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4067-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
■Back-up lightOpen the back door and
remove the cover.
Press down on the notch on the
cover and remove the cover.
It is recommended for safe-
guarding to wrap the tip of the
screwdriver with a cloth, etc., in
order to prevent scratches to the
vehicle.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
Replace the light bulb.
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3
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4077-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
Install the bulb base.
Install the back door cover.
Align the cover 2 tabs on the
cover and install.
■
License plate light Open the back door until the license plate light can be seen.
Remove the lens.Insert a small flathead
screwdriver, etc., into
either the right or left hole
of the lens.
Tilt the screwdriver in the
direction of the arrow
shown in the illustration so
as to release the fitting
portion, and then remove
the lens.
To prevent damage to the
vehicle, wrap the tip of the
screwdriver with tape.
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6
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Fitting
portion
Lens
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2
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4087-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Remove the light bulb.
Install a new light bulb.
Install the lens.Fit the lens into either the
right or left fitting portion.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that
the lens is properly installed by
gently pulling it.
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4
Fitting portion
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2
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4097-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
7
Maintenance and care
■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Parking lights (vehicles with projector type headlights)
● Daytime running lights (if equipped on projector type headlights)
● High mounted stoplight
■LED Lights
The parking lights (LED type), daytime running lights (LED type) and high
mounted stoplight consists 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.
■ When replacing light bulbs
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4107-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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8When trouble arises
8-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .......... 412
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency ................. 413
8-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 415
If you think something is wrong .............................. 420
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 421
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 422
If you have a flat tire.......... 433
If the engine will not start ................................. 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 450
If your vehicle overheats ... 453
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 456
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4128-1. 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 n\
ot run-
ning, the battery may discharge.
The emergency flashers are used to warn other drivers when the
vehicle has to be stopped in the road to a breakdown, etc.
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4208-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If you think something is wrong
●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
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine misfire, stumbling or running roughly
● 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, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms