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License plate light
Remove the cover.
Insert a properly sized screw-
driver into the hole of the cover,
and ply off the cover as shown in
the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle,
wrap the screwdriver with a tape.
Remove the light bulb.
Lights other than the above
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 (discharge headlights)
Front position lights/daytime running lights (discharge head-
lights)
Side turn signal lights
High mounted stoplight
Stop lights
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Maintenance and care
When replacing the following bulbs:
Headlight (halogen headlights)
Front position light (halogen headlights without daytime running light sys-
tem)
Front position light/daytime running light (halogen headlights with day-
time running light system)
Front turn signal light
Replacing the air cleaner duct and/or washer fluid filler opening.
Left side
Right side
Replacing the engine compartment cover. (P. 423)
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.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the upper part of the air cleaner
duct with the clip.
After replacing the bulbs, make sure to
secure the washer fluid filler opening with
the clip.
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Discharge headlights (if equipped)
If voltage to the discharge bulbs is insufficient, the bulbs may not come on,
or may go out temporarily. The discharge bulbs will come on when normal
power is restored.
LED light bulbs
The front position lights/daytime running lights (discharge headlights), stop
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.
If two or more LEDs in a stop light burn out, your vehicle may not conform to
local laws (ECE).
When replacing light bulbs
P. 482
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. 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.
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Maintenance and care
CAUTION
Replacing light bulbs
Discharge headlights (if equipped)
Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional, before replacing the discharge headlights
(including light bulbs).
Do not touch the high-intensity discharge headlight’s high voltage socket
when the headlights are turned on.
An extremely high voltage of 30000 V will be discharged and could result
in serious injury or death by electric shock.
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.
Vehicles with discharge headlights:
While the headlights are turned on, and
for a short time after they have been
turned off, metal components at the
rear of the headlight assembly will be
extremely hot. To prevent burns, do not
touch these metal components until you
are certain they have cooled down.
Metal
components
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5When trouble arises
501
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 502
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ......................... 503
If you think something is
wrong .............................. 512
Fuel pump shut off system
(gasoline engine) ............ 513
5-2. Steps to take in
an emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ........................ 514
If a warning message is
displayed ........................ 523
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with spare
tire) ................................. 536
If you have a flat tire
(vehicles with emergency
tire puncture repair kit).... 552
If the engine will not
start................................. 576
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from “P” (vehicles
with a Multidrive or
an automatic
transmission) .................. 579
If you lose your keys ......... 580
If you cannot operate
the back door opener...... 581
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)....... 582If the vehicle battery is
discharged ...................... 585
If your vehicle overheats ... 589
If you run out of fuel and
the engine stalls
(diesel engine) ................ 592
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ............................... 593
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in
an emergency ................. 595
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5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
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.
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will
flash.
To turn them off, press the
switch once again.
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5-1. Essential information
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably
needs adjustment or repair. Contact any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle
(Water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
High engine coolant temperature warning light flashes or
comes on
Low engine coolant temperature indicator comes on or does
not come on continuously
Audible symptoms
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cornering
Strange noises related to the suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to the engine
Operational symptoms
Engine misfire, stumbling or running rough
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, spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning 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 any
authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
*: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer: (P. 526)
Stop the vehicle immediately.
The following warnings indicate the possibility of damage to the vehi-
cle that may lead to an accident. Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place and contact any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
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.
Warning lightWarning light/Details
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging system.
(Red warning
light flashes or
comes on)High engine coolant temperature warning light
Indicates that the engine is overheating.
As the coolant temperature rises, it changes from flashing
to steady on.
(P. 589)
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.
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