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5557-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Remove the light bulb.
When installing the light bulb, install by conducting , and
with the directions reversed.
Install the lamp assembly
and then install the 2 screws.
Align the guide ( ) and pin
( ) on the lamp assembly with
the mounting when installing it.
Install the cover.
5
654
3
67
1
2
678
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5567-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
Insert a flathead screwdriver or
similar into the hole at the top of
the cover and remove it as
shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehi-
cle, wrap the flathead screw-
driver with a tape.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, revers e the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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5577-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
License plate lights
Remove the lens.
Insert a properly sized screwdriver into the hole of the lens on the
inner side and disengage the claw and pry the lens toward the
outer side as shown in the illustration.
To prevent damaging the vehicle, wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
tape.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
1
2
3
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5587-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Side turn signal lights
● Daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type)
● Stop lights
● Rear side marker lights
● Stop/tail lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, daytime running lights/parking lights (LED type),
stop lights, rear side marker lights, stop/tail lights, high mounted stoplight and
outer foot lights (if equipped) consist of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs
burns 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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
→P. 544
WARNING
■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.
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6499-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
*1: Light bulbs not listed in this table are LED bulbs.
*2: If equipped
Light bulbs*1
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
ExteriorHeadlights
High beam
Low beam 9005
⎯ 60
55 A
B
Parking and front turn signal
lights 7444NA 28/8 C
Front side maker lights ⎯5D
Front fog lights
*2⎯ 19 E
Rear turn signal lights ⎯21 C
Back-up lights ⎯16 D
License plate lights ⎯5D
Interior Vanity lights
⎯1.26 D
Front interior/front personal
lights ⎯
5D
Rear interior/rear personal
lights ⎯
8D
Front door courtesy lights 168 5 D
Luggage compartment light Type A
Type B ⎯
5D
F
A: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
E: H16 halogen bulbs B: H11 halogen bulbs
D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
F: Double end bulbs
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700Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Alarm .......................................... 93Alarm ...................................... 93
Warning buzzer............. 567, 577
Anchor brackets ........................ 66
Antennas (smart key system)................................... 146
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 328
Function ................................ 328
Warning light ......................... 568
Armrest ..................................... 468
Assist grips .............................. 469
Audio input
*............................ 353
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Automatic light control
system .................................... 241
AUX port
*......................... 353, 381
Auxiliary boxes ................ 455, 458 Back door ................................ 130
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Battery (12-volt battery) .......... 517
Battery checking ................... 517
If the 12-volt battery is discharged.......................... 626
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 337
Battery (traction battery) .......... 85
Bluetooth
®
Entune Audio ................ 394, 395
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ............. 382
Bottle holders .......................... 452
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 645
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 567
Brake assist ............................. 328
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light control ................................ 104
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 313 Blind Spot Monitor
function............................... 318
Rear Cross Traffic Alert function............................... 322
B
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704Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Engine coolant ......................... 513Capacity ................................ 644
Checking ............................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 337
Engine coolant temperature gauge...................................... 103
Engine oil ................................. 510
Capacity ................................ 642
Checking ............................... 510
Oil pressure warning message ............................. 585
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 337
Enhanced VSC ......................... 328
Entune Audio ........................... 349 Audio input ............................ 353
AUX port/USB port................ 353
CD player .............................. 367
iPod....................................... 373
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 367
Optimal use........................... 364
Portable music player ........... 381
Radio .................................... 365
Steering wheel audio
switch ................................. 352
USB memory ........................ 377
Entune Audio Plus
*
Entune Premium Audio*
EPS (Electric Power Steering)...... 329 Function ................................ 329
Warning light ......................... 568
EV drive mode.......................... 231
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 11 Flat tire ..................................... 597
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Brake .................................... 645
Hybrid transmission .............. 645
Washer ................................. 516
Fog lights ................................. 249 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 649
Front automatic air
conditioning system ............. 434
Front door courtesy lights Location ................................ 447
Wattage ................................ 649
Front fog lights ........................ 249 Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Switch ................................... 249
Wattage ................................ 649
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 54
Front personal lights............... 448 Wattage ................................ 649
Front seats ............................... 154 Adjustment............................ 154
Cleaning ............................... 494
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Head restraints ..................... 167
Seat heaters ......................... 445
Seat position memory ........... 163
Seat ventilators ..................... 445
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705Alphabetical index
HIGHLANDER_HV_U (OM48F12U)
Front side marker lights.......... 241Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Front turn signal lights ........... 239
Replacing light bulbs............. 545
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wattage ................................ 649
Fuel ........................................... 256 Capacity ................................ 641
Fuel gauge ............................ 103
Information ............................ 650
Refueling............................... 256
Type ...................................... 641
Warning light ......................... 568
Fuel consumption Average fuel
economy ............................. 109
Current fuel consumption ....................... 109
Fuel filler door.......................... 256 If the fuel filler door cannot be opened............... 259
Refueling............................... 256
Fuses ........................................ 541
Garage door opener ................ 471
Gauges ..................................... 103
Glass hatch .............................. 142
Glove box ................................. 451
Grocery bag hooks .................. 457 Hands-free system
(for cellular phone)
*............. 382
Head restraints ........................ 167
Headlights ................................ 241 Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 245
Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 545
Wattage ................................ 649
Heaters Front automatic air
conditioning system............ 434
Heated steering wheel .......... 445
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 436
Rear automatic air conditioning system............ 441
Seat heaters ......................... 445
High voltage components ........ 85
Hill-start assist control ........... 329
Hood ......................................... 506 Open ..................................... 506
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 457
Coat hooks ........................... 469
Grocery bag hooks ............... 457
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 28
Horn .......................................... 171
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) ..................... 85
Hybrid battery
(traction battery) air vent........ 86
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”