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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■License plate lightsOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with rag.
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
Left sideRight side
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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 (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight
■After moving the washer tank inlet
■ LED Lights
The side turn signal lights (if equipped) and high mounted stoplight consist 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 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.
After replacing the bulbs, return the
washer tank inlet to its original position
with the clip.
Insert
Press
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2

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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7When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 600
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 601
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle needs to be towed ..................... 603
If you think something is wrong ......... 609
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 610
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 611
If you have a flat tire.......... 627
If the engine will not start ..................... 643
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 645
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 646
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 649
If your vehicle overheats ... 653
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 656

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● High engine coolant temperature warning light comes on
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

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When trouble arises
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
The following warning indicates 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:
A buzzer will sound if the vehicle is driven at a speed of approximately 3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
Calmly perform the following acti ons 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 indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle
may be dangerous.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(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 normally.

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The following warning indicates the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Im mediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.
Failure to investigate the cause of the following warnings may lead to
the system operating abnormally and possibly cause an accident.
Have the vehicle ins pected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system
Low engine oil pressure warning lightIndicates that the engine oil pressure is too low.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control system
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system; or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
ABS warning light Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system

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When trouble arises
Electric power steering system warning light (warning
buzzer)Indicates a malfunction in the EPS (Electric Power Steer-
ing) system
(Yellow)
LDA warning lights (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the lane departure alert
Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Turn the engine switch off
and then turn it to the “ON” position (vehicles without a
smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a
smart key system) again to reset the LDA system. If the
LDA system becomes normal, the system can be acti-
vated.
Slip indicatorIndicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• The TRAC system; or
• The AUTO LSD function
The light will flash when the VSC or the TRAC system is
operating.
Automatic transmission flui d temperature warning light
(if equipped) Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid tempera-
ture is too high if the light comes on
BSM warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the Blind Spot Monitor
(Yellow)
Cruise control warning lightIndicates a malfunction in the cruise control
(Yellow)
Automatic High Beam warning light (if equipped)Indicates a malfunction in the Automatic High Beam
Warning lightWarning light/Details