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4907-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Light bulbs
Check the wattage of the light bulb to be replaced. (→P. 615)
→ P. 4 4 5
■Front
You may replace the following bulbs by yourself. The difficulty
level of replacement varies depending on the bulb. As there is a
danger that components may be damaged, we recommend that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Preparing for light bulb replacement
Removing the engine compartment cover
Bulb locations
Headlights (halogen headlights)
Front fog light (if equipped)
Cornering/fog light (if equipped) Front turn signal light
Side turn signal light1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
■Rear
XSedan
XWagon
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light (left-hand drive
vehicles)Back-up light (right-hand drive
vehicles)
License plate lights1
2
3
4
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light (left-hand drive
vehicles)Back-up light (right-hand drive
vehicles)
License plate lights1
2
3
4
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4927-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Headlights (halogen bulbs)
For the right side only:
Remove the securing clip
and turn and pull off the
washer fluid filler opener.
For the left side only:
Remove the securing clip
and the upper part of the air
cleaner duct (if it is remov-
able).
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Replacing light bulbs
1
2
3
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5027-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screwdriver or
similar into the hole and remove
it as shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
■Side turn signal lights
Remove the cover.
Insert the flathead screwdriver
and slide along the side turn sig-
nal light.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Press on the 2 clips and
remove the side turn signal
light from the visor housing.
1
2
3
1
2
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5047-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Align the 6 tabs and install
the cover.
After hearing a click sound, con-
firm that the cover is secure.
■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
● Headlights (LED type)
● Front position/daytime running lights
● Rear fog light
● Stop lights
● Tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
■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 any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional , for more information in the
following situations:
● Large drops of water are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED lights
The headlights (LED type), front position/ daytime running, rear fog light, stop,
tail lights and high mounted stoplight consist of a number of LEDs. If any of
the LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional to have the light
replaced.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■ Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the headlights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately
after turning off the headlights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of t he 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. 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.
● 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.
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5088-1. Essential information
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Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■Emergency flashers
If the emergency flashers are used for a long time while the engine is not
operating, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road due to a breakdown, etc.
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5208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If a war ning light tur ns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
turn on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then goes off,
this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.
However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle inspected
by any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
Brake system warning light (red indicator)Indicates that:
• Low brake fluid (warning buzzer)
• Malfunction in the electronically controlled brake system
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system;
• The electronic Multidrive control system (if equipped);
• The emission control system (if equipped);
• DPF system (if equipped);
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately.
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