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Maintenance and care
Turn and secure the bulb base.
Install the connector
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog lights on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
When installing the fender liner, screws and clips, reverse the
removing procedure in steps and .
5
6
7
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■Stop/tail lights, rear turn signal lights and back-up lights or
rear fog light (if equipped)
Remove the securing bolts
and pull the unit sideways to
remove.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light
Remove the light bulb.
Stop/tail light
Rear turn signal light
Back-up light or rear fog
light
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
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Maintenance and care
■License plate light
Remove the unit.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
1
2
3
4
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■Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer.
● Headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights)
● Front position lights/daytime running lights (vehicles with LED
headlights)
● Side turn signal lights
● LED front fog lights (if equipped)
● High mounted stoplight (if equipped)
■When installing the rubber cover of the headlight (vehicles with halogen
headlights)
Ensure the rubber cover is securely attached.
■ LED lights
The headlight low beams (vehicles with LED headlights), front position lights/
daytime running lights (vehicles with LED headlights), side turn signal lights
(mirror mounted type), LED front fo g lights (if equipped) and high mounted
stoplight (if equipped) consists of a number of LEDs. If any of the LEDs burn
out, take your vehicle to any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer 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 any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for more information in the follow-
ing 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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2
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Maintenance and care
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.
● 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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Emergency flashers ........... 592
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 593
8-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ...................... 595
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 600
Fuel pump shut off
system (gasoline engine
only) ................................. 601
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 602
If a warning message is
displayed ......................... 610
If you have a flat tire .......... 616
If the engine will not
start.................................. 633
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with smart
entry & start system)........ 635
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 639
If your vehicle
overheats ......................... 645
If you run out of fuel
and the engine stalls
(diesel engine only) ......... 648
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 649
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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 the road due to a breakdown, etc.