2015 TOYOTA TACOMA light

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■Stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights (bulb type only), back-
up lights and rear turn signal lights
Remove the bolts and rear com-
bination assembly.
Unplug the connector while
depressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.
Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights (bulb type only)
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Stop/tail and rear side marker
lights (bulb type only)
Back-up light

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High mounted stoplight
Remove the screws and cover.
Remove the light bulbs.

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■License plate lights
Remove the screw and light unit.
Turn the bulb base counterclock-
wise.
Remove the light bulb.

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Maintenance and care
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Lights other than the above
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
• Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
• Stop/tail lights (LED type)
• Rear side marker lights (LED type)
■ Condensation build-up on th e 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 are built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the headlight.
■ LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights (if equipped), stop/tail and rear side marker lights
(LED type) 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.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (SAE).

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CAUTION
■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 the light bulb with bare hands. When i\
t 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.
■ To prevent damage or fire
Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 466
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 467
If you think something is wrong ............................. 474
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 475 5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 476
If you have a flat tire......... 486
If the engine will not start ................................ 501
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P (vehicles
with an automatic
transmission) ................. 502
If you lose your keys ........ 503
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 504
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 508
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 511
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................ 513

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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the emergency flashers on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Use the emergency flashers if th e vehicle malfunctions or is
involved in an accident.
Press the switch to flash all
the turn signal lights. To turn
them off, press the switch
once again.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer sounds...
Stop the vehicle immediately. Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
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:
The buzzer sounds to indicate that parking brake is still engaged (with the
vehicle having reached a speed of 3 mph [5 km/h])
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 nor-
mally.
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights turn
on or flash. If a light turns on or flashes, but then turns off, this does
not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the system.