5D
Interior
Front personal/ front interior
lights5D
Rear interior light8F
Vanity lights8D
Door courtesy lights1685D
Luggage compartment lights8F
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H16 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs

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Back doorBack door.............................. 117
Back window ......................... 151
Smart key system ................. 107
Wireless remote control ........ 100
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 403
Wattage ................................ 469
Back window ............................ 151
Battery ...................................... 367 Battery checking ................... 367
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 269
Warning light ......................... 418
Bottle holders .......................... 304
Brake Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake........................ 204
Warning light ......................... 418
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 161
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 82 Care .................................. 342, 344
Aluminum wheels ................. 342
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts.............................. 345
Cargo capacity......................... 175
Cargo hooks ............................ 305
Cargo net hooks ...................... 306
Center differential lock ........... 236
Chains ...................................... 271
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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518Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 370
Fog lights ................................. 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 232, 236
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 296
Front seats ............................... 122
Adjustment ............................ 122
Cleaning................................ 344
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 135
Head restraints ..................... 139
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Seat position memory ........... 135
Seat ventilators ..................... 293
Front side marker lights.......... 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 398
Wattage ................................ 469 Front turn signal lights ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 417
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 219
Type.............................. 219, 462
Warning light......................... 420
Fuel filler door ......................... 219 Refueling .............................. 219
Fuel pump shut off system..... 417
Fuses ........................................ 388
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 299
Grocery bag hooks.................. 308
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Head restraints ........................ 139
Headlights ................................ 205Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ................... 393, 395, 405
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 282, 288
Hill-start assist control............ 261
Horn .......................................... 142
Hood ......................................... 356
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 305
Cargo net hooks ................... 306
Grocery bag hooks ............... 308
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification
Engine .................................. 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 192, 195
Illuminated entry system ........ 297
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Moon roof ............................. 157
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
Maintenance ......................... 348
Inside rear view mirror ............ 144
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 295
Intuitive parking assist ........... 226
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 433
Jack handle .............................. 437
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 156
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
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KDSS......................................... 261
Keyless entry ........................... 107Smart key system ................. 107
Wireless remote control ........ 100
Keys ............................................ 94 Battery-saving function ......... 110
Electronic key ......................... 94
Engine switch................ 192, 195
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
Key number plate.................... 94
Keyless entry ........................ 100
Mechanical key ....................... 96
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Warning buzzer..................... 109
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 100
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 356
Hood lock release lever ........ 356
Shift lever .............................. 200
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wiper lever.................... 213, 216 License plate lights ................. 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Front Interior light ................. 296
Headlight switch ................... 205
Interior lights list.................... 295
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 119
Personal lights ...................... 296
Rear interior light .................. 296
Replacing light bulbs ............ 393
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Vanity lights .......................... 310
Wattage ................................ 469
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 393
Wattage ................................ 469
Limited slip differential ........... 261
Load capacity .......................... 175
Lock steering column ........................... 193, 197
Luggage compartment features .................................. 305
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522Alphabetical index
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Parking brake ........................... 204Operation .............................. 204
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 418
Parking lights ........................... 205 Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 396
Wattage ................................ 469
Pen holder ................................ 303
Personal lights ......................... 296
Power back window ................ 151 Jam protection function......... 153
Operation .............................. 151
Power outlets ................... 314, 319
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 366
Warning light ......................... 420
Power windows........................ 148 Jam protection function......... 149
Operation .............................. 148
Window lock switch............... 148 Radiator .................................... 363
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 216
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 125
Folding down ........ 127, 129, 131
Rear step bumper .................... 118
Rear turn signal lights ............ 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 402
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 146
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 151
Rear window defoggers....................... 282, 288
Rear window wiper .................. 244
Refueling .................................. 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel types ............................. 462
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 221
Replacing Fuses .................................... 388
Key battery ........................... 385
Light bulbs ............................ 391
Tires...................................... 433
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 494
Reset the maintenance data ... 348
Roof luggage carrier ............... 170
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