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Maintenance and care
28A/B7.5SRS airbag system ECU, front passen-
ger occupant classification system ECU
29METER5Gauges and meters
30ECU-IG NO.37.5
Alternator, anti-lock brake system/vehicle
stability control ECU, stop lights, FAN
NO.1, FAN NO.2, FAN NO.3, HTR, PTC,
DEF, DEICER, windshield wiper de-icer
switch
FuseAmpereCircuit
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■Headlight low beamsFor the right side only:
Remove the securing clip.
Then move the washer tank
inlet.
Disconnect the connector
and turn the cover counter-
clockwise.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
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Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose.
Set the connector and install
the cover.
Before installing the cover, turn
the headlight low beams on
once and visually confirm that
no light is leaking through the
mounting.
For the right side only: Move the washer tank inlet and install the
securing clip.
■Daytime running lights/headlight high beamsFor the right side only: Remove the securing clip. Then move the
washer tank inlet. ( P. 586)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
6
7
8
1
2
3
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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 headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
For the right side only: Move the washer tank inlet and install the
securing clip.
4
5
6
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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. 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.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble light bulbs, connectors, electric
circuits or component parts.
Doing so may result in death or serious injury due to electric shock.
■ 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.
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When trouble arises
7-1. Essential information
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency
Steadily step on the brake pedal wi th both feet and firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort
required to slow the vehicle.
Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N
Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle
speed as much as possible.
Vehicles without a smart key
system:
Stop the engine by turning the
engine switch to the “ACC”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem:
To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or more,
or press it briefly 3 times or
more in succession.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.
Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop
the vehicle in the normal way, st op the vehicle using the follow-
ing procedure:
1
2
3
4
3
4
Press and hold for 2 seconds or more,
or press briefly 3 times or more
4
5
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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
The following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
●The engine is operating but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using a cable or
chain secured to the emergency
towing eyelet(s). This should only
be attempted on hard surfaced
roads for short distances at low
speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
If towing is necessary, we re commend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or a commercial towing service,
using a lift-type truc k or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
2WD models: If towing your vehicle with a wheel-lift type truck
from the front, the vehicle’s rear wheels and axles must be in
good conditions. ( P. 605, 608)
If they are damaged, use a to wing dolly or flat bed truck.
AWD models: If towing your vehicl e with a wheel-lift type truck,
use a towing dolly. ( P. 605, 608)
Before towing
Emergency towing
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Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a
rag between the screwdriver and
the vehicle body as shown in the
illustration.
Insert the towing eyelet into the
hole and tighten partially by
hand.
Tighten down the towing eyelet
securely using a wheel nut
wrench.
Installing towing eyelet
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2
3