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■Front side marker lights (halogen headlights)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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Maintenance and care
■Halogen fog light (if equipped)
Remove the fender liner bolts
and pull down the fender
liner.
Unplug the connector while
pressing the lock release.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
1
2
3
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Set the new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting, and insert. Turn
it clockwise to set.
Set the connector.
After installing the connector,
shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn the
fog lights on once and visually con-
firm that no light is leaking through
the mounting.
Reinstall the fender liner bolts.
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5
6
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Maintenance and care
■Front turn signal lights
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
Vehicles with halogen head-
lightsVehicles with LED headlights
2
3
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■Rear turn signal lights and back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Remove the light bulb.
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
4
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Maintenance and care
■License plate lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage, cover the
tip of the screwdriver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Be sure to stop the hybrid system and 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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8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed
In the following situations, it is not possible to be towed by another
vehicle using cables or chains, as the front wheels may be locked due
to the parking lock. Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing
service.
●There is a malfunction in the shift control system. (P. 492, 505)
●There is a malfunction in the immobilizer system. (P. 82)
●There is a malfunction in the smart key system. (P. 536)
●The 12-volt battery is discharged. (P. 538)
The following may indicate a problem with your hybrid transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service before tow-
ing.
●The hybrid system warning light turns on or the hybrid system
warning message is displayed on the multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
●The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle
towed by your Toyota dealer or commercial towing service,
using a wheel-lift type truck or flat bed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all towing, and abide by all state/
provincial and local laws.
Situations when it is not possible to be towed by another vehicle
Situations when it is necessary to contact dealers before towing
Towing with a sling-type truck