2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER lock

4176-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
securely installed and turn the lights
and turn signal lights on to visually
check that there is no light leaking
from between the bulb base and
light unit.
■Front side marker lights
1 Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise and remove it.
2 Remove the light bulb.
3 Install a new light bulb, and
then install the bulb base to
the light unit by inserting it
and turning the bulb base
clockwise.
After installing th e bulb base, wig- gle it lightly to make sure it is
securely installed a
nd turn the lights
on to visually check that there is no
light leaking from between the bulb
base and light unit.
■Rear turn signal lights
1 Open the back door and
using a flathead screwdriver,
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
wrap the tip of th e flathead screw-
driver with tape, etc.
2 Remove the securing 2
screws and light unit.
Remove the light u nit by pulling it
straight back from the rear of the

4186-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

4196-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

4226-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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.

4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
Jack handle
Wheel nut wrench
Adapter socket
Jack
Spare tire
Wheel lock key (if equipped)
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Observe the following precau-
tions.
Improper use of the tire jack may
cause the vehicle to suddenly fall
off the jack, leading to death or
serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any
purpose other than replacing
tires or installing and removing
tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that
comes with this vehicle for
replacing a flat tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles,
and do not use other tire jacks
for replacing tires on this vehi-
cle.

4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When replacing tires on a vehi-
cle with wheel lock nuts, use the
following procedures to remove
and install the wheel lock nuts.
The wheel lock key is stored in
the tray inside the luggage com- partment. Always return the
wheel lock key to its original
position after use, so that it does
not get lost. (
P.447)
■Removal
For ease of removal, the wheel
lock nut should always be the
first one loosened.
1 Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
2 Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, loosen
the wheel lock nut.
■Installation
For ease of installation, the
wheel lock nut should always be
the last one tightened.
1 By hand, install a wheel lock
nut on each wheel.
2 Place the wheel lock key on
top of the wheel lock nut,
turning until the wheel lock
key and wheel lock nut pat-
terns engage.
3 Place the wheel nut wrench
on the wheel lock key, and
while applying pressure on
the wheel lock key, tighten
the wheel lock nut to the rec-
ommended torque.
WARNING
●Put the jack prope rly in its jack
point.
●Do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle while it is sup-
ported by the jack.
●Do not start the engine or drive
the vehicle while the vehicle is
supported by the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle while
someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not
put an object on or under the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a
height greater than that required
to replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is neces-
sary to get under the vehicle.
●When lowering the vehicle,
make sure that there is no-one
near the vehicle. If there are
people nearby, warn them
vocally before lowering.
Wheel lock nut (if
equipped)

4497-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
1Pull the strap upwards and
open the center deck board.
2 Remove the center deck
board. 3
Remove the jack cover.
4 Remove the jack after remov-
ing the hook.
1 Pull the strap upwards and
open the center deck board.
NOTICE
■When using a wheel lock key
(if equipped)
Do not use an impact wrench.
Using an impact wrench may
cause permanent damage to
wheel lock nut and wheel lock
key. If in doubt about wheel lock
application, contact your Toyota
dealer.
Taking out the jack
Taking out the spare tire

4507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
2Remove the center deck
board.
3 Remove the cover.
If it is difficult to remove the cover,
you can use your key.
4Attach the adapter socket to
the spare tire clamp bolt.
5 Connect the jack handle
extension to the jack handle.
Check that the extension is locked in place by the button.
6
Connect the jack handle to
the adapter socket. Turn the
jack handle counterclock-
wise.
The tire will be low ered completely
to the ground.
Turn the jack handle slowly to lower
the spare tire. If the handle is
turned quickly, the wire cable may
slip off of the shaf t inside the unit
and the tire may not be lowered.
If the spare tire cannot be lowered:
 P.453