2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA Owners Manual

4577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Stop/tail and rear side marker lights, back-up lights and rear
turn signal lightsRemove the bolts and rear
combination assembly.
Turn the bulb bases counter-
clockwise.Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side
marker light
Remove the light bulb. Rear turn signal light
Back-up light
Stop/tail and rear side
marker light
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4587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■License plate lightsTurn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
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4597-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■High mounted stoplight and cargo lampsRemove the screws and
cover.
Remove the light bulb.High mounted stoplight
Cargo lamps
When reinstalling the outer lens,
confirm that the packing is prop-
erly seated in the groove on the
housing.
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Parking lights (LED type)
● Daytime running lights (LED type)
● Side turn signal lights (if equipped)
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
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4607-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ When replacing the light bulbs
Confirm that they are properly engaged with the bulb base and that there is
no light leakage.
■ LED Lights
The parking lights (LED type), daytime running light (LED type) and side turn
signal lights 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.Fit the rubber cover outer circumfer-
ence in firmly.
Fit the rubber cover around the light
bulb in until the light bulb plug can be
seen.
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4617-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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 lights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
● Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the bulb, bulb base, electrical wir-
ing, or subcomponents.
Doing so could result in electric shock and serious injury.
■ 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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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 465 8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 466
If you think something is wrong .............................. 471
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 472
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 473
If a warning message is displayed......................... 480
If you have a flat tire.......... 484
If the engine will not start ................................. 499
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P............. 500
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 502
If your vehicle overheats ... 505
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 507

4648-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers
Press the switch.
All the turn signal lights will flash.
To turn them off, press the switch
once again.
■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 th e road due to a breakdown, etc.