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Remove the light bulb.
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting , and with the directions reversed.
Install the lamp assembly
and then install the 2 screws.
Align the guide ( ) and pin
( ) on the lamp assembly with
the mounting when installing it.
4
Stop/tail lights and rear side
marker lightsRear turn signal lights
543
2
6
1
2
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Maintenance and care
■Tail lights and back-up lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screwdriver or
similar into the hole at the top of
the cover and remove it as
shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
Tail lightsBack-up lights
3
Tail lightsBack-up lights
4
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License plate lights
Remove the lens.
Insert a properly sized screwdriver into the hole of the lens on the
inner side and disengage the claw and pry the lens toward the
outer side as shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights (LED type)
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal, daytime running lights (LED type), high mounted stop-
light and outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burns 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 headlight 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 headlight.
■ When replacing light bulbs
P. 433
WARNING
■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.
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5398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side maker lights 5D
Front fog lights 19 E
Rear turn signal lights 21 C
Back-up lights 16 D
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights
21/5 D
Tail lights 5D
License plate lights 5D
Interior Vanity lights
1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights
8D
Front door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light 5F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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590Alphabetical index
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 291
Function ................................ 291
Warning light ......................... 458
Armrest ..................................... 358
Assist grips .............................. 359
Audio input
*
Audio system*
Steering wheel audio switch*
Automatic High Beam ............. 248
Automatic light control
system .................................... 244
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ................ 347, 350 Back door ................................ 134
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 407
Battery checking ................... 407
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 516
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Warning light......................... 457
Battery (traction battery) .......... 85
Bluetooth®
Audio system*
Hands-free system*
(for cellular phone)
Bottle holders .......................... 344
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 535
Parking brake ....................... 243
Warning light......................... 457
Brake assist ............................. 291
Break-in tips ............................ 195
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 304
Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 308
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
function............................... 311
B
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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 512
If you have a flat tire ............. 486
If you think something is wrong.................................. 456
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 525
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 451
If your vehicle needs to be towed .................................. 452
If your vehicle overheats ....... 521
Energy monitor ........................ 117
Engine....................................... 530 Accessory mode ................... 230
Compartment ........................ 399
Hood ..................................... 396
How to start the hybrid system ......... ....................... 229
Identification number ............ 530
If the hybrid system
will not start ........................ 510
Ignition switch
(power switch) .................... 229
Overheating .......................... 521
Power switch......................... 229
Engine coolant ......................... 403
Capacity ................................ 534
Checking ............................... 403
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 316
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103 Engine oil ................................. 400
Capacity................................ 532
Checking............................... 400
Oil pressure warning light ..... 457
Oil pressure warning
message............................. 474
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 316
Engine switch .......................... 229
Enhanced VSC ......................... 291
EPS (Electric Power Steering) ..... 292 Function ................................ 292
Warning light......................... 458
EV drive mode ......................... 235
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 11
Flat tire ..................................... 486
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid Brake .................................... 535
Hybrid transmission .............. 535
Washer ................................. 406
Fog lights ................................. 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front automatic air conditioning system ............. 326
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 339
Wattage ................................ 539
Front fog lights ........................ 254 Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Switch ................................... 254
Wattage ................................ 539
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 54
F
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Front personal lights ............... 340Wattage ................................ 539
Front seats ............................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Cleaning................................ 383
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 169
Seat heaters ......................... 337
Seat position memory ........... 165
Seat ventilators ..................... 337
Front side marker lights.......... 244
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Front turn signal lights ........... 242 Replacing light bulbs............. 434
Turn signal lever ................... 242
Wattage ................................ 539
Fuel ........................................... 259 Capacity ................................ 531
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 540
Refueling............................... 259
Type .............................. 259, 531
Warning light ......................... 459
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ..................... 107, 113
Current fuel consumption ............... 107, 113
Fuel filler door.......................... 259 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 262
Refueling............................... 259
Fuses ........................................ 430
Garage door opener ................ 361
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 144
Glove box ................................. 343
Grocery bag hooks .................. 349 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*
Head restraints ........................ 169
Headlights ................................ 244 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 248
Light switch ........................... 244
Replacing light bulbs ............ 434
Wattage ................................ 539
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 326
Heated steering wheel .......... 337
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 328
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 333
Seat heaters ......................... 337
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 292
Hood ......................................... 396 Open ..................................... 396
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 349
Coat hooks ........................... 359
Grocery bag hooks ............... 349
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 173
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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