3996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Fog light (right side)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
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 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 lens.
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.
■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.
