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1Turn the engine switch off.
2 Open the fuse box cover.
Engine compartment
Push the tabs in and lift the lid off.
Luggage compartment
Remove the deck board. (P.239)
Remove the auxiliary box and then
NOTICE
■For normal operation after replacing the battery
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidents:
●Always work with dry hands.Moisture may cause the battery to rust.
●Do not touch or move any other component inside the remote con-
trol.
●Do not bend either of the battery
terminals.
Checking and replacing
fuses
If any of the electrical compo-
nents do not operate, a fuse
may have blown. If this hap-
pens, check and replace the
fuses as necessary.
Checking and replacing
fuses
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remove the .
Under the driver’s side instru-
ment panel (left-hand drive vehi-
cles)
Remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.
Under the passenger’s side
instrument panel (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Remove the cover, connector (if
equipped) and then remove the lid.
Make sure to push the claw when
removing/installing the lid.
3 Remove the fuse with the pull-
out tool.
Only type A fuse can be
removed using the pullout tool.
4 Check if the fuse is blown.
Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse of an appropriate amperage rating. The amperage rating can be found on the
fuse box lid.
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Type A
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type B
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Type C
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Typ e D
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
Typ e E
Normal fuse
Blown fuse
■After a fuse is replaced
●When installing the lid, make sure that the tab is installed securely.
●If the lights do not turn on even after the fuse has been replaced, a bulb may need replacement. ( P.299)
●If the replaced fuse blows again, have the vehicle inspected by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota autho- rized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■If there is an overload in a circuit
The fuses are designed to blow, protect-
ing the wiring harness from damage.
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■When replacing light bulbs
Toyota recommends that you use genu- ine Toyota products designed for this vehicle.
Because certain bulbs are connected to circuits designed to prevent overload, non-genuine parts of parts not designed
for this vehicle may be unusable.
WARNING
■To prevent system breakdowns and vehicle fire
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle, and possibly a fire or
injury.
●Never use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than that indi- cated, or use any other object in place of a fuse.
●Always use a genuine Toyota fuse or equivalent.
Never replace a fuse with a wire, even as a temporary fix.
●Do not modify the fuses or fuse boxes.
NOTICE
■Before replacing fuses
Have the cause of electrical overload
determined and repaired by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer as soon as possible.
■When installing the fuse box cover (Engine compartment)
Press the fuse box cover, when
installing, after aligning all of the claw positions. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.
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Check the wattage of the light bulb
to be replaced. ( P.355)
License plate light
■Bulbs that need to be replaced
by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable
repairer
Headlights
Front position lights
Front fog lights
Daytime running lights
Turn signal lights
Ta i l l i g h t s
Stop lights
Back-up light
Rear fog light
High mounted stoplight
■LED light bulbs
The lights other than the License plate light consist 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 reli-able 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 fol- lowing situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the head-light.
■When replacing light bulbs
P. 2 9 8
■License plate light
1 Open the back door until the
license plate light can be seen.
( P.104)
Light bulbs
You may replace the following
bulbs by yourself. The diffi-
culty level of replacement var-
ies depending on the bulb. As
there is a danger that compo-
nents may be damaged, we
recommend that replacement
is carried out by any autho-
rized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
Preparing for light bulb
replacement
Bulb locations
Replacing light bulbs
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2Remove the lens.
Insert a small flathead screw-
driver, etc., into either the right
or left hole of the lens.
Tilt the screwdriver in the direc-
tion 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.
Lens
Fitting portion
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the lens.
Fit the lens into either the right
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or left fitting portion.
Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the lens is
properly installed by gently pulling it.
Fitting portion
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
●Tur n o ff t h e li g ht s. D o n o t at t e mp t t o 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 light unit. This may damage the lights 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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