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1282. Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s 
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator  
( P. 290)(if equipped)
“SET” indicator  
( P. 348) 
Headlight high beam  
indicator ( P. 294)(if equipped)
“ECO MODE” indicator  
( P. 279, 285) 
Tail light indicator  
( P. 292)(if equipped)
“PWR MODE” indicator  
( P. 279, 285)
(if equipped)
Front fog light indicator  
( P. 299)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control  
system indicator  
( P. 395)
(if equipped)
Rear fog light indicator  
( P. 300)
*1, 2
(if equipped)
Slip indicator (P. 388)
*1Eco Driving Indicator  
Light ( P. 130)
*1
(if equipped)
VSC OFF indicator  
( P. 389)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start indicator 
( P. 377)
*1
(if equipped)
“TRC OFF” indicator  
( P. 389)
*1
(if equipped)
Stop & Start cancel  
indicator ( P. 378)(4WD models)
Four-wheel drive  
indicator ( P. 363)
(diesel engine)
Engine preheating  
indicator ( P. 266, 269)(4WD models)
Low speed four-wheel  
drive indicator light  
( P. 363)
(if equipped)
Cruise control indicator 
( P. 348)(if equipped)
Rear differential lock  
indicator ( P. 373) 
     
        
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2944-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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With the headlights on, push 
the lever away from you to turn 
on the high beams. 
Pull the lever toward you to the 
center position to turn the high 
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and 
release it to flash the high 
beams once. 
You can flash the high beams wi th the headlights on or off.
The level of the headlights can be adjusted according to the number 
of passengers and the loading condition of the vehicle. 
Raises the level of the head- 
lights 
Lowers the level of the head- 
lights
Turning on the high beam headlights 
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2
Manual headlight leveling dial (if equipped)
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5767-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Vehicles with LED headlights
*: If equipped 
■Rear
*: If equipped
Headlight (high beam) 
Front turn signal light 
Halogen front fog light*1
2
3
Rear fog light*  
(left-hand drive vehicles)  
or back-up light 
License plate light 
Stop/tail light 
Rear fog light*  
(right-hand drive vehicles)  
or back-up light 
Rear turn signal light
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2
3
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5777-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
■Headlight high/low beams (vehicles with halogen headlights) 
Unplug the connector and 
remove the rubber cover. 
Release the bulb retaining 
spring. 
Remove the bulb.
To install a new bulb, align the 
tabs of the bulb with the cutouts 
of the mounting hole.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
Replacing light bulbs
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2
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5787-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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■Headlight high beams (vehicles with LED headlights) 
Unplug the connector while 
depressing the lock release. 
Turn the bulb base counter- 
clockwise. 
Replace the light bulb, and 
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb 
with the mounting, and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb 
base.
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5797-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
Install the connector
Shake the bulb base gently to 
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlight high beams on 
once and visually confirm that 
no light is leaking through the
mounting. 
■Front position lights/daytime running lights (if equipped)  
(vehicles with halogen headlights) 
Turn the bulb base counterclockwise. 
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
5
1
Vehicles without daytime  
running lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
2
Vehicles without daytime 
running lights
Vehicles with daytime running
lights
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5887-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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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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6729-1. Specifications
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Vehicles with maintenance type battery
Vehicles with maintenance-free type battery
Ignition system (gasoline engine)
Spark plug
MakeDENSO FK20HR-A8
Gap0.8 mm (0.031 in.)
NOTICE
■Iridium-tipped spark plugs 
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Battery
Specific gravity reading 
at 20 C (68F): 
1.25 or higher 
If the specific gravity is lower than the standard
value, charge the battery.
Charging rates
Quick charge
Slow charge 
15 A  max. 
5 A  max.
Battery
Open voltage at 20 C 
(68 F): 
12.3 V or higher 
If the voltage is lower than the standard value,
charge the battery. 
(After charging the battery, turn on the high 
beam headlights for 30 seconds with the engine
switch in the “LOCK” position [vehicles without 
smart entry & start system] or off [vehicles with 
smart entry & start system], and turn the head-
lights off.)
Charging rates 5 A max.