2022 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER light

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vehicle.
3Disconnect the wire harness.
4 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
5 Remove the light bulb. 6
Install a new light bulb, and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to make sure it is
securely installed and turn on the
turn signal lights to visually check
that there is no light leaking from
between the bulb base and light
unit.
7Install the light unit.
Align the 2 guides and push the
light unit toward the front of the
vehicle to install it.

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6
Maintenance and care
8Install the 2 screws.
9 Install the cover.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with tape, etc.
2Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb, and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning it clockwise.
After installing the bulb base, wig-
gle it lightly to make sure it is
securely installed and turn on the
back-up lights to visually check that
there is no light leaking from
between the bulb base and light
unit.
5Install the cover.

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Align the tabs of the cover with the
grooves and install the cover.
■License plate lights
1 Remove the cover.
Using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of the flathead screw-
driver with tape, etc.
2Remove the lens.
Lens
Hook
1 Insert a small flathead screw-
driver, etc. into either the
right or left hole of the lens.
2 Push the screwdriver side-
ways in the direction of the
arrow shown in the illustra-
tion, disengage the hook, and
then remove the lens.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of th e screwdriver with
tape, etc.

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Maintenance and care
3Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the lens.
Hooks
1 Fit the lens into either the right or left hooks.
2 Push the lens into place.
After installation, confirm that the
lens is properly installed by gently
pulling it.
6Install the cover.
WARNING
■To prevent injury
Before performin g any light bulb
replacement procedure, be sure
to turn the engine switch off. Fail-
ure to do so may result in burns
from hot components or a part of
your body may get caught on an
operating component, possibly
causing serious injury.
■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.

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WARNING
●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. Fail-
ure to do so may result in heat
damage, fire, or water entering
the light unit. This may damage
the lights or cause condensa-
tion to build up on the lens.
●Do not attempt t o repair or dis-
assemble light bulbs, connec-
tors, 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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When trouble arises
When trouble arises
.7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 448
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 448
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 449
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 451
If you think something is wrong ........................ 454
Fuel pump shut off system .................................. 455
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds.................................. 456
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 467
If you have a flat tire.... 471
If the engine will not start .................................. 485
If you lose your keys ... 486
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................. 487
If the electronic key does not operate properly .. 488
If the vehicle battery is dis- charged ..................... 490
If your vehicle overheats .................................. 494If the vehicle becomes stuck
.................................. 496

4487-1. Essential information
7-1.Essential information
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 bat-
tery may discharge.
●If any of the SRS airbags deploy
(inflate) or in the event of a strong
rear impact, the emergency flash-
ers will turn on automatically.
The emergency flashers will turn
off automatically after operating
for approximately 20 minutes. To
manually turn t he emergency
flashers off, press the switch
twice.
(The emergency flashers may not
turn on automatically depending
on the force of the impact and
conditions of the collision.)
1 Steadily step on the brake
pedal with both feet and
firmly depress it.
Do not pump the brake pedal
repeatedly as this will increase the
effort required to slow the vehicle.
2Shift the shift lever to N.
If the shift lever is shifted to N
3 After slowing down, stop the
vehicle in a safe place by the
road.
4 Stop the engine.
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted to N
3 Keep depressing the brake
pedal with both feet to reduce
vehicle speed as much as
possible.
4 To stop the engine, press and
hold the engine switch for 2
consecutive seconds or
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped on the road due to
a breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an emer-
gency
Only in an emergency, such
as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the
normal way, stop the vehicle
using the following proce-
dure:
Stopping the vehicle

4567-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Brake system warning light
■Brake system warning light
■High coolant temperature warning light* (warning buzzer)
*: This light illuminat es on the multi-information display.
If a war ning light tur ns on or a war ning buzzer
sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning
lights comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but
then goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction
in the system. However, if this continues to occur, have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Actions to the warning lights or warning buzzers
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(U.S.A.)
or
(red)
(Canada)
Indicates that:
 The brake fluid level is low; or
 The brake system is malfunctioning
 Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and con-
tact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive the vehi-
cle may be dangerous.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
(yellow)
Indicates a malfunction in the electric parking brake
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
Indicates that the engine coolant temperature is too high
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Handling method ( P.494)