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Maintenance and care
2Remove the securing screws
and remove the unit.
Remove the lamp assembly by pull-
ing it directly backward from the
rear of the vehicle.
3Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
4 Remove the light bulb. 5
Install a new light bulb.
6 Install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
7 Align the grooves on the light
unit with the claws, and insert
the light unit straight so that
the pin on the light unit fit into
the hole.
Confirm that the light unit is com-
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pletely secured.
8Reinstall the screws.
■Back-up lights
1 Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damag e to the cover,
wrap the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag, etc.
2 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
3 Remove the light bulb.
4 Install a new light bulb.
5 Install the bulb base to the
light unit by inserting it and
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6
Maintenance and care
turning the bulb base clock-
wise.
6 Reinstall 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.
2 Remove 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.
A
B
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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.
A
WARNING
■Replacing light bulb
●Turn off the light. Do not attempt
to replace the bu lb immediately
after turning off the light.
The bulb becomes 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 bulb and any
parts used to secure it. Failure
to do so may result in heat dam-
age, fire, or water entering the
light unit. This may damage the
light or cause condensation to
build up on the lens.
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Maintenance and care
WARNING
●Do not attempt to 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 bulb is fully seated
and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb
before installing to prevent heat
damage.
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7
7
When trouble arises
When trouble arises
7-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers .... 456
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency.................................. 457
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the road is ris-
ing ............................. 458
7-2. Steps to take in an emer- gency
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 460
If you think something is wrong ........................ 463
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer sounds
.................................. 464
If a warning message is dis- played........................ 475
If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles without spare tire) 480
If you have a flat tire (vehi- cles with spare tire) ... 490
If the hybrid system will not start ........................... 499
If you lose your keys ... 500
If the fuel filler door cannot be opened ................. 501
If the electronic key does not operate properly .. 502
If the 12-volt battery is dis- charged ..................... 504If your vehicle overheats
.................................. 509
If the vehicle becomes stuck .................................. 513
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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
hybrid system is not operating
(while the “READY” indicator is
not illuminated), the 12-volt 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 approximatel y 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 colli- sion.)
Emergency flashers
The emergency flashers are
used to warn other drivers
when the vehicle has to be
stopped in the road due to a
breakdown, etc.
Operating instructions